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Parchamo Peak (6187 m) Climbing

admin — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 06:26:45 +0000

Parchamo, situated south of the Tashilaptsa Pass, has a north-by-northwest ridge, rising from the crevassed glacier that straddles the Tashi Lapcha. The face of this ridge forms a uniform slope broken by crevasses that rise from the rocky lower buttresses above the Drolambau Glaciers in the west.

Rolwaling Valley is the main access route to Parchamo, with the only other alternative from the Khumbu side via Namche Bazar and Thame.
Parchamo was first climbed in 1955.

Itinerary:

Day 01 : Kathmandu to Barabise
Day 02 : Dulangsa (3319 m)
Day 03 : Bigu Gompa (2519 m)
Day 04 : Chilanka (2570 m)
Day 05 : Bulung (2150 m)
Day 05 : Trashinam
Day 06 : Simigoan (2019 m)
Day 07 : Gylache (3000 m)
Day 08 : Beding (3693 m)
Day 09 : Na (4183 m)
Day 10 : Trakarding Glacier
Day 11 : Tashi Laptsa Base Camp
Day 12 : Tesi Labsta Pass
Day 13 : Tashiphuk Cave
Day 14 : Climb the peak and trek down to Tashi Laptsa base camp (Thame side)
Day 15 : Extra day in case of bad weather.
Day 16 : Trek to Thame
Day 17 : Thame to Namche
Day 18 : Namche to Phakding
Day 19 : Phakding to Lukla
Day 20 : Flight back to Kathmandu

Lobuche East (6119 m) Climbing

admin — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 06:20:19 +0000

Lobuche consists of two summits, East and West (6143 m), connected by a continuous ridge, but with a marked gap and a considerable distance between them. The East is regarded as a trekking peak, whereas Lobuche West is recognised as a full Expedition peak.

Lobuche, an attractive mountain that was first summited in 1984, has various existing routes, as well as offering the potential for new ones. The dark triangle of its rocky east face rises over the moraines of the Khumbu Glacier to a spectacular skyline, forming the south ridge.

The peak of Lobuche East is reached by descending a marked notch and climbing steep snowy slopes to the top. The mountain is more commonly climbed on the summit ridge only as far as a subsidiary snow summit, identified as a false peak, which is situated south-east of the true peak and before the notch.

Itinerary:

Day 01 : Fly, Kathmandu to Lukla (2835 m) then start trek to Phakding (2652 m). Camp at Phakding
Day 02 : Phakding / Namche Bazaar (3446 m)
Day 03 : Rest at Namche Bazaar
Day 04 : Tyangboche (3867 m)
Day 05 : Pheriche (4252 m)
Day 06 : Lobuche (4930 m)
Day 07 : Trek to Kalapather (5545 m) and back to Gorak Shep. Camp at Gorakshep
Day 08 : Excursion to Everest Base Camp and trek back to Lobuche
Day 09 : Trek to Base Camp
Day 10 : Base Camp / High Camp
Day 11 : Climb the peak and back to Base Camp
Day 12 : Extra day in case of bad weather
Day 13 : Trek back to Lobuche
Day 14 : Dingboche (4260 m)
Day 15 : Tyengboche (3867 m)
Day 16 : Namche Bazaar (3440 m)
Day 17 : Phakding (2610 m)
Day 18 : Lukla (2840 m)
Day 19 : Fly back to Kathmandu

Pokalde Peak (5806 m) Climbing

admin — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 06:07:34 +0000

Although Pokalde Peak is comparatively smaller than the others, it still rewards climbers with excellent views. Its appearance is of a crenellated rocky ridge, dominated by the vast bulk of Nuptse.
The mountain has a small hanging glacier, best reached along the ridge rising from Kongma La on its northern side.

Itinerary:

Day 01 : Fly, Kathmandu to Lukla (2835 m) then start trek to Phakding (2652 m). Camp at Phakding
Day 02 : Phakding / Namche Bazaar (3446 m)
Day 03 : Rest at Namche bazaar
Day 04 : Tyangboche (3867 m)
Day 05 : Pheriche (4252 m)
Day 06 : Lobuche (4930 m)
Day 07 : Trek to Kalapather (5545m) and back to Gorak Shep. Camp at Gorakshep
Day 08 : Excursion to Everest Base Camp and trek back to Lobuche
Day 09 : Lobuche / Dingboche (4343 m)
Day 10 : Dingboche / Chhukung (4730 m)
Day 12 : Chhukung / Pokalde Base Camp
Day 13 : Climb the peak and back Chhukung
Day 14 : Extra day in case of bad weather
Day 15 : Chhukung / Dingboche (4343 m)
Day 16 : Dingboche / Tyengboche (3867m)
Day 17 : Namche Bazaar (3440 m)
Day 18 : Phakding (2610 m)
Day 19 : Lukla (2840 m)
Day 20 : Fly back to Kathmandu

Tharpu Chuli / Tent Peak (5663 m) Climbing

admin — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 05:55:51 +0000

Situated in the heart of the Annapurna Sanctuary, Tharpu Chuli acts as a central divider between the semi-circles of peaks enclosing the sanctuary.
An attractive mountain, nicknamed ‘Tent Peak’ by Jimmy Roberts in 1956, Tharpa Chuli, part of the ridge-line south of the glacier dome, gives spectacular views of the Annapurnas, as well as being an interesting climb.

Itinerary:

Day 01 : Arrival Kathmandu – transported to hotel – tour briefing
Day 02 : A full-day sightseeing within the Kathmandu Valley
Day 03 : Drive or flight to Pokhara
Day 04 : Drive, Pokhara to Nayapul then trek to Ghandruk (1900 m)
Day 05 : Ghandruk / Chhomrong (2170 m)
Day 06 : Chhomrong / Bamboo (2350 m)
Day 07 : Bamboo / Deurali (2505 m)
Day 08 : Deurali / Machhapuchre Base Camp (3900 m)
Day 09 : Trek to Base Camp
Day 10: Rest day
Day 11: High Camp
Day 12 and 13: Climb and back to Base Camp
Day 14 : Base Camp to Deurali
Day 15 : Deurali / Dovan
Day 16 : Dovan / Chhomrong
Day 17 : Chhomrong / Tolkha / Dhampus / Pokhara
Day 18 : Drive or flight back to Kathmandu
Day 19 : Free time
Day 20: Transported to airport – flight to onward destination

Kongma Tse (5849 m) Climbing

admin — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 05:51:03 +0000

Kongma Tse, one of several summits that make up the long south-west ridge of Nuptse, rises to the north of Kongma La and stands above the Khumba Glacier opposite Lobuje.

Itinerary:

Day 01 : Fly, Kathmandu to Lukla (2835 m) then start trek to Phakding (2652 m). Camp at Phakding
Day 02 : Phakding / Namche Bazaar (3446 m)
Day 03 : Rest at Namche Bazaar
Day 04 : Tyangboche (3867 m)
Day 05 : Pheriche (4252 m)
Day 06 : Lobuche (4930 m)
Day 07 : Trek to Kalapather (5545m) and back to Gorak Shep. Camp at Gorakshep
Day 08 : Excursion to Everest Base Camp and trek back to Lobuche (4930 m)
Day 09 : Lobuche / Dingboche (4343 m)
Day 10 : Dingboche / Chhukung (4730 m)
Day 11 : Chhukung / Kongma Tse Base Camp
Day 12 : Climb the peak and go back to Chhukung
Day 13 : Extra day in case of bad weather
Day 14 : Chhukung / Dingboche (4343 m)
Day 15 : Dingboche / Tyengboche (3867 m)
Day 16 : Namche Bazaar (3440 m)
Day 17 : Phakding (2610 m)
Day 18 : Lukla (2840 m)
Day 19 : Fly back to Kathmandu

Hiun Chuli (6441 m) Climbing

admin — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 05:46:20 +0000

Together with Annapurna South, Hiun Chuli forms a massive south-facing wall, while its eastern face overlooks the Modi Khola, guarding the entrance to the Annapurna Sanctuary.
Though not technically difficult to climb, the mountain is vulnerable to rock-falls – and finding the route can therefore be a problem.
Hiun Chuli has received little attention from mountaineers and is rarely climbed, despite the fact that it offers major new route potentials.

Itinerary:

Day 01 : Arrival Kathmandu – transported to hotel – tour briefing
Day 02 : Free time
Day 03 : Drive or flight to Pokhara
Day 04 : Drive, Pokhara to Nayapul then trek to Ghandruk (1900 m)
Day 05 : Ghandruk / Chhomrong (2170 m)
Day 06 : Chhomrong / Bamboo (2350 m)
Day 07 : Bamboo / Deurali (2505 m)
Day 08 : Deurali / Machhapuchre Base Camp (3900 m)
Day 10 : Trek to Annapurna Base Camp (4300 m)
Day 14 : Rest in Annapurna Base Camp
Day 15 : Annapurna Base Camp to Kharka Camp (camp at meadow)
Day 16: Continue trek and Camp at kharka (meadow)
Day 17: Trek to Base Camp
Day 18: Rest at Base Camp
Day 19: High Camp
Day 20: Camp 1
Day 21 and 22: Fix the rope
Day 23 and 24: Climbing day
Day 25: Back to Base Camp
Day 26 : Trek back to Annapurna Base Camp
Day 27: Trek back to Hotel Himalaya
Day 28: Hotel Himalaya / Chhormrong
Day 29 : Chhomrong / Tolkha
Day 30: Tolkha / Dhampus / Pokhara
Day 31: Drive or flight back to Kathmandu
Day 32: Free time
Day 33: Transported to airport – flight to onward destination

Ramdung Peak (5925 m) Climbing

admin — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 05:51:01 +0000

Ramdung Peak is situated in ‘Yeti’ country, south of Na in the upper Rolwaling region, and offers a panoramic view of mountain ranges from Langtang to Everest, as well as a splendid view of Gauri Shankar and Menlungtse.
Ramdung gives access to upper Rolwaling from the south via Khare Khola. The normal route to this peak, through the glaciers of its north-east flank, is fairly straightforward.

Itinerary:

Day 01 : Arrival Kathmandu – transported to hotel – tour briefing
Day 02 : Free time in Kathmandu Valley
Day 03 : Drive Kathmandu/Barabise -commence trek
Day 04 : Kabre (1605 m)
Day 05 : Dolongsa
Day 06 : Bigu Gompa (2310 m)
Day 07 : Chilangka (1923 m)
Day 08 : Dulong (1890 m)
Day 09 : Shalu (1500 m)
Day 10 : Simigoan (2000 m)
Day 11 : Forest Camp (2800 m)
Day 12 and 13 : Beding (3694 m)
Day 14 : Na (4100 m)
Day 15 : Na (4100 m) rest day
Day 16 : Na to Base Camp
Day 17 : Base Camp to High Camp
Day 18 : Climb the peak and back to Base Camp
Day 19 : Extra day in case of bad weather
Day 20 : Croos Yalung_La and trek further. Forest camp (2800 m)
Day 21 : Chetchet (1500 m)
Day 22 : Chetre (1000 m)
Day 23 : Dolakha (950 m)
Day 24 : Charikot
Day 25 : Drive Charikot/Kathmandu

Chulu West (6419 m) and Chulu Central (6558 m) Climbing

admin — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 05:40:37 +0000

Our ascent of Chulu West commences from base camp in a small valley north of Manang, situated off the main trail to the Thorong-La. To get to the base camp we walk above Manang to a yak herder’s hut, from where we can see the south face of Chulu Central. Beyond the hut we follow yak pastures, before trekking up to a ridge that leads to the hidden valley and camp.

Itinerary:

Day 01 : Arrival Kathmandu – transported to hotel – tour briefing
Day 02 : Free time
Day 03 : Drive Kathmandu / Besi Sahar and trek to Bhul Bhule
Day 04 : Bhul Bhle / Syange
Day 05 : Syange / Tal (1707 m)
Day 06 : Tal / Danaque (2082 m)
Day 07 : Danaque / Bhratang (2850 m)
Day 08 : Bhratang / Pisang (3200 m)
Day 11 : Pisang / Manang (3540 m)
Day 12 : Manang / Yak Kharka (3980 m)
Day 13: Manag: rest
Day 14: Manag / Leddar
Day 15 : Leddar / Base Camp
Day 16: High Camp
Day 17 to 18: Climbing and back to Base Camp
Day 19 : Trek to Thorang Phedi
Day 20: Throng Phedi / Thorang-La (5416m) / Muktinath (3810 m)
Day 21 : Muktinath / Kagbeni (2800 m)
Day 22: Kagbeni / Jomsom
Day 23: Flight back to Pokhara

Note: If you would like to continue your trek to Pokhara via Ghorepanu, it takes an extra 7 days.

Day 24 : Drive or flight back to Kathmandu
Day 25 : Free time
Day 26: Flight back to your next destination

Naya Kanga (Gyanja La peak – 5844 m) Climbing

admin — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 05:37:56 +0000

Even though this is a difficult mountain to climb, it has also become among the most popular peaks, largely because of the spectacular view of the mountains in or near Tibet.
Formerly known as Ganja La, Naya Kanga rises to the west of Ganja La pass, with the normal route to the summit being by the snowy north-east ridge.
It is unclear who was the first to summit Naya Kanga.

Itinerary:

Day 01 : Arrival Kathmandu – transported to hotel – tour briefing
Day 02 : Free time in Kathmandu
Day 03 : Drive, Kathmandu / Syabru Besi
Day 04 : Syabru Besi / Lama Hotel (2480 m)
Day 05 : Lama Hotel / Langtang valley (3541m)
Day 06 : Langtang valley / Kyangjing Gompa (3900 m)
Day 07 : Explore around Kyangjjung Gompa (3900 m)
Day 08 : Kyangjing Gompa / Base Camp (4430 m)
Day 09 : Base Camp / High Camp
Day 10 and 11: Climb and back to Base Camp
Day 12 : Base Camp to Langtang
Day 13 : Langtang / Lama Hotel
Day 14 : Lama Hotel / Syabru Bensi (1450 m)
Day 15 : Syabru Bensi / Kathmandu.
Day 16: Free time in Kathmandu
Day 17 : Transported to airport – flight to onward destination
Note: Alternatively, you can trek to Gosaikunda Lake via the Helambu Region then continue to the Langtang Valley. This route will indeed help you to acclimatize.

Chulu East Peak (6584 m) Climbing

admin — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 05:31:37 +0000

The peaks of Chulu East and West form an integral part of the Manang Himal, which is included in turn in the larger Damodar Himal.
First climbed by a German expedition in 1955, via the north-eastern ridge, Chulu-East is situated south-east of its sister peak Chulu West, and is comparatively smaller.

Itinerary:

Day 01 : Arrival Kathmandu – transported to hotel – tour briefing
Day 02 : Free time in Kathmandu
Day 03 : Kathmandu / Besi Sahar / Ngadi (930 m)
Day 04 : Ngadi / Jagat (1300 m)
Day 05 : Jagat / Taal (1707 m)
Day 06 : Tal / Bagar Chhap (2160 m)
Day 07 : Bagar Chhap / Chame (2670 m)
Day 08 : Chame / Hongde (3250 m)
Day 09 : Hongde / Ngawal Village (3600 m)
Day 10 : Ngawal / Base Camp
Day 11 : Acclimatize
Day 12 : High Camp
Day 13 to 16 : Climbing days
Day 14 : Back to Base Camp
Day 15 : Base Camp to Manang (3540 m)

Note: From Base Camp , you can trek back to Hongde instead of heading out to Manang and take a flight to Pokhara. Each week there are only two flights operating in this region, but these flights are dependant on good weather conditions.

Day 16 : Manang / Churi Lattar (4200 m)
Day 17 : Churi Lattar / Thorang Phedi (4450 m)
Day 18 : Cross over the Thorang-La (5416 m) and down to Muktinath (3750 m)
Day 22 : Muktinath / Kagbendi (2800 m)
Day 23 : Kagbeni / Jomsom
Day 24 : Flight, Jomsom / Pokhara
Day 25: Drive or flight back to Kathmandu
Day 26: Free time
Day 27: Flight back to your home country