Makalu–Barun · Sankhuwasabha
MAKALU
8,485 m
The great black pyramid.
01 — The Mountain
The great black pyramid.
Makalu is the fifth-highest mountain in the world and one of the most visually striking — a four-sided pyramid of dark rock and ice. It stands 19 km south-east of Everest, wholly within Nepal, above the Barun valley — the deepest valley corridor in the Himalaya.
Its technical nature keeps numbers low. The normal route on the north-west ridge involves sustained climbing at altitude and is regarded among the most demanding of the 8,000 m peaks relative to its height.
02 — The Route
The climb, stage by stage.
Stage 01
4,870 m
Base Camp
Stage 02
6,100 m
Camp I
Stage 03
6,700 m
Camp II
Stage 04
7,400 m
Camp III
Stage 05
7,600 m
Camp IV
Makalu La
Summit
8,485 m
Summit
Permits & Access
- Makalu climbing permit
- Makalu Barun National Park entry
- Liaison officer assignment
Permit requirements and fees change by season and policy — verify with the Department of Tourism / local agencies before planning. Prices intentionally omitted.
03 — Nearby Summits
