Baruntse Expedition
- DURATION: 31 DAYS
GOVT. REGD. NO: 170948/074/075 | TOURISM NO.: 2377/074
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Baruntse Expedition Climbing is one of the alluring 7,000 m snow peaks located in the remote region of Nepal is an exciting adventure for climbers. It lies in the heart of Khumbu massif on the lap of Mt. Everest surrounded by some of the famous peaks of the world Makalu, Chamlang, Lhotse, Amadablam and Mera Peak. Baruntse Expedition is climbing of symmetrical snow peak, and the peak, crowned by four ridges and four summits. Due to its symmetrical beauty and location, it is famous 7,000 m peak relatively accessible in the Nepalese Himalaya.
is one of the few peaks of this height with a high rate of success of ascent on normal route via South Ridge. It is one of the early Himalayan peaks acknowledged by Edmund Hillary’s team for climbing east of Everest. Geoff Harrow and Colin Todd accomplish the summit in 1954 from the South-East Ridge. For those who have previously climbed peaks around 6,000 m; Baruntse is an ideal peak with a height of 7,129 m which provides a good advancement. Furthermore, the successful climb of Baruntse peak Summit provides the extreme possibility of success of climbing world highest mountain Mt. Everest as the trails and topography are similar to each other.
The expedition follows the Mera Peak trek up to Mera La pass and straightforward climb to Baruntse Base Camp (5,250 m), situated in a broad open valley next to a beautiful lake. The route is not technically demanding; which is pretty straightforward climbing on snow and ice which brings us to the glacial plateau. Normally there are two high camps, the Baruntse Camp I is set up just below East Col. at an altitude of 5,700 m and the Baruntse Camp II, is on the South-East Ridge at a height of 6,420 m. Sherpa guide will fix ropes to ensure our safe ascent and descent.
Barutse peak is most famous in above 7,000 m peak and after this peak summit; you will have two option one is same way back to Lukla via crossing Mera la and another one is Crossing technically stunning Amphu Lapcha Pass and get to Everest region Trek including Khumbu valley and Sherpa peoples lifestyle.