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Majestic Mountain Journey
Mount Makalu

Trekking region

Makalu Barun Region

Untamed wilderness in the shadow of Mount Makalu

Gateway
Tumlingtar
Highest point
8,485 m
Routes
1
Best season
April to May

Photo: Wikimedia Commons

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Raw Wilderness

For those who want to get off the grid entirely.

The Makalu Barun National Park is one of the most strictly protected areas in Nepal. It is a place of dramatic contrasts, plunging from the 8,485-meter summit of Makalu to the Arun River valley at just 344 meters.

The Barun Valley is a sanctuary for rare species, and trekking here feels like an expedition into the unknown. Accommodation is basic, and self-sufficiency is often required.

Permits for the Makalu Barun Region

  • Makalu Barun National Park Permit

    Issued by Department of National Parks and Wildlife Conservation

    Foreign
    NPR 3,000
    SAARC
    NPR 1,500

    Required for all treks.

Frequently asked questions

Timing is everything

The mountains keep their own calendar

Nepal has two reliable trekking windows. Pick your season first, then your route, and you have already made the decision that matters most.

Spring

March to May

Warm, rhododendrons in bloom

Autumn

Late Sept to Nov

Clearest skies of the year