Makalu Base Camp Trek

Makalu Base Camp Trekking is one of the attractive and diversified Bio-diversity among all the preserved areas in Nepal. This botanical trek covers plants and animals, which has been the attraction to all the visitors. Rare animals like Red Panda, snow leopard, Himalayan black beer and gray leopard are major appeal of the place. One of the main attractions is the unbeatable display of rhododendrons on the way to Makalu. Everywhere in the region we can come across wonderful examples of Himalayan orchids and other wild flowers including many valuable medicinal plants. Similarly animals can be elusive throughout the area but birds life is prolific while deer and wild sheep often spotted.

Makalu Botanical Trek is situated in Makalu Barun National Park and Conservation Area, which lies in the Solukhumbhu and Sankhuwasabha district, established in 1992 and formally inaugurated in 1992. Mount Makalu 8463m, the worlds fifth highest peak, ChamlangHimal and Barun Valley are the major attractions of this area.Having a massive range of latitudinal and climatic variations, the Makalu Barun area provides a remarkable and diverse habitat for a rich variety of flora and fauna. Plants of all major ecological zones tropical, sub-tropical, temperate, alpine and sub-alpine are found here. The park is the home to a rich variety of wildlife also. The highlights of this rich natural paradise include beautiful mountains, pristine forest, and a wide variety of plants, animal life and the simple and warm heated local people with rich and varied customs cultures.