Mt. Baruntse & Mera peak Amphu Laptsa Expedition

Trip Facts

Difficulty

Streneous

Country

Nepal

Duration

37 Days

Altitude

7129 M

Accommodation

Hotel/Lodge/Tent

Trip Start From

Kathmandu

Trip Ends At

Kathmandu

Climbing Route

Normal south east ridge

Longitude

86.58.55

Latitude

27.52.19

Overview

Climbalaya welcomes you to an exciting mountaineering expedition to Mt. Baruntse 7129m located in the Makalu-Barun national park conservation area. Mt. Baruntse is combined with an ascent to the highest trekking peak in Nepal, Mera peak at 6454m. Baruntse is a peak with everything that will make your ascent a memorable one. The climbing route is a straightforward, challenging with technical climbing on snow and ice at high altitudes, crossing steep sections and ice cliffs above 50 and exposed cornices, everything that you need to prove yourself before setting your goals on your next 8000m peak adventure.

The expeditions also provides you an opportunity to experience the Khumbu valley as after the Baruntse climb, we cross the thrilling Amphulaptsa pass to the other side of the Khumbu valley. p>

The route is fixed by a Sherpa team on all technical routes to the summit in the spring and autumn season every year.

Baruntse was first climbed on 30 May 1954, via the south ridge by Colin Todd and Geoff Harrow of New Zealand expedition led by Sir Edmund Hillary.

Brief Itinerary

Day 01:

Arrive Kathmandu and transfer to hotel
Day 02-03:

In Kathmandu for official procedures and trek preparations
Day 04

Scheduled flight: Kathmandu to Lukla (2866m) and trek to Paiya (2730m)
Day 05:

Trek to Pangokma (2846m). O/N lodge
Day 06:

Trek to Ramailo Danda (3276m). O/N lodge
Day 07:

Trek to ChhatraKhola (2,800m). O/N lodge
Day 08:

Trek to Kothe (3550m). O/N lodge
Day 09:

Trek to Thagnak ( 4350m). O/N lodge
Day 10:

Trek to Khare ( 5060m). O/N lodge
Day 11:

At Khare – Rest day for acclimatization
Day 12:

Climb to Mera high camp 5800m
Day 13:

Climb Mera Peak 6454m, trek to Khongmidingma
Day 14:

Trek to Setopokhari (5000m)
Day 15:

Trek to Baruntse BC (5250m)
Day 16-17:

Rest, Puja and explore towards Camp I
Day 18-29:

Baruntse climbing period
Day 30:

Trek to Amphulaptsa BC
Day 31:

Cross Amphulaptsa and trek to Chukung (4730m)
Day 32:

Trek to Tengboche (3860m)
Day 33:

Trek to Namche (3440m)
Day 34:

Trek to Lukla (2866m)
Day 35:

Schedule flight Lukla-Ktm and transfer to hotel
Day 36:

In Kathmandu

Streneous

Strenuous climbing
May require carrying bag packs (15kg)
High or extreme altitude with elevation above 7000m
Intermediate to advance terrain
Nights are spent in tents
Moderate to extreme glacier travel is involved
Travel in remote areas
Usually expedition duration above four weeks

Package Details

Cost Includes:

Mt. Baruntse (shared permit and liaison officer expenses) & Mera peak permit fees.
Transfer airport-hotel-airport for domestic flights and int. flights.
3 star hotel accommodation with breakfast in Kathmandu as per itinerary.
Airfare Kathmandu – Lukla – Kathmandu
Porter age of member’s personal climbing equipment to/from BC/Kathmandu
Transportation of food supply and equipment from Kathmandu-BC-Kathmandu (Cargo to Lukla and by porters to base camp)
Transportation as per program by private vehicle. Airfare Ktm-Bhadrapur-Ktm.
Fullboard accommodation at the lodges and tented camp during trekking Lukla-BC-Lukla.
Kitchen equipment, kitchen tent, dining tent, chairs and tables at BC.
Solar panel at BC for light and charging small electronics. (Eg. mobile phones, amateur digital cameras and handheld video cameras).
Services of cook and kitchen boy at BC.
Services of climbing Sherpas to carry food and gear supplies to higher camps. Also, assist the member during climb and summit attempt. Climbing Sherpa bonuses.
Insurance for climbing Sherpa including heli evacuation, hospitalization, medical and life insurance.
Required common climbing equipment rope, ice bar, ice screw, etc)/costs contributions towards the rope fixing team, walkie talkie between client and Sherpa.
Equipment allowances, airfare, wages for base camp staffs and Liaison Officer. Insurance of cook, kitchen boy, Liaison officer and porters including heli evacuation, hospitalization, medical and life insurance.
Applicable national park and entrance fees.
Medical oxygen (1, 4 liter Poisk bottle with mask and regulator) at base camp for emergency.
Garbage disposal charges.
Welcome dinner in Kathmandu.

Cost Excludes:

International flights to/from Nepal
Nepal entry visa fee. (can be obtained at the airport upon arrival)
Meals in Kathmandu. Personal climbing gears.Personal insurance such as travel, accident, medical, emergency evacuation and lost luggage
Applicable permit fees and customs charges, etc. for SAT phone, communication equipment and commercial filming
Expenses of personal nature, hot showers, alcoholic beverages, cold drinks and mineral water/boiled water, snacks/coffee/tea in between meals ( breakfast, lunch, dinner )
Applicable customs duty and import license fees for all expedition goods arriving in Nepal as air/road cargo.
Personal solar pack for charging heavy electronics ( laptops, professional camera batteries etc )
Tips/gratitude for cooks and climbing Sherpa at the end of the trip