Baruntse Expedition
Mount Baruntse is a substantial and symmetrical snow peak, has four ridges and four summits. 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 Barun Tse 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.
The regular approach begins at Lukla and takes you across the Mera Peak trek up to Mera – La and then Hongu valley, one of the most fertile regions in Nepal, passing northward through a beautiful alpine environment. The walk passes through delightful Sherpa country and provides for excellent acclimatization. The Baruntse base camp is at an altitude of around 5250m. and sits near the pristine lakes below Amphu Lapcha pass. The route then follows a long ridge leading to the summit. We have designed the programs enclosed two camps above the base camp in Baruntse climbing. 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.
Trip Itinerary
Hotel/Lodges/Camping35 Days Trek/Climbing
Food: Included except main meals in Kathmandu
Accommodation: 5 Nights Kathmandu, 29 Nights Lodges/Camping
Recommended Season: Spring, Autumn & Winter
12 April Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu airport (1,350m.), meet our staff then transfer to Hotel.
13 April Day 02: Free in Kathmandu.
14 April Day 03: Official work for expedition and briefing at Ministry of Tourism.
15 April Day 04: Fly to Lukla (2,860m.) then trek to Chutanga (3,137m.).
16 April Day 05: Trekking Chutanga – Nau Lekha (4,400m.).
17 April Day 06: Nau Lekha – Kothey (3,520m.-Tashi Dingma).
18 April Day 07: Kothey – Tangnang (4,350m.).
19 April Day 08: Tangnang – Khare (5,100m.).
20 April Day 09: Khare – Mera Base Camp (5,260m.).
21 April Day 10: Mera Base Camp – Seto Pokhari (4,850m.).
22 April Day 11: Seto Pokhari – Barun Tse Base Camp (5,450m.).
23 April - 05 May Day 12 – 24: Climbing period for Mount Barun Tse (7,129m.).
06 May Day 25: Clean up base Camp and Reserve day.
07 May Day 26: Trek back to Seto Pokhari.
08 May Day 27: Seto Pokhari – Mera Base Camp.
09 May Day 28: Mera Base Camp – Khare.
10 May Day 29: Khare – Tangnang.
11 May Day 30: Tangnang – Kothey.
12 May Day 31: Kothey – Chutanga.
13 May Day 32: Chutanga – Lukla and transfer to Teahouse Lodge.
14 May Day 33: Fly back to Kathmandu then transfer to Hotel.
15 May Day 34: Kathmandu free for D-briefing and rest, farewell dinner at evening.
16 May Day 35: Last minute, transfer to airport for your onward journey.
Optional - Expedition Itinerary B
Hotel/Lodges/Camping
37 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 (1,350m.), 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 (2,860m.) then transfer to Hotel.
Day 05: Lukla - Paiya (Chutok) (2,730m.).
Day 06: Paiya - Pangkongma (2,900m.).
Day 07: Pangkongma - Khurke (3,720m.).
Day 08: Khurke - Thuli Kharka/Chetara (4,300m.).
Day 09: Thuli Kharka - Kothey (3,600m.).
Day 10: Kothey - Thangnak (4,355m.).
Day 11: Thangnak rest for acclimatization.
Day 12: Thangnak - Khare (4,745m.).
Day 13: Khare - Mera Base Camp (5,200m.).
Day 14: Mera Base Camp - set up High Camp (,5800m.).
Day 15: Mera Summit and return to Base Camp (6,654m.)
Day 16: Mera Base Camp - Chamlang Base Camp (5,120m.).
Day 17: Chamlam Base Camp - Baruntse Base Camp (5,400m.).
Day 18: - 29: Climbing period of Mt. Baruntse (7,129m.).
Day 30: Barutse Base Camp - Panch Pokhari (5,448m.).
Day 31: Cross Amphu Lapcha and camp at Amphu Lapcha Tso (4,985m.).
Day 32: Trek Decent Dingboche (4,410m.).
Day 33: Trek to Namche Bazar (3,446m.).
Day 34: Namche Bazar to Lukla and transfer to Hotel.
Day 35: Early fly back to Kathmandu then transfer to Hotel.
Day 36: Kathmandu free for D-briefing and rest, farewell dinner at evening.
Day 37: Last minute, transfer to airport for your onward journey.
Trip Date & Cost
- All land transportation by Car, Van or, Toyota Hiace (Airport/Hotel/Airport, expedition pick up and drop).
- 5 Nights Hotel accommodations in Kathmandu at 3 star Hotel on Bed and Breakfast plan (before and after expedition).
- Scheduled flight Kathmandu/Lukla/Kathmandu for member, Liaison officer and Expedition staffs.
- Transport of food supply and expedition equipments to Base Camp and back.
- Full board in lodges during trekking to base camp and back.
- Base Camp single sleeping tent and Mattress for each member, BC staffs and Liaison officer.
- All kitchen tent, store tent, dining tents, toilet tent, table, chairs and 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 and Liaison officer.
- Insurance of cook, kitchen boy, Liaison officer and porters.
- Expedition Permit fee of Mt. Barun Tse.
- Khumbu area entrance and 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 bottle with Mask and regulator at Base Camp.
- Visa extension fee.
- Garbage deposit fees.
- Official tax and agency service charge.
- 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 bottle with 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 and commercial filming.
- International airport departure tax at Kathmandu Airport.
- Expenses of personal nature such as drinks, laundry, postage, telephone etc.
- Tips and summit bonus
EXPEDITION SERVICE UP TO SUMMIT:
- All land transportation by Car, Van or, Toyota Hiace (Airport/Hotel/Airport, expedition pick up and drop).
- 5 Nights Hotel accommodations in Kathmandu at 3 star Hotel on Bed and Breakfast plan (before and after expedition).
- Scheduled flight Kathmandu/Lukla/Kathmandu for member, Liaison officer and Expedition staffs.
- Transport of food supply and expedition equipments to Base Camp and back.
- Full board in lodges during trekking to base camp and back.
- All kitchen tent, store tent, dining tents, toilet tent, table, chairs and cooking utensils for BC.
- Base Camp single sleeping tent and Mattress for each member, Base Camp staffs and 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.
- Khumbu area entrance and 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 and 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 bottle with Mask and regulator at Base Camp.
- Visa extension fee.
- Garbage deposit fees.
- Official tax and agency service charge.
SERVICE DOES NOT INCLUDE
- 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 and lost luggage.
- Applicable permit fees and customs charges, etc. for SAT phone, Walkie-Talkies, Communication equipment and commercial filming.
- Oxygen bottle with Mask and regulator (will be provided as per request).
- Expenses of personal nature such as drinks, laundry, postage, telephone etc.
- Tips and summit bonus.
Equipment for this trip.
The following gives you a general idea of the trekking equipment and clothing needed for this trek.
This is a porter-supported trek. Two clients share one porter. We will supply you a trek duffel bag where you keep your heavy items and this bag is carried by the porter. You will need to bring your own daypack to be carried by you. In the daypack, you can put money, important documents, water bottle/bladder, camera, toiletries, sunscreen, notebook, etc.
The weight limit for the porter is 30 kg or 66 pounds. 15 kg or 33 pounds for each client. So, we recommend you to pack as carefully as you can and not exceed the weight limit. You can leave your non-trekking stuff at the locker facility in the Kathmandu hotel.
General
- 4-season sleeping bag (We can provide one if you need it but has to be returned after the trek.)
- Duffel bag (We will provide one complimentary Ace the Himalaya duffel bag which is yours to keep.)
- Daypack
- Down jacket (Must have for mornings, nights and evenings, and for altitudes above 4,000 m; We can provide it if you need one but has to be returned after the trek.)
Upper Body - Head / Ears / Eyes
- Sun hat (We will provide you a complimentary Ace the Himalaya hat.)
- Wool or synthetic hat that cover the ears
- Sunglasses with UV protection
- Headlamp
- Neck warmer
Hand
- Liner gloves
- Heavier shell gloves
Core Body
- T-shirts
- Lightweight expedition thermal tops
- Fleece jacket or pullover
- Water/windproof shell jacket (Preferably breathable fabric)
- Synthetic sports bras (For women)
Lower Body – Legs
- Lightweight expedition thermal bottoms
- Nylon hiking shorts
- Soft shell and hard shell trekking pants
- Water/windproof trousers
- Casual pants
Feet
- Liner socks
- Heavyweight socks
- Waterproof hiking/trekking boots
- Light shoes/sneakers/sandals
- Gaiters (For monsoon and winter)
Medicines and First Aid Kits
(Please note our guide will carry the first-aid kit bag during the trek. However we still recommend you to bring your personalized first-aid kit as well.)
- Extra Strength Excedrin for altitude related headaches
- Ibuprofen for general aches and pains
- Immodium or Pepto Bismol capsules for upset stomach or diarrhea
- Diamox (commonly prescribed as Acetazolamide) 125 or 250mg tablets for altitude sickness
- Anti-infection ointments
- Band-aids
- Lip balm (At least SPF 20)
- Sunscreen (SPF 40)
Miscellaneous, but Important!
- Passport and extra passport photos (3 copies)
- Airline ticket (Please make a copy and leave one at our office in Kathmandu just in case if you need to change the date of your flight.)
- Durable wallet/pouch for travel documents, money & passport
- Water bottle/bladder
- Water purification Iodine tablets
- Toiletry kit (Be sure to include toilet paper stored in a plastic bag, hand wipes, and liquid hand sanitizer, towel, soap, etc.)
Optional
- Adjustable trekking poles
- Favorite snack foods (No more than 2 pounds)
- Paperback books, cards, mp3 player
- Binoculars
- Cameras (Memory cards, chargers and also batteries)
- Pee bottle for men and pee funnel for woman
This list is only a guide. While you are required to bring everything on this list, there are numerous options, brands, and versions of each piece of equipment. Use your experience and the listed features to find the best gear for you. Some of the above equipment can be easily found in stores in Kathmandu for cheaper prices.
Note: Tight fitting, figure-hugging clothing such as those made with Lycra can often be offensive to locals, especially to women. If you find these items comfortable as a base layer, please pack something to wear on top of them.
