Saturday, November 16, 2019

Makalu Barun Conservation Area

Due to the difference in altitude of Makalu Barun area, temperature varies as well. During monsoon trekking is not a good option,  monsoon will continue till September from June. As for December till January is also not best time for trekker  as well.
An international organization conducted study about the biological richness, in 1980s. Makalu-Barun Conservation Area Project was start with collaboration with Department of National Parks and Wildlife Conservation and The Mountain Institute.
Makalu Barun was programmed as a Strict Nature Reserve, one of the type in Nepal to conserve ecosystems. In 1999 it was converted into a buffer Zone under the Buffer Zone Management Guidelines.

Established: 1991 ( 2049 BS)
Area: 1500 sq.km
Source: DNPWC

No comments: