Makalu Mountain

Location :
China - Nepal Border
Altitude :
8,463m
Imporance :
5th Highest Peak In The World
Best Trek Season :
April To May & Late September To October


Makalu is known as the fifth highest mountain peak in the world, an isolated peak, located just 14 miles east of Mount Everest. Makalu's size alone is impressive, but its pyramid like structure with four sharp ridges, makes this mountain all the more spectacular. Makalu has proved to be a challenging climb, as only five of its first sixteen attempts were successful. Previously, it had been admired and studied by several Everest parties, but like so many other mountain giants in the Khumbu region, it was not attempted until the summit of Everest had been attained in 1954. Chomo Lonzo (25,650 ft.) is a subsidiary peak of Makalu, rising just north of the higher summit, separated by a narrow saddle.
Facts About MakaluMountain Range : Himalaya Region : Khumbakarna Himal Longitude : 87.05.20 Latitude : 27.53.03

Makalu is the fifth highest mountain in the world. It is an isolated peak, located just 14 miles east of Mount Everest. Its size alone is impressive, but its structure, that of a perfect pyramid with four sharp ridges, makes this mountain all the more spectacular. It has proved to be a challenging climb, as only five of its first sixteen attempts were successful. Previously, it had been admired and studied by several Everest parties, but like so many other giants in the Khumbu region, it was not attempted until the summit of Everest had been attained in 1954. Chomo Lonzo is a subsidiary peak of Makalu, rising just north of the higher summit, separated by a narrow saddle.


Elevation (feet):
27765
Elevation (meters):
8462
Range:
Himalaya
SubRange:
Central Nepal Himalaya
Country:
Nepal
Continent:
Asia
Latitude:
27.8833
Longitude:
87.0833
Difficulty:
Major Mountain Expedition
Best months for climbing:
April, May
Year first climbed:
1955
Convenient Center:
Hille, Nepal via Dharan Bazar
Nearest major airport:
Kathmandu, Nepal