Other names: Baruntze, Barun Tse
Altitude: 7,129 meters, 23,389 feet; sometimes 7,220 meters, 23,687 feet
Coordinates: N27.872337°, E86.979436°
1st ascent: 30 May 1954 by Colin Todd and Geoff Harrow

Baruntse is situated in Nepal between Everest and Makalu. Baruntse, a substantial and symetrical snow peak, has four ridges and four summits. It is bounded on the east by the Barun Glacier flowing north-south from Cho, to the north-west by the Imja glacier and the Hunku glacier forms the south-east boundary. The three main ridges of Baruntse are situated between these glaciers and form an upturned 'Y' running from Cho Polu (6695m) in the north past the Humni La, on to the north summit where it divides. Other well-known mountains in this area are Makalu, Lhotse, Chamlang, Everest and the trekking peak Mera Peak.

To reach the base of the mountain, several approaches are possible. One can trek from Lukla over the Mera-La to base camp or one can trek from Tumlingtar via Makalu base camp. The latter approach is more demanding, because 2 high passes have to be conquered, the East Col (or Sherpani Col) and West Col (both around 6100 m). The West Col is also the location of camp 1 and the start of the South-East Ridge to the summit.

On the picture above you can find the Baruntse summit in the shade just below that cloud in the center. The very wide col on the right hand side is the West Col (6100 m). The photo is taken from Baruntse base camp, facing east.

The best time to visit the region is Spring or Autumn. Baruntse can be attempted anywhere between mid-October and early November. 
base camp (BC), 5450 m 
camp 1 (C1) on West Col, around 6100 m 
camp 2 (C2), around 6400 m.

Itinerary through Lukla 

Day 01: Pickup from Airport transfer to Hotel 

Day 02: Meeting with staff / Equipment checking, Processing of climbing permit 

Day 03: Fly to Lukla 2860m and trek to chuthanga 3137m 

Day 04: Trek to Tashi Dingma 4010 

Day 05: Trek to Thangnak 4356m 

Day 06: Trek to Khahare 5000m 

Day 07: Trek to Kongma Dingma 

Day 8: Trek to Chamlang Base Camp 

Day 09: Trek to Baruntse Base Camp 

Day 10 - 22: CLIMBING 

Day 23: Base Camp cleaning 

Day 24: Trek Amphulapchcha 

Day 25: Trek to Chhukung 

Day 26: Trek to Namche 

Day 27: Trek to Lukla 

Day 28: Fly to Kathmandu 

Day 29: Free Day in Kathmandu 

Day 30: Leave Kathmandu 

Itinerary through Sherpini col cross 

Day 01: Arrive Kathmandu transfer to the hotel 

Day 02: Paper work at Ministry of Tourism 

Day 03: Fly to Tumlingtar, Drive to Num 

Day 04: Seduwa 

Day 05: Tashigoun 

Day 06: Kongma 

Day 07: Acclimatization day in Kongma 

Day 08: Dobate, 30 minutes before Mumbuk 

Day 09: Yangle Kharka 

Day 10: Extra day in Yangle Kharka due to bad weather 

Day 11: Langmale Kharka, 10 minutes above Yak Kharka 

Day 12: Acclimatization day and practice rope techniques with porters 

Day 13: Makalu BC 

Day 14: Acclimatization day in Makalu BC 

Day 15: French Camp 

Day 16: East Col Camp 

Day 17: Cross Sherpani Col and West Col to Baruntse Base Camp 

Day 18: Rest day in Baruntse BC 

Day 19: Tried to reach C1 on West Col, back to Baruntse BC 

Day 20: Rest day in Baruntse BC 

Day 21: Move to C1 

Day 22: Move to C2 

Day 23: Reserve day 

Day 24: Reserve day 

Day 25: Reserve day 

Day 26: Summit, back to C1 7129 

Day 27: Back to BC 

Day 28: Clean up BC 

Day 29: Amphu Lapcha BC 

Day 30: Cross Amphu Lapcha pass and to Chukung 

Day 31: Deboche 

Day 32: Namche Bazaar 

Day 33: Lukla 

Day 34: Flight to Kathmandu 

Includes

• Airport transfer 
• 4 nights Hotel in Kathmandu including breakfast in 2 star standard 
• All Camping equipment for trekking & base camp 
• Food, fuel, vegetable during trekking and Base Camp for Member & Staff 
• Expedition Permit, National Park fee 
• Sleeping Tent per client in BC 
• Necessary base camp staffs as per clients number 
• 1 Government Liaison Officer with daily wages, equipment & Insurance 
• 1 Porters (30Kg. each) up to Base Camp per member including client's climbing equipment to BC and return 
• Necessary Porters (30Kg. each) Lukla to Base camp and return to Lukla 
• Staff equipment, Daily wages, food, Insurance (personal, medical, evacuation). 
• Flight: Ktm-Lukla -Ktm, for member, Liaison Officer & Kitchen staff including airport tax 
• Cargo fees: Ktm-Lukla-Ktm 
• All overland transportation as per itinerary 
• Emergency Oxygen with Mask and reguletor 
• Fixed rope, Snow bar and Ice crew 
• Farewell Nepali Dinner

Excludes

• Personal equipment & Insurance including emergency evacuation for members 
• High Altitude Food & Equipment for Member & Sherpa 
• High Altitude sleeping Tent 
• High Altitude Climbing Sherpa and his equipment, wages, insurance, flights (US$ 1500) for climbing support 
• Main meal (Lunch and dinner) in Kathmandu 
• International airport tax 
• Personal nature expenses 
• Walkie-Talkie Permit, Radio Permit 
• Satellite Phone US$ 500/ on |renting, calling card US$ 55/ for 39 Unit 
• Visa Fee during Nepal stay 
• Cargo Clearance and duty fee if needed 
• Garbage Deposit US$ 500/ (It is refund after expedition) 
• Bonus and Tips 
• Personal expenses such as laundry, telephone calls, alcoholic beverages, bottled drinks including cold drinks and mineral water