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Makalu
Height: 8,481 m
Country: 
Nepal
Nepal
Makalu, the world's fifth-highest peak, beckons climbers with its formidable ascent through challenging ice and rock faces, promising an awe-inspiring journey in the heart of the Himalayas. What makes this climb truly extraordinary is the rare opportunity to summit a colossal peak that embodies the raw beauty of high-altitude mountaineering, offering an unmatched sense of accomplishment and a chance to witness some of the most breathtaking vistas on Earth.
Difficulty
- TD: Very hard (alpine grade 5)
When to go
- April and May
- October
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Guide links
These guides offer organised mountaineering expeditions for Makalu. From here you can check each guides profile, or browse directly to their website to see the trip. You can separately view the guides directory to browse all guides in one place.
What you can see from the summit of Makalu. Click and pan around the map to explore, and zoom in/out to see the names of neighbouring mountains.