Overview
Mt. Makalu is the fourth tallest mountain in Nepal and fifth highest Peak in the world with its height 8,463m. Mt. Makalu resides in the eastern Himalayas range just 19Km southeast of the giant Mt. Everest in the border of Nepal and China The Makalu based on the Barun Valley, diverse species of flora and fauna with rich cultures of ethnic communities like Sherpa and Kirat. Although, this area is so beautiful Landscape, every trekkers who every step here will take a memorable reminiscence with them for their lifetime. Along the way really interesting agricultural land. It was in 1955, when the expedition led by French team reached to the top of Mt. Makalu for the first time. Sir Edmund Hilary took the photograph of Mt. Makalu in 1951 while he was on a route survey of Mt. Everest. Since the first climb to the top, several successful attempts had been made to the top of the peak. Makalu bears a pyramid shape. South East and the North West Ridges being the most prominent compared to other. Among these two, the North Western ridge route is used by most of the mountaineers to reach the top of the peak. Mt. Makalu Expedition in Nepal is full of adventures as well as dangers too. The Russian team scaled the west route, which is considered the most dangerous route, in 1997. They reach the top on 21st May 1997 following the most challenging route. It's very technical climbing snow mountain and quite challengeable route.
The base camp is generally set up around 5,600m. The first camp is at 6,100m, camp 2 is at 6600m, the third camp is at 7200m and the last camp is at 7600m.