Makalu
For other uses, see Makalu (disambiguation). "Makaru" redirects here. For the village in Iran, see Makaru, Iran. Makalu Makalu from the southwest Highest point Elevation 8,485 m (27,838 ft) [1] Ranked 5th Prominence 2,386 m (7,828 ft) Isolation 17 kilometres (11 mi) Listing Eight-thousander Ultra Coordinates 27°53′21″N 87°05′19″E / 27.88917°N 87.08861°E / 27.88917; 87.08861 Coordinates: 27°53′21″N 87°05′19″E / 27.88917°N 87.08861°E / 27.88917; 87.08861 Geography Makalu Location in Nepal and Tibet Autonomous Region Show map of Province No. 1 Makalu Makalu (Nepal) Show map of Nepal Makalu Makalu (Tibet) Show map of Tibet Location Province No. 1 (Khumbu), Nepal / Tibet, China Parent range Mahalangur Himalaya Climbing First ascent May 15, 1955 by Lionel Terray and Jean Couzy Easiest route snow/ice climb Makal...