Ramdung Peak: A Journey of a Lifetime
Ramdung Peak is beginners friendly peak in Rolwaling region
Ramdung is a trekking peak located in Rolwaling region of Nepal. It stands with the height 5925 m. It is one of the peak among the cluster of peak in the Yalung La. Yalung la is a pass giving access to the upper Rolwaling from the south via the Khare Khola. Ramdung has been climbed numerous times. It is an ideal summit for groups who want to trek and climb and also want to visit less crowded natural places. The Rolwaling valley is considered as a main access to Ramdung Peak.
Highlights of the trip
Beginner’s friendly.
Great view of major mountains in Rolwaling.
First step in mountaineering field.
Religious and Cultural beauty of the region.
Easy peak with altitude of 5,925 m
The trip is amazing combination of nature and culture. The trail passes through deep lush green forest, crosses rivers several time, come across waterfall, cliff, rough terrain and many more. It passes through small villages that are still untouched by western influence and follows old ways of life. Population around this region are mostly Buddhism. There are numbers of monasteries that dates back to century.
From the earlier of October to the end of November is the suitable and best time for climbing this peak. It is a straightforward ascent through normal routeIts virtues lie in its magnificent position and splendid summit panorama that ranges from Langtang to Everest and provides a splendid view of Gauri Shankar and Menlungtse.
Arrival in Kathmandu and pick up and transfer to hotel by office representative. Hang around Thamel on availability of time. Acquire and prepare necessary gear for the trip.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel
It will be long drive to Jagat. It takes about 8 hours of drive. The road mainly follow banks of rivers. It goes through dense forest, large villages and hilly terrain. At end of the drive, it’s an hour long off road. Jagat is a small settlement in bank of Tamakhoshi River.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Teahouse
It path moves alongside Gongor Khola and goes uphill. The trail passes through long village of Simigoan. The camp site will be at top of village. Simigoan is beautiful village of mixed culture. Main resident of this village are Sherpa and Tamang. There are other communities of people too.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Teahouse
It will be uphill climb. The trail passes through Simigoan and goes uphill. It passes through dense jungle. It will nice walk after finishing uphill part. The settlements are thinner as we go up. Number of people we encounter are very less as there are not many tourists. Dong-kang is small settlement in middle of jungle with few teahouse. We will stay overnight in teahouse.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Teahouse
Beding is a small Sherpa village in foot of a mountain. This village is a very small settlement because of its location. The population living in this even less. The agricultural production is very less and people solely depends on other occupation and animal husbandry. Killing and hunting are prohibited in this place. It is located in bank of River. We will stay overnight in teahouse.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Teahouse
Na is another Sherpa village of this region. Although many residents of this village have house on Na as well. The terrain because more rugged and rocky as we climb up.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Teahouse
Acclimatization is an essential part of any expedition. Body needs to adjust according to altitude for safety. You can hike nearby and enjoy the view of mountains of surrounding.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Teahouse
We will walk through rough terrain from this onward. It’s filled with loose rocks. The surrounding provides amazing view of mountains nearby. We will stay overnight in a tented camp.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Camping
It will be slow walk to the High Camp. The view from high camps get better as we go up high. We will stay overnight in a tented camp.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Camping
The climb will start early in morning. After summit, we will come back to base camp for overnight stay.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Camping
We will trace back the same route as ascend. We will stay overnight in a teahouse at Na village.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Teahouse
We will trace back the same route as ascend. We will stay overnight in a teahouse at Dong-Kang.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Teahouse
We will trace back the same route as ascend. We will stay overnight in a teahouse at Simi Gaun.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Teahouse
After short walk, we will drive back to Kathmandu. After reaching Kathmandu, Sherpa Khangri representative will transfer you back to the Hotel. In evening, dinner with cultural dance will be arranged to celebrate the trip.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Teahouse
Journey with us end here. Office representative will take you to International airport for final departure as per schedule requirement.
Meals: Breakfast