Mt. Baruntse Expedition

<h2>Day 01: Arrival at Kathmandu (1340m) and Transfer to Hotel</h2>
Our staff will pick you up from the Tribhuvan International Airport upon your arrival. You will get transferred to your choice of hotel. They will also help you check-in at the hotel. You can rest in your room or visit us for detailed information about this trip.

We will organize a briefing about the tour in the evening along with a welcome dinner. You can meet our expedition team leader, professional Sherpa guides, and also fellow climbers. You can return to your hotel in the evening where you will spend the night.
<h2>Day 02: Kathmandu Sightseeing Tour and Climbing Preparations</h2>
On this day, we will go on a short Kathmandu Sightseeing tour. You will have an opportunity to explore the beautiful cultural and historical landmarks of this city. There are many UNESCO-listed world heritage sites. Kathmandu has three major Durbar squares in Basantapur, Patan, and Bhaktapur.

These Durbar squares are an open museum of sorts with many heritage sites dating back to more than 500 years. There are Hindu temples of Pagoda and Shikar styles and Buddhism Vihars and Gumbas. Similarly, the ancient "Newar" settlements around the Durbar area are another significant highlight of this tour.

These beautiful art and artifacts are of great importance and hold a significant cultural and historical value. You can also feast on exotic "Newari" cuisine, including "aila," a fermented local drink. A professional heritage expert will take you on a guided tour of these places within Kathmandu valley.

Pashupatinath, Swayambhunath, Boudhanath, and others are some significant landmarks of this city. Since we cannot visit all these places in a single day, we will only visit a few places that you would select in advance. After returning to your hotel, you can prepare for your expedition by packing well for the trip.
<h2>Day 03: Kathmandu to Lukla (2800m/9184ft) flight, and Trek to Chhuthang (3020m/9905ft)</h2>
<strong>Flight duration:</strong> 45 minutes

<strong>Trek duration: </strong>4-5 hours

<strong>Maximum altitude:</strong> 3020m/9905ft

We will have a sumptuous breakfast and then travel to Tribhuvan International airport. We will then board our flight to Lukla. The scenic early morning flight provides you with the most fabulous views of a snow-capped mountain. After around 45 minutes, we will arrive at Lukla, the gateway of the Everest Region.

We will start our trek from Lukla to Chhuthang. The trail from Lukla passes through green forests and pastures. The trail then leads us below the foothills of Kalo Himal. Trekkers will also get the opportunity to pass through beautiful hamlets along the way. We will stay in Chhuthang for the night.
<h2>Day 04: Trek to Tuli Kharka from Chhuthang via Satrawala Pass (4600m/15088ft)</h2>
<strong>Trek duration:</strong> 5-6 hrs

<strong>Maximum altitude:</strong> 4600m/15088ft

We will trek from Chhuthang towards Satrawala pass (4600m). The trail towards Satrawala Pass is quite remote and steep. The magnificent view of the entire panorama of Kongo Ri, Mt. Numbar Himal, Karyolang Peak, and others will enchant you from the top of this pass. After exploring the area and taking pictures, we descend to Tuli Kharka. We will stay in Tuli Kharka for the night.
<h2>Day 05: Trek to Kothe from Tuli kharka (4182m/13716ft)</h2>
<strong>Trek duration:</strong> 6-7 hrs

<strong>Maximum altitude:</strong> 4182m/13716ft

The trail today passes through Tuli Kharka on a challenging track. It passes through the dense forest of oak, pine, juniper, and rhododendron. Mount Mera and the entire panorama of snow-capped mountains look incredibly enthralling along the trail.

After a descent into the Hinku River, we will take a final uphill climb to arrive at Kothe. Kothe, located in the North of Hinku valley, looks incredibly beautiful. It is a remote region where we rest for the night.
<h2>Day 06: Trek to Thangnak from Kothe (4326m/14189ft)</h2>
<strong>Trek duration:</strong> 4-5 hrs

<strong>Maximum altitude:</strong> 4326m/14189ft

The trail to Thangnak is pretty straightforward from Kothe. We will cross the Hinku River ridge along the route. There is an ancient Lungsumgba Gompa that dates back to almost two centuries. The gradual trail alongside the river is quite scenic.

Trekkers can observe snow-capped mountains, including Kusum Kanguru Peak, Mera Peak, and others. We will then pass the beautiful summer grazing paths of Thangnak. We will stay in a teahouse after arriving in Thangnak.
<h2>Day 07: Trek to Khare from Thangnak (5000m/16400ft)</h2>
<strong>Trek duration:</strong> 5-6 hrs

<strong>Maximum altitude:</strong> 5000m/16400ft

After rising early in the morning, we will have a delicious breakfast. We will then start our trek to Hinku and Shar Glacier along a steep uphill walk. His trail then leads us to a moraine that further passes through a beautiful valley.

We will then take a steep climb until we arrive at our destination of Khare. We can also observe a spectacular view of the Northern face of Mera Peak. Khare is an excellent acclimatization site. We will explore the area and stay overnight at a teahouse in Khare.
<h2>Day 08: Rest and Acclimatization at Khare</h2>
After an early morning rise, we will have our breakfast and start our acclimatization at Khare. Acclimatization is an essential part of any high-altitude trekking adventure as it helps to adapt to changing conditions with ease.

Since we gained more than 5000m in altitude this trekking journey, we will acclimatize at Khare. Baruntse Peak Climbing expedition is a challenging adventure. This acclimatization will help you summit the mountain peak.

This is also an opportunity for climbing experts and team leaders to check your trekking gear and equipment. You can go on a short hike on a nearby hill, as even on acclimatization days, you should not stay idle. Our team leaders will also prepare you for the Baruntse expedition with mountaineering training.
<h2>Day 09: Trek to Mera La Pass (5400m/17712ft) from Khare</h2>
<strong>Trek duration: </strong>4-5 hrs

<strong>Maximum altitude:</strong> 5400m/17712ft

We will cross an incredible Mera La Pass on this day. The trail passes from Khare following a rocky terrain to arrive at the Mera western Glacier to reach the Mera La Pass. We can observe magical views of snow-capped mountains of the Everest Mahalangur region from the mountain pass. Our trail then leads us to a place below the pass where we can rest and stay overnight.
<h2>Day 10: Trek to Seto Pokhari (4850m/16247ft) from Mera La Pass</h2>
<strong>Terk duration: </strong>5-6 hrs

<strong>Maximum altitude: </strong>4850m/16247ft

We will start our trek from Mera La Pass to Seto Pokhari on this day. The trail of this section of the trek passes through yak pastures. We will pass through the foothills of the world's highest mountains and other natural heritages.

Green hills, serene waterfalls, high alpine valleys, and others will spellbind you. We will camp near Seto Pokhari, which translates to 'White Lake' in Nepali. It is among the first in a series of lakes located in the Upper Hongu Basin.
<h2>Day 11: Trek to Baruntse Base Camp (5300m/17755ft) from Seto Pokhari</h2>
<strong>Trek duration:</strong> 4-5 hrs

<strong>Maximum altitude:</strong> 5300m/17755ft

On this day, we will cross the valley with many scattered small boulders. The trek today starts from Seto Pokhari to Baruntse Base Camp. The region gets even more rugged and barren as we move up along the trail.

We will also cross several mountain passes to arrive at the Base Camp of Mt. Baruntse. The trails pass through the unique landscapes and cultural heritage of the region. We will camp in the base camp overnight.
<h2>Day 12-23: Ascend the summit of Mt. Baruntse (7129m/23882ft) and back to Base Camp</h2>
<strong>Climbing duration:</strong> 12 days

<strong>Maximum altitude:</strong> 7129m/23882ft

From day 12-23, we will continue our expedition of Mt. Baruntse. After acclimatization and training for some duration, we will summit Mt. Baruntse. There are high camps near the summit and additional camps set up to acclimatize for this expedition. There, our team will serve nutritious meals and explore various routes for climbing the mountain.

We will continue ascending to higher camps and descending back to lower camps and vice versa. This will help you acclimatize and train for the trip. Our climbing experts and team leaders will help you with training and provide you with proper knowledge about gears and equipment. The unpredictable weather makes this expedition quite challenging.
<h3>Camp 1 (6100m)</h3>
Camp 1 (6100m) lies on the South-East Ridge of Baruntse mountain. The challenging route has 45° slopes that need a fixed-line. We climb the West Col edge as the trail passes through Upper Barun glacier. After that, climbers enter a steep 50 degree, and 150m climb to the West Col.
<h3>Camp 2 (6400m)</h3>
Camp 2 (6400m), located in the Upper Barun glacier of Southeast Ridge, is another significant point of this expedition. From camp 1, we take an uphill climb on a glacial slope. There are many hidden crevasses along the route, which makes fixed rope essential. The Sherpa guides of our expedition team help you with fixed ropes and setting up camps.
<h3>Baruntse Summit (7129m)</h3>
We climb steeply from camp 2 towards our destination of Baruntse mountain peak. We climb an ice wall of 75 degrees to reach a small Col (6500m). After this climb, we can follow the ridge and reach the Baruntse mountain peak summit (7129m). The Southeast route is an easy route to the summit of Baruntse peak.

The summit of this Baruntse mountain provides you with the best views of Mt. Everest, Cho Oyu, Lhotse, Kanchenjunga, Makalu, Mera Peak, Nuptse, and others. After exploring around the summit and taking pictures, we return to the Base camp and stay overnight at a campsite.
<h2>Day 24: Baruntse Base Camp Clean Up and Return to Seto Pokhari (4850m/16247ft)</h2>
<strong>Trek duration: </strong>3-4 hrs

<strong>Maximum altitude:</strong> 4850m/16247ft

This short-duration trek from Base Camp to Seto Pokhari is quite exciting. We will clean up around the base camp area and collect all our garbage. After managing its disposal, and organizing our climbing gear, we will return to Seto Pokhari.

We will relax and rest after arriving at our destination. We will descend back on the same trail but provide a different perspective of the region through Hinku Valley. We will stay in Seto Pokhari lodge.
<h2>Day 25: Trek from Seto Pokhari to Mera La Pass</h2>
<strong>Trek duration:</strong> 5-6 hrs

<strong>Maximum altitude:</strong> 5400m/17712ft

The trek from Seto Pokhari to Mera La Pass is a challenging high-altitude route. This remote region trek passes through parts of the alpine valley and hills of the region. We will climb uphill on a steep trail that ascends to arrive at Mera La Pass. We will stay overnight at a camp in Mera La Pass.
<h2>Day 26: Trek from Mera La Pass to Thangnak</h2>
<strong>Trek duration:</strong> 6-7 hrs

<strong>Maximum altitude: </strong>5400m/17712ft

We will trek from Mera La pass a steep trail on this day. The outstanding views of the high alpine valley with snow-capped mountains are a highlight of this trek. After exploring around the pass, we will descend to arrive at Thangnak via Khare. We will spend the night at a teahouse in Thagnak.
<h2>Day 27: Trek from Thangnak to Kothe</h2>
<strong>Trek duration: </strong>4-5 hrs

<strong>Maximum altitude: </strong>5000m/16400ft

This trek from Thagnak to Kothe is downhill with smooth trails. We will trek from Thagnak to Kothe, passing through the same routes that we took earlier. The trails pass through dense high alpine forests of the region. After arriving at Kothe, we will stay at a lodge.
<h2>Day 28: Trek from Kothe to Tuli Kharka</h2>
<strong>Trek duration:</strong> 5-6 hrs

<strong>Maximum altitude:</strong> 4182m/13716ft

The trails of this trek from Kothe to Tuli Kharka are relatively smoother. We will gradually ascend along the route passing through the dense forest. After passing through the Hinku Valley, we move towards Tuli Kharka. The magical views of snow-capped mountains, including Mt. Mera Central, Mera North, and Mera Peak's southern face from the summit of Tuli Kharka, are quite enchanting.
<h2>Day 29: Trek Tuli Kharka to Lukla</h2>
<strong>Trek duration:</strong> 5-6 hrs

<strong>Maximum altitude:</strong> 4182m/13716ft

This trek from Tuli Kharka to Lukla is the last section of our Baruntse expedition. The high ridge of Kalo Himal. We will cross Satrawala Pass, passing through a steep trail on a remote terrain. After observing beautiful views of snow-capped mountains, we descend to Lukla via Chutanga. We will spend overnight in Lukla as our Barutntse expedition comes to an official end.
<h2>Day 30: Fly back to Kathmandu from Lukla Airport</h2>
<strong>Flight duration:</strong> 45 minutes

We will board a scenic flight to Kathmandu from Lukla early in the morning. Upon your arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, you will get transferred to your hotel. You can go souvenir shopping, sightseeing of various heritage spots, stroll around the streets of Thamel or rest in your hotel. We will have a celebratory dinner on the occasion of the completion of our Mt. Baruntse expedition.
<h2>Day 31: Departure from Kathmandu</h2>
After breakfast early in the morning, our staff will transfer you to Tribhuvan International airport, from where you can board a flight to your desired destination.