Mt. Makalu and Mt. Annapurna

Mt. Makalu and Mt. Annapurna: The Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) has successfully scaled Mt. Makalu (8,485 meters) and Mt. Annapurna (8,091 meters) as part of the International Mountaineering Expedition.

• About Mt. Makalu: The fifth highest mountain in the world, known for its perfect pyramid shape with four sharp ridges.

o Located in the Mahalangur range of the Nepal Himalayas, on the border between Nepal and Tibet, 14 miles (23 km) southeast of Mount Everest.

o Makalu Barun National Park: The mountain lies within this park, home to Barun Valley, stunning waterfalls, diverse flora and fauna, and the cultures of Sherpa and Kirat communities.

o Climbing Difficulty: Considered one of the hardest eight-thousanders due to its steep pitches, knife-edged ridges, and technical rock climbing required for the final ascent.

• About Mt. Annapurna: The world’s tenth-highest peak, known as the “Killer Mountain” due to its high fatality rate among climbers.

o Located in the Annapurna Range of Gandaki Province, north-central Nepal.

o Conservation: Part of the Annapurna Conservation Area, which spans 7,629 square kilometers.