Baruntse Expedition

From

( write a review )

Trip Start
Trip Ends
Duration 36
Grade Hard
Altitude 7162 m
Destination
Trip Style
Transport
Group Size 1+
Best Time Autumn and Spring Season

PDF Download Customize Trip

Mt.Baruntse lies 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 in 1954 via the south ridge by Colin Todd and Geoff Harrow of a New Zealand expedition team led by Late Sir Edmund Hillary.This Mountain is usually climbed from the South side, where climbers can ascend Mera Peak to acclimatize before moving up the valley to Baruntse base camp.
Our Baruntse expedition is an exciting adventure for climbers wishing to summit a 7000M peak of Nepal. It offers a tremendously rewarding climb among the world’s highest peaks. Baruntse Peak at 7162 m is located just south of the semi-circle of mesmerizing mountains comprising Everest, Lhotse and Nuptse and Makalu on the other side. The expedition to Baruntse peak approaches base camp through the pristine wilderness environment of the Hinku valley and the renowned Mera La. of Makalu Barun remote valleys of Nepal. Although exciting and challenging, this climbing expedition is considered to be one of the easier climbs of a 7000+ metre peak and thus it boasts of a high success rate of scaling the summit and returning safely. From base camp to the western col with its huge glacial plateau, everything will make your ascent challenging and inspiring.
Although its altitude is less than other neighboring mountains, you will be in the very heart of the mighty Himalayan peaks – in front of you the famous Lhotse south face and not far away the stunning Makalu west pillar. Taking part in the Baruntse expedition involves using many of the varied skills needed for climbing any 8000 metre peak and so offers the ideal training peak climb before embarking on any of the 8000 metre peak expeditions in the Himalayas. The steep sections of ice at 50 degrees and a prominent ice cliff at about 7000 metres, make the South-East Ridge of Baruntse demand respect and great effort to succeed in the final push to the summit.

This Baruntse expedition itinerary has been designed carefully so all expedition members have proper acclimatization and have sufficient stamina and skill to cope with the necessary climbs from and back to base camp before setting out for our Baruntse summit push.

Day
1

Arrival day in Kathmandu (1,300m/4,264ft)

After landing at the Tribhuvan International Airport, Adventure Ascent representative will be there to greet you and take you to the hotel. We will then check-in at the hotel, freshen up and take a rest. Welcome dinner will be hosted in the evening.

Day
2

Kathmandu: sightseeing and trek preparation

Today after breakfast we start a guided tour to some of the most historical and spiritual attractions in Kathmandu. Some of these landmarks are considered World Heritage Sites such as the sacred Hindu temple of Pashupati Nath and the Buddhists’ shrine (Bouddha Nath) which is one of the largest stupas in the world. In the afternoon we will meet with our guides and fellow trekkers/climbers. We discuss what we are to expect on our journey and get all our climbing equipment checked by the expert guides. Overnight in Kathmandu.

Day
3

Fly to Lukla and trek to Paiya (Chutok) (2730m)

Today we begin our journey by taking flight to Lukla early in the morning and get an amazing flying experience. After breakfast we begin our trek to Paiya. The trail passes through a jungle down to Shurke village. We move further ahead and stop at Pakhapani for lunch. We continue our trek after lunch and pass through several villages, jungles and hills before reaching Paiya. From here we can see a number of peaks including Knogde Ri, Khatang, Tang Ragi Tu and others.

Day
4

Paiya to Pangkoma (2850m)

We start trekking after breakfast. We soon reach a wooden bridge which might be a little slippery. We tread through the bridge carefully to cross the Kari La pass. We continue our trek and stop only for lunch at a village. Next, continue our trek through rhododendron and bamboo forests in a narrow mountain trail. On our trek today we also get great views of the Dudhkoshi River valley and Dudh Kund Himal, before reaching the farming and trading village of Pangkongama for a good night's rest.

Day
5

Pangkoma to Nigmsa (Shibuche) (2745m)

We descend on a rock-strewn path leading to a rhododendron forest. We come across a lot of Mani walls throughout the trail. We also pass through beautiful hills, ridges, and teahouses before stopping for lunch. Here, we can admire the mesmerizing views of the south face of Mera Peak and Naulekh Peak. The trail zigzags through forested areas and then descends steeply. We walk past pine and rhododendron forests to reach Nigmsa (Shibuche). Overnight in Nigmsa (Shibuche).

Day
6

Nigmsa (Shibuche) to Chetra khola (3150m)

After breakfast, we begin our trek through a narrow and steep mountain trail. We also pass through lush forests before reaching a stream. We walk straight ahead, through a rhododendron forest. Then we descend through a bamboo forest before passing a cave by the side of Chetrakhola. Overnight camping at Chhetra Khola.

Day
7

Chetrakhola to Kothe (3600m)

We begin our trek after breakfast and reach a fine vantage point. From here we admire the beautiful surrounding with views of Mera Peak and Hinku Valley. Next, we trek through bamboo and pine forests in a narrow trail with Mera Peak looming nearby. On our way we are likely to come across wild animals including sloths, jungle cats and others. We continue our trek on a ridge then ascend all the way to Kothe. Overnight in Kothe.

Day
8

Kothe to Tangnang (4,350m)

We begin our trek on a trail alongside the Hinku Khola. We trek for some time before stopping for lunch at Gondishung which is the summer herders' settlement in the west bank of the Hinku Drangka. We also pass a 200-year-old Lungsumgba Gomba where we can see writings on a rock on the way to Mera Peak. A short walk from the Gompa will take us to Thagnag which is a summer grazing area. Overnight camping in Thagnag.

Day
9

Rest day with an optional short hike to Charpate Himal Glacier

We can either rest for the whole day or take part in a short distance hike to Charpate Himal Glacier. After breakfast we hike for around 3 hours to the glacier. The Charpate Himal Glacier is regarded as holy by the Sherpas of Nepal. From here we can admire excellent views of the north face of Mera Peak. It only takes us about an hour to descend to our camp in Thangnang. Overnight at Thangnang.

Day
10

Thangnang to Khare (5,045m)

Today, we head towards Mera Base Camp at Khare. We follow the lateral moraine of Dig Glacier to Dig Kharka, which offers spectacular views of Charpate Himal. The trail climbs through moraines and to the snout of the Hinku Nup and Shar Glaciers and then climbs more steeply to our camping spot at Khare. The up-close views of the north face of Merak Peak from Khare is astonishing. Overnight in Khare.

Day
11

Pre-climb preparation and rest

Today we rest and prepare for the next day’s climb. After breakfast we get ready with all our climbing gear and practice ice climbing just above Khare. We move further ahead and enjoy good views of Mera La which is en route to the peak. After practicing ice climbing for a couple of hours, we walk down to our camp and rest for the rest of the day. Overnight in Khare.

Day
12

Khare to High camp (5,780m)

We walk through a rock-strewn area for about two hours. The trail that leads up to Mera High Camp can be hazardous if it has recently snowed as there are a number of crevasses here. We walk up to the top of the rock band which is marked by a large cairn. We set up our high camp at a location which grants great views of the sunrise and sunset along with the Himalayan vista. Overnight at Mera High Camp.

Day
13

High camp to Mera Peak Summit then to Kongma Dingma (4850m)

We wake up around 2 in the morning for breakfast. It’s going to be very cold in the beginning but soon we warm up as we continue up the glacier and onto a peculiar ridge. The first rays of the sun hit the big peaks in an amazing red glow. The route is still non-technical as we slowly climb higher into the ever-thinning air. The slope steepens for a section behind the ridge and the summit comes back into view. At the foot of the final steep summit cone, we may attach to a fixed rope depending on the conditions. The summit is only a few meters away. From the summit, we take in amazing views of the mighty Himalayas including Mt. Everest (8,848m), Cho-Oyu (8,210m), Lhotse (8,516m), Makalu (8,463m), Kangchenjunga (8,586m), Nuptse (7,855m), Chamlang (7,319m), Baruntse (7 ,129m) and others. Later, we trek to Kongma Dingma to spend the night.

Day
14

Reserve Day for Contingency

There is no guarantee that we will have favorable weather on our planned day for the summit. Therefore, this day is set aside as a contingency in case we are unable to summit the Mera as planned due to bad weather or any other unanticipated reason. However, if the trip goes smoothly, we do not need this spare day. Instead, we can use this day to walk back to Seto Pokhari.

Day
15

Kongma Dingma to Seto Pokhari (5035m)

As we are ascending steadily near Seto Pokhari or White Lake, we see the first lake among a series of lakes that occupy the upper Hongu Basin. On today’s trek we experience the beautiful mountain wilderness of the Hongu Valley. On our right is Chamlang (7321m) with hanging glaciers on its South-West and North-West faces.

Day
16

Seto Pokhari to Baruntse Base Camp (5300m)

We begin our trek after breakfast. Our trail crosses a wide and grassy valley scattered with small boulders. The valley gets increasingly barren as we climb higher. We pass Peak 41 and Hunku Peak and proceed to the base camp of Mt Baruntse. Overnight camping at Baruntse Base camp.

Day
17-27

Baruntse climbing period (7129m)

An Advanced Base Camp will be set up at an altitude of 6,000m near a glacier at the foot of the South East Ridge. We need to allow enough time for additional acclimatization and for load carrying to stock Baruntse Advance Base Camp (BABC) and Camp 1. Camp 1 is at a height of 6,450m on the South-East Ridge proper. Above Camp 1, we climb snow slopes of 45°and the route becomes more demanding. Fixed line would be placed on the ascent to Camp 1, below the West / East Col. The route above C2 requires some fixing which would be done by our Sherpa guides. From Camp 2, we climb to the summit. We also descend on the same route and spend overnight at Camp 1 and Baruntse Advanced Base Camp. Overnight in camp.

Day
28

Rest Day

We take the much needed day off today. We can spend the whole day resting, cleaning and drying all our climbing equipment. Moreover, it is important for us to understand that Himalayan Glacier practices a 0 carbon footprint policy in order to preserve the Himalayan eco-system. Therefore, we collect all our garbage and hand it over to the Sagarmatha Pollution Control Committee at Namche. Overnight camping at Baruntse Base Camp.

Day
29

Baruntse Base Camp to Amphu Labcha Base Camp (5650m)

We hike along the rugged moraine towards Imja Valley. Along the way, we get panoramic views of the high Himalayan peaks including Lhotse and Everest toward on the north-west. After reaching Amphu Labcha base camp we set up our tents. Overnight camping at to Amphu Labcha Base Camp.

Day
30

Amphu Labcha Base Camp (South) to Amphu Labcha Base Camp (North) (5300m)

We get up very early morning for the climb. The climb involves steep sections on rock and ice. We cross the Amphu Labcha pass (5845 m) which is one of the highest passes in Nepal. It's better to tackle the pass early in the morning when the snow is stable. We use climbing ropes wherever necessary. The last sections of the climb to Amphu Labcha winds up in snow shelves. On the other side, a steep descent awaits us on fixed lines leading down to the moraine. Overnight camping at Amphu Labcha Base Camp (North).

Day
31

Amphu Labcha Base Camp to Pangboche (3930m)

We walk downhill along the moraine to arrive at Chukung which is the starting point for the journey to Island Peak. The wilderness of the remote Hinku Valley gives in to the civilization of Khumbu Region. The Imja Khola joins the Dudh Koshi River a little above the Pangoche village. There is a famous gompa at Pangboche believed to have been the oldest in the Khumbu region. Overnight in Pangboche.

Day
32

Pangboche to Namche Bazaar (3440m)

We begin today’s trek with a descent. Our trail leaves the alpine desert and enters the pine forests. The path leads to a steep uphill climb into Tengboche. We visit the Tengboche Monastery which is a popular monastery of the Khumbu region. A steep descent will lead us back to the Dudh Kosi River. Our final journey today is a steep climb on a hill and into Namche Bazaar. Overnight in Namche Bazaar.

Day
33

Namche Bazaar to Lukla (2800m)

A long steady downhill path from Namche leads us to an impressive bridge called the Hillary Suspension Bridge high above the river. The trail afterwards is mostly an easy walk except for a few short uphill climbs. We cross the Bhote- Koshi River three times. The lower valley looks significantly greener after a month long journey. Overnight in Lukla.

Day
34

Fly back to Kathmandu

Our flight time to Kathmandu is usually scheduled in the morning because of windy weather in route during the afternoon. An Adventure Ascent’s representative will pick us up from the airport and drop us off at our hotel. We can spend the rest of the afternoon at our leisure. In the evening, we enjoy a farewell dinner hosted by Adventure Ascent to celebrate our successful trip to the mountains. Overnight in Kathmandu.

Day
35

Rest Day

This day is also set aside as a contingency should any flight delays occur. We get to spend the whole day relaxing and souvenir Shopping. If things go as planned, we can fly home today instead of the next day. Overnight in Kathmandu.

Day
36

Final departure

Our Baruntse Expedition with Mera Peak Climbing trip comes to an end today. An Adventure Ascent’s representative will drop us off at the airport around 2-3 hours before the scheduled flight.

Includes

All transportations including pick up & drop.
4 night’s 4/5 star hotel in Kathmandu with bed & breakfast
One Welcome Dinner in tourist standard restaurant in Kathmandu with Office’s Staffs.
International Air cargo clearance of Member Personal Luggage & Payment of Government taxes in Nepal. *before expedition.
Expedition Royalty and permit of Nepal Government, Restricted area Permit, national park, TIMS Card, Conservation area entry permits and fee.
1 Government Liaison officer with full equipment, salary and accommodation.
Stool Shipment Transfer & Garbage Deposit fees.
Medical & Emergency rescue Insurance for all involved Nepalese staffs during the trek and expedition.
Trekking and climbing map.
All kind of Land/air Transportation Kathmandu to Kathmandu
Necessary all equipment Transportation for all Members and Staffs from Kathmandu to Kathmandu (by Jeep) Up to 60 Kg per member for personal baggage during the trek carrying by porters.
3 meals a day (BLD; including tea and coffee) along with accessible accommodation at Hotel/Lodge/Tea house/Tent during the trek and Basecamp. Well-managed base camp set up for member & Staffs.
Porter per member up to Base camp & back
Experienced and well-trained Base camp Cook & kitchen Helpers as required.
All Nepalese staffs & porter’s daily wages, salary, equipment, foods & clothing.
Each member will have individual tent in Base Camp.
At Base camp: best mattresses and pillow per member, 1 Dinning Tent, 1 Kitchen Tent, 1 Communication tent, 1 Toilet & 1 Shower Tent, 1 Staffs Tent, 1 Tent for Nepalese base camp staffs, Store tents, Tables & chairs & all necessary cooking gears.
Heater for base camp in each Dining and other necessary camp.
Solar panel for battery charge and light at base camp. (Generator in only for backup power) we are not using generator because of the try to be responsible for environments.
1 veteran and Government Licensed Sherpa per member (1 Sherpa)
Climbing Sherpa Salary, Equipment, Food and Clothing.
Oxygen bottles members & high-altitude Sherpa with mask and regulator for each member and high-altitude Sherpa, which has to be return after expedition.
The team of experienced Sherpas will fix the route. (Extra charge is not applied to members).
High Altitude Tent, Necessary cooking gas, cooking pot for member, High food for member, Sherpa.
Group climbing gears, fixed and dynamic rope during the climbing period as required.
Satellite Phone for emergency communication carrying by Sherpa, also available for members with appropriate charge.
Walkie-talkie for communicating during the expedition.
Comprehensive Medical kit.
After summit each member & Sherpa will get climbing certificate issued by MoCTCA

Excludes

International flight airfare (from and to Kathmandu).
Nepali Visa fee US$ 60 per person for 30 days (to be applied for 60 days (USD$ 120).
Lunch & dinner in during the stay in Kathmandu (also in case of early return from Trekking / Expedition than the scheduled itinerary).
Extra nights’ accommodation in Kathmandu. In case of early arrival or late departure, early return from Trekking / Expedition (due to any reason) than the scheduled itinerary.
Travel and high-altitude insurance, accident, Helicopter medical & emergency evacuation. *Mandatory
Medical and emergency rescue evacuation cost if required. (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 serve all kinds of beverages for members in base camp).
Clothing, Packing Items or Bags, Personal Medical Kit, Personal Trekking /Climbing Gears.
Special Filming, Camera and Drone permit fee.
Toiletries: Soaps, shampoos, toilet and tissue papers, toothpaste, and other items used to keep yourself clean.
Summit bonus for each climbing Sherpa- Minimum 1200 to 1500 USD. (For Full Board Service takers).
Tips: Tips for climbers & Basecamp Staffs.
Extra: Any other services or activities, which are not mentioned in the itinerary.
Any other item not listed in “Cost Includes”

Related Packages

Dhaulagiri Expedition

Dhaulagiri is the 7th highest mountain in the world which lies north – west of Pokhara. Dhaulagiri is almost unique in the world in te...

Trip Details
N/A

Amadablam Expedition

Mt.. Ama Dablam (6812m), one of the most astonishing peaks in the world, falls in the Khumbu region of Nepal. An expedition to Ama Dablam is...

Trip Details
N/A

Manaslu Expedition

Mt. Manaslu is located in the ridges of Mansiri Himal in Gorkha District of Nepal, about 64 km from the famous Mount Annapurna. M...

Trip Details
N/A

Baruntse Expedition

From

Arrival day in Kathmandu (1,300m/4,264ft)

Kathmandu: sightseeing and trek preparation

Fly to Lukla and trek to Paiya (Chutok) (2730m)

Paiya to Pangkoma (2850m)

Pangkoma to Nigmsa (Shibuche) (2745m)

Nigmsa (Shibuche) to Chetra khola (3150m)

Chetrakhola to Kothe (3600m)

Kothe to Tangnang (4,350m)

Rest day with an optional short hike to Charpate Himal Glacier

Thangnang to Khare (5,045m)

Pre-climb preparation and rest

Khare to High camp (5,780m)

High camp to Mera Peak Summit then to Kongma Dingma (4850m)

Reserve Day for Contingency

Kongma Dingma to Seto Pokhari (5035m)

Seto Pokhari to Baruntse Base Camp (5300m)

Baruntse climbing period (7129m)

Rest Day

Baruntse Base Camp to Amphu Labcha Base Camp (5650m)

Amphu Labcha Base Camp (South) to Amphu Labcha Base Camp (North) (5300m)

Amphu Labcha Base Camp to Pangboche (3930m)

Pangboche to Namche Bazaar (3440m)

Namche Bazaar to Lukla (2800m)

Fly back to Kathmandu

Rest Day

Final departure

Includes

Excludes

Post a Comment

Follow Us

Contact Info

Our Affiliations

Our Social Response