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Mt. Baruntse 7129m. Expedition

Autumn
Fixed Departure: October 04, 2018


Location: Nepal
Himalayan Range: Barun Himal
Height: 7129m. (23,497 ft)
Latitude: 27° 52′ 19″ N
Longitude: 84° 58′ 55″ E
Trip Duration: 35, 37 Days
Normal Ascent Route: South Ridge
First Ascent: May 30, 1954 via the south ridge by Colin Todd and Geoff Harrow of a New Zealand expedition led by Late Sir Edmund Hillary.
Easiest Route: Glacier/snow/ice climb
Grade: Strenuous High
Caravan Route: Kathmandu - Lukla Bazaar - Mera Pass - Baruntse Base Camp - Mera BC Mera-La - Lukla Bazaar - Kathmandu

Mt. Baruntse is a substantial and symmetrical snow peak, has four ridges, four summits and it is bounded on the east by the Barun Glacier flowing north-south from Cho, to the north-west by the Imja glacier and the Hunku glacier forms the south-east boundary. The three main ridges of Baruntse are situated between these glaciers and form an upturned 'Y'running from Cho Polu (6695m.) in the north past the Humni La, on to the north summit where it divides. Other well-known mountains in this area are Makalu, Lhotse, Chamlang, Everest and the trekking-peak Mera Peak. The mountain was first climbed May 30, 1954 via the south ridge by Colin Todd and Geoff Harrow of a New Zealand expedition.

Mt. Baruntse is considered a semi-technical mountain but the extreme altitude and several exposed pitches near the summit will make this a very challenging climbing expedition. 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. Cultural Treks have put together two exciting itinerary which includes an acclimatization climb on Mera Peak before crossing over into the remote Honku Valley and an attempt on our main objective; Baruntse. The generous itinerary gives us plenty of time for multiple attempts before we exit back to Lukla and Kathmandu via the difficult and impressive Amphu Labsta Pass.

Expedition Itinerary A
Hotel/Lodges/Camping
29 Days Trek/Climbing
Food: Included except main meals in Kathmandu
Accommodation: 5 Nights Kathmandu, 29 Nights Lodges/Camping
Best Season: Spring, Autumn and Winter

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu airport, meet our staff then transfer to Hotel.
Day 02: Free day in Kathmandu.
Day 03: Official work for expedition and briefing at Ministry of Tourism.
Day 04: Fly to Lukla 2860m. then trek to Chutanga 3137m.
Day 05: Trekking Chutanga – Nau Lekha.
Day 06: Nau Lekha – Kothey (Tashi Ongma).
Day 07: Kothey – Thangnak 4355m.
Day 08: Thangnak – Khare 4745m.
Day 09: Khare – Mera Base Camp 5260m.
Day 10: Mera Base Camp – Seto Pokhari.
Day 11: Seto Pokhari – Baruntse Base Camp.
Day 12 – 24: Climbing period of Mt. Barun Tse 7129m.
Day 25: Clean up base Camp and Reserve day.
Day 26: Trek back to Seto Pokhari.
Day 27: Seto Pokhari – Mera Base Camp.
Day 28: Mera Base Camp – Khare.
Day 29: Khare – Thagnak.
Day 30: Thagnak – Kothey.
Day 31: Kothey – Chutanga.
Day 32: Chutanga – Lukla and transfer to Teahouse Lodge.
Day 33: Early fly back to Kathmandu then transfer to Hotel.
Day 34: Free day in Kathmandu.
Day 35: Last minute, transfer to airport for your onward journey.

Optional - Expedition Itinerary B
Hotel/Lodges/Camping
29 Days Trek/Climbing
Food: Included except main meals in Kathmandu
Accommodation: 5 Nights Kathmandu, 31 Nights Lodges/Camping
Best Season: Spring, Autumn and Winter

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu airport, meet our staff then transfer to Hotel.
Day 02: Free day in Kathmandu.
Day 03: Official work for expedition and briefing at Ministry of Tourism.
Day 04: Fly to Lukla 2860m. then transfer to Hotel.
Day 05: Lukla - Paiya (Chutok) (2730m.)
Day 06: Paiya - Pangkongma (2900m.)
Day 07: Pangkongma - Khurke (3720m.)
Day 08: Khurke - Thuli Kharka/Chetara (4300m.)
Day 09: Thuli Kharka - Kothey (3600m.)
Day 10: Kothey - Thangnak (4355m.)
Day 11: Thangnak rest for acclimatization.
Day 12: Thangnak - Khare (4745m.)
Day 13: Khare - Mera Base Camp (5200m.)
Day 14: Mera Base Camp - set up High Camp (5800m.)
Day 15: Mera Summit and return to Base Camp (6654m.)
Day 16: Mera Base Camp - Chamlang Base Camp (5120m.)
Day 17: Chamlam Base Camp -  Baruntse Base Camp (5400m.)
Day 18: - 29: Climbing period of Mt. Baruntse 7129m.
Day 30: Barutse Base Camp - Panch Pokhari (5448m.)
Day 31: Cross Amphu Lapcha and camp at Amphu Lapcha Tso (4985m.)
Day 32: Trek Decent Dingboche (4410m.)
Day 33: Trek to Namche Bazaar (3446m.)
Day 34: Namche Bazaar to Lukla and transfer to Hotel.
Day 35: Early fly back to Kathmandu then transfer to Hotel.
Day 36: Free day in Kathmandu.
Day 37: Last minute, transfer to airport for your onward journey.

  1. If you have your own private group or team, please e-mail us to know the price and details of expedition.
  2. If you are alone and looking for a group to join then visit our fix-departure expedition information.


Note:

  • We will provide you the expedition cost as per your size of group or, as per your requirement for the expedition service. We request you to e-mail us or, use "Book Expedition" form for send us your message.
  • Above given cost does not include the climbing Sherpa’s food & fuel, tents, climbing gears and summit bonus above advance base camp.
  • Hiring a high altitude Sherpa does cost USD 3000. This cost includes equipment allowances, daily wages, food and fuel up to base camp, insurance, flight to and from Kathmandu, sleeping tents at BC etc.

Service up to Base Camp on group joining basis: USD 4,500 Per Person.
Expedition Cost: Service up to summit: USD 9,200 Per Person.

Package Includes:

  • All land transportation by Car, Van, Hiace or, tourist Bus (Airport/Hotel/Airport, expedition pick up & drop).
  • 5 Nights Hotel accommodations in Kathmandu at 3 star Hotel on Bed & Breakfast plan (before & after expedition).
  • Schedule flight Ktm/Lukla/Ktm for member, Liaison officer & Expedition staffs.
  • Transport of food supply & expedition equipments to Base Camp & back.
  • Full board in lodges during trekking to base camp and back.
  • Base Camp single sleeping tent & Mattress for each member, BC staffs & Liaison officer.
  • All kitchen tent, store tent, dining tents, toilet tent, table, chairs & cooking utensils for BC.
  • Food and fuel at Base Camp.
  • Service of Government Liaison officer.
  • Service of cook and kitchen boy at Base Camp.
  • Equipments allowance, daily wages of cook, kitchen boys & Liaison officer.
  • Insurance of cook, kitchen boy, Liaison officer and porters.
  • Expedition Permit fee of Mt. Barun Tse.
  • Sagarmatha National Park entrance fee.
  • Per Person 40 KG. Expedition equipment’s luggage or, barrels allowed for expedition till Advance Base Camp.
  • Per Person 30 KG. Expedition equipment’s luggage or, barrels is allowed for returned to Kathmandu.
  • 2 Expedition duffel bag for each member.
  • Generator or Solar panel at Base Camp for light and charging.
  • Sat Phone available at Base Camp, but nominal charge for use.
  • Emergency medical oxygen at Base Camp.
  • Visa extension fee.
  • Agency service charge.

Package Excludes:

  • International airfare from/to your country.
  • Nepal entry visa fee (can be obtained at the airport at upon arrival).
  • Lunch and dinner during your stay in Kathmandu.
  • Hotel after 5 night stay in Kathmandu.
  • Personal climbing gear and equipment above Base Camp.
  • High Tents above Base Camp.
  • High altitude food and fuel above Base Camp.
  • Oxygen & Mask and regulator (will be provided as per request).
  • Personal insurance such as travel, accident, medical, emergency evacuation and lost luggage.
  • Applicable permit fees and customs charges, etc. for SAT phone, Walkie-Talkies, Communication equipment & commercial filming.
  • International airport departure tax at Kathmandu Airport.
  • Expenses of personal nature such as drinks, laundry, postage, telephone etc.
  • Tips and bonuses.
  • Garbage deposit.

Package Includes:

  • All land transportation by Car, Van, Hiace or, tourist Bus (Airport/Hotel/Airport, expedition pick up & drop).
  • 5 Nights Hotel accommodations in Kathmandu at 3 star Hotel on Bed & Breakfast plan (before & after expedition).
  • Schedule flight Ktm/Lukla/Ktm for member, Liaison officer & Expedition staffs.
  • Transport of food supply & expedition equipments to Base Camp & back.
  • Full board in lodges during trekking to base camp & back.
  • All kitchen tent, store tent, dining tents, toilet tent, table, chairs & cooking utensils for BC.
  • Base Camp single sleeping tent & Mattress for each member, BC staffs & Liaison officer.
  • Food and fuel at Base Camp.
  • Service of cook and kitchen boy at Base Camp.
  • Service of Government Liaison officer.
  • Equipments allowance, wages of cook, kitchen boy and Liaison officer.
  • Insurance of cook, kitchen boy, Liaison officer and porters.
  • Expedition Permit fee of Mt. Barun Tse.
  • Sagarmatha National Park entrance fee.
  • One high altitude Sherpa per climber to carry all food and gear to higher camps. Also assist the member during climb & summit attempt.
  • Common climbing equipment such as ropes, ice screws, ice bar, pitons, etc.
  • High altitude food.
  • High altitude fuel.
  • High altitude tents.
  • Per Person 40 KG. Expedition equipment’s luggage or, barrels allowed for expedition till Advance Base Camp.
  • Per Person 30 KG. Expedition equipment’s luggage or, barrels is allowed for returned to Kathmandu.
  • 2 Expedition duffel bag or barrel for each member.
  • Generator or, Solar panel at Base Camp for light and charging.
  • Sat Phone available at Base Camp, but nominal charge for use.
  • Emergency medical oxygen at Base Camp.
  • Visa extension fee.
  • Agency service charge.

Package Excludes:

  • International airfare from/to your country.
  • Nepal entry visa fee (can be obtained at the airport upon arrival).
  • Lunch and dinner during your stay in Kathmandu.
  • Hotel after 5 night stay in Kathmandu.
  • Personal climbing gear and equipment above Base Camp.
  • Personal insurance such as travel, accident, medical, emergency evacuation & lost luggage.
  • Applicable permit fees and customs charges, etc. for SAT phone, Walkie-Talkies, Communication equipment & commercial filming.
  • Oxygen & Mask and regulator (will be provided as per request).
  • Expenses of personal nature such as drinks, laundry, postage, telephone etc.
  • Tips and bonuses.
  • Garbage deposit fee.

Cultural Treks & Expedition offers personal equipment rentals for climber, who have limited cargo allowance with their airfare or, do not wish to purchase expensive expedition grade gear but rent it instead. Climber purchasing Base Camp Services only may choose to hire or, purchase high camp equipment. Please let us know in advance prior to your arrival so that we can meet your needs. The quoted cost are for the duration of the expedition and we provide original North Face, Marmot or, Ozark company brand tent only.

Equipment Rental or Purchase Price List:

Item Rentle Cost in USD Purchase Cost in USD
Expedition Tent USD 150.00 USD 300.00
Day Backpack (Rucksack -Small) USD 50.00 USD 150.00
Day Backpack (Rucksack -Large) USD 100.00 USD 300.00
Gas Stove USD 25.00 USD 100.00
Oxygen Bottle USD 350.00 USD 500.00
Oxygen mask and Regulator USD 250.00 USD 900.00
Sleeping Bag USD 100.00 USD 400.00
Down Jacket USD 100.00 USD 300.00
High Camp Goose Down Jacket USD 200.00 USD 500.00

Climbing Sherpa Fee: Per H. A. Sherpa USD 3000 (if required by client for advance base camp service user)

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