Makalu Base Camp Autumn Season

Makalu Base Camp

Makalu-Barun National Park, an almost uninhabited 1,500 sq. km expanse in eastern Nepal, remains close to untouched wilderness. This remote area extends eastward from Mt. Everest National Park, nestled between the Tibetan plateau and the deep subtropical gorges carved by the Arun River. The park offers breathtaking views of rugged Himalayan peaks, including Mt. Makalu (8,463 m), the fifth highest mountain in the world, along with Mt. Chamlang (7,319 m) and Mt. Baruntse (7,129 m). Within just 40 km, these towering peaks dramatically descend to the Arun River at 670 m. The Makalu-Barun Valley showcases striking contrasts, where cascading waterfalls plunge into deep gorges, jagged rocks rise above lush green forests, and vibrant flowers bloom beneath snow-capped peaks.