Barunste expedition
This mountain is situated at the height of 7129m. It lies in between the lap of Mt. Everest and Mt. Makalu . On 30 May 1954, Colin Todd and Geoff Harrow limbed this mountain first time. They climbed this peak through the south East Ridge . After that, many people have been found using this route and they have been very successful. This mountain is also being popular day by day.
The south east ridge of the Baruntse is little bit difficult for it is quite straightforward and hard to climb. You see hard sections of the elevation with 50 degree along with the prominent ice cliff. Therefore, there is a constant danger and risk of avalanche. Climbers who climbed during spring season have been found very successful. This season is best from the safety point of view. Nevertheless, few climbers have ascended it in winter as well.
The expedition starts according to the schedule we have fixed in Kathmandu . We catch a flight to Lukla from Kathmandu . It is almost 11 days trek on foot to Baruntse base camp. While returning back to Kathmandu , we follow the same route. The Baruntse base camp is situated near the Panchpokhari at the height of 5200m. This mountain can be climbed through the Arun valley and Makalu base camp as well.
Highlight sights of Barunste expedition:
Mera Peak, Everest 8848m, Lhotse 8516m, Makalu I 8463m, Makalu II 7660m, Peak 38- 7591m, Pumori, Lhotse Shar 8410m, Barunste 7145m, Chamlan 7319m, Kanchanjung 8586m, Jannu Himal 7710m & More attractive snow caped peaks etc.
Facts of Barunste expedition
| Country | Nepal |
| Destinatin: | Barunste expedition |
| Expedition Starts in: | Lukla |
| Expedition Ends in: | Lukla |
| Expedition Duration: | 40 Days |
| Activities: | Tours & Sightseeing, Trekking & Rock Climbing, Expedition |
| Culture: | Different Community with majority of Sherpa, Tamang, Chhetri, Brahamn & Tibeten. |
| Transportation: | Private vehicle as per itinerary | Kathmandu - Lukla - Kathmandu by plane |
| Accommodation: | 6 Nights in Kathmandu, 19 Nights Expedition tent, 14 Nights Camping |
| Trekking grade: | Alpine |
| Max. Altitude: | 7129m (Barunste) |
| Best season in Nepal: | Mar, Apr, May, Sep, Oct & Nov |
| Mode of Trekking: | Camping |
| Group Size: | Min 02 PAX, Max 12 PAX |
Map of Barunste expedition
Itinerary for Barunste expedition
| Days | Day to Day Activities |
|---|---|
| 01 | Arrival in Airport and transfer to hotel. |
| 02-04 | Preparation day at Kathmandu. |
| 05 | Early morning fly to Lukla. Trek to Chuthenga. |
| 06 | Trek to Chatra La . |
| 07 | Chuthenga. to Thasing Dingma. |
| 08 | Thasing Dingma. to Thagnak. |
| 09 | Thagnak. to Khare |
| 10 | Khare to Mera Base Camp. |
| 11 | Mera Base Camp to Pokhari. |
| 12 | Pokhari to Baruntse Base Camp. |
| 13-32 | Climbing period. |
| 33 | Baruntse Base Camp. to Pokhari. |
| 34 | Pokhari to Mera Peak Base Camp. |
| 35 | Mera Peak Base Camp. to Thasing Dingma. |
| 36 | Thasing Dingma. to Chatra |
| 37 | Chatra to Lukla. |
| 38 | Fly from Lukla to Kathmandu. Check into hotel. |
| 39 | Leisure day at Kathmandu |
| 40 | Departure from Nepal |
Barunste expedition Service Includes
- 5 Nights accomodation in Kathmandu with bed & Breakfast (4 star) (Click for Hotel)
- Permit fee of Amadablam Expedition
- Food for Trekking and Expedition period for Amadablam
- Staff: Base camp Guide , Cook, Cook helper
- Porters or Yak porter Lukla to Base camp & Base camp to Lukla
- Kathmandu -Lukla - Kathmandu flights with Cargo 50 KG Per member
- Equipment allowance, daily allowance for Liaison officer, expedition crew
- Insurance for Nepalese expedition crew.
- 1 tent for 1 person for Expedition north face brand
- Mat, dining tent, Toilet tent, Mess tent, Store tent, Table and chairs trekking for the expedition
- Local transportation in Kathmandu (Airport-hotel-airport)
- Emergency Oxygen -Mask and regulator
- Satellite phone (Pay calls)
- Fare Well dinner
Barunste expedition Service Excludes
- PERSONAL equipment for climbing & trekking.
- Personal & medical Insurance of expedition.
- Climbing food, Gas & stove above Base camp.
- Lunch & dinner in Kathmandu.
- Emergency Rescue evacuation by helicopter incase needed.
- Walki Takie permit & Satellite phone permit.
- Oxygen & Mask -regulator.
- Personal expenses.
- Bar Bills & beverage.
- Garbage Deposit USD 2000.00 (Sharing of the total person) and Deposit fee will be not refunded if the clients (climber) don't take back their garbage Namche Bazaar and Kathmandu.
- Guided sightseeing around Kathmandu Valley with all applicable entrance fees as per our itinerary. (Click for tour in Kathamndu)
Advice for tipping and bonus for Sherpa
- USD 80-150 for general non-Sherpa crew and he/she must stay at base camp
- USD 100-200 for Sherpa who accompany you up to the base camp
- USD 300-500 for Sherpa who accompany you up to the top of the summit
Single Supplementary US$ 300 per person (Includes single hotel room in Kathmandu , single room/tent on trek, single tent at Base Camp)
Barunste expedition Royalty
Classification of Himalaya : Other peaks with height between 7000m – 7500
| Expedition Permit Fee | Spring Season | Autumn season |
|---|---|---|
| One climber | 1,500 | 750 |
| Two climbers | 1,800 | 900 |
| Three climbers | 2,100 | 1,050 |
| Four climbers | 2,400 | 1,200 |
| Five climbers | 2,600 | 1,300 |
| Six climbers | 2,800 | 1,400 |
| Seven climbers | 3,000 | 1,500 |
| Each additional up to 15 | 400 | 250 |
Client Testimonials
Namadste!
While doing trek in the khumbu region, we will witness the different views of mountains such as Kwangde, Thamserku, Nuptse, Lhotse, Ama Dablam, the "horse saddle" of Kanteiga and of course the summit of Everest itself. We take a short rest for a while and it allows us little time for acclimatization. Here, you prepare yourself to explore the ascent of kalapatthar which is an altitude of 5545m. While climbing down from Lobuche, you will see some glacial moraine until the peak comes into view. Finally, you will be witnessing the north face of Mt. Everest . We return through a different route through Panboche to Lukla. We catch a flight for Kathmandu from Lukla.
micke, USA
