Elevation (feet):23687 Elevation (meters): 7129 Range: Himalayas Country: Nepal Continent: Asia Difficulty: Major Mountain Expedition Best months for climbing: September, October Year first climbed: 30 M Convenient Center: Lukla to Baruntse Nearest major airport: Kathmandu to Lukla Trip : 35 Days
Mt. Baruntse of 7129m. lies at the center of three
glacier valleys, the Imja, Hunku, Barun and above the
east and west col, infront of Mt. Makalu. The peak
standing majestically in the center of some highest
peaks of the Himalaya like Makalu, Lhotse and Nupse
offers a rewarding climbing experience. The best views
enjoyed during the expedition are of Mount Lhotse, Nupse,
Everest and Makalu. This peak is technically not so
demanding, comparing to Amadablam and Pumori, though it
offers a good experience of snow and ice climb with some
ice cliff obstacle sections around 700m. Fix rope is
needed to ascent and descent especially from Camp 1,
which will be done by our Sherpa climbers.
With 45 minutes flight and 10-12 days acclimatizing
trek, we arrive to the Mount Baruntse Base Camp. The
Base camp is normally established above the five holy
lake "Panch Pokhari" at 5400m. and 2 higher camps on the
mountain. We will climb the Mera peak 6654m. (trekkers
peak) before heading to base camp, to gain a proper
acclimatization.
After a successful summit of mount Baruntse, we cross
Amphu Laptsa Pass and enter to Upper Khumbu region. The
return trek will be enjoyable by visiting most of the
Sherpa villages like, Dingbuche, Pangbuche, Tengbuche,
Khumjung, Khunde and of course the Namche Bazaar, the
capital of Khumbu region.
Day 01 :
Arrival in Kathmandu Day 02 : Expedition Preparation and
official formalities
( You can use this day for rock climbing course
or sightseeing ) Day 03 : Fly from Kathmandu to Lukla.
Trek from Lukla to Chutanga. Camp. Day 04 : Rest day at Chutanga for
Acclimatization. Day 05 : Trek from Chutanga to Thuli
Kharka via trawala Pass. Camp. Day 06 : Rest day at Thuli Kharka for
more acclimatization and side excursion Day 07 : Trek from Thuli Kharka to
Tangnang (Sabal Tsho-Lake) following Hinku
Valley. Day 08 : Trek from Tangnang to Dig Kharka.
Camp. Day 09 : Trek from Dig Kharka to Khare.
Camp. Day 10 : Trek from Khare to Mera La
(Pass). Camp. Day 11 : Trek from Mera La to Hunku
Valley. Camp. Day 12 : Trek from Hunku Valley to Panch
Pokhari (five lakes). Camp. Day 13 : Rest day at Panch Pokhari for
getting prepared for the climb. Day 14 : Trek from Panch Pokhari to
Baruntse West Col. Camp. Day 15-24 : Climb Baruntse Peak setting
camps at different altitudes. Day 25 : Trek to Barun Glacier. Camp. Day 26 : Trek from Barun Glacier to West
Col. Camp. Day 27 : Trek from West Col to Panch
Pokhari. Camp. Day 28 : Trek from Panch Pokhari to
Glacier Camp. Camp. Day 29 : Trek from Glacier Camp to
Chukhung via Amphu Lapcha Pass. Camp. Day 30 : Trek from Chukhung to Pangboche.
Camp. Day 31 : Trek from Pangboche to Namche
Bazaar. Camp. Day 32 : Trek from Namche Bazaar to Lukla.
Camp. Day 33 : Fly from Lukla to Kathmandu Day 34 : Free Day to Kathmandu Day 35 : International departure
# All ground Transportation by car
# Twin sharing accommodation at Kathmandu in 2 to 4 star
hotel
# Rock Climbing course or sightseeing in Kathmandu
# Kathmandu /Lukla /Kathmandu flight fare
# Accommodation in lodge or tea house during trek
# Meals (Breakfast, lunch, dinner) in trekking & camping
# High altitude tent, ropes, snow bars, gas (high fuel)
& high food at climbing
# Local fresh fruits like orange, apple, banana and
grape etc.
# Down jacket, 4 seasonal sleeping bag & Duffle bag and
walking stick, group mountaineering gears.
# trekking map.
# All necessary paper work & Permits
# All cost for a Langtang Ri leader (First Aid and Eco
trained & Government licensed holder English Speaking)
and sherpa, a sherpa assistance leader(s) and assistance
Trek leader help each individuals while on trek
# Salary, equipment, transportation & Insurance of
Langtang Ri trekking staff
# Portable Altitudes Chamber (PAC) for safety measures.
# Travel & Rescue arrangement.
- TIMS (Trekkers Information Management System)
- All government taxes.
# Farewell dinner
COST
EXCLUDES :
# Nepalese l Visa Fee (USD 40 for 30
Days)
# International airport departure taxes
# Excess baggage charges
# Lunch & Dinner in Kathmandu
# Personal Mountaineering Gear
# Travel & Rescue insurance
# Personal expenses e.g. phone calls, laundry, bar bills
& extra porters
# Tips for guides and porters
# Optional trips and sightseeing if extend
In addition to the above list of suggested
trekking equipment, you should take along with
various items of mountaineering tools. For any
trip which has crossed by steep, snow-covered
ground, or which has included section of glacier
travel, it might be necessary for the group
roping up as a safety precaution. To facilitate
this process of roping up, you will need to
maintain a minimum requirement, a climbing
harness, a climbing sling and two locking
carabineers. Plastic mountaineering boots, a
mountaineering ice axe and a pair of crampons
with front points are the other items of
equipment, which are required for our trekking
peak trips. (Please note: Our recommendation
that you take no more than 33 pounds of trekking
equipment DOES NOT include your plastic boots,
ice axe, crampons or harness/carabineers. During
the trek, climbing hardware will be carried
separately from your personal trek bag in-group
bags until needed).
An explanation of the equipment that you will
need
Day packs for climbing trips
3000-4000 cubic inches. For climbing trips, you
will be required to carry more warm clothing
during the climbs and also your personal
climbing gear. For this reason, you will need a
slightly bigger daypack than for a trekking-only
trip. If you have any questions about gear,
please do not hesitate to call our office for
advice.
Equipment Rental
In order to minimize your expense outlay for
trekking and climbing equipment you may never
use again, we offer a wide range of equipment
available for rent for the duration of your
trip. All rental equipment can be picked up from
your trip leader upon arrival for your trip
