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+977-9860498042Climbing Parchermo Peak (6273m) provides an unspoiled, less crowded, and more genuine Himalayan experience. It is located above Tashilapcha in Rolwaling valley. It is a simple snow peak with a well defined ridge rising from the mostly flat but crevassed glacier that still provides the primary summit access point. Consequently, climbing the summit needs expert mountaineering knowledge and skill (to use the ice axe, crampons walking with ropes). Long enough have the huge cliffs of the Gauri Shankar/Rolwaling region kept their secrets concealed; these wilderness and untamed valleys promise greatness and adventure. The renowned high mountain Sherpa people, who are thought to have migrated from eastern Tibet some four centuries ago, live in the Rolwaling valley and the Everest region. The Sherpas practice Buddhism and are more closely related to Tibet than many of their southern neighbors. Other ethnic groups include TAMANG, Brahmin, Chhetris, and Newar Thami jirel are prevalent in the lowland/southern valley of Rolwaling, which is inhabited by eachother. Trip highlights In the summer, yaks and other livestock can be seen grazing in the high pasturelands of Tso Rolpa, Tashi Laptsa (5755m), Na Beding, an ancestral Sherpa village, Mt. Guari Shanker (7135m), Pachermo peak (6273m), and other peak-surrounded regions.
In the summer, yaks and other livestock can be seen grazing in the high pasturelands of Tso Rolpa.
Tashi Laptsa (5755m), Na Beding, an ancestral Sherpa village, Mt. Guari Shanker (7135m), Pachermo peak (6273m), and other peak-surrounded regions.
On arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport meet our staff with Berg Reisen Nepal Pvt. Ltd. and transfer to the Hotels, our guide will give you briefing of the Trek & climb and related information that you might require while in Nepal with us.
Morning travel by bus towards Charikot a hill town with panoramic scenery of Mt. Gaurishanker, Melungatse and other high snow-capped mountain Ranges. This is an interesting drive through the foothills of the Himalayas. The road has been greatly improved in recent years. An interesting 7 to 8 hours’ drive from Kathmandu, the drive passes through many rural villages and town. Our journey finally ends at the low elevation area at Jagat for overnight stop, Jagat a farm village of Hindus inhabitants’ of Chhetries, Brahmans and Dalits via the Gongar Khola (river)
After the breakfast, leaving Jagat towards Gongar khola upstream, the trail continues along the west bank of the Tama Koshi, which narrows into a gorge then reaching at Chetchet and its beautiful waterfall. Having trekked almost the same elevation as our starting point after an hour or more walk, Shortly afterwards crossing the Tama Kosi river and make a steep climb for an hour to the village of Simgaon, after the steep climb the walk leads to gentle up to the village of Simigaon.
After leaving Simigaon, the trekking route leads towards north, starting the trek on the slow uphill climb passing through the thick rhododendron forests and summer pasture with several clearing that are used for grazing. Walk continues contouring above the hill side and then descending to the river passing more huts in an area called Galche. After reaching the valley floor crossing a small wooden bridge to the camp at Dovan.
From here crossing the Rolwaling khola, leading through the forests of pines, rhododendrons, hemlocks and oaks, the route heads to a winding gradual climb then reaching to a clearing a small settlement of Nimare, Ramding and through the farm fields and reaching at Beding for the overnight stay after a good walk of five hours or more with free time to visit the Beding village. It is the principal Sherpa village in the Rolwaling Valley area, situated in a narrow gorge with a well-positioned Gompa, comprising about thirty-six houses, this villages straddles close to Tibet border with views of Mt. Gaurishanker and Melungatse at close range, there is a Hillary school in Beding.
From this mountain village the last permanent settlements for many days till Thame and Namche Bazaar in Khumbu of Everest area, as the walk progress you can feel the increasing altitude and the cold chill from the surrounding high mountains. Today a short trekking of 3-4 hours following the Rolwaling River, taking slowly on these high-altitude landscapes with its beautiful views of the surrounding high mountains and valleys. Na valley opens out glaciated U-shape. On reaching to overnight camp at Na which is a scattered village and a temporary settlement of the villagers of Beding people, it is a summer pasture land and potatoes are grown. There is a roughly built monastery here.
Rest Day for acclimatization and short hikes on these high valleys of Rolwaling before heading towards the high Tashi Labtsa pass, climb of Pachermo peak and towards Khumbu.
After a great time at Na adventure begins from here onwards, morning walk starts crossing the river to the south bank and then following a shallow stream to cross near Yersa at Sangma, the last place of the cattle herders, then after the wooden bridge climbing up on moraines, traversing steeply above the main stream finally reaching the moraine, behind the dam of Tsho Rolpa, the lake sometime known as Cho Pokhari, campsite on the sandy ground on the south side of Tsho Rolpa at Kabuk after 5-6 hours of hard walk, from this camp offering impressive views of the surrounding peaks including Tsoboje 6,689m. Dragker-Go 6,793m.
From camp the path traverses the moraine above north side from the lake, continuing right along the moraine, occasionally passing rocks overhangs, as the walk follows high slopes above the glacier to avoid the lower section, but further up we have to trek along the centre on the hard rocky glacier to our camp below the Drolambu ice-fall.. Around this section there is some danger sometime of rock falls. The middle moraine providing a route up the glacier, we then stop for the overnight on finding a suitable campsite where the glacier flattens out, here we will be surrounded by superb high mountain scenery in this wild and impressive place.
Today is the main high light of this journey, starting well before sunrise following the glacier again for an hour and half, then reaching a spur which gives an easy access to our route on the upper glacier. Here fixing ropes and making steps and ledge for the porters, although the terrain is not so difficult, just a precaution that must imply in this kind of mountain landscapes. After everything is set for the final climb, a further 3-4 hours climb amidst wild and mind-boggling scenery leads to the top of the pass at the highest point of this trek at Tashi Laptsa pass, where there are Buddhist prayer flags are hanging.
A Rest day preparation for the climb.
From the camp cross the wide crevassed snow slopes to gain the ridge of Parchamo, rising from the broken glacier of the pass, the climb follows with little difficulties although in some condition’s crevasses might give problems towards the summit. The high light of this adventure, starting before sunrise following the glacier for 2 hrs. then reaching a spur offering an easy access to the upper glacier, here our expert guide will fix ropes, although the path is not so difficult, just a precaution in this mountain terrains. After all is set for the final climb, a further 3-4 hours climb in this wild and impressive climb leading to the top summit of Parchamo highest point of this trip, after the climb descend back to the base camp near Tashi Laptsa.
This is the longest day of trekking to reach the camp other side of the pass before dark, walk follows downhill for another 3-4 hours towards Ngole and further near past the glacial pond of Pharchemuche-tsho and just before Tengpo for the overnight camp at around 4,900m.
From here trek follows east the trail is well marked and continues long downhill the upper reaches of the Thame Khola to Tengpo, with excellent views of Mt. Ama Dablam, Mt. Makalu and Lumding Himal above the Thame Khola, after an hour or more arriving at dozen or so Sheppard’s huts that makes this place Tengpo with wide pasture land, two hours of gradual descend will bring to the end of walk at Thame Village. At Thame there is an old interesting Monastery at the upper end of the village. Thame, the old trade route over the Nangpa-la into Tibet north follows another Bhote Koshi, which joins the Dudh Kosi further down.
Today a nice walk to Namche Bazaar, an interesting rich Sherpa town-village and an important trading center for a weekly Saturday Market, fresh foodstuffs are brought up from lower villages to barter or sell. A pleasant walk through the green forest brings at Namche Bazaar after 3-4 hours trek.
A downhill walk today from Namche an hour trekking brings to Dudh Kosi, following most of the way at Phakding, from here crossing the long suspension bridge with a short climb into the pine woods, the walk will be on the busy path of trekkers, locals, porters and pack animals, the gentle trail follows the well-worn path with few short uphill the only long climb will be just before Lukla which will take approx. 35 minutes from the old big oak tree. On reaching Lukla, prepare for the last day great dinner and a party with the Sherpa crew, porters and trekking members.
As per the flight time, (sometime the flight delays due to bad weather), this scenic flight 25 minutes to Ramechhap offers panoramic views of high mountain. On reaching Ramechhap, our staffs transfer you back to Kathmandu after a great trip in the high Himalaya.
A free day in Kathmandu, free individual tour around Kathmandu valley, individual shopping, etc.
Today as per your international flight schedule our staff will transfer you to the international airport for your final departure from Nepal.
Alpine rising Harness: a good quality harness ought to be lightweight and easy in style, straightforward to place on and commence with gloves on, with absolutely fully proofed lockup options.
Crampons: Crampons should work boots perfectly; steel crampons with anti-balling and skill to toe purpose absolutely and safely into ice.The lighter the higher – additional weight on your feet is far a lot of strenuous than anyplace else on your body.
Ice axe: piolet ought to be versatile and light-weight.An all-purpose technical piolet (T rated) however not too aggressive.
Ascender: Ascender or Jumar, to used for ascending on a rope; should be appropriate to be used with gloves or mittens.
Multi-LED Head Lamp: Multi-LED Head Lamp and spare batteries are essential. We don’t want to recommend to single bulb light due to the low reliability.
Carabiners: Minimum a pair of lockup carabiners, one large and one small and four regular.
Rappel device: Figure 8, ATC guard or similar;
Trekking poles: preferably with a straightforward outside lockup mechanism
Prusik Rope: Masks, hoses, and regulators: smart quality for your safety. Altimeter: fundamentals watch or a lot of advanced GPS watches can do the trick.
Climbing helmet: a rising helmet is important safety gear for crossing areas underneath rocks and ice cliffs; light-weight is important.
Upper Body: A pair of polar fleece jacket, One Gore-tex and waterproof jacket, warm sweater or high neck, few pairs of T-shirts for the trekking below base camp. Windproof jacket, Light down jacket for the high elevation and for the chilly day in base camp.
Head: Warm wool hat, Scarf or Mask, Glacier or Sunglasses with light and dark lens, Face Scarf to cover your face during climbing when it is chill.
Lower Body: A pair of trousers for the trekking and pairs of long inner trouser for the high elevation, Gore-Tex or windproof trouser, etc.
Feet: A pair of warm woolen socks, A pair of liner socks, a few pairs of lightweight trekking socks, etc.