Small deposit in India. Balance in Nepal.

A glaciated summit and rock spire in the high Himalaya
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Makalu Mountain: Your Questions Answered

Makalu, 8,485 m, is the fifth highest mountain in the world, a steep four-sided pyramid on the Nepal and Tibet border. First ascent, routes, difficulty and neighbouring peaks.

Plan this trekMakalu Base Camp trek

History1 guide

Makalu first ascent in 1955 by a French team

Climbing1 guide

Makalu routes, difficulty and climbing records

Peaks1 guide

Makalu II (Kangchungtse) and Chomo Lonzo: the neighbours

Eastern Nepal and Everest region guides5 guide sections

Treks and peaks near Makalu.

Makalu Base Camp Trek
A remote trek to the fifth highest mountain.Nepal 8,000 m Peaks
All eight of Nepal's highest peaks.Kanchenjunga Mountain
Height, summits, first ascent and climbing.Everest Base Camp
The classic trek to the foot of Everest.Lhotse
The fourth highest mountain, beside Everest.
Tents pitched at a high camp below glaciated peaks

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