Barun Valley, Protected valley in Sankhuwasabha district, Nepal
The Barun Valley extends east from Solukhumbu National Park through a high plateau into Tibet, displaying deep gorges formed by the Arun River.
Ancient Buddhist texts mention this area as one of seven sacred Beyul in the Himalayas, where the Yakkha and Limbu communities settled centuries ago.
Local Sherpa, Limbu, and Rai communities maintain their traditional practices in the settlements surrounding the valley, where herders establish seasonal camps.
Trekkers require TIMS permits and national park entry fees to access the valley, with optimal hiking conditions occurring between March to May and September to November.
The valley contains 3,000 flower species, 440 bird varieties, and rare animals like snow leopards and red pandas within its varied elevation zones.
GPS coordinates: 27.76667,87.15000
Latest update: March 6, 2025 22:48
Nepal offers photographers an exceptional range of subjects, from the highest mountains on Earth to centuries-old religious sites. The Himalayan range dominates the northern regions, where trekkers head to Everest Base Camp and Annapurna Base Camp. At middle elevations, traditional mountain villages like Namche Bazaar and Manang Village provide cultural contexts, while Kali Gandaki Gorge ranks among the deepest in the world. High-altitude lakes including Gokyo Lakes, Rara Lake and Gosaikunda Lake lie in remote areas and attract photographers seeking untouched landscapes. The historic cities of the Kathmandu Valley preserve a rich architectural tradition. Boudhanath Stupa stands as one of the largest Buddhist structures of its kind, while Swayambhunath sits atop a hill overlooking the capital. In Bhaktapur, the five-tiered Nyatapola Temple rises above the townscape, and Durbar Square displays examples of Newari architecture. Lalitpur contains Patan Durbar Square with its temples and palaces. Beyond the valley, Lumbini marks the birthplace of Buddha, and Janaki Temple in Janakpur represents Hindu temple architecture. Phewa Lake in Pokhara reflects the Annapurna range, while viewpoints such as Sarangkot, Poon Hill and Nagarkot provide panoramas of multiple peaks above 26,000 feet (8,000 meters).
Mount Everest
33.1 km
Ama Dablam
30.4 km
Nuptse
34.2 km
South Summit
32.8 km
Imja Tse
27.2 km
Makalu Barun National Park
6.9 km
Changtse
36.8 km
Kangtega
32.9 km
Baruntse
20.5 km
Chomo Lonzo
18.7 km
Lhotse Shar
29.5 km
Lhotse Middle
27.9 km
Chamlang
16.7 km
Kangshung Glacier
26.2 km
Pokalde
35.8 km
Lhotse Shar Glacier
30.4 km
Imja Glacier
26.8 km
Cho Polu
23.7 km
Western Cwm
34.4 km
Kyashar
32.3 km
Shar Tse
26.2 km
North Face
33.6 km
Peak 41
23.8 km
Naulekh
25.9 km
Kusum Kanguru
35.8 km
Thamserku
36 km
Hillary Peak
31.9 km
Kangchungtse
18 kmReviews
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