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Destination: Nepal
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Trip Difficulty: Difficult
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Trip Style: Peak Climbing
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Transport: As per Itinerary
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Food: Breakfast,Lunch & Dinner(BLD)
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Accommodation: Hotel and tea house/camp
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Group Size: Min 2 Pax.
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Max Elevation: 7,129 m
Highlights
- Scenic flight from Kathmandu to Lukla
- Trek through beautiful mountain villages and lush rhododendron forests
- Adventurous and rugged path
- Experience rich culture and tradition of Sherpa people
- Reach the top of Mera Peak and Mt. Baruntse
- Cross challenging Amphu Lapcha Pass
- Visit ancient monasteries in Pangboche and Tengboche
- Explore Namche Bazar
- Trek through Sagarmatha National Park
- Get to see breath-taking scenery
- Witness panoramic views of Himalayan mountains like Everest, Cho Oyu, Makalu, Lhotse, Baruntse, Kanchenjunga, Nuptse, etc
About Baruntse Expedition
Baruntse Expedition allows you to explore the hidden corners of the Khumbu region. Located very close to Mt. Everest and Mt. Makalu, Baruntse stands 7,129 meters above sea level. Climbing Mt. Baruntse offers a less crowded journey in the Himalayas and trodden trekking experience. Summited in 1954 via the southeast ridge, Baruntse Peak offers an adventurous and a lifetime journey.
During the Baruntse Expedition, you will be exploring the remote mountain villages and beautiful valleys passing through dense alpine forests. We have designed our Baruntse Expedition itinerary including Mera Peak Climbing as well. Baruntse Expedition 36 Days is an ultimate challenge one can have in the Himalayas. You get to see the breath-taking landscape and panoramic views of numerous Himalayan mountains like Everest (8,848 m), Cho Oyu (8,201 m), Makalu (8,481 m), Lhotse (8,516 m), Kanchenjunga (8,586 m), Nuptse (7,861 m), Ama Dablam (6,812 m), Kongde (6,187 m), etc. To know about the Baruntse Expedition cost or any other information, you can contact us at any time.
Useful Info
What to expect during the Baruntse Expedition?
Baruntse Expedition is a strenuous mountain to climb. The journey is challenging and requires previous trekking and climbing experience. The route that leads to the summit of Mt. Baruntse involves numerous technical and steep parts. You have to be in strong physical fitness, health, and mindset to complete the journey. Moreover, you will also be scaling Mera Peak that will help you boost your confidence.
Why go on the Baruntse Expedition with us?
We are a team of expert, active, and professional climbers. Our many years of expertise on the Himalayan trail makes us a perfect climbing partner. The Sherpa guide who will accompany you on the expedition has already reached the top of both Mera Peak and Mt. Baruntse, therefore he is well aware of the route. Likewise, you will be assisted by strong crew members who will help you to reach the summit. We provide full board service with high-quality gears and tents.
Useful Information
Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS) Symptoms & Prevention
Altitude sickness is a common illness one can suffer while climbing a mountain. As you will be gaining significant elevation during the journey, it is very important to maintain your body condition as well. To make sure the team does not have to go through AMS, we have added ample rest days in our Baruntse Expedition. You will be spending several days acclimatizing your body before pushing towards the summit.
Symptoms of altitude sickness
- Difficulty in sleeping
- Dizziness or light-headedness
- Fatigue
- Headache
- Loss of appetite
- Nausea or vomiting
- Shortness of breath with exertion
Preventive measures
- Include an adequate number of rest days in the itinerary
- Keep yourself hydrated
- Do not drink alcoholic beverages
- Do not gain more than 500 meters in a day
- Try to spend the night in lower altitude
- Acclimatize properly at a lower altitude
- Inform your guide immediately if any of the symptoms you see
- Do not push yourself
Best time to go to Baruntse Expedition
The best time for Baruntse Expedition is post-monsoon i.e. from October till January. The weather is mostly stable and pleasant during this time of the year. Likewise, the views are also at its best with a clear sky. The trail gets bloomed up with numerous types of floras and vegetation as well.
Accommodation during Baruntse Expedition
During Baruntse Expedition, you stay overnight in the teahouse and camps. Teahouses are available in the villages at a lower elevation. The teahouse in this part of Nepal offers quite basic facilities with a shared room and washroom. While climbing, you stay overnight in tents. We offer branded sleeping tents to each member of the group with a shared dining and washroom tents. All the tents will be carried by our crew members.
Food & Water on Baruntse Expedition
While spending nights in the teahouse, you get meals as per their menu. Dishes like rice, curries, meat, egg, porridge, pudding, pasta, toast, sandwich, momo, soup, noodles, etc can be seen on the menu. While climbing, all the meals will be prepared and cooked by our trained crew members. We have precisely designed the meal options during the climbing, adding enough delicious dishes to choose from.
Tailor-Made Options
You can design the Baruntse Expedition package as per your needs and requirements. Let us know how you want to be the journey, and we will create a perfect well-planned Baruntse Expedition itinerary for you. For more information, feel free to contact us.
Environmental Practices
To make sure our trip to the Himalayas does not hamper its delicate environment, we have adopted a range of measures. We design and run our trek and tours following sustainable and eco-friendly tourism. All the gears and necessitates that we use during the journey are carefully chosen. While traveling with us, you will be exploring wisely. We even encourage our guests to carry all the waste while returning from the trip.
