Baruntse

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35 days
Strenous

Highlights

Mount Everest, Makalu, and Lhotse are all visible from here.
Perfect for individuals with previous 6,000m experience who wish to advance.
Imja's three glacier valleys are worth seeing.
Trek the Hongu Valley to Baruntse Base Camp after flying in and out of the dreaded Lukla Airport (5,400m).

Introduction

Mountain Makalu 8,481 m, Mt Everest 8,848 m, Mt Cho Oyu 8,201 m, Mt Lhotse 8,516 m, and Nuptse 7861 m are attractive Peaks between heights mountain Makalu 8,481 m, Mt Everest 8,848 m, Mt Cho Oyu 8,201 m, Mt Lhotse 8,516 m, and Nuptse 7861m. Baruntse is bordered on the south by the spectacular Hunku Glacier, on the east by the Barun Glacier, and on the north by the Imja Glacier. From Baruntse Summit, the tallest Himalayan peaks may be viewed in the distance. The name Baruntse comes from the fact that it is located next to Makalu. Starting in 1954, a series of excursions were carried out, culminating in the first summit.

The Baruntse expedition route is a rewarding remote region peak climbing experience, however it is difficult to reach in comparison to Nepal's other mountains. There is a significant challenge in the first part, from Baruntse high camp to Baruntse camp one, which is known as west Col pass (ice col pass). In the west Col pass, you must fix the ropes to pull up all of the climbing gear, foods, and climbing members to camp 1. There are also several overhanging corners and ridges before the summit.

Trip Profile:

Duration: 35 days

Trip Grade: Challenging

Maximum Altitude: 7129m.

Accommodation: Camping/ Lodge

Itinerary

DAY 1

Arrive at Kathmandu

Our staff will meet you at the airport upon arrival and transfer you to the designated hotel where you will be briefed about the expedition.

DAY 2

Sightseeing around Kathmandu valley

After breakfast, you will have a sightseeing tour around Kathmandu valley where you can visit different UNESCO world heritage sites.

DAY 3

Fly to Lukla (2800m), Trek to Chhutanga or Puyan (2800m), depend on season, sometimes the chhetra la pass will be close so we have to make a round from Puyan.

This day, you will board a flight to Lukla which is about 45 mins flight from Kathmandu and for that our staff will transfer you to the airport for the flight according to the schedule. After arrival at Lukla the trekking towards chuttanga or puyan starts but keep in mind that sometimes, depending upon the season when chettra la pass will be closed, you will need to make a round from puyan.

DAY 4

Pangkonngma (2846m)

From puyan, our trek towards Pangkonngma begins where we will be staying for overnight.

DAY 5

Nashing Dingma (2,600m)

The next day begins with a trek towards Nashing Dingma where we descend from Pangkonngma where we will be staying overnight in a camp.

DAY 6

Chalem Kharka (3600m)

From this day our ascent begins where we will be trekking to an altitude of 3600m. Towards Chalem Kharka.

DAY 7

Chunbu Kharka (4200m)

From Chalem Kharka, we further ascend towards Chunbu Kharka, where we will be camping for the night.

DAY 8

Khote (Hinku valley) (4200m)

After the night’s camp, we then further move towards Khote, which is located in the Hinku Valley for our night stay in a camp.

DAY 9

Tagnang (4320m)

From Hinku Valley, our next destination will be towards tagnang at an altitude of 4320m.

DAY 10

Khare (4950m)

After breakfast, we will move towards Khare where the overnight stay is scheduled.

DAY 11

Khare rest day

For acclimatization, we take rest at khare and explore the nearby areas as acclimatization is necessary before moving ahead. In khare we will be staying overnight in camps.

DAY 12

Mera High Camp (5750m).

On this day, we march towards Mera high camps at an altitude of 5750m where camps will be setup and overnight stay is arranged.

DAY 13

Summit 6461m Mera peak and same day in Kongme dingma 5168 m

This day we ascend the Mera peak until the summit is reached. After reaching the summit, the same day we descend towards Kongme Dingma, where we will spent the night in camp.

DAY 14

Rato Odhar (5000m)

From Kongme Dingma, we descend towards rato odhar for the night stay.

DAY 15

Panch Pokhari (5250m)

We start early after breakfast and walk towards Panch Pokhari which is an ascent of 250m. from Rato Odhar.

DAY 16

Baruntse Base Camp (5450m)

On this day, we travel towards Baruntse base camp before starting the summit.

DAY 17– 28

Climbing period

From this day, our summit towards Baruntse peak begins which will last almost 11 days.

DAY 29

Amphu Latsa Base Camp (5650m)

After the successful summit of Baruntse peak, we descend towards Amphu Latsa Base Camp where we can celebrate the amazing conquer of the peak Baruntse and stay overnight in a camp.

DAY 30

Chukung (4730m)

From Amphu Latsa Base Camp, we descend towards chukung on this day.

DAY 31

Pangboche (3930m)

Pangboche is our next destination to reach which lies at an altitude of 3930m. and for that we descend further down from Chukung. We stay overnight in a camp.

DAY 32

Namche Bazaar (3440m)

From Chukung our trek continues towards Namche Bazaar, one of the beautiful town of the Khumbu region. At Namche bazaar, we stay in a camp for overnight.

DAY 33

Lukla (2800m)

From Namche Bazaar, we head towards Lukla and stay for the night.

DAY 34

Fly to Kathmandu, Transfer to Hotel

The final day at the Khumbu region. On this day, you will board a flight from Lukla towards Kathmandu. The flight duration is about 45 mins. Upon reaching Kathmandu, our staff will pick you up from the airport and transfer you to the hotel.

DAY 35

Transfer to Airport

Get ready with you passport and air ticket as you will be transferred to the airport by our staff for your International Departure.