Makalu Mountain

This sightseeing attraction is related to the countries:NepalChina

Makalu is the fifth highest mountain in the world and is located 22 km east of Mount Everest. The secluded peak rises 8,463 meters into the sky and resembles a four-sided pyramid. Chomo Lonzo, another peak at 7,818 m, is the second mountain north of the main peak and is separated from it by a narrow saddle.

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General Information

Peaks adorn this unspoiled corner in the northwestern part of Sankhuwasabha district. The district is bordered by Everest to the west, China to the north, bounded by the Arun River to the east and the Sabha River to the south.

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This place is almost next to Everest, but is very different from the area of the world’s highest peak. Most of the population lives in the lower foothills, mainly in the south of the area, closer to the Arun River, including the Rai, Limbu, and Sherpa ethnic groups.

Makalu is one of the most difficult peaks to climb due to its narrow ridges and steep slopes.

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The first attempt to climb the peak was made by American climbers in the spring of 1954, but after reaching a height of 7100 meters on the southeast slope, they were forced to return due to fierce storms. The first successful attempt to climb the northern slope and the northeastern ridge was made on May 15 the following year by Lionel Terray and Jean Cousy of the Jean Franco expedition. Finally, the southeast slope was also conquered when two climbers from a Japanese expedition completed the difficult route on May 23, 1970.

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The ascent of Makalu is one of the most difficult climbs in the Himalayas. Looking down from the Arun River valley at this impregnable mountain, one can well imagine how difficult it is to reach the snow-capped summit.

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