Baruntse Expedition (7129 m.)
 

Mt. Baruntse Peak one of the beautiful 7,000m snow peaks in the Himalayas of Nepal. This mountain lies in the heart of the Khumbu massif to the west of Makalu. This captivating ridge is surrounded by some of the most famous peaks of the world Mt. Everest, Mt. Lhotse, Mt. Ama Dablam and the list continues. Baruntse is the most accessible 7000-meter peak in the region besides having a normal route of ascent, which can be guided.

The first to make its summit were the already famous Hillary and Jim McFarland. The ascent route is through the southern ridge overhanging the famous West pass; this is an act the traditional route opened by Hillary and Shipton in 1952. The regular approach begins at Lukla and takes you across the Mera Peak trek up to Mera – La and then Hongu valley, one of the most fertile regions in Nepal, passing northward through a beautiful alpine environment. The walk passes through delightful Sherpa country and provides for excellent acclimatization. The Baruntse base camp is at an altitude of around 5250m. and sits near the pristine lakes below Amphu Labtsa pass. The route then follows a long ridge leading to the summit. An ascent on Baruntse is an adventure for climbers wishing to meet a true Nepalese 7000 meter.

Normally, we establish two camps above the base camp in Baruntse 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.

Expedition Itinerary:
Hotel/ Lodges/ Camping
35 Days Trek/Climbing
Grade: Mountaineering
Food: Included except main meals in Kathmandu
Accommodation: 5 Nights Kathmandu and 34 Nights Tea-house Lodges/Camping
Season: Winter, Spring & Autumn

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu airport, meet our staff then transfer to Hotel Manang.
Day 02: Free in Kathmandu.
Day 03: Official works for expedition and briefing by officer of Ministry of Tourism.
Day 04: Kathmandu – Lukla by flight then trek to Chutanga.
Day 05: Chutanga – Nau Lekha. Tented Camp.
Day 06: Nau Lekha – Kothey . Tented Camp.
Day 07: Kothey – Thangnak. Tented Camp.
Day 08: Thangnak – Khare. Tented Camp.
Day 09: Kare – Mera Base Camp. Tented Camp.
Day 10: Mera BC – Seto Pokhari. Tented Camp.
Day 11: Seto Pokhari – Baruntse Base Camp. Tented Camp.
Day 12 – 30 Climbing period of Mt. Baruntse 7129m. Tented Camp.
Day 31: Baruntse BC – Setopokhari. Tented Camp.
Day 32: Setopokhari – Mera Base Camp. Tented Camp.
Day 33: Mera Base Camp – Khare. Tented Camp.
Day 34: Khare – Thagnag. Tented Camp.
Day 35: Thagnag – Kothey. Tented Camp.
Day 36: Kothey – Chutanga. Tented Camp.
Day 37: Chutanga – Lukla and transfer to Teahouse Lodge.
Day 38: Early flight back to Kathmandu then transfer to Hotel Manang.
Day 39: Free in Kathmandu.
Day 40: Last minute, transfer to airport for your onward journey.
 
Expedition Cost in group joining basis;

US $ / Euro          Per Person
Climbing Sherpa: Per Sherpa US $ 1500 (if required by climber)

Fully Camping expedition Cost Covers:

• All land transportation by private vehicle, (Airport /Hotel/Airport, trekking, expedition pick up & drop).
• Welcome dinner with Nepali culture programs.
• 5 Nights Hotel Accommodation in Kathmandu with bed & breakfast basis at (3 Star Hotel) Hotel Manang.
• Experience and professional expert Nepalese expedition crews; 1 Base Camp guide, 1 Cook, necessary Kitchen boys, Each person 1 Tent for sleeping, Dining Tent, Tables, Chairs, Mattress, Toilet Tent, Mess Tent, Shower Tent, Kitchen tent staff and Liaison officer tent and Kitchen utensil as well as provide hot hygienic continental 3 hot meals B/L/D during the trip till Base Camp.
• Crew’s equipment charge, daily wages, expedition insurance and other facility will be provided by our agency itself.
• Permit fee of Baruntse Peak Expedition, trekking permit and National Park fees.
• Per Person 40 KG. Equipment’s luggage or barrels allowed for expedition till to Base Camp.
• Per Person 30 KG. Expedition equipment’s luggage or barrels is allowed on the way back to Lukla from Base Camp. (Expedition equipment’s luggage or barrels carried by Porter or Yak). (Transportation of all food and climbing equipments to base camp and back.)
• Air fare: Kathmandu/Lukla/ Kathmandu flight, domestic airport tax with Cargo fees.
• Equipment allowance, daily allowance for Liaison officer, his 3 meals and air ticket.
• Satellite Phone (Thuraiya - Pay call service till BC per minute US $ 5 & Euro 4).
• Gammo Bag for the life saving device, incase of altitude sickness for Member.
• Expedition Kit bag and T-shirts for each member with expedition label.
• Medical Kit Box for Nepalese crew’s and simple medical service for members till BC.
• Visa extension.
• Agency Service Charge and taxes etc.

Expedition Cost Doesn’t Cover:

• Airfare: To & from your country.
• Nepal entry visa and Re-entry visa fees (Can be obtained at the airport on upon arrival).
• International airport departure tax.
• Personal local transportation in Kathmandu except above mentioned programs.
• Personal climbing gear and equipment above base camp.
• High altitude food, fuel Gas & stove above base camp.
• Major meals: Lunch and Dinner during your stay in Kathmandu.
• All Drinks except tea and coffee.
• Personal insurance such as travel, accident, medical and emergency evacuation.
• Personal medicines and First-Aid expenses.
• Personal nature expenses.
• Oxygen, Mask & regulator.
• Climbing Sherpa.
• Nepal custom duty for import of expedition goods arriving to Nepal by air or road. Postage letter, Laundry service, Telephone calls and all other items of personal nature.
• Walkie-Talkie. permit, Radio Permit, Satellite phone permit,
• Extra Porter or Yak: Per Porter US $ 10 and US $ 14 per Yak's will be charged if luggage is over 40 KG.
• Summit bonus US $ 500 for climbing guide (Sherpa). (if required by climbers)
• Tips for Nepalese crews, etc.

Note:Garbage Deposit: US $ 3000 (sharing with all total of the expedition climbers) and Deposit fee will be not refunded if the climbers don’t take back their garbage to BC.

 

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