
Malaku (8475m) the world's 5th highest peak's base camp trek is a Utterly marvelous, still very untouched and an irregular trekking area of Makalu region is very close to the Everest region. It is an absolute classic adventure right into the heart of the wildest Himalayas where only a few people dare to venture into. The Barun valley is a part of a huge international protected area under the agreement between the governments of Nepal and China, which comprises of 2330 sq. km of National Park and 830 sq. km of conservation area in Nepal alone. Trekking in the Makalu region takes you through the beautiful Makalu Barun National Park, from the steamy lowlands of Tumlingtar [460m], one of the least frequented areas of Nepal to the snowy heights of Makalu Base Camp [5000m] which is least visited by tourists like Nepal's far west.
This The trip makes a high mountain traverse across Barun Glacier from Makalu base camp emerging into Hinku valley and finally into the high alpine valley of Khumbu across the most challenging East Col (6100 m) and West Col (6135m). A very high and demanding yet truly spectacular route where you are treated with the best views of the 8000-ers Cho Oyo (8153m) Lhotse (8501m), Everest (8848m), Makalu (8475m) and Kangchenjunga (8586m). This is an extremely challenging trek involving a sustained period at high altitude with some very steep slopes that is only intended for people with alpine experience and good stamina.