Barun River — Local services in Bhotkhola

The Barun River originates from the Barun glacier at the base of Makalu, one of the eight-thousanders.The river freezes in winter and in summer outburst floods in the Barun valley are inevitable but should lose much of their power and sediment passing through two broad flat areas.

The Barun is known as Chukchuwa in local Kirat language. Studies have shown that this place had been initially habituated by Yakkha and Limbu

The Upper Barun Valley is among the richest for birds in Nepal. It is virtually untouched by man. Birdwatchers have rarely visited the region because it is not easily accessible. There are no trekkers lodges within Makalu-Barun National Park. There is one small tea house at Langmale (near the Base Camp) run by a third-generation native of the upper Barun Valley. In an effort to control and consolidate the impacts of camping, the pitching of tents is only allowed in...

Holy pilgrim and have religious importance according to Hindu mythology. People usually visit on Maghe sakranti to take bath...

Burun River starts from Makalu Swiss Base Camp, barun valley is beautiful, those who love nature, I really enjoyed...