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 Makalu is the fifth highest mountain in the world at 8,485 metres (27,838 ft). It is located in the Mahalangur Himalayas 19 km (12 mi) southeast of Mount Everes