This is one of several appealing small peaks south of Na, best approached by crossing the Yalung La. These peaks were first climbed in 1952 by the Scottish Himalayan Expedition led by W. H. Murray.
Although not a high peak, the approach is quite long for most parties two camps above Kyiduk will be required. A second high camp on the Ramdung glacier is usual if climbing the normal route, the north-east face from the Yalung La. In recent years several groups have favored an approach around the west side of the mountain which eventually finds a way up the southwest flank.
Ramdung Peak (5930m) is situated south of the Tesilabtsa pass, which borders Khumbu and the immense Rolwaling valley. Crossing the pass into the remote valley of Rolwaling takes you to the rarely climbed peak of Ramdung. Your climb of this ‘hidden peak’ of the Himalayan wilderness begins with a trek into the Rolwaling valley, just recently opened to trekkers. You first make an ascent up lower Ramdung, which, despite its lack of height compared to Parchamo, offers a challenging climb, requiring two high camps on the northeast face route.
Itinerary in Details(Rumdung Peak)
Day 01: Arrival at Kathmandu Airport (1345 meters)
Meet our airport representative and transfer to the hotel by private vehicle. Overnight at hotel
Day 02: Sightseeing around Kathmandu Valley.
Start the sightseeing trip at 9 am in the morning after breakfast. Where you will be provided with a Private vehicle and a professional tour guide. You will be visiting Pashupatinath Temple, Buddhanath Temple, Monkey Temple, Bhaktapur Durbar Square and Kathmandu Durbar Square. The afternoon Includes a final briefing and preparation of the trek. Overnight at hotel.
Day 03: Drive from Kathmandu (1345m.) to Dolakha (1660m.) via Lamosangu (750m.) and Charikot (1980m.) by bus.
Day 04: Drive to Shigati (950m.) via Piguti (920m.) 3.30 hrs
The trails pass through gravel road crossing the different villages of mixed community. You have to cross the several streams and jungles with varieties of orchid, rhodendron and other natural vegetation. Overnight at Guesthouse.
Day 05: Trek to Jagat (1440m.) 7 hrs
You trek through normal flat land along the side of the river. You pass through rice terraced. There are small villages on your way which are inhabited by mixed community. Several times, you cross the jungles covered by orchid, few rhododendron trees and wild vegetation. Now you cross a suspension bridge to reach Jagat, a small town resided by people of mixed culture. Overnight at Guesthouse.
Day 06: Trek to Simigaon (2020m.) 7.30 hrs
The first part of your trails follows normally flat path, then it ascends and descends through the jungle. Several places, you cross through suspension bridge. There are numerous villages on your way. You can find small teashops and local shops at some of the places. Steeply climb up to Simigaon, a village inhabited by Buddhist and few Hindus. Overnight at Guesthouse.
Day 07: Trek to Daldung La (3976m.) 7
On the route you come across the Sherpa villages. The uphill trek is rich in different varieties of plants and Rhododendron trees. After the uphill trek you will now come across ascending and descending paths while enjoying the scenic beauty of the place. If it happens to be a season you will witness the Yak Naka a temporary Yak shed especially for the preparation of cheese and butter. Overnight at Guesthouse.
Day 08: Trek to Beding (3690m.) 7.30
The trek now ascends uphill through different varieties of plants and Rhododendron trees. You trek over the suspension bridges over the deep gorges in few places making the trek even more enchanting. You finally reach Beding which is a big Sherpa village. Overnight at Guesthouse.
Day 09: Rest day at Beding for acclimatization.
You can hike in and around for acclimatization and have panoramic views of mountains like Mt. Gauri Shanker, Tibetan mountains of the Tibetan boarder. Overnight at Guesthouse.
Day 10: Trek to Na (4180m.) 4 hrs
This day you can explore the upper slopes of the valley for Snow Partridge or a visit to the nearby glacier lake. The trek path slightly ascends along the river bank. The place is an open path with fresh air and the charming sound of the river. You can have the panoramic view of the mountains as the trek moves forward. You will also come across the Sherpa village having their own specialties. Overnight at Guesthouse.
Day 11: Rest Day at Na for preparation for Ramdung Go (5930m.)
You will be able to witness the various views of mountains like Gauri Shanker, Menlung, Yalung and the mountains of the Tibet. You will be on a Yalung Glacier camp today. Overnight at Guesthouse.
Day 12: Trek to Yalung Glacier (4750m.) 6.30 hrs
The trek ascends high glacier walk with the land enriched with white ice all over with crampon and ice sacks. You will be staying overnight in the Yalung Glacier high camp. Overnight at Tented Camp.
Day 13: Trek from Yalung Glacier to Ramdung Base Camp (5150m) 6 hrs
You trek uphill until you reach Yalung Danda and then you trek steep ascent path to Base Camp. The trail you pass through is of rocky glacier. . You will be able to witness the various views of mountains like Gauri Shanker, Menlung, Yalung and the mountains of the Tibet. Overnight at Tented Camp.
Day 12 Climb Ramdung peak and back to Yalung Glacier (4750m) 9 hrs
At summit you can have panoramic views of Gauri Shankar, Menlung, Yalung, Pigphero go shar peak, Numbur Himal, Yalung peak and the mountains of Tibet. Overnight at Guesthouse.
Day 13: Trek to Na (4180m) 4 hrs
The trial descends down back to Na; you will be able to enjoy the scenic beauty of the environment. Overnight at Guesthouse.
Day 15: Rest in Na.
You will be preparing for the trek to Tso Rolpa Lake side.
Day 16: Trek to Tso Rolpa Lake (4540m.)
You will be trekking through the flat and gradually up path. You will be able to witness the beautiful Natural Lake filled with the chilling water of the glaciers. Overnight at Guesthouse.
Day 17: Trek Tso Rolpa to Trakarding Glacier (4800m.)
Early morning you will walk through the glaciers throughout the day and will be able to experience the new enchanting beauties that would add extra dimensions into your trial. Overnight at Guesthouse.
Day 18: Trek from Trakarding Glacier to Tashi Lapcha Pedi Camp (5755m.)
The trail will still be ascending through some rock climbing and a gradual walk on the glacier. You will camp into Tashi Lapcha Pedi Camp today. Overnight at Tented Camp.
Day 19: Climb from Tashi Lapcha Pedi to Tashi Lapcha Pass (5755m.) to Tashi Cape.
You will climb up the Tashi Lapcha Pedi and cross the Tashi Lapcha Pass through Tashi Cape. The trial will completely be over the snow straight up and then steep down towards Tashi Cape.
Day 20: Trek from Tashi Cape to Thyomgbo (4350m.)
Today you will be experiencing a bit easy glacier walking. The trail descends down towards Thyomgbo. Overnight at Guesthouse.
Day 21: Trek Thyomgbo to Thame (3820m.)
Early morning you will trek don to Thame. This trail gradually descends and you will have an added experience of easier trail and will be able to enjoy the natural beauty of the environment. Overnight at Guesthouse.
Day 22: Trek to Namche Bazaar (3440m.)
Although exhausting due to the zigzag path, the trek has numerous attractions like rhododendron bushes, beautiful birds chirping and superb mountain scenery making your trek exciting. Tyangboche is famous passing by several villages and numerous teashops; the trail ascends steeply to Sanasa where local Sherpa people sell the Tibetan goods. The way from Sanasa to Namche has small ups and downs with view of forests, scenery and mountains. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 23: Trek from Namche Bazaar to Phakding (2652m.) 4 hrs
The trails descend steeply for early one and half hours. After that, the path has small ups and down to Phakding through Monjo. Overnight at Guesthouse.
Day 24: Trek to Lukla [2800m] 3 hrs
Your final day's trekking follows the Dudh Kosi back down to Lukla. This last evening in the mountains is the ideal opportunity for a farewell party with the Sherpa guides and porters, where you can sample some chhang, try Sherpa dancing and look back on a memorable trekking experience. Overnight at Guesthosue.
Day 25: Fly from Lukla to Kathmandu.
You take an early morning flight back to Kathmandu. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 26: Transfer to international airport for your final departure.
The trip ends, our Airport Representative will drop you to the Kathmandu international airport for your final flight departure from Nepal. |