Mt. Baruntse &
Mera peak-Amphu-laptsa Expedition

Trip 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.

Trip facts

Duration

37 Days

Height

7.129 m - 23,390 ft

Lat

27.52.19

Long

86.58.55

Climbing route

Normal south east ridge

Entry and exit

Ktm-Lukla-Ktm

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Grade

Grade V

Itinerary

  • Day 1: Arrive Kathmandu and transfer to hotel.
  • Day 2-3: In Kathmandu for official procedures and trek preparations.
  • Day 4: Scheduled flight: Kathmandu to Lukla (2866m) and trek to Paiya ( 2730m).
  • Day 5: Trek to Pangokma ( 2846m).O/N lodge
  • Day 6:Trek to Ramailo Danda (3276m).O/N lodge
  • Day 7: Trek to ChhatraKhola (2,800m).O/N lodge
  • Day 8: Trek to Kothe (3550m).O/N lodge
  • Day 9: 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.

Map

Mt. Baruntse & Mera peak-Amphu-laptsa Expedition

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 does not include

  • 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

Trip Grades

Grade I

  • Easy to moderate hiking and trekking
  • Light packs (10kg)
  • Elevations often below 2500m
  • Easy terrain
  • Trek duration less than a week in high altitude

Grade II

  • Moderate to strenuous trekking
  • May require carrying bag pack (10kg)
  • Elevations from 2500m to 5500m
  • Moderate terrain
  • Nights are spent in lodge or tents
  • Trek duration of two weeks in high altitude

Grade III

  • Moderate to strenuous trekking
  • May require carrying bag packs (12)
  • Elevations from 2800m to 5500m
  • Moderate to intermediate terrain with short scrambling and descent on moraine/scree sections
  • Nights are spent in tents or lodge
  • Three high passes above 4500m
  • May involve travel to remote areas
  • Trek duration up to three weeks
  • Average of six hours trek per day

    Grade IV

    • Strenuous trekking and climbing
    • May require carrying bag packs (12)
    • Elevations from 2800m to 5500m
    • Moderate to intermediate terrain with short scrambling and descent on moraine/scree sections
    • Terrain might be snow or ice or rock or all mixed including glaciers
    • Few nights are spent in tent at high altitude during peak ascent
    • Nights are spent in tents or lodge
    • Involves travel in remote areas
    • Trek duration of two to three weeks
    • Includes several high passes trek and 6000m peak ascent
    • Minimum seven hours of average trek per day

    Grade V

    • 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
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