– Lat/Long: 27.88° N 87.08° E

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Summit, Makalu photo

Makalu

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Summit, Makalu photo

Makalu

Photo credit: Ahmadbanihani

Summit from camp 3, Makalu photo

Makalu

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Makalu

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  • Elevation: 8462 m
  • Difficulty: Major Mountain Expedition
  • Best months to climb: April, May
  • Convenient center: Hille, Nepal via Dharan Bazar

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10 other mountain peaks closest to Makalu:

1. Chomo Lonzo (or Chomolonzo) (7804 m) 5.7 km
2. Baruntse (7220 m) 9.8 km
3. Cho Polu (6695 m) 10.7 km
4. Num Ri (6677 m) 11.1 km
5. Imja Tse (6183 m) 15.1 km
6. Chamlang (7319 m) 16.0 km
7. Lhotse middle (8430 m) 16.1 km
8. Lhotse Shar (8400 m) 16.1 km
9. Kartse (6507 m) 17.0 km
10. Lhotse (8516 m) 17.4 km