Baruntse Expedition (7161M)
Days 34
7161M
Hard
Baruntse is one of the beautiful 7,000m snow peaks in the Himalayas of Nepal. Baruntse, a substantial and symmetrical snow peak , lies in the heart of Khumbu massif surrounded by some of the famous peaks of the world, Mt. Everest, Lhotse, Makalu, Chamlang, Amadablam and Mera trekking peak. The peak is crowned by four summits on four ridges. Baruntse Expedition one of the few peaks of this height with a high rate of success of ascent on normal route via South Ridge.
The approach to the mountain follows the Mera Peak trek up to Mera La and then to Baruntse Expedition base camp (5,250m). The route is not technically demanding and essentially a straightforward climbing on snow and ice with some sections of overhanging. Normally, two high camps are established above the base camp in Baruntse Expedition 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.
Includes and excludes :
Includes:
All meals as specified for trek (breakfast, lunch, dinner with tea/coffee).
Arrival pick up & departure.
All internal local transport as per the itinerary.
Internal flights
All trekking arrangements including trekking permits, climbing permits, National Park entrance fees.
Accommodation in twin sharing local lodges or best available places for accommodation,
Trekking & Climbing leader & porter (salary, insurance, food, accommodation & other allowances).
Basic first aid kit is carried by your leader.
All hard ware gears
Fare well dinner after the trip
Excludes:
Kathmandu food lunch & dinner,
International flights to Kathmandu,
Tips for Porter, guide & other
Personal climbing gears and climbing boot, clothing & equipment
Personal expenditure, all bar bills, laundry, telephone calls, hot shower in the mountain region, mineral water, snacks, desserts.
Medical examination (if required) & vaccination costs
Optional trips. Charges incurred as a result of delays beyond our control
Visa fees & Travel insurance. Airport taxes
Meals or drinks except the 3 main meals specified in itinerary
Anything else not specified in the ‘included costs’ section a
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Itinerary breakdown
Baruntse Expedition (7161M)
Day 01 : Arrival in Kathmandu and hotel transfer
Day 02-03 : Offical formalities in Kathmandu .
Day 04 : Fly to Lukla. Trek to Thukdingma
Day 05 : trek to Tsetre
Day 06 : Trek to Thasing Dingma
Day 07 : Trek to Thagnak
Day 08: Trek to Khare Kharka.
Day 09 : Trek to Pokhari Camp
Day 10 : Trek to Baruntse Base Camp
Day 11-25 : Climbing period
Day 26 : Retrace to Pokhari Camp
Day 27 : Trek to Mera Peak Base Camp
Day 28 : Trek to Thagnak
Day 29 : Trek to Thasing Dingma
Day 30 : Trek to Chhatra Kharka
Day 31 : Trek to Lukla
Day 32 : Lukla – Kathmandu by flight.
Day 33: Free day in Kathmandu
Day 34: Airport transfer for return flight.
