Mt. Baruntse 7129m. Expedition

Spring/Autumn
International Baruntse Expedition Fixed Departure
Spring 2013     Autumn 2012
 

Height: Mt. Baruntse 7,129m.
Latitude: 27° 52′ 19″
Longitude: 84° 58′ 55″ 
Trip Duration: 35 Days
Normal Ascent Route: South Ridge
Grade: Mountaineering
Caravan Route: Kathmandu – Lukla – Mera Pass – Baruntse BC

Mt. Baruntse 7,129m. is interesting mountain climbing in Nepal for those climbers who dream to summit above 7,000m. in their lifetime. Mt. Baruntse peak being an attractive mountain offers various existing routes. Mt. Baruntse a substantial and symmetrical snow peak has four ridges and summits with a high rate of successful ascent on normal route via South Ridge. It is bounded on the east by the Barun Glacier flowing north-south from Cho, north-west by the Imja glacier and the Hunku glacier forms the south-east boundary. This mountain was first climbed by Colin Todd and Geoff Harrow of the Hilary New Zealand Expedition team in 30 May 1954. The mountain has gained in popularity over the past several years. The climbing normal south route is not technically demanding but through a prominent ice cliff at around 7000m. adds a challenging climb.

This peak is situated in central position amongst the some of the high peaks of eastern nepal Himalaya. This expedition trip begins from Kathmandu fly into Lukla. It will take 8/9 days to reach in Base Camp 5,300m. via Mera La, through the high and lovely valleys. Himalayan Yetiland Treks provides all necessary infrastructures to assist you in your summit attempt in Baruntse. We will do the necessary paperwork for expedition permit organize all accommodation before and after expedition. We organize camp facilities, transport loads, stock and set up high camps, fix ropes, provide food, high altitude food, high quality tents, porters, professional Climbing Sherpas, oxygen, satellite telephone, Wake Talkie set, as well advice and assistance as per needed during the expedition.

• Hotel/Lodges/Camping
• 29 Days Trek/Climbing
• Food: Included except main meals in Kathmandu
• Accommodation: 6 Nights Kathmandu, 28 Nights Lodges/Camping
• Season: Spring, Autumn & Winter

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu airport, meet our staff then transfer to Hotel.
Day 02: Free in Kathmandu.
Day 03: Official work for expedition and briefing at Ministry of Tourism.
Day 04: Fly to Lukla 2860m. then trek to Chutanga 3137m.
Day 05: Trekking Chutanga – Nau Lekha.
Day 06: Nau Lekha – Kothey (Tashi Ongma).
Day 07: Kothey – Thangnak 4355m.
Day 08: Thangnak – Khare 4745m.
Day 09: Khare – Mera Base Camp 5260m.
Day 10: Mera BC – Seto Pokhari.
Day 11: Seto Pokhari – Barun Tse Base Camp.
Day 12 – 23: Climbing period for Mt. Baruntse summit
Day 24: Clean up base Camp & Reserve day.
Day 25: Trek back to Seto Pokhari.
Day 26: Seto Pokhari – Mera Base Camp.
Day 27: Mera Base Camp – Khare.
Day 28: Khare – Thagnak.
Day 29: Thagnak – Kothey.
Day 30: Kothey – Chutanga.
Day 31: Chutanga – Lukla and transfer to Teahouse Lodge.
Day 32: Early fly back to Kathmandu then transfer to Hotel.
Day 33: Free in Kathmandu.
Day 34: Free in Kathmandu.
Day 35: Last minute, transfer to airport for your onward journey.

Tentative Baruntse Expedition Cost:

Service up to Base Camp on group joining basis: USD 4,500 Per Person.

Service Includes up to Base Camp

• All land transportation by Car, Van, Hiace or, tourist Bus (Airport/Hotel/Airport, expedition pick up & drop).
• 6 Nights Hotel accommodations in Kathmandu at 3 star Hotel on Bed & Breakfast plan
• Schedule flight KTM/Lukla/KTM for member, Liaison officer & Expedition staffs.
• Transport of food supply & expedition equipments to Base Camp & back.
• Full board in lodges during trekking to base camp and back.
• Base Camp single sleeping tent & Mattress for each member, BC staffs & Liaison Officer.
• All kitchen tent, store tent, dining tents, toilet tent, table, chairs & 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 & Liaison officer.
• Insurance of cook, kitchen boy, Liaison Officer and porters.
• Expedition Permit fee of Mt. Barun Tse.
• Sagarmatha National Park entrance fee.
• 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 at Base Camp.
• Visa extension fee.
• Agency service charge.

Service does not include

• 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 6 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 & Mask and regulator (will be provided as per request).
• Personal insurance such as travel, accident, medical, emergency evacuation and lost luggage.
• Applicable permit fees & customs charges, etc. for SAT phone, communication equipment & commercial filming.
• International airport departure tax at Kathmandu Airport.
• Expenses of personal nature such as drinks, laundry, postage, telephone etc.
• Tips and bonuses.
• Garbage deposit.

Expedition Cost: Service up to summit: USD 9,200 Per Person. (It will be the depend up on size of group)

Expedition service up to Summit:

• All land transportation by Car, Van, Hiace or, tourist Bus (Airport/Hotel/Airport, expedition pick up & drop).
• 6 Nights Hotel accommodations in Kathmandu at 3 star Hotel on Bed & Breakfast plan (before & after expedition).
• Schedule flight KTM/Lukla/KTM for member, Liaison officer & Expedition staffs.
• Transport of food supply & expedition equipments to Base Camp & back.
• Full board in lodges during trekking to base camp & back.
• All kitchen tent, store tent, dining tents, toilet tent, table, chairs & cooking utensils for BC.
• Base Camp single sleeping tent & Mattress for each member, BC staffs & 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.
• Sagarmatha National Park entrance fee.
• One high altitude Sherpa per climber to carry all food and gear to higher camps.
• 4 oxygen bottles (4 lts) per member with mask and regulator (for use only) " Poisk oxygen system".
• Common climbing equipment (necessary rope, ice bars, ice screws, etc).
• Common climbing equipment such as ropes, ice screws, ice bar, pitons, etc.
• Walkie-talkies for each member base unit at Base Camp.
• High altitude food.
• High altitude fuel.
• High altitude tents.
• 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 at Base Camp.
• Visa extension fee.
• 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 6 night stay in Kathmandu.
• Personal climbing gear and equipment above Base Camp.
• Personal insurance such as travel, accident, medical, emergency evacuation & lost luggage.
• Applicable permit fees and customs charges and commercial filming.
• Oxygen & Mask and regulator (will be provided as per request).
• Expenses of personal nature such as drinks, laundry, postage, telephone etc.
• Tips and bonuses.
• Garbage deposit fee.

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