You will be welcomed by one of our representatives at the Tribhuvan International Airport. He/she will take you to your hotel. You will rest for the day, and in the evening, you will meet with your guide. You will prepare for your trip, and also do shopping if needed, You will end the day with a delicious welcome dinner.
Baruntse Expedition Itinerary
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Day 1 Arrival in Kathmandu (1,350m), Pick Up and transfer to the hotel
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Day 2 Preparation for Expedition, officially briefing in the Ministry of Tourism and sightseeing in Kathmandu
This day is set apart for you for preparing for the expedition. You will arrange all the necessary documents and gears along with your guide. In the evening, you will stroll around nearby areas and end your day early.
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Day 3 Morning fly to Lukla (2,840m) and treks to Chutanga (3,520m)
An early morning flight will take you to Lukla. The flight will be short and scenic. Upon reaching Lukla, you will begin trekking towards Chutanga through the forested trail.
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Day 4 Trek to Chetarwa / Thuli Kharka (4,580m)
After having breakfast, you will begin trekking towards Thuli kharka. the trail will pass by small villages and forests. On the way, you will get to see beautiful views of the mountains.
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Day 5 Trek to Kothe (3,600m)
You will cross a small stream and slowly ascends for around two hours and then descend to Mujang Khola. During the ascent, you will get to see captivating views of Panch Pokhari, Pangre Pokhari Danda and great yak pasture. From Mujang Khola, you will cross a river and trek through a dense forest of pine to reach Kothe. Kothe is located at the bank of a river with numerous lodges.
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Day 6 Trek to Thangnak (4,350m)
Today, you will begin trekking following the west bank of a riverbed up to the Tangnag Valley. Further, you will ascend gradually along with the close view of Kusum Kanguru and many other Himalayan mountains. You will also pass by a gompa located at the lap of a big rock and arrive at Thangnak, which is a summer grazing area.
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Day 7 Trek to Khare (4,900m)
You will wake up early and begin trekking. As you will trek the valley opens up and offer you a stunning view of the north side of Hinku Nup Glacier along with the chain of Himalayas. After reaching Charpatti Tal, you will descend and cross a sandy basin. From here, you will ascend to Khare with impressive scenic views.
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Day 8 Acclimatization, overnight at the same lodge
Today is your day to make your body acclimatized with the increased altitude. You will begin your day with delicious warm breakfast along with the superb views of Mera Peak. Later, you will spend the day roaming around and preparing for the summit.
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Day 9 Trek to Mera High Camp (5,800m)
Leaving Mera Base Camp behind, you will move towards Mera High Camp gradually. The trail will be steep and tough, therefore make sure to walk carefully and follow your guide instructions properly. You will then ascend to the High Camp along with the view of Mera Peak and glaciers. If the weather is clear, you will get to see a fantastic view of Mt. Kanchenjunga far in the east.
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Day 10 Summit Mera Peak (6,461m) and trek down to Kongmeding (4,948m)
Today is the most interesting and challenging day as you will summit the Mera Peak. You will wake up early in the morning and begin trekking after having light breakfast. You also have to use rope several times to cross crevasses. As the sun begins to rise, you will get to see excellent views of Mt. Makalu, Mt. Baruntse, Nau Lekh, and Chamlang. Upon reaching the summit, you will spend some time enjoying the views of the surrounding and descend back to Kongmading for the night stay.
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Day 11 Trek to Seto Pokhari (5,035m)
Leaving Dingma behind, you will head towards Seto Pokhari. The trail will present you gorgeous views of Himalayan mountains. Ascending on a rugged trail through small settlement areas, you will reach Seto Pokhari for night stay.
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Day 12 Trek to Baruntse Base Camp (5,300m)
Today, the trail will take you to the base camp of Mt. Baruntse. The trail ascends the base camp. The trail can be rugged and difficult, therefore move slowly. Upon reaching base camp, you will set a tent with your guide and rest for the day.
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Day 13 - 23 Climbing Period Mt. Baruntse (7,129m); 11 days summit plan time
From today onwards, you will move towards the summit of Mt. Baruntse. Slowly adapting yourself with the altitude, you will move ahead on a snowy trail. The trail can get a little tricky and require technical climbing at some point. You will also get basic technical climbing training from your guide.
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Day 24 Trek back to Seto Pokhari (5,035m)
After having breakfast, you will begin trekking. The trail will take you back to Seto Pokhari on the same trail for the night stay.
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Day 25 Trek to Khare (4,900m)
After having breakfast, you will gradually descend to Khare. On the way, you will get to see a beautiful landscape view.
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Day 26 Trek to Kothe (3,600m)
After having breakfast, you will begin descending back to Kothe. The day is going to long and a little exhausting, but the beautiful view of the surrounding will accompany you till the end of the day. You will reach Tagnag and descend through the forested trail to reach Kothe.
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Day 27 Trek to Chetarwa/Thuli Kharka (4,580m)
Today, you are going to follow a new route trek back to Thuli Kharka, which is located on an open hillside. You will trek through beautiful forests of rhododendron and later trek on the off-the-beaten trail. On the way, you will get to see wonderful views of Mera North, Mera Central, and Mera South.
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Day 28 Trek to Lukla (2,840m)
Today again you will cross the Zatrwa La pass (4,600m). From here, you will descend to the Dudh Kosi Valley and ascend to reach the Lukla. You will trek through a dense forest of oak, fir, rhododendron, and juniper. You will also get to see lovely views of Numbur Himal, Kusum Kanguru, Mt. Cho Oyu, and Kongde Peak. Overnight in a lodge.
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Day 29 Fly from Lukla to Kathmandu (1,300m) and transfer to hotel
You will wake up early and have your last breakfast with the views of the Himalayas at far distant. After that, you will fly back to Kathmandu. Again, the flight will be short and scenic. Upon reaching Kathmandu, you will move to your hotel. The rest of the day is free for you to relax or explore the nearby areas on your own. Overnight in a hotel.
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Day 30 Transfer to airport for final Departure
After having your last breakfast of the day, you will check-out of the hotel. One of our team members will drop you at the terminal of the Tribhuvan International Airport for your flight back to your home and bid you the last goodbye of ours.