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Baruntse Expedition
Duration
35 days
Trip Type
Trekking, Sightseeing & Climbing
Meal & Accommodation
Breakfast in Kathmandu and all meals during the trek
Group Size
2 - 10 Persons
Transport
Private Transportation
Arrival On
Kathmandu
Departure From
Kathmandu
Best Month
Sep - Nov & March - May
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Price
USD $8970
Per Person
| Activities: | Trekking, Sightseeing & Climbing | Fitness Level: | Fairly Challenging |
| Max Elevation: | 7,129 m at Mt. Baruntse Summit | Transportation: | Private Transportation |
| Best Month: | Sep - Nov & March - May | Group Size: | 2 - 10 Persons |
| Arrival on: | Kathmandu | Departure from: | Kathmandu |
| Meal: | Breakfast in Kathmandu and all meals during the trek | Duration: | 35 days |
| Accommodation: | Hotel accommodation in Kathmandu and teahouses/tent during the trek/climb | Price: | USD 8970 per person |
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per person
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Overview
Baruntse Expedition to the beautiful, considerable, and symmetrical snow peak, Baruntse(7,129m/ 23,990ft) has four ridges and summits bounded by the Hunku Glacier on the south, Barun Glacier on the east, Cho on the north, and Imja Tse Glacier on the northwest.
Baruntse Expedition Overview:
Mount Baruntse lies in the heart of the giant Himalayas with the highest summit success rate of any other peak in the world. Located in the most remote area of the Khumbu region, the expedition completes in a very short amount of time. You get the most beautiful views of Mount Everest with the amazing view of Lhotse, Makalu, and Cho Oyu Himal after the successful ascend of the trip.
The trip is one of the classic expeditions in Nepal. The ascent offers its climbers pass-through multiple impressive passes in the Himalayas. The expedition starts with an exciting flight to the deadliest airport in the world, Lukla Airport. This expedition is the ultimate way to enjoy the beauty of Hinku Valley, Rai & Sherpa Valley, and the well-preserved culture and tradition of the place.
Itinerary Outline:
1st Day: Arrival in Kathmandu(1,300m/4,265 feet)
2nd Day: Sightseeing around the Kathmandu Valley and Preparation for the trek
3rd Day: Flight to Lukla (2,800m/9,383feet), 30-45 minutes
4th Day: Trek from Lukla to Chutanga(3,050m), 4-5 hrs
5th Day: Trek from Chutanga to Thuli Kharka via Zatrawa La Pass(4,610m), 8-9 hrs
6th Day: Trek from Thuli Kharka to Kothe (4,095 m),6-7 hrs
7th Day: Trek from Kothe to Thangnak(4,350 m), 4-5 hrs
8th Day: Acclimatization day at Thangnak
9th Day: Trek from Thangnak to Khara(5,045 m), 3-4 hrs
10th Day: Trek from Khara to Mera La Pass(5,350 m), 5-6 hrs
11th Day: Trek to Seto Pokhari Camp(4,850 m),5-6 hrs
12th Day: Trek to Baruntse Base Camp(5,300 m),5-6 hrs
13th-27th Day: Mount Baruntse(7,129 m) Climbing period, 14 days
28: Sanitation of campsite & return back to Seto Pokhari(4,850 m),5-6 hrs
29th Day: Trek back from Seto Pokhari to Mera La(5,350 m),5-6 hrs
30th Day: Trek back from Mera La to Kothe(4,095 m),5-6 hrs
31st Day: Trek back from Kothe to Thuli Kharka(3,900 m),5-6 hrs
32nd Day: Trek back from Thuli Kharka to Lukla via Zatrwa La Pass(4,610 m),8-9 hrs
33rd Day: Flight back to Kathmandu(1,350m), 30 mins
34th Day: Leisure day at Kathmandu(1,350 m)
35th Day: Final Departure
Trip Cost Includes:
✅ All airport and hotel transportation by private vehicle in Kathmandu as per the itinerary suggested.
✅ Deluxe twin-sharing accommodation in Kathmandu with breakfast
✅ Welcome & farewell dinner in Kathmandu (Alcoholic beverages are excluded)
✅ Travel cost to and from Kathmandu to the destination
✅ Full board meal (breakfast, lunch, dinner, tea & coffee) during the trek
✅ Seasonal fruits during the trek are provided
✅ Comfortable & clean accommodation on teahouse/lodge/tent during the trek
✅ Government Registered Trek guide (English speaking, First Aid and eco trained), Sherpa porter (one porter for two trekkers)
✅ All necessary paper works, entry fees, permits & TIMS card
✅ Down jacket, four seasonal sleeping bags, Nepal Vision Treks duffel bag, and trekking map (down jacket and sleeping bag are to be returned after trip completion)
✅ First aid exclusive medical kit bag
✅ All government and local taxes
Trip Cost Excludes:
❌ Visa fees (You can obtain a visa easily upon your arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport in Kathmandu so (bring accurate USD cash and two passport photographs)) International airfare to and from Kathmandu
❌ Lunch and dinner except for welcome & fare well dinner (and also in the case of early return from the mountain than the scheduled plan)
❌ Any extra night accommodation in Kathmandu because of early arrival, late departure, and early return from the mountain (due to any reason) than the scheduled itinerary plan
❌ Travel and rescue insurance
Baruntse Map
Itinerary
Welcome to the country of the Himalayas. As planned earlier, one of the representatives from Nepal Vision will be waiting for you at Tribhuvan International Airport to welcome you and help you with the transfer to your hotel. After getting settled and taking some rest, we will meet again and stroll down the streets of Kathmandu. We will also go for dinner at one of the restaurants in Kathmandu where you will be shortly briefed about the trip.
We will take the day as an orientation day. We will take the trip around the valley. As the valley is full of historical and cultural attractions, we will take the day off to explore the places. We’ll take a tour of the World Heritage Sites listed by the UNESCO. We will trip around the Hindu Temple, Pashupatinath Temple, which offers prayers at Boudhanath Stupa, and explore the valley from the Swayambhunath Stupa. After spending the day around the valley, we will then take time to visit the crew members for the expedition to discuss and prepare ourselves for the expedition. Overnight at the hotel.
We will take a very early flight to Lukla. The flight to Lukla will take about 30-40 minutes. The flight lands at the deadliest airport in the world rewarding us with some of the most mesmerizing views of the highest peaks in the world. We will take a short break to take our breakfast or lunch and get ourselves ready for the trek. We will start our trek toward the beautiful settlement of Phakding. After walking for about four hours, we reach Phakding where we will be staying at a tea house for the overnight.
We will head towards Chhuthang after taking our breakfast. On this day, we will begin the trek following the trail that will take us through the green pastures and wild forests before paving the way from just below the beautiful mountain named Kalo Himal. We'll be passing several remote villages and small hamlets on the way to Chhutanga. After about five hours of walking, we'll then make our way to the village and rest the night at a tea house in Chutanga.
After having an early breakfast, we'll continue our trek to Tuli Kharka. We will be walking for about 8-9 hours on this day. The walk for the day will be quite long. The trails will run over steep hills following a series of paths till we arrive at Zatrawala Pass. The hilltop is very famous to get the magnificent view of Numbur Himal, Karyolang Peak, Kong Ri, and many others. After enjoying our amazing time on the hilltop passing the Zatrawa La Pass, we'll descend the trail to Tuli Kharka. Overnight in the Thuli Kharka village.
We will start the trek slowly from Tuli Kharka. The trail for the day will ride off through the dense forest filled with rhododendron, oak, pine, and juniper. We'll get an impressive view of unique landscapes, rolling hills, and surrounding snow peaks along the way to Kothe. We walk downhill to Hinku River at a very slow pace and then scale upward towards Kothe from the other end. You will witness a charming village located in the west of Hinku Valley that rewards its guests with a breathtaking view of lofty mountains and remote wilderness. Overnight in a tea house.
On the seventh day of the trek, we will rise to the scenic view of Kothe. We will take our breakfast and further continue our journey to Thangnak. The walk for the day will be just about 4 to 5 hours. The trail will take us along the crest of the Hinku River to Gondishung which will further pass the Lungsumgba Gompa. Moving further forward, we reach a path that inclines beside the river offering a gratifying view of Mega Peak, Kusum Kanguru Peak, and many other surrounding mountains. The trek gets a little easier by taking us to a beautiful yak-grazing meadow at Thangnak. We will arrive at a village after moving further away. Overnight at a tea house.
After walking for certain days consequently, we need some rest. Besides the rest, as the altitude is increasing day by day, we need to acclimatize our bodies. Hence, we will be taking an acclimatization day at Thangnak. You can completely rest your time enjoying the beautiful view from the window of your room. You can also take a visit the Sabal Tsho Lake at Thangnak. You can also enjoy a hike to the large cairn(5,271m) located on the flank of Kusum Kanguru Peak(6,367m). Overnight.
After taking a rest day, we continue our expedition the next morning. We'll trace the route over the Hinku River moving towards the Shar Glacier. We will climb through the steep hills and rocky moraine that will eventually bring us to the beautiful small valley. The journey continues with a short vertical ascent till we reach Khare. Khare gives us a glimpse of the northern face of Mera Peak. You can witness the village gorgeous with a lot of hidden places to explore. Overnight at a tea house at Khare.
We will take our trek toward the thrilling Mera La Pass. The trail from Khare to Mera La Pass opens up with a sharp incline above the western ridge of Mera Glacier. We will have to follow the path till we reach the pass. We'll have an uphill walk which gets much more strenuous moving forward. You’ll feel that the trails drain a lot of energy. We will be taking frequent breaks on the way. After several hours of hiking, we'll finally reach the crest. The crest offers us amazing views. From the crest, we will have to move on a seamed snowy trail using crampons and some rock climbing techniques. We will be staying at a tent camp for the night.
After taking a light breakfast, we'll soon move forward toward the trail heading to Seto Pokhari. We will start the day with a steep climb that leads us into the meadow pastured by yak. We will finally get off the remote valley. We'll be rewarded with an incredible view of soaring mountains, high alpine valleys, and clifftops along the trail. The trail ends at Seto Pokhari. It offers a magical view of the glistening lakes and windswept mountains. Among a series of lakes in the Hongu basin, it will be the first lake we will be encountering during the trek. Overnight stay in a camp.
We will continue the trek challenging ourselves with the rugged trail that crosses a wide and rocky valley. We will be moving for about five to six hours to finally reach the Baruntse Base Camp. The walk will be just about a couple of hours, taking frequent rests in between. The trek might get intense as the altitude rises to 5,300m. We have to move to keep in mind the altitude sickness and the decreasing temperature. We’ll stay for the night in a tent.
As we move on to the higher altitudes, the trek gets hard after Baruntse Base Camp. We'll be ascending and descending the trail to acclimatize and avoid acute mountain sickness for most of the following days. We'll follow the professionals, guides, and Sherpas, who'll help us get through the snowy ridge by putting ropes and setting camps. We will begin our summit as soon as we complete the rituals. We’ll make our way taking the inclined slope and Hinku Glacier. We should use the ladders and the equipment. After arrival at the high camp, the trail gets a bit steeper and exposed to snow slopes. It won’t be much difficult to climb but still, we'll have to be careful of the high snowstorms that continuously hit the mountain. Precautions are very important in the trek. After the successful summit, the mesmerizing view of Everest, Makalu, Kanchenjunga, Cho Oyu, Lhotse, and other peaks takes all of your tiredness. We’ll gently move towards the base camp. The climbing period ends after about 14 days.
After having our last breakfast at the base camp, we'll clean up the base camp and the surrounding. We have to get the garbage disposed of. After collecting the garbage, we'll get all our stuff ready to descend to our destination for the day at Seto Pokhari. We'll climb way down passing through the Hinku Valley. It will be relatively easier than climbing up this time. After walking for a maximum of five to six hours, our trail for the day ends at Seto Pokhari. We'll set our camp to spend the night.
As soon as we take our breakfast, we'll return to the trail taking us from the Seto Pokhari to Mera La. The trail for the day will be much steep as compared to the trails of the day before. There are very less settlements in the area as the area is the most remote area of the Khumbu region. The path will take us through a windswept alpine valley and a little high to the campsite of Mera La Pass. Overnight in the tent.
We will start our day with a very warm breakfast enjoying the beautiful glimpses of the beautiful settlements below the gigantic mountains. We'll continue the trek down walking via the Mera La Pass, which provides us with the magnificent scenery of alpine valleys and gleaming snow peaks, including Baruntse, Haling, and Makalu. We will keep descending the trail from above the pass going through the beautiful village of Khare till we arrive at Thangnak. The journey to Kothe will be easy with a gentle descent to the village. You can also encounter different wild animals and birds on the way back. We will spend the overnight in a tea house.
After having our breakfast in one of the tea houses at Kothe, we'll then head towards Thuli Kharka. We will pick up our backpacks and head to the trail. The trail initially ascends upward and then moves along the dense forest. After some time, we will traverse through the west of Hinku Valley till we settle in Thuli Kharka. The walk will provide us with a fantastic view of the south face of Mera Peak, Mera North, and Mera Central. Overnight at a tea house in Thuli Kharka.
Finally, after about a month, our Baruntse Expedition comes to an end. Our trekking days officially end on this day. We will be trekking back to Lukla from Thuli Kharka. Leaving the beautiful village behind, we'll head towards Lukla. We will be climbing the ridge of Kalo Himal and ascending a steep hill crossing the Zatrawala Pass. The trail for the day might get moderately difficult. The trek takes us gradually down to the hill passing across Chutanga. Finally, after 6 hours, we'll end up at the famous Sherpa town in Khumbu. Overnight stay in a lodge.
After making beautiful moments we will cherish for our lifetime, we wind up the trek and head back to the Kathmandu valley. We take a light breakfast and make a quick run to the Lukla airport. It will be a magical flight that rewards the beauty of mountains and villages. The flight back to Kathamndu will take about 30 to 40 minus after it takes off. We will land at the Tribhuvan Airport. Our officials will help you with the transfer of you back to the hotel. You can take some rest and refresh in the hotel. Finally, our Baruntse Expedition comes to an end.
We have kept a leisurely day on the trip. The day is scheduled in case we remain back in Lukla if our flight can’t take off due to the unpredictable weather conditions in the region. If we arrive back in Kathmandu as per the schedule, we can take a trip around the heritage sites of Kathmandu. You can also stroll around the streets of Thamel or Kathmandu Durbar Square for last-minute shopping for you or your loved ones. We will have an evening dinner which will also be a farewell dinner together in one of the restaurants in Kathmandu. Overnight at the hotel.
Finally, the day arrived. It feels sad to say goodbye after an amazing trip but we hope we have many other journeys and adventures to conquer together. Our representative will drop you at the Tribhuwan International Airport as power your flight is scheduled. Hope you’ll remember us again. All the best for your future journeys and endeavors.
Baruntse Altitude Chart
FAQ
Baruntse is a mountain peak located in the Himalayas in Nepal. It is the fourth-highest peak in the Barun Valley which extends to an elevation of 7,129 meters.
Baruntse Expedition is an amazing climbing adventure to reach the summit of Baruntse Peak. The expedition requires technical climbing skills and knowledge of altitude mountaineering.
The climbing period varies from expedition to expedition. It generally takes around 30 to 35 days for a team to complete the Baruntse expedition.
The best time to climb Baruntse is during the months of April, May, October, and November. These are the peak climbing seasons where you can experience stable weather, and very less risky trails.
The Baruntse expedition is considered to be one of the most difficult climbs. It requires technical mountaineering skills, glacier crossing, and altitude acclimatization.
The cost of the Baruntse expedition varies depending on the operator and the services they provide. The cost generally ranges from $8,000 to $12,000 USD per person.
The equipment requirements for Baruntse expeditions include high-altitude climbing gear, warm clothing, helmets, crampons, ice axes, ropes, and sleeping gear. The equipment should be of high quality and appropriate for high-altitude climbing.
The risks associated with the Baruntse expedition include altitude sickness, avalanches, crevasses, extreme weather conditions, and terrain difficulties. Proper preparation, training, and hiring experienced guides can help minimize these risks.
Departure Date
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