Parchamo Expedition Overview

Remote area trek and ascent of Parchamo 6273m

A unique opportunity for you to visit the remote Rolwaling area of Nepal.

We offer the optional guided ascent of Parchamo Peak 6273m. Set in the spectacular surroundings, Parchamo is a quite inaccessible 6000m peak. Set close to the Tibetan border, the summit of Parchamo is an amazing viewpoint. The mountain is graded as moderate to climb i.e. requires the use of ropes, crampons and ice axe, but is within the capabilities of most fit winter climber/hillwalkers. The group will be accompanied by an experienced English speaking himalayan guide, high altitude Sherpas and our own cook crew. To minimise our impact on the mountain environment we travel as a self contained group and our cooks use only kerosene for cooking. All rubbish is packed out for disposal at sites set up by the local government.

This expedition takes participants through the romote Rolwaling valley, exiting into the Khumbu Himal. It is a good choice for first timers to Himalayan Trekking and Climbing. As always, feel free to call us to discuss your special needs on this adventure.

Trek in
Our trek starts at Dolkha where the road ends. Each days trekking opens new vistas as we ascend into the Rolwaling Valley. Beyond the village of Beding the terrain becomes more harsh and exposed culminating in the crossing of the Tashi Laptsa Pass and descent to the Khumbu. Seldom is the daily walk more than 8 or 9 miles, utilising traditional stopping points.

Base Camp
Our base camp for Parchamo will be situated by the Tashi Laptsa pass at an altitude of about 5400m. We will establish our high camp from there whilst acclimatising.

The Climb
We will leave base camp mid-morning to climb to pre-prepared high camps at about 5800 metres. After our ascent is completed the group will cross the Tashi Laptsa pass into the Khumbu region and on to Lukla.

Flight from Lukla
We fly out from Lukla at 3000 meters. Lukla is a small STOL (Short Take Off & Landing) airfield close to our mountains. The flight from Lukla is "interesting" to say the least and probably one of the most spectacular flights in the world.

Cost £1825.00 - Dollar, Euro or Swiss Franc prices

*Our trips no longer include international flights as our client base is worldwide and there is ready availability of low cost flights on the internet.

Dates
2 Nov 2010 for 20 days
25 Mar 2011 for 22 days

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Grading - Winter grade 1/2

Trekking schedule
01. Kathmandu to Dolkha by bus
02. Dolkha to Shinggati
03. Shinggati to Jagat
04. Jagat to Semigawn
05. Simigawn to Dhofuk
06. Dhofuk to Beding
07. Beding to Na Gawn
08. Na Gawn to Chobu
09. Rest day/acclimatisation
10. Chobu to Taram Bau GL
11. Taram Bau to Phedi
12. Phedi to Tashi Laptsa - Parchamo Base camp (5400m)
13. Ascent of Parchamo
14. Tashi Laptsa to Thame
15. Thame to Namche
16. Namche to Phakding
17. Phakding to Lukla
18. Lukla to Kathmandu by air