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On our Baruntse Expedition with Mera Peak Climbing, we climb both of the mountains. However, our main focus is on climbing Baruntse, and Mera Peak climbing is expected to ensure that we are well prepared for our ultimate climb. Mt. Baruntse is located between Lhotse and Makalu at the epicenter of three glacier valleys including Barun, Imja and Hunku. The mountain was first ascended by Colin Todd and Geoff Harrow in 1954 by the South-East Ridge. However, the steep sections of ice at 50 degrees and a prominent ice cliff at about 7,000 meters make the South-East Ridge of Baruntse a somewhat difficult climb. Therefore, we choose a more accessible and popular alternative via South Ridge. This route also gives us the opportunity to acclimatize and climb the Mera Peak (6476m/21,246ft). We make two high camps above the Base Camp – Camp I just below East Col at an altitude of 5,700m and the Camp II on the South-East Ridge at a height of 6,420m. The Baruntse Expedition with Mera Peak Climbing also includes a few days trek into the scenic heartland of the Khumbu region. Throughout our journey we are rewarded with exceptional views of the Himalayan vista.
Itinerary | Maximum Altitude | Walking/Hiking |
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Day 01 Arrival day in Kathmandu | 1,350m/4,429ft | |
Day 02 Trip Preparation Day | 1,350m/4,429ft | |
Day 03 Fly to Lukla and trek to Paiya (Chutok) | 2,800m/9,187ft | 3-4 hrs |
Day 04 Paiya to Pangkoma | 2,850m/9,351ft | 5-6 hrs |
Day 05 Pangkoma to Nigmsa (Shibuche) | 2,745m/9,006ft | 4-5 hrs |
Day 06 Nigmsa (Shibuche) to Chetra khola | 3,150m/10,335ft | 7-8 hrs |
Day 07 Chetrakhola to Kothe | 3,691m/12,110ft | 6-7 hrs |
Day 08 Kothe to Tangnang | 4,350m/14,272ft | 3-4 hrs |
Day 09 Rest day with an optional short hike to Charpate Himal Glacier | - | 4 hrs |
Day 10 Thangnang to Khare | 5,045m/16,553ft | 2-3 hrs |
Day 11 Pre-climb preparation and rest | - | |
Day 12 Khare to High camp | 5,780m/18,964ft | |
Day 13 High camp to Mera Peak Summit then to Kongma Dingma | 6,461m/21,199ft | |
Day 14 Reserve Day for Contingency | 4,850m/15,913ft | |
Day 15 Kongma Dingma to Seto Pokhari | 5,035m/16,520ft | 6 hrs |
Day 16 Seto Pokhari to Baruntse Base Camp | 5,299m/17,386ft | 6 hrs |
Day 17-27 Baruntse climbing period | - | |
Day 28 Rest day at the Baruntse Base Camp | 5,299m/17,386ft | |
Day 29 Baruntse Base Camp to Amphu Labcha Base Camp | 5,650m/18,538ft | 4-5 hrs |
Day 30 Amphu Labcha Base Camp(South) to Amphu Labcha Base Camp(North) | 5,300m/17,389ft | |
Day 31 Amphu Labcha Base Camp to Pangboche | 3,985m/13,075ft | 6-7 hrs |
Day 32 Pangboche to Namche Bazaar | 3,438m/11,280ft | 5-6 hrs |
Day 33 Namche Bazaar to Lukla | 2,800m/9,187ft | 6-7 hrs |
Day 34 Fly back to Kathmandu | 1,350m/4,429ft | |
Day 35 Contingency | - | |
Day 36 Final departure | - |
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During our trip, we can enjoy Nepali, Tibetan, and Indian as well as the more common continental cuisines. Breakfast (only) will be provided during our stay in Kathmandu whereas all meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) will be available during the trek and climb. While trekking, breakfast will be taken in the same place we stay the night. Similar arrangements can also be made for dinner. Lunch will be taken en route to the next destination. During climbing sessions, hygienic, freshly-cooked food will be provided. There will also be welcome and farewell dinners in Kathmandu.
We will be staying in Yatri Suites and Spa or similar in Kathmandu, teahouses during the trek and tents while camping. All accommodations are on a twin-shared basis. Single supplement is available with an additional cost of USD 520 in Kathmandu and lower parts of the mountain but it may not be possible in the higher regions of the mountains.
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