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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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