Makalu is the fifth highest mountain in the world at 8,485 metres(27,838 ft). It is located in the Mahalangur Himalayas (19 km) southeast of Mount Everest, on the border between Nepal and Tibet Autonomous Region, China. One of the eight-thousanders, Makalu is an isolated peak whose shape is a four-sided pyramid.

The Makalu Base Camp trek is an ideal trek for those who want to experience a variety of diversity and see the hypnotizing view of the mountains as well as steep granite cliffs, glaciers,waterfalls.

From Makalu Base Camp,you can see the mesmerizing view of Kangshung face of Everest, as well as Lhotse, Chamlang, and Kanchenjunga.