Makalu Trek:

This mainly low altitude trek is centered on the Arun Valley, in eastern Nepal. The sub-tropical valley floor of the mighty Arun River is in places densely forested, contrasting with the terraced slopes higher up, which are farmed by villagers of diverse tribal groups. High pastures typify the upper slopes, which border on the Makalu-Barun National Park, an important conservation area for many threatened species.

Our trek starts at Tumlingtar, from where we take the Makalu Base Camp trail, following a ridge high above the eastern bank of the Arun River. After several days on the trail and distant views of Makalu and Chamlang, we descend to cross the river and head northwest to explore an area that is completely off the normal trekking route. Following paths used by yak herders, we make our way to a 4,300m plateau on the Thuli Danda ridge, from where the stunning wall of Chamlang and other major Himalayan peaks may be seen.