Parchamo Peak Climbing

16 +

Age

Nepal

Country

March to Nov

Dates

19 Days

Duration

Climbing

Activities

Parchamo peak climbing happened in 1995 first time, and thereafter it became popular. Pharchamo Peak is an attractive snow peak lying south of Tashi Lapcha. It has a north-by-northwest ridge, which rises from the crevassed glacier astride the Tashi Lapcha. The face of the ridge forms a uniform slope broken by crevasse and series rising from the rocky lower buttresses above the Drolambau Glaciers in the west.

Rolwaling valley is the main access to Pharchamo, though this route was closed for most of the 1980s due to potential dangers to porters crossing the Tashi Lapcha. The only other alternative route is from the Khumbu side via Namche Bazar and Thame.

DEPARTURE/RETURN LOCATION

Kathmandu

JOIN GROUP

1 before departure from Kathmandu.

SERVICE INCLUDES

Transportation to starting point and from ending point

Lodge trek with all meals during normal trekking days, and full-support camping trek with meals prepared by cook, and accommodation in sleeping tent during climbing days

National park Conservation fees

TIMS fee (Trekkers Information Management System fee)

Services of an experienced English speaking trekking-cum-climbing guide, cook, and porters.

Sleeping bag and down jacket (if necessary).

Accommodation, meals, insurance, equipment, and allowances of guide and staff.

Climbing special permit fee.

Climbing guide fee.

All applicable taxes and service charges.

SERVICE DOES NOT INCLUDE

Any international and domestic airfare

Any accommodation and meals in Kathmandu

Bottled drinks (mineral water, any cold drinks, and alcoholic drinks).

Personal travel insurance.

Expenses of personal nature such as tips for guide, porter and driver, laundry, bar bill, telephone calls etc.

Medical and emergency evacuation charges.

Liability for expenses against sickness, flight cancellation, road blockage, accidents and other occurrence beyond our control

Garbage disposal charge (which is refundable after your climb)

Respective expenses if one returns earlier from the trip due to sickness or emergency purpose.

Personal equipment for climbing such as Harness, Jumer, Carbine’s, Crampons, Ice axe (1 per person), Gaiters, Rope (Minimum 50 meters), Water proof down Jacket, Down pants (water proof), Sunglasses, Sun hat, normal trekking booth, plastic trekking booth for climbing etc.

Any other services or optional activities not mentioned above in the included list.

Outline Itinerary:

Day 01: Arrival at Kathmandu; transfer to the Hotel.

Day 02: Kathmandu sightseeing and trip preparations.

Day 03: Drive from Kathmandu to Shigati. Trek to Suri Doban.

Day 04: Trek from Suri Doban to Jagat 1440m/4723ft: 5 – 6 hours walk

Day 05: Trek from Jagat to Simigaun 1990m/6527ft: 5 hours walk

Day 06: Trek from Simigaun to Kharka 2900m/9512ft: 6 hours walk

Day 07: Trek from Kharka to Beding 3690m/12103ft: 4 hours walk

Day 08: Trek from Beding to Na 4180m/13710ft: 5 hours walk

Day 09: Trek from Na to Tso Rolpa Lake 4588m/15048ft: 7 hours walk

Day 10: Trek from Tso Rolpa to Trakarding Glacier 4800m/15744ft: 4 hours walk

Day 11: Trek from Trakarding Glacier to Tashi Lapcha base camp 5010m/16432ft: 5 hours walk

Day 12: Trek across Tashi Lapcha pass 5755m/18876ft: 5 hours walk

Day 13: Climb Pachermo 6272m/20572ft and trek to Thengpo 4370m/14337ft: 8 hours walk

Day 14: Reserve day

Day 15: Trek from Thengpo to Thame 3820m/12530ft: 5 hours walk

Day 16: Trek from Thame to Namche Bazaar 3440m/11286ft: 5 hours walk

Day 17: Trek from Namche Bazaar to Lukla

Day 18: Fly from Lukla to Kathmandu

Day 19: Depart Kathmandu

Arrive in Kathmandu.

You will be greeted at the airport by a representative from Nature Trail and transported to your hotel. Unwind from your flight and meet us in the evening for a welcome dinner at a traditional Nepalese restaurant.

Kathmandu sightseeing and trip preparations.

Relax for the afternoon and enjoy a guided tour of Kathmandu’s unique attractions. We’ll spend the day exploring several of the city’s most famous cultural landmarks like the sacred Hindu pilgrimage site Pashupatinath on the banks of the Bhagamati, Swayambunath (Monkey Temple), and Bouddhanath, Nepal’s largest and most revered Buddhist stupa. In the evening we’ll meet with your trekking guide and team members for a trip briefing and preparations for the journey.

Drive from Kathmandu to Shigati. Trek to Suri Doban.

Traveling on the Friendship Highway, which connects Kathmandu to Lhasa, we head toward Jiri to our trailhead at Shigati. Our trek begins with a short hike to Suri Doban.

Trek from Suri Doban to Jagat 1440m/4723ft: 5 – 6 hours walk

Our journey begins on a trail through dense forests of rhododendron and orchids to Jagat.

Trek from Jagat to Simigaun 1990m/6527ft: 5 hours walk

Several ups and downs along the banks of the Rolwaling Khola take us through a narrow valley to a suspension bridge across which a steep climb takes us to the hillside village of Simigaun.

Trek from Simigaun to Kharka 2900m/9512ft: 6 hours walk

The sun rises over the majestic Gaurishankar this morning as we ascend a forested ridgeline above the Rolwaling Valley. A gradual descent to the river banks takes us Kharka.

Trek from Kharka to Beding 3690m/12103ft: 4 hours walk

Views of Gaurishankar continue to impress us as we follow the Rolwaling Khola, arriving at a tributary from which we ascend to an open plain where the Sherpa village of Beding is located.

Trek from Beding to Na 4180m/13710ft: 5 hours walk

A pastoral scene unfolds around Beding where fields of buckwheat and barley are punctuated by grazing mountain yaks. To our left, a stunning ridgeline formed by Bamango, Cheking, and Konyklemo stands to be admired. Passing an impressive monastery, we reach our overnight stop at Na.

Trek from Na to Tso Rolpa Lake 4588m/15048ft: 7 hours walk

Crossing an expansive plain we ascend to the glacial waters of Tso Rolpa Lake. Beneath the soaring peak of Menlung, we encounter our first glimpse of the Trakarding Glacier. We arrive for the night in Tso Rolpa.

Trek from Tso Rolpa to Trakarding Glacier 4800m/15744ft: 4 hours walk

An amazing day of exploration awaits around the rocky moraine of Trakarding Glacier. Otherworldly rock and ice formations surround us in a landscape of fascinating variety.

Trek from Trakarding Glacier to Tashi Lapcha base camp 5010m/16432ft: 5 hours walk

Following a high trail above Trakarding Glacier, we descend across an expanse of ice and rock for an amazing 360 degree panoramic view at the base of Drolambau glacier.

Trek across Tashi Lapcha pass 5755m/18876ft: 5 hours walk

The epic crossing of Tashi Lapcha pass will leave you breathless, with jaw dropping high mountain scenery along the way. Following a path cut beneath a massive rock overhang, we reach our camping spot in time for an unbelievable sunset.

Climb Pachermo 6272m/20572ft and trek to Thengpo 4370m/14337ft: 8 hours walk

Ascending snow covered slopes to a ridgeline above Tashi Lapcha, we reach the summit of Parchermo. Amazing views from the summit reward us including a vast expanse of the Khumbu region. A vigorous descent will bring us to Thengpo for the night.

Reserve day

This extra day is included to ensure a successful summit of Pachermo incase of unfavorable weather conditions. We’ll take care to ensure Nature Trail team members are properly acclimatized for the ascent.

Trek from Thengpo to Thame 3820m/12530ft: 5 hours walk

An easy descent to Thame will reward us with spectacular views of Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, Ama Dablam, Kusum Kangari, and Thamserku. Also visit an ancient monastery above Thame.

Trek from Thame to Namche Bazaar 3440m/11286ft: 5 hours walk

The day begins with a gradual descent and then becomes steep before a bridge crossing over the Dudh Koshi to Phunki Tenga. A verdant green change of scenery unfolds on our journey to Namche Bazaar.

Trek from Namche Bazaar to Lukla

The final descent to Lukla is steep and rocky, but the oxygen-rich air will bring great comfort. Descending into the lush jungles against the roar of the Dudh Koshi below, we’ll leave the Himalayan giants behind us and stop for our final rest in Lukla.

Fly from Lukla to Kathmandu

A morning flight will bring us back to Kathmandu. You’ll be escorted from Tribhuvan airport to your hotel. Enjoy the sights and sounds of bustling Thamel for the evening and reminisce upon an amazing journey.

Depart Kathmandu

Take care of any last minute shopping or sightseeing as time permits. You’ll be picked up at your hotel three hours prior to your departure flight. Thanks for traveling with Nature Trail. Farewell and Namaste.

Parchamo Peak (6,187m/20,300ft) is a piece of Rolwaling Himalayan Range that rises impressively as a trekking peak above from an adventurous high pass of Nepal Tashi Lapcha Pass (5,755MASL). The peak Parchamo was first climbed by Dennis Davis and Phil Boultbee in 1955AD. Rolwaling Parchamo Peak Climbing is a combination of less beaten Rolwaling Tashi Lapcha Pass Trek with Parchamo Peak Climbing Adventure.

Officially regulated day to day itinerary of 19 days Rolwaling Parchamo Peak Climbing adventure package trip with Nature Trail Trekking and Expeditions Private Limited begins after spending a day in capital city Kathmandu with a day guided sightseeing tour around world heritage sites of UNESCO, preparation of essential equipment checklists & to get permitted for Rolwaling Parchamo Peak Climbing.

Firstly we will have a full day scenic drive through green hills to reach at exact starting point of the trek. We begin our journey with several uphill and downhill through forest, cross numerous numbers of suspension bridges all the way to the Sherpa village of Simigaun, a junction point of Rolwaling Khola that is called Dovan and to another two Sherpa settlement villages of Beding and Na, followed by continuous views of Mt. Gaurishanka ranges.

Before having further ascended to high altitudes at Rolwaling Valley, Nature Trail team leader will suggest to make a safe acclimatization day at Na village. We can make an exploration day worthwhile by making hike up to Yalung Peak Base Camp. Continue our journey gradually with more wildernesses towards Tsho Rolpa Lake, Drolambu Glacier and to Tashi Lapcha Camp via Tashi Lapcha La Pass at 5,755m. Tashi Lapcha Camp itself is a base camp of Rolwaling Parchamo Peak.

From Parchamo Peak Base Camp we start steep climb towards the summit through snow slopes, few crevasses and technical sections. Once we reach at the top, we will be rewarded by the views of world’s admirable mountains such as Cho-Oyu, Amadablam, Thamserku, Kusum Kanguru and many more snow-capped peaks.

After having a short and extraordinary time at the top, we safely retrace our steeps via same descends to Tashi Lapcha Camp and follow rather easy trail to Lukla via Namche Bazaar with a wonderful adventure experience of Rolwaling Parchamo Peak Climbing.

Once our trail merge into the main trails of Everest Trekking, we can also expand our holiday duration up to Everest Base Camp, Kala Patthar, Gokyo, Chola Pass, Renjo La Pass etc.

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