| Trip code | NET-EXP-BAR1 |
| Package name | Baruntse Expedition |
| Duration | 38 |
| Max. elevation | 7129 m |
| Level | DIFFICULT |
| Transportation | Kathmandu - Lukla - Kathmandu by Flight |
| Accomodation | Hotel Accommodation in Kathmandu. Camping Accommodation during Trek |
| Starts at | Kathmandu |
| Ends at | Kathmandu |
| Trip route | { Kathmandu - Lukla - Dhuntanga - Thuli Kharka - Tangnang- Dig Kharka - Khare - Mera La - Hunku Valley - Panch Pokharai - Baruntse West Col - Baruntse Peak Summit - Baruntse Glacier - West Col - Panch Pokhari - Glacier Camp - Amphu Lapcha - Chukung - Pangboche - Namche Bazaar - Lukla - Kathmandu } |
| Cost | USD 7,500 per person |
On your arrival at Kathmandu International Airport, you will be greeted with flower garlands/Khadas. Our representative will then take you to your hotel. If time prevails, you will visit office for paperwork. Stay overnight at the hotel in Kathmandu.
Today, you will visit popular world heritage monuments in Kathmandu including Kathmandu Durbar Square, Boudhanath, Swoyambhunath, and Pashupatinath. Alternatively, you can also choose Bhakatapur and Patan sightseeing. By late afternoon, you will drive back to your hotel. Stay overnight at a hotel in Kathmandu.
After early-morning breakfast, our guide will pick you up from the hotel and drive to the domestic airport terminal. Receive your boarding pass and fly from Kathmandu to Lukla (2886m.) that takes about 35 minutes. The flight offers you up close views of the Himalayas and romantic landscapes of hills, farms and rivers.
After you land at Lukla, you will start your trek from Lukla to Chutanga (3050m.) which takes about 4 hours. Stay overnight at lodge.
Trek from Chutanga to Zatrawala Pass (4610m.) to Zatrabok (4704m.) takes about 6 and half hours. You trek steep ascent path to cross Zatrawala Pass. From here you can enjoy the spectacular views of Numbur Himal, Kongdi Ri, Karyolang peak and many other mountains and peaks. Now you walk along the leveled trail for almost one and half hours and then the trail turns downhill and you trek through this descent path all the way to Zatrabok. Stay overnight at lodge.
Trek from Zatrabok to Kothe (4182m.) takes about 6 hours. To reach Kothe you trek steep descent path all the way. En route, you pass forests of juniper, rhododendron and other local vegetation. The views you can enjoy are of Mera peak. Stay overnight at lodge.
Trek from Kothe to Tangnang (4356m.) (Sabal Tsho-Lake) following Hinku Valley (4600m.) takes about 6 hours. You trek along the bank of river and find bush on both sides. The path is gradual ascent and you can enjoy the views of Kusum Kanguru peak and many more. Stay overnight at lodge.
Rest day at Thangnang. This is an acclimatization Day at Tangnag. This will be a rest day to let your bodies recover from the past days of hiking. You will relax and soak up the beautiful views of peaks and glaciers surrounding the head of the Hinku Valley. Stay overnight at lodge.
Trek from Tangnang to Khare (5045m.) takes about five hours. Today we will climb above (5,000 m.) for the first time. Our hike up to Khare (5,100m, 16,728ft) is short, but we will take it slowly, with frequent stops to soak up the incredible surroundings. The trail heads eastward out of Tangnag along the lateral moraine of the Dig Glacier. We will pause to climb up the moraine for a view of the pristine Sabai Tso glacial lake. A drop in lake level, caused by a recent rupture of the natural dam the held the lake, is clearly visible. We will arrive at Khare in the early afternoon and have lunch. From Khare, the beautiful north face of Mera Peak is in plain view and Mera glacier spills steeply down into the valley. Stay overnight at lodge.
Rest day at Khare. This is an acclimatization day as you can prepare yourself for the Mera Peak climb. Stay overnight at lodge.
Trek from Khare to Mera La (Pass) (5350m.) and you camp. Today you will travel a short distance, slowly ascending up onto Mera glacier. The climb is initially steep, but flattens out as you reach the crest of the glacier. You will traverse a long flat on top of the glacier as you make your way to the pass, called Mera La (5,400m, 17,710ft). From here, the views are stunning. Crevasse fields gently stretch out in front of the pass and you are literally enclosed by a ring of jagged peaks and blue-green glaciers. The remaining route up to the summit of Mera Peak is clearly visible. Stay overnight at camp.
Trek from Mera La (Pass) to Kongme Dingma (4850m.) takes about 4 hours. Stay overnight at camp.
Trek from Khamedingma to Seto Pokhari (5035m.) takes about 4 hours. Stay overnight at camp.
Trek from Seto Pokhari to Baruntse Base Camp (5400m.) takes about 2 hours. Stay overnight at camp.
All these dates are set to climb Baruntse peak. Base Camp – Summit (7129m.) – Base Camp includes Camp I, Camp II, and Camp III. Stay overnight at camp.
Trek from Baruntse Base Camp to Amphu Laptsa Base Camp (5650m.) takes about 7 hours. Stay overnight at camp.
Trek from Amphu Laptsa Base Camp (5650m.) to Imja Valley via Amphu Laptsa pass (5845m.) near Imja Tse Lake takes about 6 hours. It is one of the hardest trekking pass rewarded with stunning views of beautiful mountains from Everest to Makalu. Stay overnight at camp.
Trek from Imja Valley to Chukhung (4730m.) takes about 2-3 hours. Stay overnight at lodge.
Trek from Chhukung to Tyangboche (3867m.) takes approximately four hours. Tyangboche is a small village with a famous monastery offering you splendid views of Ama Dablam, lush green hills and river views. Stay overnight at lodge.
Trek from Tyangboche to Namche Bazaar (3440m.) takes about four and half hours. The walk from Tyangboche is mostly downhill on the main busy EBC trail. The walk to Namche is very scenic on a long winding path. En route you will visit traditional villages of Khumjung and Khunde. Stay overnight at lodge.
Trek from Namche Bazaar to Lukla (2886m.) takes about six hours. The last day of your trek leads from Namche Bazaar via Monjo to Lukla. The trek is pleasant, except for a few short uphill climbs and then down to the Bhote-Koshi River crossing it three times. Stay overnight in lodge.
Fly from Lukla to Kathmandu and it takes about 35 minutes. Stay overnight at hotel in Kathmandu.
Rest day in Kathmandu for shopping and recreation. Stay overnight at hotel in Kathmandu.
As per your flight schedule, our airport representative will transfer from your hotel to the airport for your final departure.
Pick-up and drop-off service
All airport pick-up and drop-off services by private vehicle
Hotel accommodation in Kathmandu
5 night hotel accommodation with breakfast
Sightseeing in Kathmandu
One full day city sightseeing in and around Kathmandu valley with private A/C vehicle and English speaking tour guide including entrance fees
Farewell Dinner
Farewell dinner in Kathmandu with live cultural performance at authentic Nepali restaurant on the last evening
Souvenir
Flight Tickets
Flight tickets from Kathmandu to Lukla and Lukla to Kathmandu
All permits
Expedition royalty and permit from Government of Nepal to climb Baruntse, entry permit for Sagarmatha National Park, TIMS card and Local government entrance fee
Liaison Officer
1 Government Liaison officer with full equipment, salary, accommodation, transportation and insurance as per government rule
Garbage Management Fee
Garbage transfer & garbage disposal fees
Insurance
Medical & Emergency rescue insurance for all involved Nepalese staffs during the entire trip as per government rule
Expedition Stuffs Transportation
All necessary equipment transportation for all climbing members and staffs from Kathmandu to Lukla and Lukla to Kathmandu by air cargo, Lukla to Base Camp and back to Lukla by porters / yaks
Member Luggage
Up to 50 Kg per member for personal baggage during the trek carrying by porters /yaks
Food
3 meals a day (breakfast, lunch and dinner) including tea and coffee during the trek and Base Camp, appropriate foods for high altitude to all climbing crews at Base Camp and above
Lodging
Lodge based accommodation during the trek, and well-managed Base Camp set up for climbing members & Staff at Base Camp
Porters
Porter per member up to Base Camp from Lukla and from Base Camp to Lukla
Base Camp Staffs
Experienced and well-trained Base Camp Cook & kitchen helpers as per group size
Staff Salary and allowance
All involved Nepalese staffs & porter’s daily wages, salary, equipments, foods & clothing
Base Camp Tent
Each member will have individual tent in Base Camp
Base Camp equipment
Foam mattresses and pillow per member, 1 Dinning tent, 1 Kitchen tent, 1 Communication tent, 1 Toilet & 1 Shower tents, 1 Staffs tent, 1 tent for Nepalese Base Camp staffs, store tents, Tables, chairs & all necessary cooking gears like Epi gas, high pots, stove, etc.
Tents for High Camps
All tents for Camp 1, 2, 3 and 4
Heater
Heater at Base Camp in each Dining and other necessary camp
Solar/Generator
1 Solar panel and generator for lights and battery charge for laptop and other electronic devices at Base Camp
High Altitude Climbing Sherpa
Personal climbing guide/Sherpa (1 climbing member will have 1 climbing guide who is trained, experienced and Government license holder)
Climbing Sherpa Salary & Allowance
Salary, equipment, meals and clothing for climbing guide
Bonus
Carry bonus of Sherpas and route fixing charges
Oxygen (O2) Bottle as Back up Sets
Back up Oxygen Cylinder, mask and regulator (with appropriate additional charge)
High Camp Services
High Altitude Tents, EPI gas, cooking pots, High altitude food for member, Sherpa and other crews at (C1) (C2) and (C3)
Ropes
All required fixed and dynamic rope during the climbing
Rope Fixing Team
The team of experienced Sherpa will fix the route in Everest (no extra charge will be applied to members)
Satellite Phone
Satellite Phone for emergency communication available for members with appropriate charge
Walkie-Talkie
Walkie –Talkie for communication from Base Camp to Mountain and Mountain to Base Camp
Permits
Satellite Phone / walkie-talkie permits
First Aid Kit
Comprehensive Medical kit for members and staffs
Certificate
Certificate (Baruntse climbing certificate issued by Tourism Ministry after climbing Mt. Baruntse successfully)
Tax and VAT
Tax, VAT and our service charge
Lunch & Dinner
Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu (also in case of early return from trekking / expedition than the scheduled itinerary)
Extra night in Kathmandu
Extra nights’ accommodation in Kathmandu (even in case of early arrival or late departure, early return from trekking / expedition due to any reason than the scheduled itinerary)
Travel Insurance
Medical and personal high risk travel insurance which should cover helicopter evacuation cost and medical treatment cost incase required
Rescue Evacuation
Medical and emergency rescue evacuation cost if required (Rescue, Repatriation, Helicopter, Medication, Medical Tests and Hospitalization costs)
Personal Expenses
Telephone calls, internet, toiletries, battery recharge, hot shower, laundry, soft drinks, beers and any alcoholic beverages (However we will provide soft drinks for members at base camp)
Personal Equipment
Clothing, packing items or bags, personal medical kit, personal trekking /climbing Gears
Toiletries
Soaps, shampoos, toilet and tissue papers, toothpaste, and your other personal items used to keep yourself clean
Filming
Permit fee for special filming by using camera or drone
Internet
Internet service is available with extra charge during the trek and Base Camp
Summit Bonus
Summit bonus for climbing Sherpa
Tips
Tips for Base Camp and other involved staffs
Service above Base Camp
If you are taking just Base Camp services, then there will be zero service from company above base camp
Rope Fixing
The cost for using fixed rope during the expedition will apply to base camp service users
Extra services
Any other services or activities which are not mentioned in the itinerary