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Makalu · 8,485 m

Mahalangur Himal

Makalu

A perfect four-sided pyramid of rock and snow, the fifth-highest mountain in the world, rising above the wild Barun valley.

  • Wide shot: Makalu's pyramid at sunrise above the Barun valley, orange alpenglow

    Makalu · 4,600 m

    Barun valley, Makalu · APR 2025

    “sunrise alpenglow”

  • Landscape: rhododendron forest in the lower Barun valley below Makalu, mist in the trees

    Makalu · 3,000 m

    Barun valley, Makalu · APR 2025

    “mossy forest in mist”

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Trips nearby

No set trip goes here yet. Krishna can plan one around Makalu.

Want to see it for yourself?

Tell Krishna when you are coming and what you hope to see. He will plan the days around Makalu.