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Makalu Barun National Park
Makalu Barun National Park is a national park in Nepal, established in 1992, covering 2,330 km² (900 sq mi). It is the #2 largest of Nepal's 13 national parks.
- Area
- 2,330 km²
- Established
- 1992
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- LUA · 39 km
Nearest airports to Makalu Barun National Park
- 1 LUA39 kmstraight line
- 2 TPJ73 kmstraight line
- 3 DDR99 kmstraight line
Xigazê (Dingri), ChinaMore about Makalu Barun National Park
Makalu Barun National Park is one of 13 national parks in Nepal. It covers 2,330 km² (233,000 ha) — about 1.5 times the size of London, making it the #2 largest national park in Nepal (17.4% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 1992, 34 years ago — the first national parks in Nepal date back to 1973. It is listed in IUCN category II: National Park — protecting whole ecosystems while welcoming visitors for recreation and education.
Visiting Makalu Barun National Park
The closest airport is Tenzing-Hillary Airport (LUA), about 39 km away — around 50 minutes by car; alternatively Taplejung Airport (TPJ, 73 km). Other national parks within reach include Sagarmatha National Park (1,148 km²), Qomolangma National Park, Singalila National Park (79 km²) and Khangchendzonga National Park (1,147 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
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