Makalu Barun National Park

The park spreads over the districts of Sankhuwasabha and Solukhumbu in northeast Nepal. One of the prime attractions for visitors to the park is experience the unique Himalayan bio diversity. The vegetation ranges from sub tropical forests to sub alpine and alpine as the altitude increases. The park boasts of 48 species of orchids, 87 species of medicinal herbs, 25 of Nepal's 30 varieties of rhododendron, 19 bamboo species, 15 oak species, 48 species of primrose and 86 species of fodder trees. The park also offers bird-watching opportunities with its 400 species of birds, including the rare spotted wren babbler and the olive ground warbler. Wildlife include the endangered red panda, snow leopard, Himalayan black bear, clouded leopard, ghoral, tahr, wild boar, barking deer, Himalayan marmot, weasel, langur monkey and serow. River Arun that flows through the park has 84 varieties of fish including salmon.
Activities
Trekking
mountaineering
Accommodation
Camping
lodges
Resort Hotels
Best Season
Oct-Nov and Mar-Apr; Apr-May (hot at lower elevations), Jun-Sep (monsoon)

Headquater
Seduwa, Tel: 029-560136
Route
Fly to Tumlingtar from Kathmandu (40 mins.) and then a six-day walk