The
Makalu Base Camp trek is an ideal trek for nature-loving trekkers who want to
experience a variety of landscapes and cultures, as well as panoramic views of
some of the world’s tallest mountains, including Everest. Mt. Makalu is the
fifth highest mountain in the world (8,481m), yet the trek to its base camp is
a less-frequented route due to its relative inaccessibility. However, it’s not
too tough to reach, as there are daily flights to Tumlingtar (which is a few
hours’ drive from the trailhead) and basic lodges along the way.
The trek
commences in warm, terraced farmland dwelled by the Rai people, an ethnic group
found predominantly in the hills of eastern Nepal. As the route scales up in
altitude, you will pass through verdant rhododendron forests (most noble in the
spring, when the flowers bloom in marvelous red, purple, pink, and white) and
cloud forests, through some of the last areas of pristine woods and alpine
pastures in Nepal.
More
extensive into the mountains, move the alluring Barun River Valley, you will
pass steep granite cliffs, glaciers, and spectacular waterfalls. At the higher
altitudes live the Sherpa people, an ethnically Tibetan group who predominantly
reside near Everest.
With the
wide and vibrant assortment of flora and fauna, Makalu Base Camp is famous for
its Makalu Barun National park situated at an altitude of 8000m and Mt. Makalu
itself which is the fifth highest mountain of the world. Stretched in the
scenic region of Province. 1 in the Khumbhu region, it is one of the glorious and
places to explore for travel connoisseur. It’s a very quaint place if you’re
looking for both greenery in a protected area and a silvery mountain range at
the same time. It must be your go-to place because of its perfection in
uncluttered nature which is not disturbed by modernization.
From Makalu Base Camp
there are sensational views of the rarely seen Kangshung face of Everest, as
well as Lhotse, Chamlang, and Kanchenjunga in the Far East. The Makalu Barun
National Park is the eighth biggest in Nepal, incorporating areas of 2,330 sq.
km, and is home to some of the rarest flora and fauna in Nepal, including the
Red Panda.
RECOMMENDED TREKKING GEARS
Trekking without any necessary gear can be very harmful and won’t be easy. No one wants to get hurt in a remote and distant area where there’s no proper health care. So to make your trekking safer and as well as trouble-free, we have enlisted some of the necessary gears that you need to acknowledge before heading for trekking is the highlands.
NECESSARY TREKKING GEARS
Here are some of the trekking gears which will be there to assist us while climbing any kind of mountain trails weather be steep or narrow. These trekking gears are extremely useful and are handy so make sure you have it in your checking list.
PERSONAL ITEMS
CLOTHING
It's very necessary to wear the outfit according to the situation and place. So here are some of the essential clothing gears required for trekking.
PERSONAL HYGIENE
It’s very essential to take your own health and hygiene from the new weather condition. So here are some of the apparatus that might be needed while the trekking period.
TECHNICAL MATERIALS
To capture moments, to withdraw money, and to trek in a very efficient manner here are some technical gears that should be packed.
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