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Makalu

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Makalu

Himalayas

About this hike

This imposing giant features steep pitches, knife-edged ridges, and isolated beauty. It's one of the most challenging climbs in the world due to its sheer walls and unpredictable weather. Makalu, the world’s fifth-highest peak at 8,485 meters, is famed for its perfect pyramid-shaped summit and remote location in eastern Nepal

Quick facts

Distance

23 km

Elevation

8485 meters

Difficulty

Extreme

Time

45 days

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