Mt. Ramdung in the Rolwaling Himal is most of the time used as a warm-up peak for the 6000-ers in Rolwaling. The normal-route is climbed via the North Glacier and North Ridge. The ascent of this peak requires no more than simple snow walking. The route is not steep but quite long though. Ramdung offers an excellent view of Mt. Everest, Melungtse, Gaurishankar and numerous other peaks.
Elevation : 5,925 m | Range/Region : Rolwaling Himal/Janakpur |
Latitude : 27o 81' 67" | Longitude : 86o 41' 67" |
Royalty Group : B | Trip duration : 22 days |
Trip Grade : PD | Starts : Charikot |
Ramdung (5,925 m) is situated in the remote upper Rolwaling Valley due south of the village of Na. It is often climbed in combination with Parchermo (6,187 m) and a crossing into the Khumbu via the infamous Tashi Labsta pass (5,760m).
The trek into Rolwaling adds to the attraction of these peaks. It is much less frequently visited than Khumbu region and is a secretive valley which twists and turns, with views restricted by steep forested cliffs, until the valley opens up to superb Himalayan mountain scenery.
The straightforward normal route up the North East Face of the icy dome of Ramdung usually requires two camps for acclimatization and due to the long nature of the route.
Basecamp is positioned below the Yalung La (5,310 m) and nearby Yalung Peak (5,650 m) is an ideal acclimatization climb. A spectacular high camp is normally located on the glacier below the summit ridge.
The mountain offers a panoramic view of mountain ranges from Langtang to Everest and a splendid view of the mighty triple topped peak Gauri Shankar and Menlungtse.
Day 01: Arrive Kathmand (1350m), transfer to hotel.
Day 02: Kathmandu Valley Sightseeing.
Day 03: Drive to Chjarikot (1850m), Trek to Biguti (890m)
Day 04: Biguti to Surey Dovan (1020m)
Day 05: Surey Dovan to Jagat (1395m)
Day 06: Jagat to Simi Gaon (2000m)
Day 07: Simi Gaon to Kelchey (2990m)
Day 08: Kelchey to Beding (3693m)
Day 09: Beding to Na-Gaon (4200m)
Day 10: Day for acclimatization
Day 11: Na-Gaon to Tso Rolpo (4525m) & Base Camp
Day 12: Base Camp to High Camp
Day 13: High Camp to summit and back to Base Camp
Day 14: Base Camp to Tolumbhu Buka (4850m)
Day 15: Tolumbhu Buka to Thengpo (4300m) via Tasi Lapcha pass (5755m)
Day 16: Thengpo to Khumjung (3600m)
Day 17: Khumjung to Namche Bazar (3440m)
Day 18: Namche Bazar to Phakding (2640m)
Day 19: Phakding to Lukla (2840m)
Day 20: By Plane: Lukla to Kathmandu & transfer to Hotel
Day 21: Kathmandu at leisure
Day 22: Final departure
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