Barun Valley, Nepal

The Makalu Barun National Park encompasses the entire Barun Valley in the Himalayas. It is situated at the foot of Mount Makalu in the district of Sankhuwasabha in Nepal, an Asian country. The Makalu is the world's fifth-highest mountain, and its presence is visible along the route.

You'll have a lot of the trail to yourself as you hike for days through pristine landscape because the Barun Valley trek is still largely unknown to most tourists visiting Nepal. The Barun Valley is undoubtedly a place of natural beauty, with its tall, lush forests, peaks covered in snow, and gushing waterfalls. Wild orchids and rhododendrons bloom across lush meadows in the Barun Valley, which is known for its variety of wildlife, while snow leopards prowl along the cliff tops. Even though the trek along the valley can be challenging, it is well worth it for the stunning Himalayan views and the opportunity to explore caves like the revered Shiva Dhara.

We notice stark contrasts all around us in the Barun Valley, with tall waterfalls, lush rocks rising from lush green forests, and colorful flora beneath snow-white peaks. Alpine flowers bloom in vast fields of rock at higher elevations.

Because it is a well-established area for super cool trekking guides, the best adventures begin in the heart of the Makalu-Barun Valley National Park. Much of the route is completely uninhabited, necessitating tent camping. Sleeping outside in the shade of the Himalayas adds a new dimension of adventure. You will have a more personal encounter with Mother Nature. Recognize that you are not separate from nature, but rather coexist with it.

As the trail climbs, the landscape changes from broadleaf forest to hilly brush and grassland. You will discover more about the incredible diversity of plants and animals in the Barun Valley as you travel on this journey. Take pleasure in one of the roughly 3,000 flowering plants. Watch out for some of the 440 bird species, the critically endangered snow leopard, red panda, musk deer, warthog, and many other animals. The scientific community has listed the distinctive species of this area as a "indispensable living laboratory for scientific research."

The Yangle Kharka (3,600 meters), an alpine meadow decorated with fluttering prayer flags, is nearby. There are some hostels nearby, or you can opt to sleep outside in the moonlight and stars.

Hiking is possible all year in these areas. However, the weather is better in the spring (March to May) and fall (September to November). There is a little more color in the spring, and the rhododendrons bloom and the skies are clearer in the fall.

This exceptional biodiversity, combined with the valley's outstanding beauty, earned it a prominent place in Buddhist folklore as a spiritual place where no one grows old. In the event of a catastrophe, it will be one of only seven places on Earth where life will survive.