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Mountain Expediton : Baruntse Expedition
 

Mt. Baruntse Peak is one of the beautiful 7,000m snow peaks in the Himalayas of Nepal. This mountain lies in the heart of the Khumbu massif to the west of Makalu. This captivating ridge is surrounded by some of the most famous peaks of the world Mt. Everest, Mt. Lhotse, Mt. Ama Dablam and the list continues. Baruntse is the most accessible 7000-meter peak in the region besides having a normal route of ascent, which can be guided.

Baruntse ExpeditionThe first to make its summit were the already famous late Hillary and Jim McFarland. The ascent route is through the southern ridge overhanging the famous West pass; this is an act the traditional route opened by late Hillary and Shipton in 1952. The regular approach begins at Lukla and takes you across the Mera Peak trek up to Mera – La and then Hongu valley, one of the most fertile regions in Nepal, passing northward through a beautiful alpine environment. The walk passes through delightful Sherpa country and provides for excellent acclimatization. The Baruntse base camp is at an altitude of around 5250m and sits near the pristine lakes below Amphu Labtsa pass. The route then follows a long ridge leading to the summit. An ascent on Baruntse is an adventure for climbers wishing to meet a true Nepalese 7000 meter.

Normally, we establish two camps above the base camp in Baruntse climbing. The camp (I) is set up just below East Col. at an altitude of 5,700m and the camp (II) is on the South – East Ridge at a height of 6,420m.

 
Facts of the Expedition
Duration: 39 Days
Trek type: Camping
Max Altitude: m.
Minimum Pax: 1 +
Mode of travel: Land/Flight
Grade: Strenuous
 
ITINERARY
 

 
Day 01: Arrival at Kathmandu International Airport and transfer to hotel. Stay overnight at hotel in Kathmandu.

Day 02: Preparation for expedition. Stay overnight at hotel in Kathmandu.

Baruntse Base Camp Trekking in nepalDay 03: Fly from Kathmandu to Lukla and trek to Chutanga. Stay overnight at camp.

Day 04: Trek from Chutanga to Nau Lekha. Stay overnight at camp.

Day 05: Trek from Nau Lekha to Kothey. Stay overnight at camp.

Day 06: Trek from Kothey to Thangnak. Stay overnight at camp.

Day 07: Trek from Thangnak to Khare. Stay overnight at camp.

Day 08: Trek from Kare to Mera Base Camp. Stay overnight at camp.

Day 09: Trek from Mera Base Camp to Seto Pokhari. Stay overnight at camp.

Day 10: Trek from Seto Pokhari to Baruntse Base Camp. Stay overnight at camp.

Day 11 to 29: Climbing period of Mount Baruntse.

 Day 30: Trek from Baruntse Base Camp to Setopokhari. Stay overnight at camp.

Day 31: Trek from Setopokhari to Mera Base Camp. Stay overnight at camp.

Day 32: Trek from Mera Base Camp to Khare. Stay overnight at camp.

Day 33: Trek from Khare to Thagnag. Stay overnight at camp.

Day 34: Trek from Thagnag to Kothey. Stay overnight at camp.

Day 35: Trek from Kothey to Chutanga. Stay overnight at camp.

Day 36: Trek from Chutanga to Lukla. Stay overnight at camp.

Day 37: Fly from Lukla to Kathmandu. Stay overnight at hotel in Kathmandu.

Day 38: Rest day in Kathmandu. Stay overnight at hotel in Kathmandu.

Day 39: Fly out from Kathmandu.