Baruntse (7129) lies in Nepal between Everest
and Makalu. It has four ridges and four
summits being substantial and symmetrical
snow peak. It is bounded on the east by
Barun Glacier flowing north-south from
Cho, to the nort-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. Baruntse was
first scaled on 30 May 1954 by Colin Todd,
Geoff Harrow of the Hilary New Zealand
Expedition.
Baruntse is in The Makalu Barun National
Park and Conservation Area, a place of outstanding
natural beauty, recognized internationally
for the diversity of its flora and fauna.
The route of the trek is populated by a wide
cross-section of Nepali peoples with a diverse
cultural background such as Rais, Limbus,
Newars, Bhotias, Tamangs and Sherpas.
Makalu Barun National Park provides opportunities
to photograph a wide variety of native plants
and even wildlife. In the beginning part
of the expedition, the Arun Valley, which
you follow for the first 3 days, has plenty
of plant varieties including hibiscus, Poinsettia
and frangipani.
