Trip Facts
- Total Duration 37 days
- Trip Grade Strenuous Plus
- Max Altitude 7129m.
- Start From Lukla
- End From Lukla
- Min Size 2 Pax
- Trip Mode Trekking/Climbing
- Accommodation Tea House/Camping
- Best Season: Spring and Autumn
Trip Highlights
- Experience of climbing a 7000m peak in the Everest region
- Astonishing view of Himalayan Including Mt. Everest, Cho Oyu, Lhotse, and Makalu
- Experience the traditional Sherpa culture and Hospitality
- Sagarmatha National Park, which is listed UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Beautiful Buddhist Monasteries, Stupas and Mani walls
- Per Client one guide and best support staff.
Baruntse expedition is an exciting and adventurous ascent of Baruntse mountain peak (7129 m) in the Everest region. Located between Mt. Lhotse and Mt. Makalu, Mt Baruntse is a magnificent peak, bounded by Barun glacier on the east, Hunku glacier on the south, and Imja glacier on the northwest.
This peak is a semi-technical mountain known for its high success rate of climbing. Nevertheless, it is physically demanding and requires arduous effort and strong determination. A successful climb offers you the magical view of Everest, Lhotse, Makalu, Cho Oyu, and many other mountain peaks in the Himalayas.
Spring is the best season to climb Baruntse peak. However, you can go for the expedition in autumn as well. Baruntse expedition is a perfect experience for those aiming to climb 8000+ meter-peaks in thefuture.
The expedition starts from Lukla after a half an hour mountain flight from Kathmandu. From Lukla, you’ll trek to Paiya. The trek continues through the forested hills and beautiful Sherpa villages such as Pangkoma, Nigmsa, ChetraKhola, and Kothe. After a day of acclimatization at Tangnang, you’ll continue your trek through Khare and Kongma, and finally, have your first camping experience at Seto Pokhari. The next day, you’ll reach Baruntse Base camp, where you’ll involve in mountaineering activities and prepare yourself for the final ascent.
The climb consists of hard sections, steep slopes, and ice cliffs. You’ll require days of acclimatization and proper guidance before you make it to the top of the peak. However, your continued effort will pay you thegreatest reward, an unprecedented experience of conquering the glorious summit. After this successful expedition, you’ll descend to the base camp and return to Lukla to take your flight back to Kathmandu.
Baruntse expedition is a joint effort of climbers, guides, and porters. As an experienced company in the field of mountaineering,Blossom Expeditionshas prestigious records of successful climbing. We provide you the most veteran guides, porters, and all the required facilities. You’ll have an outstanding experience of mountaineering with our trained team and excellent services.
Trip Itinerary
Days | Programs |
1 | Arrival day in Kathmandu (1,300m/4,264ft) |
2 | Trip Preparation Day |
3 | Fly to Lukla and trek to Paiya (Chutok) (2730m/8954ft): 3-4 hours |
4 | Trek to Panggom (2890m) 3-4 hours |
5 | Trek to Najingdingmo (2650m) 6-7 hours |
6 | Trek to Cholem Kharka (3500m) 6-7 hours |
7 | Trek to Khola Kharka(3300m) 5-6 hours |
8 | Trek to Kothe (3690m) 4-5 hours |
9 | Trek to Thangnak (4355m) 6-7 hours |
10 | Trek to Khare and rest (5000m) 2-3 hours |
11 | Trek to Kongma Dingma (4850m) 9-10 |
12 | Trek to Seto Pokhari (5035m) 6-7 hours |
13 | Trek to Baruntse Base Camp (5300m) 6-7 hours |
14-26 | Climbing period |
27 | Rest day at the Baruntse Base Camp and Packing |
28 | Trek to Setipokhari (5035m) 6-7 hours |
29 | Trek to Khare – 5,045m) 7-8 hours |
30 | Trek to Thuli Kharka-4320m. 5-6 hours hours |
31 | Trek to Lukla-2800m. 7-8 hours |
32 | Fly back to Kathmandu |
33 | Free Day |
34 | Free Day |
35 | Fly back to Home |
Trip Cost
Per Person | U.S. $9500 |
Trip Deposit | U.S. $2000 |
(The cost is group sharing basis)
What's Included
- Airport Transfer in a private vehicle
- 5-night accommodation in KTM 3 star standard Hotel including Breakfast
- Three-time meals (breakfast, lunch, and Dinner) and Tea/Coffee during the trek/Climbing
- Accommodation during the Trip (Lodge/Camping)
- All the ground transfer according to the itinerary
- Domestic Flight Kathmandu-Lukla-Kathmandu
- English Speaking trained Guide/Leader, Climbing Guide (per client 1 climbing guide)
- Expeditions Staff wages, insurance, equipment, food, accommodation, and transfer
- Equipment allowances for climbing Guide/Sherpa, Chefs and Kitchen assistance
- Equipment allowances and wages for the government liaison officer
- Trek permit, climbing permit, and National Park Fee
- 30kg baggage per person during the trekking will be carried by porter
- Solar panel for light and battery charging (Generator in a bigger group)
- Camping equipment (tents, kitchen utensils, mattress)
- Group climbing equipment (Fixed & main Rope, Ice Bars, Ice Screws, Snow Bars, etc)
- First Aid Kit (carried by Guide)
- Satellite Phone carried by our Guide for communication (Pay use only)
- Walkie-Talkies
- Altitude chamber (PAC) or Oxygen (1 bottle for emergency pay use only)
- All our service charge and Government Taxes
- Garbage Deposit
What's Excludes
- Visa fee
- International Airfare
- Excess baggage charge on flight/Trekking (more than 30kg)
- Food in Kathmandu
- Travel insurance emergency evacuation and personal medical expenses.
- Personal expenses (Phone calls, internet, bar bills, battery recharge, extra porter, bobble/boiled water and shower
- Personal climbing equipment
- Sightseeing in Kathmandu
- Filming permit
- Nepal custom duty for import or expeditions goods
- Summit bonus for climbing guides as per mountaineering rules, minimum USD…… per climbing guide/Sherpa
- Any donation along the trail and anything that not mentioned above
- Tips for staff
Trip Highlights
- Experience of climbing a 7000m peak in the Everest region
- Astonishing view of Himalayan Including Mt. Everest, Cho Oyu, Lhotse, and Makalu
- Experience the traditional Sherpa culture and Hospitality
- Sagarmatha National Park, which is listed UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Beautiful Buddhist Monasteries, Stupas and Mani walls
- Per Client one guide and best support staff.