Makalu Barun National Park , Namche Bazaar
About Makalu Barun National Park
Established in 1992 and covering over an area of 1500 km per square, Makalu Barun National Park has registered itself into the 'sacred Himalayan landscape'. The altitude for this park is as high as 26,000 ft., which is a mind boggling elevation. Snow carved mountains and sky touching trees are what it comprises of, leaving a trail of small streams and a variety of wildlife. This park mainly consists of 2 areas namely Solukhumbu and Sankhuwasabha. Ever since its establishment, two of the factors were key holders in its maintenance. While wildlife and cultural resources received top priority, it was followed by conservation of other natural resources and development of energy that somehow could help the state prosper too.
Makalu Barun National Park has been designated as a Strict Nature Reserve, in order to look after the natural ecosystems and processes in un-hampered state for scientific study, environmental monitoring, education and the maintenance of genetic resources. All of this was initiated in lieu of the endangering of animals and repletion of resources. The fauna is on a very diverse front. Over 400 species of birds have been sighted in the Makalu-Barun area, including two species never before seen in Nepal the spotted wrenbabbler and the olive ground warbler. Wildlife includes the endangered red panda, musk deer, Himalayan black bear, clouded leopard and possibly snow leopard, in addition to more substantial populations of ghoral, thar, wild boar, barking deer, Himalayan marmot and weasel, common langur monkey and the serow. The Arun river system contains 84 varieties of fish.
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Places to Visit near Makalu Barun National Park
Arun Valley, Nepal, Sagarmatha Zone
*11.8 km from Makalu Barun National Park - See map
Arun Valley is a less known treking route with lot of breathtaking views. Situated between two national parks with crystal clear view of many...
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Hongu Valley, Nepal, Koshi
*20.4 km from Makalu Barun National Park - See map
Guarded by high passes Hongu Valley is the most surreal place. But to reach here one needs a lot more than just the will. It requires commitment,...
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Lukla, Sagarmatha Zone
*23 km from Makalu Barun National Park - See map
Lukla is a village in Khumbu and home to the region's sole airport. This sizable little village sits on a ridge over the Dudh Kosi River. Many...
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Tengboche Gompa, Sagarmatha Zone
*24.1 km from Makalu Barun National Park - See map
Tengboche Monastery is a Tibetan Buddhist monastery of the Sherpa community which is located in the Tengboche village in Khumjung in the Khumbu...
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Museum of Sherpa Life, Namche Bazaar, Sagarmatha Zone
*25.8 km from Makalu Barun National Park - See map
The Sherpa Culture Museum is situated above the village and gives an excellent view into the lives of the people around you. It has samples of a...
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Namche Library, Sagarmatha Zone
*25.9 km from Makalu Barun National Park - See map
Namche Library is small community driven library in the Namche market that talks about the world scenario in mountaineering. With a minimum...
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Namche Monastery, Sagarmatha Zone
*26.1 km from Makalu Barun National Park - See map
Nestled in the beautiful backdrop of the tourist village of Namche, like many other things the Namche Monastery manages to collect appreciation...
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Khumjung Gompa, Sagarmatha Zone
*26.2 km from Makalu Barun National Park - See map
Khumjung is the location of the largest School in Khumbu. This village is about an hour walk from Namche which is a small market. Most of the...
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Khumbu Icefall, Sagarmatha Zone
*27.5 km from Makalu Barun National Park - See map
Nestled among the mighty mountains of the Nepali Himalayas, the Khumbu Icefall is a place to set your inner adventurer free. Popularly known as...
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Everest Base Camp, Sagarmatha Zone
*27.9 km from Makalu Barun National Park - See map
Pins and needles cold, whiff's of catching breath, ever gasping heights and so much alive in one moment, suffice to say that the Everest Base Camp...
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Lobuche, Sagarmatha Zone
*28.2 km from Makalu Barun National Park - See map
Lobuche is a Nepalese mountain or a Trekking peak which is located in the Khumbu region of Nepal. Standing at an elevation of 6,145 meters it has...
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Kala Patthar, Sagarmatha Zone
*28.3 km from Makalu Barun National Park - See map
Nothing is as surreal as viewing the Mount Everest from up close and Kala Patthar is the place to do so. Kala Patthar literally means “black...
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