Baruntse is a beautiful mountain that is 7129m high and is in the Khumbu region of eastern Nepal. The mountain’s peak has four separate ridges that look like a crown. The fact that Baruntse Mountain has four ridges results in the mountain having four summits. Hunku Glacier is located on the south side of the mountain. Similarly, Barun Glacier is located on the east side. And Imja Glacier is located on the northwest side of the mountain. In 1954, a team from New Zealand led by Sir Edmund Hillary successfully scaled the mountain’s south face for the first time. The team was comprised of Colin Todd and Geoff Harrow. The Spanish Expedition team made history in 1980 by completing the first successful ascent. The Mountain was successful ascends using the East ridge route.
People say that climbing Baruntse Peak is moderately hard. It is due to the presence of steep sections with an angle of fifty degrees or more. During the time we are climbing, we will have to confront a steep ice cliff. And that ice cliff may be accompanied by an avalanche. In Nepal, the climbing seasons often fall into two distinct categories. Additionally, the springtime is the optimal time for the Baruntse expedition. This is due to the fact that there is a greater potential to achieve more accomplishments. As well as the fact that spring is the safest season for climbers overall. Despite this, some members of the expedition team were able to finish their climbing during the autumn season.
On your arrival, Himalayan Leaders will pick you up and transfer you to the hotel. After some refreshment, we will invite you for a Nepali dinner.
After breakfast, sightseeing visit, in Kathmandu valley including, Kathmandu Darbar square, Swayambhunath Temple, Boudhanath Stupa & Pashupatinath Temple.
Early in the morning have breakfast and drive to the airport to take flight by Twin Otter aircraft to Lukla, the most renowned mountain airstrip in the world. On the flight we watch the rugged foothills give way to the snowline of the Himalayas; many of the world’s highest mountains, including Kanchenjunga, Lhotse, and Makalu (the world’s 3rd, 4th, and 5th highest respectively) may sometimes be seen from the window of the plane. Once we are in Lukla we pick up our porters with bags and start the trek to Chukok.
Trek to Pangom.
Trek to Kurke.
Trek to Chetarawa. Camp.
Trek to Tashing Dingma.
Trek to Thangnang.
Trek to Khark.
Trek to Khongmi Dingma.
Trek to Chomlang Base Camp.
Trek to Baruntse Base Camp.
Trek to Chhukung.
Trek to Namche.
Trek to Lukla.
We fly back to Kathmandu after our long mountain journey. The early morning flight drops us at Kathmandu. You can rest and relax throughout the day in your hotel.
Leisure day in Kathmandu.
Transfer to the international airport of Kathmandu for your onward flight.
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Spring and Autumn |
All our programs are just one example of what is possible. Himalayan Leaders since 1989 (!) Experience in organizing tailor made tours. Therefore, contact us for your personal desire program! Send us an email and we are glad to help!