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Mt. Baruntse Expedition

Mt.Baruntse Expedition (7,162m)

Baruntse is a mountain in the Khumbu region of eastern Nepal, crowned by four peaks and bounded on the south by the Hunku Glacier, on the east by the Barun Glacier, and on the northwest by the Imja Glacier. The mountain was first climbed May 30, 1954, via the south ridge by Colin Todd and Geoff Harrow of a New Zealand expedition led by Sir Edmund Hillary. 
 

The first ascent of the East Ridge was made on April 27, 1980, by Lorenzo Ortas, Javier Escartín, Jeronimo Lopez (all Spain), and Carlos Buhler (America) of a Spanish expedition led by Juan José Díaz Ibañez.

Accessing the mountain is usually gained from the south, where climbers can ascend Mera Peak to acclimatize before moving up the valley to the Baruntse Base Camp.

 

  1. The duration trip is 36 Days.
  2. The difficulty grade of the trip is Strenuous.      
  3. The best season for the trip is Spring And Autumn.
  4. The highest altitude point of the trip is  7,162 m (23,497 ft).
  5. The spectacular views of Amadablam, Cholaste, Thamserku, Kantega peak, and Tawache peak.

Day 1

Arrive at Kathmandu Airport and rest at the hotel.

Day 2

Rest in Kathmandu, Expedition briefing and preparation

Day 3

Flight from Kathmandu to Lukla and trek to Paiya (Chutok).)(2,730 m/8,954 ft)

Day 4

Trek from Paiya to Pangkoma (2,850m/9,3348 ft)

Day 5

Trek from Pangkoma to Nigmsa (Shibuche) 2,754m/9,003ft)

Day 6

Trek from Nigmsa (Shibuche) to Chetra khola (3,150m/10,332ft).

Day 7

Trek from Chetra khola to Kothe (3,600m/11,808ft)

Day 8

Trek from Kothe to Tangnang (4,350m/14,270 ft)

Day 9

Rest day with an optional short hike to Charpate Himal Glacier.

Day 10

Tangnang to Khare (5,045m/18,485ft)

Day 11

Pre-climb and preparation and rest

Day 12

Khare to High Camp (5,780m/18,958ft)

Day 13

High Camp to Mera Peak Summit and then to Kongma Dingma (4,850m/15,912ft).

Day 14

Reserve day for contingency

Day 15

Kongma Dingma to Seto Pokhari (5,035m/16,519ft)

Day 16

Seto Pokhari to Baruntse Base Camp (5,300m/17,388ft)

Day 17-27

Climbing Period [Basecamp-Baruntse Summit (7,129m)-Basecamp]

Day 28

Rest day at the Baruntse Base Camp

Day 29

Baruntse Base Camp to Amphu Labacha Base Camp (5,650m/18,536ft)

Day 30

Amphu Labcha Base Camp (South) to Amphu Labacha Base Camp (North) (5,300m/17,385ft)

Day 31

Trek from Amphu Labcha Base Camp to Pangboche (3,930m/12,893ft)

Day 32

Trek from Pangboche to Namche Bazaar (3,440m/11,286ft))

Day 33

Namche Bazaar to Lukla (2,800m/9,186 ft)

Day 34

Flight to Kathmandu

Day 35

Relaxation (Leisure) Day in Kathmandu

Day 36

Final Departure to the International Airport

Includes

  • 1-Airport transportation as per your arrival date to join the Baruntse expedition.

    2-Accommodation at a standard hotel in Kathmandu.

    3-Private transportation to and from the expedition starting points

    4-Summiteers of Mt.Baruntse climbing with Sherpas (1 Sherpa for every 2 climbers).

    5-Climbing gear like ropes, ice bars, etc.

    6-All government taxes and the Baruntse expedition peak climbing permit are included.

    7-Everest National Park permits fee.

    8-Full-board high-altitude meals while trekking to base camp and climbing Baruntse.

    9-Liaison officer is reimbursed for all of his expenses.

    10-Expedition manager, Expedition cook, support crew, and porters with their equipment, daily wages, food, insurance, etc.

    11-All camping and kitchen equipment, including base camp tents, dining tents with tables and chairs, kitchen tents, toilet tents, etc.

    12-While climbing the Baruntse expedition, Mountain Hardware provides high-altitude tents.

    13-4 liters of oxygen with a TOP OUT regulator and mask are available for use on the Lhotse expedition.

    14-EPI gas and burner for extreme temperatures.

    15-All the necessary climbing hardware and group equipment.

    16-A satellite phone and a walkie-talkie are available in case of emergency.

    17-Agency service charge.

    18-An ample farewell dinner with Nepali song and dance.

    19-Weather Forecast.

    20-A medical checkup is required for each climber at the basecamp before the summit attempt.

    21-1 solar panel and 1 generator for base camp lighting and charging laptops and other electronic devices.

    22-Three meals a day (including tea and coffee) are served, in addition to accessible accommodation at a hotel or lodge during the trek and at basecamp. -managed base camp set up for members and staff.

    23-Experienced and well-trained base camp cooks and kitchen helpers as required.

    24-Each member will have an individual tent in Base Camp.

    25-Expedition Stuffs Transportation

    26- Trekking and climbing map.

    27-Garbage Management: Stool Shipment Transfer & Garbage Deposit fees.

    28-Medical and emergency rescue insurance for all involved Nepalese staff during the trek and expedition.

    29-Walkie –Talkie for communicating from Base Camp to Mountain and Mountain to Base Camp.

    30- Baruntse climbing certificate issued by MoCTCA (after climbing Mt. Baruntse successfully).

     

Excludes

  • International flight airfare (from and to Kathmandu).

  • Extra nights’ accommodation in Kathmandu An early return from trekking or expedition (for any reason) is permitted in the event of an early arrival or late departure.

  • Travel and high altitude insurance, accidents, helicopter medical and emergency evacuation.

  • If necessary, medical and emergency rescue evacuation costs will be incurred.(Rescue, Repatriation, Helicopter, Medication, Medical Tests, and Hospitalization Costs).

  • Telephone calls, Internet, toiletries, battery recharge, hot shower, laundry, soft drinks, beers, and any alcoholic beverages (during the trek and in Kathmandu, but we will provide members with soft drinks at base camp).

  • Internet Service not included during the trek.

  • Summit bonus for climbing Sherpa-Minimum of 1500 USD(This applies to full board members). 

  • Calculate some tips for Basecamp staff.

  • Our company’s service will be "Zero" above Base Camp (if a company offers just Base Camp services).

  • Additional: Any other services or activities that are not mentioned in the itinerary will be charged.

  • Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu.

  • Fee for Nepal entry visa.

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