BARUNTSE EXPEDITION WITH MERA PEAK CLIMBING

Our representative from Nepal Challenge Trek will meet you at Tribhuvan International Airport on your arrival schedule. You will be greeted and then transferred to the hotel in the heart of Kathmandu city. Our staff will help you until the check-in procedure ends at Hotel. In the evening, join our welcome dinner program organized by Nepal Challenge Trek.

Meals: BB Plan + Welcome Dinner

Note: It is not possible to visit all world heritage sites in Kathmandu within a day. So you can choose at least 3-4 places for day sightseeing.

Meals: BB Plan

Today, we will take an early morning scenic flight from Kathmandu to Lukla. Lukla is the gateway to Khumbu and entire Everest region. After landing at the airstrip of Lukla, we claim our gears and start our trek heading east into the thick forest on the hillside below the Kalo Himal Ridge. Kalo Himal literally means ‘Black Mountain’ in the Nepali language. There are several trails that head away from the main trail on this section, so sticking to the group is the best option before we arrive at Chhuthang.

Meals: All meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

After breakfast, we leave Chhuthang, and then follow the trail that is a gradual ascent which steepens as we head towards the crossing of Zatrawala Pass at 4,600 meters. Our tiring climb to the top of the pass is rewarded with magnificent views of Numbur Himal, Kongdi Ri, Karyolang Peak and other surrounding peaks including the beautiful alpine valleys. Our trek from there goes along a levelled path for almost two hours before descending all the way to Tuli Kharka.

Meals: All meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

From Tuli Kharka our trail descends all the way down to Hinku River. After reaching the river bed, we will make a steep uphill climb through dense rhododendron filled forest to arrive at Kothe. Kothe is located at the west side of Hinku valley and highly acknowledged for its dense rhododendron forest. In the spring season, the hills are filled with red rhododendron flowers which makes the whole area one of the most enchanting spots on the planet. We will spend our overnight in Kothe.

Meals: All meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Leaving Kothe we will follow the trail that goes along the ridge of Hinku river and heads towards Gondishung – which is a summer herders settlement. Continuing our trek from there, we will pass through Lungsumgba Gompa – built around 200 years ago. At this point, we will get to see Mera Peak along with its route scripted in the rock which is a masterpiece of rock carving. From here a rather easy and short trek will lead us towards the summer grazing settlement of Thangnak.

Meals: All meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Leaving Thangnak we start to follow the trail that goes over the glacier to reach a Kharka with great views of surrounding high peaks. Our trail is a further ascend through moraines which eventually leads us to the snout of Hinku Nup and Shar Glaciers. From there we climb steeply to reach Khare. From Khare, we can enjoy a magnificent view of Northern Face of Mera Peak.

Meals: All meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

By now we are 5,000 meters above sea level. Proper acclimatization is very crucial to avoid altitude sickness and to ensure a successful summit climb. Thus, we will take a rest at Khare for acclimatization and exploration. Besides, Khare offers a number of good hikes to its visitors which are remarkably best places for exploration and for acclimatization. While we spend our rest day at Khare, our Sherpa team will make necessary checks on our health conditions, climbing gears and other equipment.

Meals: All meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

After spending a full day rest at Khare, we will follow the trail that is a gradual ascend over to Mera Glacier. Our trail climbs steeply as we head towards the top of the glacier. We will have to traverse along the glacier to arrive at Mera Peak Base Camp. As soon as we reach the base camp our Sherpa crew will quickly set up the camps and make necessary preparations for further trekking towards high camp before the final summit climb of Mera Peak.

Meals: All meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

From Base Camp, we will follow the trail that is often snow-covered and slippery. Gradually ascending on top of the rock band we head towards Mera Peak High Camp. From the high camp, we will have magnificent views of the world’s towering mountains including Everest, Makalu, Cho Oyu, Nuptse and other snow-capped mountains. Once at the high camp, our Sherpa crew will quickly set up the camp and make necessary checks on our health conditions and climbing gears.

Meals: All meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Fully equipped and properly acclimatized we start early and follow the footsteps of our experienced climbing guides. We aim to reach the summit before midday as the strong winds afternoon can create obstacles to reach the summit. We climb up the glacier and onto an irregular ridge. From there the climb steepens as we head towards Mera Peak summit. Once at the top we are rewarded with up-close views of Everest, Cho Oyu, Lhotse, Makalu, Kanchenjunga, Nuptse, Chamlang, Baruntse and numerous snow-capped mountains. We will spend short quality time at the Mera Peak summit and then retrace our steps back to reach Kongma Dingma following the same route.

Meals: All meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

After breakfast, we pack our gears and leave Kongma Dingma. Our trail leads higher into yak pasture grounds of the beautiful and remote valley as we head directly into the epicentre of the world’s towering mountains. Our trek goes along with stunning views of surrounding mountains and high alpine valleys. Soon, we arrive at Seto Pokhari for our overnight camping. Seto Pokhari literally means ‘White Lake’ in Nepali language and is the first of a series of lakes in the upper Honku Basin.

Meals: All meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

After breakfast, we leave Seto Pokhari and follow a rising trail that leads to Baruntse Base Camp. it is a relatively short day of trekking but the climb can be very tiring. So, resting every now and then helps in restoring energy for trekking in higher altitudes. We can enjoy the panoramic view of surrounding high mountains while trekking towards a good campsite at 5,300 meters above the sea level. Once at the campsite our Sherpa crew will quickly set up the Base Camp and make necessary preparations of setting up additional camps at higher altitudes and following the best route to reach the summit of Mount Baruntse for a lifetime experience. 

Meals: All meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

We will spend several days doing climbing training practices and for acclimatization. Our Sherpa crew will do all the hard works from carrying the climbing gears, tents, provide healthy meals and finding an appropriate route before we climb the summit. Fully acclimatized and properly equipped with all the climbing gears, we will follow the footsteps and guidance of the experienced climbing experts. Taking weather conditions into consideration we will overcome several technical climbing sections and head towards the summit of Mount Baruntse. Once at the top we are rewarded with magnificent views of Everest, Lhotse, Makalu, Nuptse, Amadablam, Mera Peak and several snow-capped peaks in the Khumbu region. We spend a short time at the summit of Mount Baruntse and then descend following the same route that heads back to the Base Camp.

Meals: All meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

After a successful climb of Mount Baruntse, we will make a relaxed start. We will retrace our steps over the same trail that heads back to Seto Pokhari. We continue our trek with stunning views of surrounding high mountains and the uninhabited Honku valley – to arrive at Seto Pokhari for the overnight camping. We will explore around Seto Pokhari before ending our day.

Meals: All meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

After breakfast, we leave Seto Pokhari and follow the trail that passes through one of the most remote parts of the Himalayas. Our trek heads further on a rising trail over the Honku valley which offers true mountain wilderness. We will continue to trek along the beautiful Honku valley and in short time we will arrive at Amphu Lapcha Base Camp (South) for our overnight camping.

Meals: All meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Today we start early for the crossing of one of the challenging alpine pass – Amphu Lapcha La Pass at 5,845 meters. The pass is often covered with snow and ice. Using ropes and crampons we head towards the top of the pass. Once at the top of the pass we are rewarded with amazing views of surrounding snow-capped mountains and high mountain valleys. From the top of the pass, we will descend steeply to reach Amphu Lapcha North Base Camp for our overnight camping.

Meals: All meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

From Amphu Lapcha North Base Camp, our trail is mostly downhill trekking towards Chhukung. Our trek passes through several villages inhabited by Sherpa ethnic communities. After a few hours of trekking, we will arrive at Pangboche for our overnight stay. At Pangboche, there exists a famous monastery that is believed to be the oldest monastery in the whole Khumbu region.

Meals: All meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

After breakfast, we leave Pangboche and follow the trail that descends for a while before climbing up a rising trail towards Tyangboche. We will pay a visit at Tyangboche Monastery before descending down through densely forested area towards the village of Trashinga. Our trail from there is rather pleasant and easy trekking all the way back to the Namche Bazaar.  There are several souvenir shops at the Sherpa Capital where you might find something for your loved ones back home.

Meals: All meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Today is the last day of our trek. We will follow the trail that leads from Namche Bazaar via Monjo to Lukla. From Namche, our trail descends passing through dense forest filled with rhododendron, oak and pine trees. Our trek is a pleasant walk, except for few short uphill climbs and then down to the Bhote Koshi River crossing it three times.  A final uphill climb of approximately about forty-five minutes will bring us back to Lukla.

Meals: All meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

After breakfast, we will take an early morning scenic flight from Lukla and fly back to Kathmandu. After arriving at Kathmandu, you will be transferred to the hotel. You can either have rest at Hotel or pay a visit to attraction destination (world heritage sites of UNESCO) sites that weren’t possible on the second day of the trip. Walking around the busy streets of Kathmandu can be worth spending good time around Kathmandu city. We will celebrate the successful completion of Baruntse Expedition with Mera Peak Climbing, and have a final meal together in the evening.

Meals: BB Plan + Farewell Dinner

Meals: Breakfast