The Makalu Base Camp, on the shadow of Mt. Makalu is now an adventurous trekking destination for travelers, that also offers the closeness to the Mt. Everest. The isolated Manaslu peak has its own speciality i.e. it is uniquely shaped as a four- sided pyramid.
Mt. Makalu (8485 metres), the fifth highest mountain in the world, was first climbed on the spring of 1954 by an American team led by William Siri. Since then, tons of mountaineers and climbers have been there to reach at the top of one of the highest peaks of the world. The Makalu Base Camp, on the shadow of Mt. Makalu is now an adventurous trekking destination for travelers, that also offers the closeness to the Mt. Everest. The isolated Manaslu peak has its own speciality i.e. it is uniquely shaped as a four- sided pyramid. The Makalu Base Camp Trek takes you on a tour to the ethnic Himalayan lifestyle, snow- clad landscapes and high- altitude terrains. The Makalu Base Camp trail goes through the dense forest, wildlife, steep pitches and deep into the eastern Himalayas. “Makalu” is named after Hindu god “Lord Shiva” and is considered as one of the hardest peaks to climb in the world. Far from the modern lifestyle and facilities, this region is remote as well as sophisticated on its own with the diverse beauty of the nature and natives.
The Makalu Base Camp Trek is an off- beaten area that consists of preserved and untouched beauty of the geographically distant place. The cultural, religious and biological aspects are treasured by the Gurung, Sherpa and Rai people and are also dedicated to save the rare species of flora, fauna and animals of the region. The Makalu region is a real paradise and a wild journey of challenges to the enthusiastic trekkers. The Makalu Base Camp (4800 metres) Trek is a thrilling and fantastic. Altrenatively Makalu Base Camp Trek can be done through Lukla from where Everest Base Camp Trek is commenced.
Feasibility for Makalu Base Camp Trek
Best Seasons: Fall, Spring (September, October, November, March, April, May)
Fitness: Good physical fitness, accompanied by some exercises couple of months prior the trip
Difficulties?: Proper acclimatization is required in order to avoid altitude sickness.
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AU $ 2360 or 12 equal payments of AU $ 196.83 with 
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The Makalu Base Camp, on the shadow of Mt. Makalu is now an adventurous trekking destination for travelers, that also offers the closeness to the Mt. Everest. The isolated Manaslu peak has its own speciality i.e. it is uniquely shaped as a four- sided pyramid.
