Mount Baruntse is at the height of 7129m. In between on the lap of Everest and Makalu Mountain, This Mountain was first ascended by Colin Todd and Geoff Harrow on 30th May 1954. They have climbed the mountain by the South -East Ridge. Since then many climbers have used this route and got succeeded. This mountain has also been becoming coveted day by day like the other Mount Pumori, Ama Dablam as well as the Everest too.

The south -East Ridge of Mount Baruntse, it is little bit difficult to climb because of being straightforward hard ways. There are hard sections of 50 Degree's elevation with a prominent ice cliff to be climbed which are facing the risk of avalanche. The climbers have succeeded the mountain mostly in the spring season because of being the season the best to the climber safety. But also some climbers have reached on its top in the autumn season as well.

According to our Monterosa Treks and Expedition's scheduled itinerary the expedition starts from Kathmandu - Lukla flight; and approximately it takes 11 days trekking on foot to reach in the Baruntse Base camp. Then via the same route while you are on your way back to Kathmandu. The Base camp of Baruntse is located very nearby to the Panch Pokhari at the height of 5200m. This Baruntse can be climbed through Arun valley to Makalu Base camp as well.

Baruntse 7129m.Expedition

Itinerary:

01 Oct. 2010 Day 01: Arrival Kathmandu – transfer to Hotel
02 Oct. 2010 Day 02: Kathmandu
03 Oct. 2010 Day 03:  Briefing in Tourism Ministry
04 Oct. 2010 Day 04: Fly to Lukla – Chutanga – Camp
05 Oct. 2010 Day 05: Chutanga – Nau Lekha– Camp
06 Oct. 2010 Day 06: Nau Lekha – Kothey –Camp
07 Oct. 2010 Day 07: Kothey - Thangnak – Camp
08 Oct. 2010 Day 08: Thangnak – Khare – Camp
09 Oct. 2010 Day 09: Kare – Mera BC – Camp
10 Oct. 2010 Day 10: Mera BC – Seto Pokhari Camp
11 Oct. 2010 Day 11: Seto Pokhari – Baruntse BC- Camp
12 October - 28 October 2010 Day 11 - 30 Climbing period of Mt. Baruntse 7129m
29 Oct. 2010 Day 31: Baruntse BC – Setopokhari Camp
30 Oct. 2010 Day 32: Setopokhari – Mera BC – Camp
31 Oct. 2010 Day 33: Mera BC to Khare – Camp
01 Nov. 2010 Day 34: Khare to Thagnag – Camp
02 Nov. 2010 Day 35: Thagnag to Kothey – Camp
03 Nov. 2010 Day 36: Kothey to Chutanga – Camp
04 Nov. 2010 Day 37: Chutanga to Lukla – Camp
05 Nov. 2010 Day 38: Lukla – Kathmandu fly
06 Nov. 2010 Day 39: Kathmandu
07 Nov. 2010 Day 40: Final Departure

4-6 Persons, Per Person USD 4000.00
7-8 Persons, Per Person USD 3500.00
9-12 Persons, Per Person USD 3000.00
13-15 Persons, Per Person USD 2800.00

Climbing Sherpa, Per Person USD 2000.00

Cost includes:

1. 5 Nights accommodation in Kathmandu with bed & Breakfast (3 star level)
2. Peak Permit of Baruntse
3. Food for trekking  expedition period
4. Crew: Base camp Guide, Cook, Cook helper
5. Porters or Yak porter Lukla to Base camp & Base camp to Lukla
6. Kathmandu –Lukla – Kathmandu flights with Cargo 50 KG Per member
7. Equipment allowance, daily allowance for Liaison officer, expedition crew
8. Insurance for Nepalese expedition crew.
9. 1 tent for 1 person for Expedition north face brand
10. Mat, dining tent, Toilet tent,Mess tent, Store tent, Table & chairs trekking for the expedition
11. Local transportation in Kathmandu (Airport-hotel-airport)
12. Emergency Oxygen, Mask and regulator
13. Welcome dinner

Cost not includes:

• PERSONAL equipment for climbing & trekking
• Personal & medical Insurance of expedition
• Climbing food, Gas & stove above Base camp
• Lunch & dinner in Kathmandu
• Emergency Rescue evacuation by helicopter incase needed
• Walki Takie permit & Satellite phone permit
• Oxygen &  Mask -regulator
• Personal expenses
• Bar Bills & beverage
•  Garbage Deposit USD 2000.00 (Sharing of the total person) and Deposit fee will be not refunded if the clients (climber) don’t take back their garbage.