Baruntse Expedition is Located in Khumbu area of eastern Nepal, Baruntse (7,129 m) is situated in the center of three glacial valleys – Hanku, Barun and Imja. This mountain houses a central place between some of the highest peaks in the Himalayas, and the summit-day prizes include the spectacular views of the mountains, Everest and Makalu.
Baruntse is identified as one of the 7,000-meter high peaks to climb the Himalayas. The road to the southeast ridge is not technically demanding and essentially a direct snow and ice climb with some straight sections. There is a 50-degree inclination at an altitude of about 7,000 meters and there are some demanding sections of a major ice-rock, which add a challenging aspect to this climb. The climb includes many components of the 8,000-meter-climbing climb and it can be considered a good training peak for higher purposes.
The mountain was first climbed on May 30, 1954, through South Ridge by the Colin Todd and Geoff Harrow of New Zealand Ridge.
Apart from the Baruntse Expedition, the campaign searches for a remote part of Nepal with stunning Himalayan views and interesting local culture. A return trip includes a crossing of Amphu Disk nearby.
Outline Itinerary
Day 01: Kathmandu (Tribhuvan Int´l Airport) to Lukla (Tenzinghilliarry Airport) early morning 30 minutes scenic flight then Trek to Chutanga (3,020 meter/ 9980 feet) – 4/5 hours.
Day 02: Trek to ThuliKharka (4300 meter/14,107 feet) – 5/6 hours.
Day 03: Trek to Kothe (3600 meters/11,808 feet) – 5/6 hours.
Day 04: Trek to Thangnak (4,356 meters/ 14291 feet) – 5/6 hours.
Day 05: Trek to Khare (5,045 meters/16551 feet) – 3/4 hours.
Day 06: Acclimatization day in Khare.
Day 07: Trek to Mera peak Base Camp (5,350 meters / 17,548 feet) 4/5 hours.
Day 08: Kingme Dingma –4/5 hours.
Day 09: Setopokhari (5,003 meeters/16,409 feet) – 5/6 hours.
Day 10: Baruntse Base Camp(5,300 meters/17,400 feet)- 4/5 hours.
Day 11: Rest & Acclimatization, organization, Pre-Climbing Training and become familiar with using crampons, Carabiners, figure eight, rope Ice Axe etc.
Day 12: Rest in Base Camp.
Day 13: Climb to Camp 1(6,122 meters/ 20,107 feet)-5/6 hours.
Day 14: Rest day in Camp 1.
Day 15:Rest day in Camp 1.
Day 16: Climb to Camp 2 (6,410 meters/21,032 feet)-5/6 hours.
Day 17: Rest day in Camp 2.
Day 18: Rest day in Camp 2.
Day 19: Climb to Camp 3 (6,850 meters/ 22,468 feet)-3/4 hours.
Day 20: Summit on Baruntse Mountain (7,129 meters/23,384 feet) Attempt day, return to Base Camp.
Day 21: Extra day for Summit,return to Base Camp.
Day 22: Extra day for summit,return to Base Camp.
Day 23: Rest and packing after summit down.
Day 24: Trek to Amphu Laptsa Base Camp South (5,650 meters/ 18,536 feet) – 5/6 hours.
Day 25: Trek to Chhukung (4,750 meters/ 15,580 feet) via AmphuLaptsa pass (6,461 meters/ 21,907 feet)- 9/10 hours.
Day 26:Trek down to Tengboche Monastery (3860 meters/12665 feet)-4/5 hours.
Day: 27- Trek down to NamcheBazzar (3,440 meter/11,287 feet)- 4/ 5 hours.
Day: 28-Trek Down to Lukla (2,860meter/ 9,383 feet)-6/7 hours.
Day: 29– Lukla (Tenzinghilliarry Airport) to Kathmandu (Tribhuvan Int´l Airport) fly back.
