Makalu

Elevation (feet): -27765

Elevation (meters):-8462

Continent: -Asia

Country: -Nepal/China

Range/Region:-                Himalaya

SubRange: -Central Nepal Himalaya

Latitude: -27.889915

Longitude:-87.089396

Difficulty:-Major Mountain Expedition

Best months for climbing:-April, May

Year first climbed:-1955

First successful climber(s):-J. Franco's French Expedition

Nearest major airport:-Kathmandu, Nepal

Makalu[8,481 metres (27,825 ft) ]  is the fifth highest mountain in the world and is located 19 km (12 mi) southeast of Mount Everest, on the border between Nepal and China. Makalu is an isolated peak whose shape is of a perfect pyramid with four sharp ridges, makes this mountain all the more spectacular. It was not attempted until the summit of Everest had been attained in 1954.It has proved to be very challenging climb only five of its first sixteen attempts were successful. Makalu is considered as one of the most difficult mountain in the world to climb. It notorious for its steep pitches and knife-edged ridges that are completely open to the elements. The final ascent of the summit pyramid involves technical rock/ice climbing.