Join with us to climb on the Mt. Baruntse Peak (7129m) Expedition, nestled in the heart of the Khumbu massif, west of Makalu. Recognized by Edmund Hillary’s team as an early Himalayan peak for climbing east of Everest, Baruntse was first summited in 1954 by Colin Todd and Geoff Harrow via the South-East Ridge, under a New Zealand team led by Sir Edmund Hillary. This enchanting ridge is encircled by some of the world’s most renowned peaks: Everest, Lhotse, Ama Dablam, among others. Baruntse stands as the most accessible 7000-meter peak in the area, offering a standard route of ascent suitable for guided climbs. The traditional ascent follows the southern ridge above the famed West pass, a route established by Hillary and Shipton in 1952. The typical journey starts at Lukla, traversing the Hongu Valley, one of Nepal’s most lush regions, and continues northward through a picturesque alpine landscape.
The trek meanders through charming Sherpa territories, allowing for excellent acclimatization. Baruntse Base Camp is perched at approximately 5400m, adjacent to the crystal-clear lakes beneath Amphu Labtsa pass, and the path proceeds along an extended ridge to the peak. Climbing Baruntse promises an authentic Nepalese 7000-meter adventure. The peak is also accessible via the Arun Valley to the Makalu Base Camp. Revered by countless trekkers and climbers annually, this expedition delivers an exceptional, technical climb in a stunning locale, enriched with cultural and scenic variety. At Asian Expedition Pvt. Ltd., we maintain contact with our esteemed clientele, providing updates, route information, and conditions, ensuring newcomers receive precise details, prompt service, and committed teamwork.
Climbing Route:
The climbing routes on Mount Baruntse typically involve a combination of ice walls, rock ridges, and snowfields. The most popular route is the South East Ridge, which is considered one of the most challenging and exposed routes in the Himalayas. It involves a steep and exposed climb up the ridge, with numerous rappels and belays along the way. Other routes include the West Ridge, which is considered more technical and requires advanced climbing skills, and the North Face, which is a more straightforward glacier climb. There are also several alternative routes to the summit, including the South West Face and the South East Face, which offer different challenges and vistas.
Itinerary:
MAXIMUM: 34 Days
ENTRY: LUKLA
EXIT: LUKLA
Experience Required for the Barunste Expedition:
The Barunste expedition is one of the most technically difficult expedition. The climbers need to have good skills on rock and ice climbing and technically competent. On most parts of the routes there will be fixed rope, however, the climbers should possess skills to climb through steep rock and hard water ice.
Group Size/Baruntse Expedition Cost
Single Person: $ 10500.00
2-4 Person: US$ 85’00.00 p/p
5-10 Person: US$ 7’300.00 p/p
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.