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Makalu
Barun
National
Park
is
a
protected
area
located
in
eastern
Nepal,
extending
from
the
subtropical
lowlands
to
the
summit
of
Makalu,
the
fifth-highest
mountain
in
the
world.
Established
in
1992,
the
park
covers
an
area
of
about
1,500
square
kilometers.
The
park
is
known
for
its
diverse
ecosystems,
ranging
from
lush
forests
to
high-altitude
alpine
meadows
and
glaciers.
It
is
home
to
a
wide
variety
of
wildlife,
including
the
endangered
red
panda,
Himalayan
tahr,
snow
leopard,
and
numerous
bird
species.
The
Barun
Valley,
within
the
park,
is
a
particularly
pristine
and
secluded
area,
offering
breathtaking
scenery.
Makalu
Barun
National
Park
is
also
culturally
rich,
with
diverse
ethnic
communities
residing
in
the
region,
including
Sherpas,
Rais,
and
Limbus.
The
park
is
part
of
the
Sacred
Himalayan
Landscape
and
is
an
integral
component
of
the
larger
Makalu-Barun
Conservation
Area.
Trekkers
and
mountaineers
visit
the
park
to
explore
its
natural
beauty
and
experience
a
less-trodden
part
of
the
Himalayas.