Baruntse is one of the most significant peaks situated in Nepal between Everest and Makalu. It is bounded on the east by the Barun Glacier flowing north-south from Mt. Cho Polu (6735m), to the north-west by the Imja glacier and the Hunku glacier forms the south-east boundary. We climb the mountain by the normal South-East Ridge which has more chances of success.
Asiana Nepal Treks & Expedition has been organizing expeditions to Baruntse (7,129m / 23,389ft) almost every year with a success rate. We take an alternative expedition route for Baruntse Climb that generally other expedition organizers use for proper acclimatization before reaching Baruntse Base camp. Baruntse expedition starts from Lukla and then towards Hillary’s classic Everest route to Panggom and then over the Mera-La to the upper Hinku basin in complete wilderness amidst the great snow peaks that surround the high camp near Panch Pokhari then further to Baruntse Base Camp (5400 m). We set up three camps above the Base camp and after the mountain had been climbed we returned via Mera la to Zetra Kharka and then to Lukla making the expedition a great memorable.
Itinerary
Baruntse Climb expedition fixed departure
| Days | Spring | Autumn | Outlined Itinerary | Overnight |
| 1 | 14-Apr | 1-Oct | Arrive Kathmandu, meet our representative and transfer to Hotel. | Hotel |
| 2 | 15-Apr | 2-Oct | At leisure in Kathmandu / administrative formalities. | Hotel |
| 3 | 16-Apr | 3-Oct | Fly to Lukla and trek to Payun (2,290m / 7513ft.). | Camp |
| 4 | 17-Apr | 4-Oct | Trek to Pangkongma (3,010m / 9875ft.). | Camp |
| 5 | 18-Apr | 5-Oct | Trek to Nyungsowa (2,[[Not allowed]]ft.). | Camp |
| 6 | 19-Apr | 6-Oct | Trek to Zetra khola (3,790m / 12434ft.). | Camp |
| 7 | 20-Apr | 7-Oct | Trek to Kote (4,120m / 13517ft.). | Camp |
| 8 | 21-Apr | 8-Oct | Trek to Thangnak (4,350m / 14271ft.). | Camp |
| 9 | 22-Apr | 9-Oct | Acclimatization day. | Camp |
| 10 | 23-Apr | 10-Oct | Trek to Khare (5,100m / 16732ft.). | Camp |
| 11 | 24-Apr | 11-Oct | Mera La (5,415m / 17765ft.) cross then trek to Rato Odar. | Camp |
| 12 | 25-Apr | 12-Oct | Trek to Seto Pokhari. | Camp |
| 13 | 26-Apr | 13-Oct | Trek to Baruntse Base Camp (5550m / 18208ft.). | Camp |
| 14-26 | 27-Apr-9May | 14-26-Oct | Climbing period of Baruntse using 3 camps above Base Camp | Camp |
| 27 | 10-May | 27-Oct | Cleaning up Base Camp. | Camp |
| 28 | 11-May | 28-Oct | Trek down to Rato Odar. | Camp |
| 29 | 12-May | 29-Oct | Trek to Khare. | Lodge |
| 30 | 13-May | 30-Oct | Trek to Kothe. | Lodge |
| 31 | 14-May | 31-Oct | Trek to Zetra Kharka. | Lodge |
| 32 | 15-May | 1-Nov | Trek to Lukla (2880m). | Lodge |
| 33 | 16-May | 2-Nov | Fly Lukla / Kathmandu & transfer to hotel. | Hotel |
| 34 | 17-May | 3-Nov | At leisure in Kathmandu. | Hotel |
| 35 | 18-May | 4-Nov | Depart Kathmandu. | // // // |
Inclusion
Baruntse Climb Full board expedition service includes:
- 4 nights standard hotel accommodation in Kathmandu on bed & breakfast basis,
- Airport-hotel-airport transfers,
- Internal flight tickets with airport tax,
- Baruntse Climbing and all other applicable permits,
- Cargo clearance & duties fees,
- 3 member : 1 Professional High altitude climbing Sherpa backed Base Camp cook & kitchen helpers,
- 1 Government liaison officer,
- Daily wages, equipment allowance, insurance, food for above mentioned staff, porters and Liaison officer,
- 3 meals a day (breakfast, lunch & dinner) throughout the expedition period at Base camp & while approach to/from Baruntse Base camp,
- Base camp tent with thick mattress, chair, table, dining tent, kitchen tent, toilet tent, shower tent,
- 31 kg weight allowed per member for personal equipment,
- Transportation of all food supply & expedition equipments to / from Base camp,
- Garbage shipped off charges from Base Camp,
- High altitude (above Base camp) food, fuel for member & climbing Sherpas,
- High altitude tent, ropes, snow bar, rock piton, fixings, shovel, ice-screws etc…
- 1 Gamow bag / O2 for emergency use only,
- Satellite phone, Walkie-Talkies,
- Solar panel for power supply,
- Emergency Helicopter rescue arrangements,
Exclusions
Cost excludes
- Travel to /from Nepal,
- Lunch and Dinner in Kathmandu, drinks, postage, telephone bills & all items of personal nature,
- Personal travel, high risk, accidental and medical insurance of member,
- Climbing Sherpa summit bonus US$ 490 per Sherpa, US$ 280 per person (those who do not go to summit due to client reason),
- Respective expenses if one returns earlier from the expedition due to sickness or emergency purpose.
- Any extra services not mentioned herein cost inclusion.
