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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 uncommon views of some of the world’s tallest mountains, including Everest.

The trek starts in warm, terraced farmland inhabited by the Rai people, an ethnic group found predominantly in the hills of eastern Nepal. As the path ascends, you will pass through the forests of rhododendron (most remarkable in the spring when the flowers bloom incredible red, purple, pink and white) and cloud forests, through some of Nepal’s last pristine forests and alpine meadows.

Deeper into the mountains, past the Barun River Valley, you will pass steep granite cliffs, glaciers, and spectacular waterfalls. At the higher elevations live the Sherpa people, an ethnically Tibetan group who predominantly reside near Everest.

Take a glimpse at the spectacular views of the rarely seen Kangshung face of Everest, as well as Lhotse, Chamlang, and Kanchenjunga in the far east along with the Makalu Barun National Park the eighth largest national park in Nepal, covering 2,330 sq. km, home to some of the rarest flora and fauna in Nepal, including the red panda.