Mt. Baruntse of 7129m. lies at the center of three glacier valleys, the Imja, Hunku, Barun and above the east and west col, infront of Mt. Makalu. The peak standing majestically in the center of some highest peaks of the Himalaya like Makalu, Lhotse and Nupse offers a rewarding climbing experience. The best views enjoyed during the expedition are of Mount Lhotse, Nupse, Everest and Makalu. This peak is technically not so demanding, comparing to Amadablam and Pumori, though it offers a good experience of snow and ice climb with some ice cliff obstacle sections around 700m. Fix rope is needed to ascent and descent especially from Camp 1, which will be done by our Sherpa climbers.

With 45 minutes flight and 10-12 days acclimatizing trek, we arrive to the Mount Baruntse Base Camp. The Base camp is normally established above the five holy lake "Panch Pokhari" at 5400m. and 2 higher camps on the mountain. We will climb the Mera peak 6654m. (trekkers peak) before heading to base camp, to gain a proper acclimatization.

After a successful summit of mount Baruntse, we cross Amphu Laptsa Pass and enter to Upper Khumbu region. The return trek will be enjoyable by visiting most of the Sherpa villages like, Dingbuche, Pangbuche, Tengbuche, Khumjung, Khunde and of course the Namche Bazaar, the capital of Khumbu region.

Country/Region: Nepal
Total Days: 44
Area: Everest Region
Activities: Expedition
Grade Level: 5
Season: March - May, Oct - Nov.

Highest Point: 7,129m.

Itinerary
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu. Transfer to Hotel on BB basis.
Day 02: Free day in Kathmandu.
Day 03: Free day in Kathmandu.
Day 04: Fly from Kathmandu to Lukla.
Day 05: Lukla Rest day.
Day 06: Tukdingma.
Day 07: Chhetrawa.
Day 08: Kothay.
Day 09: Tragnag.
Day 10: Tragnag.
Day 11: Khare.
Day 12: Mera La.
Day 13-14: Summit mera peak.
Day 15: Baruntse Base Camp.
Day 16-33: Climbing period.
Day 34: Rest day.
Day 35 – 40: Return period to Lukla.
Day 41: Fly to Kathmandu.
Day 42: Free day in Kathmandu.
Day 43: Free day in Kathmandu.
Day 44: International Departure............