Baruntse Expedition
- DURATION: 30 DAYS
Total Cost:
$9000 PP
Before booking a trip
- Duration: 30 Days
- Best Time: Autumn and Spring
- Max Elevation: 7,129
- Group Size: Min 2
- Trip Grade: Strenuous
Baruntse Expedition
The Baruntse Expedition Climbing represents one of the captivating 7,000 m snow peaks situated in the secluded region of Nepal, offering an exhilarating adventure for climbers. It is positioned in the core of the Khumbu massif, at the base of Mt. Everest, and is encircled by several renowned peaks including Makalu, Chamlang, Lhotse, Amadablam, and Mera Peak. The Baruntse Expedition involves ascending a symmetrical snow peak, which is distinguished by its four ridges and four summits. Owing to its symmetrical allure and strategic location, it is recognized as a prominent 7,000 m peak that is relatively accessible within the Nepalese Himalaya.
Mount Baruntse Expedition
Mount Baruntse stands out as one of the few peaks of this elevation that boasts a high success rate for ascents via the normal routes along the South Ridge. It is among the early Himalayan peaks acknowledged by Edmund Hillary’s team for climbing to the east of Everest. In 1954, Geoff Harrow and Colin Todd successfully reached the summit via the South-East Ridge. For climbers who have previously tackled peaks around 6,000 m, the Baruntse Expedition presents an ideal challenge with its height of 7,129 m, facilitating significant advancement. Moreover, achieving the summit of Baruntse peak greatly enhances the likelihood of successfully climbing the world’s highest mountain, Mt. Everest, due to the similarities in trails and topography.
Baruntse Expedition Highlights
– Acclimatization on the semi-technical yet 7,000 m high altitude Baruntse.
– Climbing Mera Peak for acclimatization purposes.
– Breathtaking mountain views from the summit.
– Stunning vistas of 8,000 m peaks including Everest, Lhotse, and Makalu.
– A technical mountain expedition in Nepal.
– Sherpeni cool, Ice cool routes.
Baruntse Expedition Routes
The expedition follows the Mera Peak trek up to the Mera La pass, leading to a straightforward ascent to the Baruntse Base Camp (5,250 m), which is located in a spacious open valley adjacent to a picturesque lake. The route is not technically challenging; it involves relatively straightforward climbing on snow and ice, guiding us to the glacial plateau. Typically, there are two high camps, with Baruntse Camp I established just below East Col at an altitude of 5,700 m.
Additional Information
Baruntse Expedition Climbing Gear list.
- Harness
- Ice Axe
- Good climbing boots
- Lock Carbines
- Mid Weight Top
- Prusik Loop
- Snow Goggles
- Summit Gloves
- Summit Socks
- Swiss Knife
- Tape Sling
- Thermal Mattress Cell Foam
- Thermal Mattress Inflatable
- Thermos
- Head light
Good to know
Travel Insurance is essential for Trekking and peak Climbing and that ought to proffer you going to in excess of 20,000 ft. For security or emergency cleaning insurance that covers takeoff off of high elevations is compulsory. It is judicious that you have cleared out insurance – just in case of a setback or strangely, in view of surprising circumstances, the journey is dropped.
Fitness and experience
For your own safety and success, we suggest you please do some exercise before you fly to Nepal like running, swimming and a few more modest trips to bring down tops which consolidate climbs that include the utilization of crampons. Be ready for outrageous openness and steep drop-offs and be fit for hauling around 30 lbs./15 kilos. On the off chance that conceivable, get an involvement with specialized rock and mountaineering moving to plan for your journey and move to Island Peak. Be known all about utilizing other climbing gear, for example, jumar ascenders, crampons, and ropes.
Itinerary
Day 1 Arrival in Kathmandu and takes to welcome dinner.
Day 2 Expedition prepare and meeting with ministry tourism board get a permit.
Day 3 Meeting with Sherpa guide and staff introduce.
Day 4 Morning mountain flight to Lukla and trek to Chhutanga.
Day 5 Trek to Chatra La Pass Chhatrabu.
Day 6 Trek to Kothe.
Day 7 Trek to Thangnak.
Day 8 Trek to Khare.
Day 9 Acclimatization day, hike up and stay down.
Day 10 Trek to Khongma dingma.
Day 11 Trek to Seto pokhari.
Day 12 Trek to Baruntse base camp.
Day 13 Rest Day at Baruntse base camp.
Day 14-24 Climbing and summit period.
Day 25 Prepare all things at Base Camp.
Day 26 Trek to Ampulaptsa base camp.
Day 27 Ampulaptsa pass Trek to Chhukung.
Day 28 Trek to Namche.
Day 27 Trek to Phakding.
Day 28 Trek to Lukla.
Day 29 Flight back to Kathmandu.
Day 30 Free day at Kathmandu.
Day 31 Farewell departure
Trip Includes
- City tour in Kathmandu/Bhaktapur/Patan.
- Climbing guide and Climbing Sherpa.
- Porter, Yak for carrying Expedition things.
- Baruntse Expedition Climbing permit.
- Makalu Barun National park fee.
- All Tented service on Base camp, Camp one.
- Flight ticket Kathmandu/Lukla/Kathmandu.
- All meal during the trek and Expedition.
- Hotel accommodation in Kathmandu 4 nights with B/B plan.
- Fully Camping service.
- Climbing equipment Rope, Ice Crew and Rock bar.
- Local community charge.
- Garbage deposit tax.
- Insurance for climbing guide staff.
- Liaison officer
- Radio set
- Emergency rescue manages (pay by your insurance).
- All ground transfer.
Trip Excludes
- Nepal Visa Fee.
- Food while staying in Kathmandu.
- Tips for staff, hotel and driver.
- Personal climbing gear.
- Summit bonus 500$ for Climbing Sherpa
- Personal expenses like bar bill, laundry bill.
- Personal climbing Asst.
