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Nepal Environmental Trek
Nepal Environmental
Treks & Expedition

Baruntse Expedition

Duration
35 days
Max. Elevation
7129m
Group size
Min 1+
Level
DIFFICULT
Transportation
Flight
Best Season
Autumn: SEP-OCT-NOV Spring: MAR-APR-MAY
Accomodation
2-3 Star Hotel Accomodation in Kathmandu. Camping Accomodation during Trek
Meals
3 Meals a day (breakfast, lunch and dinner)
Starts at/ Ends at
Kathmandu / Kathmandu
Trip Route

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 equipments.
FIXED DEPARTURES
There are no fixed departures available right now.

Trip Itinerary

On your arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport, you will be met and welcomed by our airport representative. You will be greeted traditionally with flower garlands. The representative will then take you to your hotel where you will be served welcome drinks. In the afternoon, you can take a stroll around and visit shops, restaurants and bars.

Stay overnight at the hotel.

Today is you free day in Kathmandu for preparation of the trip. Checking your climbing equipment's, and discussing the climb with the climbing/trekking guide.

Stay overnight at 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.

On arrival to Lukla, you will begin trek from Lukla to Chutanga.

Stay overnight at lodge.

Rest day at Chutanga for Acclimatization.

Stay overnight at lodge

Trek from Chutanga to Thuli Kharka via Zatrawala Pass.

Stay overnight at lodge.

Rest day at Thuli Kharka for more acclimatization and side excursion.

Stay overnight at lodge.

Trek from Thuli Kharka to Tangnang (Sabal Tsho-Lake) following Hinku Valley.

Stay overnight at camp.

Trek from Tangnang to Dig Kharka.

Stay overnight at camp.

Trek from Dig Kharka to Khare.

Stay overnight at camp.

Trek from Khare to Mera La (Pass).

Stay overnight at camp.

Trek from Mera La to Hunku Valley.

Stay overnight at camp.

Trek from Hunku Valley to Panch Pokhari (five lakes).

Stay overnight at camp.

Rest day at Panch Pokhari to be well prepared for Baruntse climbing.

Stay overnight at camp.

Trek from Panch Pokhari to Baruntse West Col.

Stay overnight at camp.

Climbing period of Baruntse Peak (7129 m.).

Stay all nights in camp.

Trek to Barun Glacier.

Stay overnight at camp.

Trek from Barun Glacier to West Col.

Stay overnight at camp.

Trek from West Col to Panch Pokhari.

Stay overnight at camp.

Trek from Panch Pokhari to Glacier Camp.

Stay overnight at camp.

Trek from Glacier Camp to Chukhung via Amphu Lapcha Pass.

Stay overnight at lodge.

Trek from Chukhung to Pangboche.

Stay overnight at lodge.

Trek from Pangboche to Namche Bazaar.

Stay overnight at lodge.

Trek from Namche Bazaar to Lukla.

Stay overnight at lodge.

You take an early morning flight back to Kathmandu.

Stay overnight at hotel in Kathmandu.

Stay overnight at hotel in Kathmandu.

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

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Includes

    a) Kathmandu

    • Airport pick-up and drop-off services by private vehicle
    • 4 night hotel accommodation with breakfast
    • One farewell dinner in Kathmandu with live cultural performance at authentic Nepali restaurant on the last evening
    • Souvenir (t-shirt, mug, pen, bag, etc.)

     b) Trekking/Climbing

    • Airport pick-up and drop-off services by private vehicle
    • Flight tickets from Kathmandu to Lukla and Lukla to Kathmandu
    • Expedition Royalty and permit fees of Nepal Government to climb Baruntse peak
    • Entry Permits for Sagarmatha National Park
    • Experienced, Trained, Government Licensed holder and 8000 m. Summiteers Climbing Guide (Sherpa)
    • Equipment fees for climbing guide
    • Cook
    • Kitchen helper
    • Necessary porters
    • 1 Government Liaison officer with full equipments, salary, accommodation and insurance
    • All trekking and camping equipments like camp furniture, kitchenware, dining tents, guest tents, foam mattresses, toilet & Store tents, Epi gas, high pots, stove, etc.
    • All meals three times a day (breakfast, lunch & dinner with tea or coffee) along with accommodation at lodges/ tea houses during the trek and tents/camp during the climbing
    • All tents for camp 1, 2 and 3
    • Each expedition member will have an individual tent available at the base camp
    • Appropriate high altitude food for all climbing crews at base camp and above as required
    • High altitude food for members and Sherpa including drinks and cooking crews
    • Required fixed and dynamic rope during climbing period
    • Solar panel for light and battery charger and generator for big group
    • Heater in Base camp in each dining and in other necessary camp
    • Satellite phone carrying by Guide for communication and available for members with the cost of US$4 per minute call
    • Insurance and equipments for all guides and porters
    • Coverage of insurance and rescue for climbing guides, porters, cooks, cook helper
    • First aid kit
    • Tax, VAT and our service charge
    • Rescue assistance (Should any emergency arise during your trek, we will provide prompt and professional rescue and medical services. For this, it would be better to have your own travel insurance from a reputed insurance company that can cover helicopter evacuation and medical treatment cost incase required.)

Doesn't Include

    • Personal nature expenses
    • Travel insurance
    • Tips
    • Sherpa summit bonus
    • Expenses incurred towards usage of landlines, mobiles, walkie-talkies or satellite phone And Internet expenses
    • Clothing, Packing Items or Bags, Personal Medical Kit, personal trekking gears
    • Any extra expenses arising out of various/unforeseen situations like natural calamities, landslides, political disturbances, strikes, changes in Government regulations, etc.
    • Walkie-talkies & Filming permit (if special camera)
    • Personal climbing gears
    • Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu

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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