Mt. Baruntse
A journey shaped by the landscapes, people and experiences of Nepal.
Offered by Tintin and Sherpa Adventure Trekking Pvt. Ltd.
NEPAL · TRAVEL EXPERIENCES
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If you want the journey of a lifetime filled with unmatched thrills, spellbinding sights and adventures hidden each step of the way, there is a mountain between Mt. Everest and Makalu. This attractive mountain, known as Mt. Baruntse is surrounded by some of the world's tallest Himalayas including Mt. Everest, Mt. Lhotse, Mt. Makalu, and Mt. Ama Dablam. It has four peaks and a total of four ridges. The excursion offers the chance to go trekking in the Himalayan foothills in addition to an exhilarating climbing experience. On May 30, 1954, Colin Todd and Geoff Harrow of a New Zealand expedition under Sir Edmund Hillary made the first ascent of the mountain via the south ridge. On April 27, 1980, members of a Spanish expedition headed by Juan José Dáz Ibaez—Lorenzo Ortas, Javier Escartin, Jeronimo Lopez, and Carlos Buhler—made the first ascent of the East Ridge.
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1Arrival at Kathmandu — Upon arrival in Kathmandu, you will be picked up by our representative at the airport and taken to the hotel. You will meet your guide, discuss the trek program, and make final preparations for the trek. If you have an early arrival, we will take you for a sightseeing trip in the UNESCO world heritage site in Kathmandu and later, in the evening, you’ll have dinner in the hotel.
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Day 2Welcome brief, Gear check and Official formalities in Kathmandu — Today, you will go on a sightseeing tour of the city, visiting some of the popular tourist attractions. In the afternoon, you will have a pre-climbing briefing with your guide and do some final preparation.
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Day 3Fly to Lukla and trek to Paiya (2,730m/8,956ft) — Lukla - Paiya
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Day 4Trek to Panggom (2,846m/9,337ft) — Paiya - Panggom
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Day 5Trek to Nashing Dingma (2,600m/8,530ft) — Panggom - Nashing Dingma
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Day 6Trek to Chhatra Khola (2,800m/9,186ft) — Nashing Dingma - Chhatra Khola
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Day 7Trek to Kothe (3,691m/12,109ft) — Chhatra Khola - Kothe
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Day 8Trek to Thagnak (4,350m/14,272ft) — Kothe - Thagnak
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Day 9Acclimatization day at Thagnak — It is a rest day to help you acclimatize to the higher altitude. You can spend the day exploring the surrounding area and taking in the stunning views.
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Day 10Trek to Khare (5,045m/16,486ft) — Thagnak - Khare
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Day 11Acclimatization day at Khare — It will be another rest day to help you acclimatize to the higher altitude. You can spend the day exploring the surrounding area and preparing for the climb. It is a good idea to climb 300m and come back to the lodge.
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Day 12Trek from Khare to Khamedingma — Khare - Khamedingma
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Day 13Trek from Khamedingma to Seto Pokhari (5,035m) — Khamedingma - Seto Pokhari
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Day 14Trek from Seto Pokhari to Baruntse Base Camp (5,400m) — Seto Pokhari - Baruntse Base Camp
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Day 1526: Rotation: [Basecamp – Rotation (Camp I and Camp II)- Basecamp] — The climb to Mt. Baruntse finally starts but we do not summit directly. Rather we should start the rotation in order to acclimatize climbers with the high altitude. By the time you reach base camp, the difficult chores, such as moving and establishing additional camps above base camp, providing hygienic meals during our climbing days, and selecting the optimum ascending route, will be handled by our strong Sherpa team. We will take enough days to acclimatize with the high altitude along with practicing climbing. We shall adhere to the guidance and directions of our skilled climbing specialists once we are fully outfitted with all the required climbing equipment.
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Day 2731: Summit Push [Basecamp - Baruntse Summit (7,129m) - Basecamp] — We progress towards the top of Mt. Baruntse, negotiating many difficult climbing sections, and taking the weather into consideration. Summit starts from base camp to Baruntse peak early in the morning. We will spend a short but important time at the peak before descending and returning the same way to base camp.
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Day 32Trek from Baruntse Basecamp to Khamedingma — Baruntse Basecamp - Khamedingma
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Day 33Trek from Khamedingma to Thangnak — Khamedingma - Thangnak
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Day 34Trek from Thagnak to Chatrabu — Thagnak - Chatrabu
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Day 35Trek from Chatrabu to Lukla — Chatrabu - Lukla
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Day 36Drive to Ramechhap and fly to Kathmandu (1,400m/4,593ft) — Lukla - Ramechhap - Kathmandu
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Day 37Leisure day at Kathmandu — This is a free day in Kathmandu. Visiting Durbar squares, temple and stupas some of which are also listed in UNESCO world heritage sites or strolling around Thamel area for some souvenir shopping are the few activities you can enjoy in Kathmandu. Try various Nepali and newari cuisines if you are a food lover and want to try something new in Nepal. On top of it, people in Nepal are really humble and hospitable. You can try talking to locals and learn a few Nepali words. In the evening, you can go to local bars or pubs if you love live music where local bands perform live every night especially on weekends.
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Day 38Depart — If your flight is in the evening, we will take you for sightseeing in one of the Buddhist stupa; Boudhanath/Swayambhunath which is also listed in UNESCO World Heritage Site. Then, Our representative will receive you from the hotel and drop you at the airport for your return journey back home.
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What's included in your experience
Included
- All airport transfers
- Accommodation in Kathmandu on Bed and Breakfast basis
- All accommodation during trek (Lodge/Tea house)
- Domestic flights: Ramechhap - Lukla - Ramechhap
- Certified and experienced guide and his expenses
- Potters to carry maximum 10 kg per person on trek
- Special permit fees and TIMS permit
- All permits as required as the itinerary
- Oximeters to determine oxygen level in body
- Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner throughout the trek
- Travel insurance of guides and porters
- Vehicle cost from Kathmandu to Manthali and back, if the flights are operated from Manthali, Ramechhap
Not included
- Your international airfare
- Nepal Visa
- Meals not indicated in the itinerary
- Tips and gratuities
- Personal equipment
- Travel insurance (Required)
- Other expenses of a personal nature
Essential trip information
Fitness & eligibility
1
Meeting point
September 1
What to bring
- ESSENTIAL GEARS
- Trekking Backpack 55-60 liters
- Two comfortable walking pants or Trousers
- Rain proof Layer or a Goretex layer to wear outside of down jacket or fleece
- Thermal wear/Base Layers two sets, Preferably Merino or smart wool
- 5 sports underpants and 6 pair socks
- A pair of Winter Gloves and light fleece gloves
- Gore Tex Hiking Shoes and one light pair trekking shoes (HOKA/ALTRA/LA SPORTIVA)
- Trekking Poles
- Cat 3 or 4 Sunglasses that protects from UV rays and Cap and Warm HAT (Topi)
- One Down Jacket
- One Fleece Jacket or Mid Layer
- Full sleeve dry fit t shirts 2
- 1 litre Nalgene water bottle (also to keep us warm at night)
- MEDICINES
- Sunscreen 1 tube + Lip Balm 1 small tube
- Diamox (Acetazolamide) 125 mg 24 tabs
- Advil/Tylenols/Nyquils
- Enough pack of Electrolytes
- Pepto Bismol or other Ant Diarrhoeal Medicine
- Vitamin C tablets and Vitamin B 12 enough for two weeks
- SNACKS
- A pack of Jolly Ranchers and Trail Mix
- Cliff Bars or Protein BAR
- Beef and Turkey Jerky, Salamis, Cheese Sticks etc
- HYGIENE PACKS
- Trekking Towel
- Travel size body wash and shampoo (hotel type)
- Toothbrush and Paste
- Small pack of refreshing face wipe (We will get toilet paper in Nepal)
- Deodrant Stick (not spray) small sick
- Small clothe wash tube to wash socks and underpants
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