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Baruntse Expedition

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US $ 7,500 per person
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Duration
38 days
Max. Elevation
7129m
Group size
Min 1+
Level
DIFFICULT
Transportation
Kathmandu - Lukla - Kathmandu by Flight
Best Season
Autumn: SEP-OCT-NOV Spring: MAR-APR-MAY
Accomodation
Hotel Accommodation in Kathmandu. Camping Accommodation during Trek
Meals
3 Meals a day (breakfast, lunch and dinner)
Starts at/ Ends at
Kathmandu / 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 }

Highlights

Overview

Baruntse peak itself is surrounded by Imja Tse and Barun Glacier on north and east. Some of the risks of climbing the peak is its snow and hanging glaciers, occasional avalanches and wind. The Baruntse expedition also involves the climbing of Mera Peak (6476m) before the final summit push. 
 
Located in Khumbu region of eastern Nepal, Baruntse peak is 7162m in height, making it one of the tallest trekking peaks in the Himalayas. 
 
The first team to conquer Baruntse expedition included Edmund Hillary, Colin Todd and Geo Harrow, all from New Zealand. Since the peak is located in remote himalayan region, the total number of days for climbing Baruntse Peak will be at least 30 days. 
 
With Nepal Environmental Treks & Expedition, you will get all the support you need to make this expedition successful. The expedition will be operated and led by our experienced Sherpa climbers and guides. You will have plenty of time to learn mountaineering skills in the base camp that will be useful for you to make a successful attempt of the Baruntse summit. The organizing of the expedition will be done on full board basis with full base camp service including all climbing equipment.

Important Note

Note: There are different categories of Hotels in Kathmandu ranging from budget to 5 star hotels. We are happy to arrange your hotel accommodation in Kathmandu as per your interest and budget. Please inform us in advance about the type or category or price range of hotel that you would like to stay in. 

Trip Itinerary

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. 

Max. altitude

1400m

Accomodation

Hotel

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.

Max. altitude

1400m

Accomodation

Hotel

Meals

Breakfast

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.

Max. altitude

3050m

Accomodation

Lodge

Meals

BLD

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.

Max. altitude

4704m

Accomodation

Lodge

Meals

BLD

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.

Max. altitude

4182m

Accomodation

Lodge

Meals

BLD

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.

Max. altitude

4600m

Accomodation

Lodge

Meals

BLD

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.

Max. altitude

4356m

Accomodation

Lodge

Meals

BLD

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.

Max. altitude

5045m

Accomodation

Lodge

Meals

BLD

Rest day at Khare. This is an acclimatization day as you can prepare yourself for the Mera Peak climb. Stay overnight at lodge. 

Max. altitude

5045m

Accomodation

Camp

Meals

BLD

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.

Max. altitude

5350m

Accomodation

Camp

Meals

BLD

Trek from Mera La (Pass) to Kongme Dingma (4850m.) takes about 4 hours. Stay overnight at camp.

Max. altitude

4850m

Accomodation

Camp

Trek from Khamedingma to Seto Pokhari (5035m.) takes about 4 hours. Stay overnight at camp.

Max. altitude

5035m

Accomodation

Camp

Meals

BLD

Trek from Seto Pokhari to Baruntse Base Camp (5400m.) takes about 2 hours. Stay overnight at camp.

Max. altitude

5400m

Accomodation

Camp

Meals

BLD

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.

Max. altitude

7129m

Accomodation

Camp

Trek from Baruntse Base Camp to Amphu Laptsa Base Camp (5650m.) takes about 7 hours. Stay overnight at camp.

Max. altitude

5650m

Accomodation

Camp

Meals

BLD

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.

Max. altitude

5845m

Accomodation

Camp

Meals

BLD

Trek from Imja Valley to Chukhung (4730m.) takes about 2-3 hours. Stay overnight at lodge.

Max. altitude

4730m

Accomodation

Lodge

Meals

BLD

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.

Max. altitude

3867m

Accomodation

Lodge

Meals

BLD

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.


Max. altitude

3440m

Accomodation

Lodge

Meals

BLD

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.

Max. altitude

2886m

Accomodation

Lodge

Meals

BLD

Fly from Lukla to Kathmandu and it takes about 35 minutes. Stay overnight at hotel in Kathmandu.


Max. altitude

1400m

Accomodation

Hotel

Meals

Breakfast

Rest day in Kathmandu for shopping and recreation. Stay overnight at hotel in Kathmandu.


Max. altitude

1400m

Accomodation

Hotel

Meals

Breakfast

As per your flight schedule, our airport representative will transfer from your hotel to the airport for your final departure.

Max. altitude

1400m

Meals

Breakfast
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Includes

    a) Kathmandu:


    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 


    b) Trekking and Climbing:


    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

Doesn't Include

    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

Equipment List

Mountaineering Equipment
Crampons, Ice axe, Helmet, Harness, Lock and unlock Carabineers, Shovel, Climbing pack, Rope, Ski poles, Desender/abseil device, Jummer (Asender), Tapes, Prusik Loops, Rappel device, Hand Warmer (if possible)

Clothing and Wears
Trekking shoes with spare laces, Mountaineering Boots, Plastic or leather for mountaineering boots, Gore-Tex pants, Long shorts, Insulated Parka, Jumper, Waterproof Jackets, Down Jacket, Fleece Vest, Wool cap, Neck Gaiter, Gloves, Climbing Socks, Thermal Underwear, Sandals, Snow Goggle

Essential Gears
Backpack, Duffle bag, Sleeping Bag, sleeping pad, Tents

Gadgets
Map, Compass, Camera, GPS, Two way radios, Binoculars, Head Lamp, Flashlight

Sun Protection Items
Sun glasses, sun scream, Lip balm,

Medical
First aid Kit (Brufen / Ibuprofens, Antibiotic, Diamox, Paracetamol, Handy Plaster, Crack Bandage, Tincture Iodine, etc.)

Other Essentials
Energy Bars, Water bottle, Water Purification Tablets, Toiletries, Trekking poles, Pocket knife, raincoat, Satellite Phone, Altimeter

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