Makalu
Base Camp Trek Makalu is the fifth highest mountain in
the world. The mountain was first climbed in
1955 by a French Expedition which established
the north ridge. By 1993, 99 expeditions had
attempted the summit with 92 climbers being
successful and nine deaths.
“The Abode of Gods, King of Mountains, Himalaya”
Kalidasa, 5th century AD
Home to eight of the world’s ten
highest mountains, the kingdom of Nepal draws an
estimated 400,000 visitors annually. Landlocked between
India and Tibet, Nepal contains some of the world’s most
diverse and breathtakingly beautiful landscapes ranging
from the impressive peaks of the Himalayan chain in the
north, high-altitude plains and remote mountain passes,
sub-tropical forests and national parks, terraced
farmland hills and rice paddies, to the fertile plains
of the Terai in the country’s south. The rivers that
bisect the ranges contain alpine waters that swell with
the summer monsoon rains. Some of Nepal’s most famous
rivers offer the best white-water rafting and kayaking
experiences in the world.
For the Nepalese, Nepal is not only the ‘Abode of Snow’,
but also the abode of the Gods and Goddesses they
worship. Traditional beliefs and rituals are an
important part of Nepalese life. Tourists wanting to
experience Nepal’s spiritual culture can enjoy the many
colorful festivals throughout the year.
To Kalidasa, Nepal is “a northern yardstick to measure
the earth.” Lord Vishnu claims that together with Brahma
and Shiva, he resides in the earth as the Himalayan
Mountains to benefit mankind. To most of us, it is a
place of unquestionable beauty where one visit is rarely
enough.
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