Makalu

Planning snapshot

Makalu is a 27,766 ft summit in the Mahalangur Himal (Nepal/China). PeakAtlas rates it expedition (High-altitude expedition); best season is Apr–May or Sep–Oct. Permit required. Typical staging is Khandbari (50 mi). PeakAtlas lists 3 OpenStreetMap lodging pins near the summit — coverage is often thinner outside well-mapped regions. Use the 3D map and trip checklist before you go.

Elevation

27,766 ft

Prominence

7,812 ft

Difficulty tier

Expedition

Best season

Apr–May or Sep–Oct

Permits

Permit required

Staging

Khandbari · 50 mi

Mapped lodging

3 OSM places

Listed trails

2

As of 2026-07-31 · Figures come from the PeakAtlas3D catalog: surveyed elevations and prominence, curated difficulty tiers, best-season windows, permit notes, staging-town distances, trail lists, and OpenStreetMap lodging near each summit. Not live weather, quotas, or prices.

How hard is Makalu, and what do you need before you go?

Makalu is listed as High-altitude expedition with a best season of Apr–May or Sep–Oct. Use the difficulty, permit, and staging details below before you commit to a date.

Difficulty

High-altitude expedition

Best season

Apr–May or Sep–Oct

Access / staging

Khandbari, Province 1

How tall is Makalu, and where is it?

Location

Province 1, Nepal/China

Elevation

27,766 ft

Prominence

7,812 ft

Mountain range

Mahalangur Himal

Difficulty

High-altitude expedition

What makes Makalu notable?

A perfect pyramid and the world’s fifth-highest peak.

An isolated Mahalangur giant east of Everest, known for steep ridges and technical high-altitude climbing.

After you check trip readiness for Makalu, explore the summit on PeakAtlas3D’s interactive 3D topographic map in the Mahalangur Himal, Province 1, Nepal/China.

Closest places

• Khandbari — Province 1 via Arun Valley
• Chukhung — Nepal/China
• 卡达普村 — Nepal/China

Notable trails & routes

• Southeast Ridge
• West Pillar