International Baruntse Expedition (7,129m.) Spring 2010

Baruntse Height: (7,129 meters)
Location: Nepal, Asia

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

The south -East Ridge of Baruntse it is little bit difficult because of being straightforward hard ways to climb. There are hard sections of 50 Degree's elevation with a prominent ice cliff to be climbed 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 it's top in the autumn season as well.

According to our Samrat Treks and Expedition's scheduled itinerary the expedition starts from Kathmandu - Lukla flight; and approximately 11 days trekking on foot to Baruntse Base camp; then via the same route on their way back to Kathmandu. The Base camp of Baruntse located very near to Pach Pokhari at the height of 5200m. This Baruntse can be climb through Arun valley to Makalu Base camp as well.

International Baruntse 7129m. Expedition (Fixed Departure 18 April 2010)

Itinerary:

15 April 2010 Day 01: Arrival Kathmandu - transfer to Hotel
16 April 2010 Day 02:prepared Expedition
17 April 2010 Day 03: Briefing in Ministry of Tourism
18 April 2010 Day 04: Fly to Lukla - Chutanga - Camp
19  April 2010 Day 05: Chutanga - Nau Lekha- Camp
20  April 2010 Day 06: Nau Lekha - Kothey -Camp
21 April 2010 Day 07: Kothey - Thangnak - Camp
22 April 2010 Day 08: Thangnak - Khare - Camp
23 April 2010 Day 09: Kare - Mera BC - Camp
24 April 2010 Day 10: Mera BC - Seto Pokhari Camp
25 April 2010 Day 11: Seto Pokhari - Baruntse BC- Camp  
26 April -  09 May 2010 Day 12 - 25 Climbing period of Mt. Baruntse  7129m.
10 May 2010 Day 26: Baruntse BC - Setopokhari Camp
11 May 2010 Day 27: Setopokhari - Mera BC - Camp
12 May 2010 Day 28: Mera BC to Khare - Camp
13 May 2010 Day 29: Khare to Thagnag - Camp
14 May 2010 Day 30: Thagnag to Kothey - Camp
15 May 2010 Day 31: Kothey to Chutanga - Camp
16  May 2010 Day 32: Chutanga to Lukla - Camp
17  May 2010 Day 33: Lukla - Kathmandu fly
18  May 2010 Day 34: Kathmandu
19  May 2010 Day 35: Final Departure

Cost:

4-6 Persons, Per Person USD 4500.00
7-8 Persons, Per Person USD 4000.00
9-12 Persons, Per Person USD 3800.00

Climbing Sherpa, Per Person USD 2000.00

Cost includes:

• 5 Nights accommodation in Kathmandu with bed & Breakfast (3 star).
• eak Permit of Baruntse
• Food for trekking expedition period
• Crew: Base camp Guide, Cook, Cook helper
• Porters or Yak porter Lukla to Base camp & Base camp to Lukla
• Kathmandu -Lukla - Kathmandu flights with Cargo 50 KG Per member
• Equipment allowance, daily allowance for Liaison officer, expedition crew
• Insurance for Nepalese expedition crew.
• 1 tent for 1 person for Expedition
• Mat, dining tent, Toilet tent,Mess tent, Store tent, Table & chairs trekking for the expedition
• Local transportation in Kathmandu (Airport-hotel-airport)
• Fare Well dinner

Cost doesn't 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.