Makalu Barun National Park and Conservation Area features the Arun and the Barun rivers. Pleasant valleys, green fields, Makalu, the fifth highest mountain in the world at 8463 meters, deep green forests and lakes and allows the visitors to interact with the Karki people. Considered challenging and remote, this area sees few visitors and this means undamaged cultures, more wildlife and better managed. Makalu Barun National Park and Conservation Area features the Arun and the Barun rivers. Pleasant valleys, green fields, Makalu, the fifth highest mountain in the world at 8463 meters, deep green forests and lakes and allows the visitors to interact with the Karki people. Considered challenging and remote, this area sees few visitors and this means undamaged cultures, more wildlife and better managed
Our trip to Makalu is especially attractive. First you land on the Tumlingtar airstrip, about 500 meters above the sea level and take you from semitropical surroundings and atmosphere to the high Himalayan environment. Peoples life styles and the scenery change dramatically as you head higher. The mighty Arun River rushes beside you and if you are fishing enthusiast, if you have fishing gear prepared to catch the mighty mahseer, sucker fish and Himalayan snow trout. Besides wonderful mountain views, the great Arun valley, deep gorges and culture that goes back to the late CBS, you will see farming communities traders and perhaps, scholars from the west who have come out to study wildlife and nature.

From the bazaar of Khadbari, you pass through forest covers, corn and buckwheat fields, steep terraces and climb down the steep trail from Num and climb up for several hours to reach Seduwa before getting to Tashi Gaon, the last human settlement. The next day main stones, prayer flags, and superb views of Mt. Chmlang (7290m) and Kachanjungha. As the trek continues, we climb three passes, the highest of which is shipton La at 4216 meters and reach Makalu Base Camp. From nearby the base camp you will see stunning views of Makalu's south face peaks 6 and 7 Baruntse, Everest, and Lhotse.