Makalu Region

The Makalu Region is a peaceful trekking region in Nepal. It is located on the eastern side of the Himalayas, near to a border with Tibet, and contains the fifth highest mountain in the world, Mount Makalu (8,485 m). This area is ideal in case, people enjoy nature, peaceful paths, and actual adventure. When you are with Adventure Tansen Trek, you are able to explore Makalu region without any problems and at the same time enjoy its natural beauty, mountain views and local culture in a comfortable way.

Journey to the Heart of Makalu

A journey to Makalu Region often starts with a brief flight of Kathmandu to Tumlingtar, then a drive to Num where the trek begins. Starting there, you walk by lovely sceneries, which vary daily, like green terraced fields and dense forests with rocky hills and snowy valleys. The path crosses villages such as Seduwa, Tashigaon and Khongma Danda, each with friendly hospitality, and a glimpse of local life.

As you ascend further you enter Makalu Barun National Park, one of the most beautiful conserved regions in Nepal. The park is characterized with rich wildlife, rare plants and serene environment. In Adventure Tansen Trek, you will pass through rhododendron and bamboo forests, high passes, and clear sight of some mountains such as Makalu, Baruntse, and Chamlang.

The Makalu Base Camp

The main highlight of the Makalu Region is Makalu Base Camp (5,000 m). This is also one of the most rewarding perspectives in Nepal that provides the close up shots of the mountain Makalu and the other mountains surrounding it. The road leading to the base camp is very calm and less trafficked, and so the journey is serene and intimate. You can experience the energy and grace of the Himalayas standing on the foot of the fifth highest mountain in the world.

Adventure Tansen Trek offers qualified guides and pre-designed schedules so that you are assured of arriving at the base camp without any worry and at the same time you will enjoy the trip at your own speed. On the route, it is possible to meet the villagers, small monasteries, and stay in the traditional teahouses with their wonderful landscapes.

People, Culture, and Nature

The Makalu Region also contains various ethnicities including Sherpa, Rai, and Limbu, residing in small mountain villages. They have a very simple lifestyle and are in touch with nature. You will find prayer flags, tiny farms and families working in the field. The people are friendly and hospitable, who are willing to share their stories and culture with tourists.

It is also a rich wildlife region. The Makalu Barun National Park safeguards such animals as the red panda, snow leopard, musk deer and numerous birds. Green valleys, flowing rivers and snow capped peaks in the park form an ideal environment to the nature lovers.

Explore Makalu Region with Adventure Tansen Trek

The Makalu Region is ideal when trekkers prefer to have a pure and natural adventure with the Himalayas. The paths are quiet, the views are amazing, and the locals are sincere and friendly. When you travel with Adventure Tansen Trek, you will have the benefit of professional guidance, good food and hospitable services in the journey.

Trekking Makalu Region is not a journey it is an adventure that takes one through uninterrupted beauty, culture and wilderness. Allow Adventure Tansen Trek to guide you to this secret heaven of eastern Nepal where all the mountains would feel peaceful, all the villages would be friendly, and every day you would create something new with nature.