When you arrive at Kathmandu airport our representative from Alpinist Climber Expeditions will be there to greet you and when you have gone through customs formalities our representative will pick you up and transfer you to your hotel. Once you are checked in our climbing guide and other participants will go through the final preparation for the trip. In the evening get ready to be introduced to Nepali cuisines.

We brief you about Baruntse Expedition today. We discuss the route we take and give you information about how each day will be like. There will be gear and equipment check as well.

We got up early in the morning at 6am and we will start our journey to Baruntse expedition. We will take a private Jeep from Kathmandu to Patale, between Kathmandu and Patale we will stop for a tea and lunch break. During our drive, we will see cultural and traditional villages and mountain views Everest, Lhotse, Makalu, Mera Peak, DudhKunda, and many others. Sleep overnight at local lodge Patale.

We will wake early in the morning, take breakfast and start our journey. The drive from Patale Danda to Bung actually is not long but takes time due to its rugged road. During our drive, we can take a break in local villages for lunch and tea, on the way to Bung we can see traditional and cultural villages. Bung is a village development committee in solukhumbu district in the sagarmatha Zone of north-eastern Nepal.  We will stay overnight at a local house.

We will immediately start our hike to Cholimkharka. Until Cholimkharka there will be a forest hike, where we can see interesting flora and fauna and if we are lucky, we might see some wild animals on the way like the Red Panda, Deer, Bear, and many other mammals. We will stop for lunch and tea at a local tea house after two and half hours. Sleep overnight at local lodge.

After breakfast at 7am we start our hike up to Kholakharka. From Cholimkharka 3600m starts the Alpine climate where the terrain becomes rocky and dry. Today we will take light pack lunch and enough water with us. The way to the highest point (4500m) is vertical with steep stairs and from there, we will descend to Kholakharka. During our descent we pass through the Panch Pokhari, there are five beautiful lakes but we can see 3 of them on the way. Sleep overnight at a local lodge or tents.

After breakfast at 7am we begin our hike. After two hours of hiking from Kholakharka, we will enter in a forest trail and descend through steep stairs to the river, which we will follow to arrive at Kothe. On the way Red Panda, musk deer, and other animals can be found. We will cross a bridge and then we arrive in Kothe. This is beautiful setting and one to be remembered. There will be a check-point of our National Park Permits and Climbing permits in Kothe. We will sleep overnight at a Local Lodge

After a good sleep we wake up at 7am and right after breakfast we hike to Thagnak. The first hour is a beautiful walk with giant mountains in all directions. The trail and terrain are gradual mixed rock and pastures where yaks graze in the summer months. We will stop for a lunch break after two hours of hike at a tea house. Along the way we will see a Buddhist monastery as well accompanied by stunning views of many 6000m peaks. Sleep overnight at the local lodge.

After breakfast, the rocky trail leads us to stunning views before arriving at Khare. The route turns to the east as we hike through the valley floor and then slowly make our way past stunning high-altitude peaks. On the way we’ll stop at Dig Kharka tea house for a hot drink. We’ll stay overnight in a lodge which will be our base for the next few days.

We spend the days resting and acclimatising as we will enjoy the views.

We wake up early, have breakfast, and go over backpacks and equipment, and don’t forget to drink enough liquid. As we set off to high camp and while climbing up, we will have amazing views of mountains like Everest, Makalu, Cho Oyu, Lhotse, Ama Dablam and many other peaks if the weather is favorable. High camp is hidden behind a rocky section. The camp site is small and also has some drop offs on the right as you enter the camp. As we will reach high camp our team would have already pitched the tents and cooked meals. After hot nourishing soups, it is time to re-hydrate and recover for the summit push.

As early as 2:30 am we will wake you up for breakfast and as we pack a light lunch with enough liquid and wear proper climbing gear and equipment we head for the summit. We climb the snowfields avoiding the crevasses. This steep section can take 2 hours and is slow going. Upon reaching the top of the summit you can have views of Everest, Makalu, Lhotse, Kanchenjunga, Cho Oyu, Ama Dablam, and Baruntse as well many other peaks. We then make the long descent back to High camp. We will rest for one hour before descending back down to Mera La.

The stunning Hongu Valley Trail takes in enormous peaks such as Makalu, Chamlang, Baruntse, Mera Peak, and many other peaks.

After breakfast, the steep route takes us to breathtaking views and high altitude peaks before arriving at Baruntse Base Camp. Baruntse base camp will be our home for the next several days as we prepare to climb it.

Day of rest at the Baruntse Base Camp. Puja ceremony, training, and summit bid preparation.

Climbing phase, Camp 1 and Camp 2, and Summit Day, with our top IFMGA Mountain Guides.

After breakfast, hike to Seto Pokhari from the base camp.

Trek to Khare.

While we head towards kothe we follow the trail of Hinku valley locked in Pine and bamboo forest while its narrow paths shoot off the best views of Mera peak again. And don’t be surprised if you see some wild animals along the way such as the jungle cats, sloth bear, blue sheep and so on. As we descend through the steep ridges, we come to Kothe camp and stay for the night with an option for local wine.

Fly to Lukla by Heli

We will catch an early flight to Kathmandu after our long mountain journey. we can rest or go souvenir shopping or explore other areas of Kathmandu, we may do that today. There will be a farewell celebration dinner in the evening to celebrate the successful completion of our journey.

This day is to fly back home or to join destinations that you may have and also to take away the beautiful memories of the climbing and as we all bid farewell, we hope to see you again and hope for a safe journey back.