Makalu-Barun National Park

Makalu-Barun National Park

Makalu-Barun National Park and Conservation Area is a mountainous area of the Himalayas in northern Nepal, which takes its name from the fifth highest peak in the world, Makalu, and the Barun Valley. In a country known for dramatic scenery, Makalu-Barun is a place of particularly spectacular scenery, a rugged landscape of towering Himalayan peaks and deep river gorges. The 2,330 square kilometre region is located only 10 km southeast of Mount Everest.

External links

* [http://www.dnpwc.gov.np/national-parks-makalu.asp Makalu Barun National Park and Conservation Area (Government of Nepal)]


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