RAMDUNG PEAK 5,925M AND TASHI LABTSA

"Dramatic landscapes, rich buddhist culture, isolated rolling valleys, traditional villages, crossing of thrilling pass, pristine forest, world's heritage 'Sagarmatha National Park' enriched with flora and fauna amidst towering peaks and awe some views".

Introduction

Crossing over one of the most exciting passes of the Himalaya, Tashi Lapcha at 5,755 meter high, to enter into Khumbu Valley has made this trek popular to all adventurers for many years since the Rolwaing Valley was opened.

As we leave the Rolwaling Valley after having climbed the highest point of this adventure, we may feel although the trek is only just beginning. Trekking back way we continue down traversing into the Thame Valley and onto Namche Bazaar and then to Lukla for the scenic panoramic flight to Kathmandu.

The trek starts from the busy bazaar of Barabise on the highway to Tibet. Leaving the civilization behind and heading towards in the tranquility of the mountains and in the hidden Rolwaling Valley. The trek passes through beautiful alpine forest of pines and rhododendron and picturesque alpine passes including traditional and unspoiled rural villages blending with farm fields, alpine pastures and the highland villages of sherpa, with the backdrop of the towering view of Mt. Gaurishankar that straddles the border with Tibet.

This trek leads to the last village of this area Rolwaling at Beding. Journey continues further east to scale the 5,925 meter Ramdung Peak. The climb is not technically hard, but it is certainly a challenging on account of the altitude and the peaks remoteness. Ramdung offers an excellent view of Everest, Melungtse and Gaurishankar and array of other snow peaks. Crossing over one of the most exciting passes of the Himalaya, Tashi Labtsa at 5,755 meter high and entering at Khumbu.

On leaving Rolwaling Valley, after having climbed the highest point of this adventure. Then reaching the famed Namche Bazaar and then to Lukla for the scenic panoramic flight to Kathmandu.

Departure Date

19th April

  To

  14th May

20th Sept

  To

  15th October

Trip Facts

Total Trip  25/26 daysTrekking Grade  Adventurous to ChallengingHighest Point      5925m at Ramdung Peak Climbing Grade  Alpine PD Trekking & Camping  21/22 days

Price

Standard Accommodation in Cities

 2-6 pax

 7-16 pax

Camping basis

 US$3780

 US$3390

Single Supplement

 US$275

 US$275

Deluxe Accommodation in Cities

 2-6 pax

 7-16 pax

Camping basis

 US$4260

 US$3820

Single Supplement 

 US$415

 US$415

Itinerary

Day 01 - Arrive at Kathmandu. 1,300m and transfer to Hotel.
Day 02 - A day in Kathmandu. 1/2 Day guided tour.
Day 03 - Drive to Barabise approx. 860m.65 km.4-5hrs journey.
Day 04 - Trek to Dolangsa 2,510m. 4/5 hrs walks.
Day 05 - Trek to Tingsang-la 3,319m. 4 hrs.
Day 06 - Trek to Bigu Gomba. 2,310m. 4-5 hrs walks.
Day 07 - Trek to Chilangka.1, 930m.
Day 08 - Trek to Gongar Khola.1, 430m. 6 hrs.
Day 09 - Trek to Simigaon.2, 000m. 4-5 hrs.
Day 10 - Trek to Dovan. 2,850m. 5-6 hrs.
Day 11 - Trek to Beding. 3,690m. 5-6 hrs walks.
Day 12 - Day 12: Trek to Na Gaon. 4,180m. approx. 3-4 hrs walks.
Day 13 - Trek to Ramdung Base Camp.
Day 14 - At Ramdung Base Camp.
Day 15 - At Ramdung Base Camp.
Day 16 - Trek to High Camp.
Day 17 - Climb of Ramdung Peak and return to Base Camp.
Day 18 - Trek to Kabuk at Tsho Rolpa 4,560m. 4-5 hours.
Day 19 - Trek to Drolambau Glacier near Tashi Laptsa Base Camp.
Day 20 - Traverse Tashi Laptsa Pass 5,755m and camp at Khumbu area. 7-8 hrs.
Day 21 - Trek to Thame 3,800m. 5 hrs.
Day 22 - Trek to Namche Bazaar, 3,450m. 5 hrs.
Day 23 - Trek to Lukla via Phakding. 2,630m. 5 hrs.
Day 24 - Fly Lukla-Kathmandu.
Day 25 - Free day at leisure.
Day 26 - Transfer to airport for International departure.

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