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Mera Peak lies to the east of the normal Nepal Khumbu valley trekking route to Mt Everest basecamp. As such the approaches receive far less traffic and are visited by just the odd trekking group and those heading to the peak itself. The ascent of Mera Peak is not technical but is challenging in its own right as Mera is the highest of the trekking peaks in Nepal, at 6476 metres.

Baruntse Peak is even more remote and visited by only a few parties each year. It lies almost equidistant between Mount Everest and Mount Makalu, the world’s highest and 5th higest peaks respectively. Oh and almost underneath Lhotse, the world’s 4th highest mountain! It is literally in the throne room of the Mountain Gods! At 7129 metres, Baruntse is a significant undertaking and an expedition peak in its own right. As such we treat it with the greatest respect, and utilise all necessary time, safety equipment and support to achieve a safe summit and return. It is an ideal peak for those wanting a remote Himalayan expedition or as preparation for higher goals such as Everest or another 8000er.

Access to these peaks involves remote and at times strenuous trekking. We have developed our itinerary both to avoid the Everest trek crowds and to allow our bodies to adjust to the ever increasing altitude. While the altitude does present its own challenges, the climbing on both peaks is non-technical but still warrants safety ropes and guides to avoid crevasses. The Baruntse climb ascends steep and exposed high altitude ridges, providing lofty exposure indeed. To safeguard our ascent we shall place fixed ropes for all climbers and Sherpas. The program allows us appropriate acclimatisation on the trek to, and climb of, Mera Peak, then allows us several days of relaxing trekking and further acclimatisation as we move to Baruntse. A further 10 days have been scheduled for that climb however we have facted in a number of additional contingency days and will alter the schedule as necessary to give ambien online quick ourselves the very best chance of success.

Trekking in the upper Hinku Valley

TRIP FEATURES

  • Climbing Mera Peak (6478m) and Baruntse Peak (7129m)
  • Small, focused climbing group
  • Extra days on mountain for weather and imponderables

PREPARATIONS

You need to be very fit for this expedition. You should begin training several months in advance. Climbing to 7000 meters requires high cardiovascular health. Do get in touch with us for important details on this expedition.

Mera Peak

OUR ATTITUDE

We approach an expedition with a serious and focused intent to help you accomplish your goal. We strive to maximize your potential enjoyment, without comprising safety.

Interested in climbing Mera Peak and Baruntse? Get in touch.

Tashi Delek and Namaskar.

ITINERARY

Day 1 – Arrive Kathmandu
Day 2 – Sightseeing and final expedition preparations.
Day 3 – Fly Phalpu and trek to Ringmo (2720m)
Day 4 – Trek to Jubhing
Day 5 – Trek to Pangom (2800m)
Day 6 – Trek to Niumso (2600m)
Day 7 – Trek Chetra tenga forest camp (3400m)
Day 8 – Trek Kothe (3600m)
Day 9 – Trek Tagnag (4356m)
Day 10 – Acclimatization: Kusum Kaunguru Ridge and back to Tagnag (4356m)
Day 11 – Trek Khare (5025m)
Day 12 – Preparation/ Acclimatization walk to Mera La or hign camp, return to BC
Day 13 – Trek Mera High Camp (5780m)
Day 14 – Summit Mera Peak (6654m) and descend Kongmo Dingma
Day 15 – Trek Soto Pokheri (5300m)
Day 16 – Trek Baruntse BC (5400m)
Day 17 – Rest day at BC
Day 18-20 – Establish camps on Baruntse
Day 21 – Climb Camp I (6100m)
Day 22 – Climb Camp II (6500m)
Day 23 – Summit attempt (7126m) & return to Camp I
Day 24 – Descend to BC
Day 25 – Rest day/ Contingency day
Day 26 – Contingency day
Day 27 – Trek Amphu BC
Day 28 – Trek Chukung or Dingboche
Day 29 – Trek Pangboche or direct to Namche if needed
Day 30 –  Trek Namche
Day 31 – Trek Lukla
Day 32 – Fly Kathmandu
Day 33 – Contingency day/ free day in Kathmandu
Day 34 – Fly home

Dates

Inquire (34 days)

Region

Nepal

Difficulty

Advanced

Price

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Trip Deposit: US$2,000

Group Size

1

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