Among the most popular
trekking rout in Nepal Makalu Trekking route also one of them.
Makalu trekking was restricted trekking area of eastern part of
Nepal but right now it have been given permit by Nepal Government.
Makalu region is protected by Makalu Barun National Park and
Conservation Project which is established at 1992, which cover
2330 Sq Km. Makalu is the Fifth Highest Mountain in the world. Five
major ecological zones are found in this region which are Lush,
Tropical Arun Valley, Dense Forest , fir and Alpine Meadows which
lead to the might Barun Glacier. It totally a Himalayan Journey or
Expedition including unforgettable experience for trekker. Mind
catching scenery and Makalu Barun National Park is the main focal
point of Makalu Trekking. It's area has been spread up to
Solukhumbu and Sankhuwasabha district of Nepal. Varity of flora and
fauna are found in this region among this National Park is a home to
wild plant and animals. Nestled in the lower reaches of these
valleys are communities of Rai, Sherpa, and Shingsawa (Bhotia)
farmers. Though economically poor and isolated, they retain a rich
cultural heritage. They hold the key to the preservation of the
unique biological and cultural treasures of the Makalu Barun area.
The sub-tropical valley floor of the mighty Arun River is in places
densely forested, contrasting with the terraced slopes higher up,
which are farmed by villagers of diverse tribal groups. High
pastures typify the upper slopes, which border on the Makalu-Barun
National Park, an important conservation area for many threatened
species. Most of the trekkers and mountaineers visit the
Makalu-Barun area during October-November and March-April when high
passes are less likely to be snowed over. Lower elevations are
temperate throughout winter, and hot during April and May. Heavy
monsoon rains occur throughout the region from June through
September, with occasional showers during April-May. Makalu base
camp trekking is one of the most remote and unfrequented trekking
areas of Nepal where tourist are visited for unforgettable life
experience.
Attraction points
Firstly Makalu Barun
National Park consist lots of wild animals and plants which make you
all the time fresh. Secondly dense forest of Arun Valley where
rhododendron is found make your eyes open all the time. thirdly the
peaks and mountain you see on the way or form the top. Mount Makalu
(8463m), the world’s fifth highest Mountain , Chamlang Himal and
Barun Valley are the major jewels of this area. Having a wide range
of attitudinal and climatic variations, the Makalu Barun trekking
offers 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 and
Makalu Barun National park is the home to a rich variety of
wildlife. Makalu trekking is rich for natural delight includes
beautiful mountains, pristine forest, and a wide variety of plants,
animal life and the simple and warm hearted people local people with
rich and varied customs. In this region you find many
communitie of people such as Rai, Sherpa, Bhotia, etc they are rich
in cultural heritage. They are the key of Preservation of Makalu
Barun National Park. The sub-tropical valley floor of the mighty
Arun River is in places densely forested, contrasting with the
terraced slopes higher up, which are farmed by villagers of diverse
tribal groups. High pastures typify the upper slopes, which border
on the Makalu-Barun National Park, an important conservation area
for many threatened species. Most of the trekkers and mountaineers
visit the Makalu-Barun area during October-November and March-April
when high passes are less likely to be snowed over. Lower elevations
are temperate through out winter and hot during April and May. Heavy
monsoon rains occur throughout the region from June through
September, with occasional showers during April-May. Makalu base
camp trekking is one of the most remote and out-of-the-way trekking
areas of Nepal where tourist are visited for unforgettable life
experience once in their life time. so this region famous among
other trekking route in Nepal.
