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.
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