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Baruntse Peak lies in the heart of the Khumbu massif to the west of Makalu . This captivating ridge is surrounded by some of the most famous peaks of the world: Everest, Lhotse , Ama Dablam..........and the list continues. Baruntse is the most accessible 7000-meter peak in the region besides having a normal route of ascent, which can be guided. The first to make its summit were the already famous Hillary and Jim McFarland. The ascent route is through the southern ridge overhanging the famous West pass; this is in act the traditional route opened by Hillary and Shipton in 1952. The regular approach begins at Lukla and takes you across the Hongu valley, one of the most fertile regions in Nepal , passing northward through a beautiful alpine environment. The walk passes through delightful Sherpa country and provides for excellent acclimatization. The Baruntse base camp is at an altitude of around 5400m and sits near the pristine lakes below Amphu Labtsa pass. The route then follows a long ridge leading to the summit. An ascent on Baruntse is an adventure for climbers wishing to meet a true Nepalese 7000 meter. MAXIMUM: 40 Days ENTRY: LUKLA EXIT: LUKLA FIXED DEPARTURE: 19th APRIL 2010 Day to Day Mt. Baruntse Expedition Itinerary 2010 Day 01 Arrivals in Kathmandu transfer to hotel 2010 Day 02 Official formalities for Baruntse expedition permit 2010 Day 03 Preparation for expedition in Kathmandu 2010 Day 04 Flight from Kathmandu to Lukla trek to Chutanga 2010 Day 05 Trek Chutanga to Nau Lekha 2010 Day 06 Trek Nau Lekha Lungsamba 2010 Day 07 Trek Lungsamba to Thangnak 2010 Day 08 Trek Thangnak to Khare 2010 Day 09 Trek Khare to Mera La 2010 Day 10 Trek Mera La to Seto Pokhari 2010 Day 11 Trek Seto Pokhari to Baruntse Base Camp 2010 Day 12-29 Climbing Period Barun Tse Expedition 7129m. 2010 Day 30 Trek Baruntse Base camp to Seto pokhari 2010 Day 31 Trek Seto pokhari to Mera La 2010 Day 32 Trek Mera La to Khare 2010 Day 33 Trek Khare to Thagnag 2010 Day 34 Trek Thagnag to Lungsamba 2010 Day 35 Lungsamba to Orshela 2010 Day 36 Orshela to Chutanga 2010 Day 37 Chutanga to Lukla 2010 Day 38 Flight from Lukla to Kathmandu 2010 Day 39 Rest days at Kathmandu 2010 Day 40 Departure to your next destination