Makalu and Barun Valley located in the eastern part of Nepal offer impressing natural scenery. The main focal point of this trek is Makalu Barun National Park, an Conservation Area, Mount Makalu (8463m), the world’s fifth highest peak; Chamlang Himal and Barun Valley that are the major jewels of this area.
Having a wide range of altitudinal and climatic variations, Makalu Barun area offers a remarkable and diverse habitat for rich varieties 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 of a rich variety of wildlife too.
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 hearted local people with rich and varied customs.
Overview
<blockquote><em>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 hearted local people with rich and varied customs.</em></blockquote>