Introduction:
Pachemro peak climbing combines a wide variety of mountain scenery and trekking to the remote corner of Rolwaling region allowing being at 6,273m / 20,581 ft. Pachemro peak climbing is an extremely popular peak in the Rolwaling valley and perfect for the adventurer who is able to explore some of the world’s most remote mountains at heights of more than 6,000 meters /19,685 ft. Lying in the isolated part in the mid of Rolwaling and Khumbu region, the Pachemro peak can be approached by both routes, either from the Rolwaling region of the Khumbu region. This peak is growing popular in the Rolwaling area. Unlike other 7,000er mountains, there are no technical difficulties in this peak climbing, but crossing Tashi Lapcha pass via icy trail is challenging. This region offers magnificent views of famous Mt. Gaurishankar 7.134 m / 23405 ft, Dorje Lakpa, Melungtse and many other mountains of high mid-eastern Himalaya of Nepal.
This fascinating peak climb starts with a driving journey to Charikot and to Dolakha a high hill town with glamour’s scenery of rolling hills and of Jugal Himal range including Mt. Gaurishanker then heading towards at Gongor Khola where the adventure begins towards Rolwaling valley passing rural traditional Sherpa villages and to Beding the last village till the journey reaches at Thame and Namche Bazaar in the popular Khumbu area of Everest region, after proper
acclimatization on route then trek up to the vicinity of Tashi Lapcha pass, using the North East Ridge to climb the summit of Pachermo peak.. After a successful attempt to the summit descend towards the Khumbu area at Thame and then to the famous Sherpa capital of Namche Bazaar then finally concluding this adventurous trekking journey at Lukla for the return flight to Kathmandu after a remarkable adventure with Sherpa Mountaineering Expeditions.
In Namche Bazaar, we trek to Thame village. This region is the region with fewer tea houses. So we might have to spend some of our nights in a tented camp on the way to Pachemro. We trek up to the vicinity of Tashi Lapcha pass. We use the North East Ridge to climb the summit. After a successful attempt at the summit, we retrace via the same path of Thame, Phakding and finally to Lukla from where we return to Kathmandu.
Detailed Itinerary
Day 01: Arrival at Kathmandu and transfer to hotel.
On arrival in Kathmandu, you are warmly greeted by our Sherpa Mountaineering Expeditions staff at Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA). SME representatives will assist then transfer to respective hotels.
Day 02: In Kathmandu sightseeing tour.
In Kathmandu sightseeing program includes visit of world heritage sites the sacred Hindu temple of Pashupati Nath, the world biggest Stupa; Boudhhanath, known as little Tibet, Swoyambhunath Stupa (monkey temple) located on a hillside one of the oldest religious spot of more than 2,500 years old and historical Kathmandu Durbar Square with unique architectural temple, and the virgin Kumari known as Living Goddess in Basantapur at central Kathmandu. Kathmandu is not only naturally beautiful but it also holds the beauty of incredible Newar people culture with ancient architecture.
Day 03: Preparation day for expedition.
On this day you can buy your essential equipment, gears, harness, crampons, ice ax with a leash, webbing, cord, trekking poles, sleeping bag, headwear, footwear, and other stuff. Our representative will work on making your necessary permits and papers for the expeditions. There will be a special meeting in the evening regarding our pre-expedition discussion with all our fellow expedition staff.
Day 04: Drive to near Gongar 1,400 m via Charikot 07 hrs journey.
Morning drive on the scenic Kathmandu-Lhasa highway, an interesting drive on the foothills of the Himalaya, passing several villages and towns on reaching at Charikot the drive diverts from the main road to dirt road on the road towards Dolkha and Rolwaling area journey continues passing farm villages and finally reaching at Gongar nearby the river close to the border of Tibet but in the warm area where rice still grown around this area overnight camp after a long exciting journey.
Day 05: Trek to Simigaon 2,000m 05 hrs.
First day of this great adventure leads to the west bank of the Tama Koshi, which narrows into a gorge then reaching Chetchet and its beautiful waterfall, on leaving the warm area with an uphill trek into alpine region to the village of Simgaon, after the steep portion the walk leads to a gradual ascend up to campsite near the monastery at Simigaon a Sherpa farm village yielding corns, potatoes, wheat, barley and millets, after reaching the camp with time to visit the village with striking views of the landscapes and tall peaks of Gaurishanker & Melungatse.
Day 06: Trek to Dovan 2,850m 06 hrs.
After Simigaon second day of this wonderful walk leads towards north east the path climbs up through the farm terraces on leaving the farm fields and then into the forest of magnolia, rhododendron and pine forests and pasture with clearing used for summer grazing, the climate changes to cooler alpine weather difference from lush Tama Koshi to the mountainside of Rolwaling Valley, trek continues above hillside and then downhill to the river passing several Sheppard’s huts in Gyalche, on reaching the valley to the overnight camp at Dovan, a small place in the midst of the forest with one or two huts.
Day 07: Trek to Beding 3,690m 06 hrs.
Morning walk leads to cross the Rolwaling Khola (stream) then the trail winds up through the forest, the way leads to gentle climb then reaching to a clearing along small place of Nyimare, Ramding settlements and to the farm fields then finally ending day trek at Beding with overnight camp nearby the village after the camp is set to time to visit Beding village. It is the main large Sherpa village in Rolwaling Valley, placed in a narrow gorge with its old monastery at the top of the village, about more than thirty houses this village has a primary school built with help of Hillary foundation.
Day 08: Rest day for acclimatization and short hike around.
A rest day to acclimatize before heading towards our high destinations trek and climb of Parchamo and crossing of high pass Tashi Laptsa higher this area offers a short hike visiting around the village and for best views of Mt.Gaurishanker and Melangatse.
Day 09: Trek to Na Gaon 4,180m 04hrs.
On leaving the last village of Beding till the adventure ends at Khumbu region walking into high mountain wilderness with increasing altitude of high mountains, today a short. Walk uphill for about four hours following the Rolwaling River, with excellent views of the high rolling hills landscapes and high peaks. Trek leads for few hours then the Na Gaon the end of Rolwaling valley widens into a glaciated U-shaped. Finally the walk reaches to the overnight camp at Na a scattered Sheppard’s and farm village temporary settlements of Beding people, it is a summer yarsa or a grazing field the crops that they grow are potatoes, buckwheat and barley it houses a small crude built monastery from the camp at Na nice views of Chobutse peak at 6,689m above the Tsho Rolpa at the junction of Ripimo Shar and Trakarding glaciers.
Day 10: Trek to Kabuk at Tsho Rolpa 4,560m. 05 hrs.
Morning walk after a wonderful time here leads to the very end of Rolwaling Valley, crossing the river and then following a stream to cross near Yak grazing pasture at Sangma, the last area of the Sheppard’s, then from here cross the wooden bridge with a climb up on the moraines, climbing steeply to a stream finally reaching at a moraine, near the dammed Tsho Rolpa. This lake also known as Cho Pokhari, the campsite is pitched on sandy flat field south side of Tsho Rolpa at Kabuk with wonderful views of Tsoboje 6,689 m and. Dragker-Go 6,793 m.
Day 11: Trek to Drolambau Glacier near Tashi Laptsa BC 5,400m. 05 hrs.
A true wilderness around this area and more of it as the trek continues to a climb above the moraine at the north side of the Tsho Lake, the walk follows higher ground above the glacier, trekking to the center of the rocky glacier to the campsite beneath Drolambu ice-fall. Afternoon time our guides will scout the area for the best applicable route over the Tashi Laptsa due to the movement of glacier and rockfall the path changes every year.
Day 12: Climb Tashi Laptsa Pass 5,755m and make Pachermo base camp.
An early start for the big day of this trip, before sunrise walk towards the glacier for an hour, then it leads to a spur with an easy climbing route on the upper glacier, from here needs fixing ropes and making steps-ledge for porters and kitchen staff, the climb is not a big problem but cautious is required to avoid fatal accidents in this high enclosed mountain landscapes. When everyone in the group including porters are well prepared the climb begins for near 04 hours in this mysterious wild landscapes scenery leading to the top of Tashi Laptsa at 5,755 m this awesome height is more than a pass for some it will be a climb of a small Himalayan peak, on the top is festooned with Buddhist prayer flags and cairns overnight camp near the top of the pass..
Day 13: Climb of Pachermo 6, 273 m / 6273 m/20572 ft return to base camp.
From the base camp path leads to cross wide crevassed snow slopes then climbing the Parchamo ridge line which rises from the broken glacier of the pass, the climb leads with some difficulties due to few crevasses which may be a problem sometime towards the summit, after a vigorous and strenuous climb to Parchamo summit with mind-boggling scenery of both areas the Rolwaling and of the Khumbu region with towering mountains all around and as far to Mt.Everest, descend back the same route to base camp at Tashi Laptsa.
Day 14: Reserve day in case of unfavorable bad weather condition
The weather condition of around high Himalaya is unpredictable, need to stay at the base camp till the weather improves. If all goes well as per the itinerary this day can be used in any other on route Lukla.
Day 15: Trek to Thame 3,820 m / 12,530 ft -07 hrs.
On this day we trek to Thame with a long day walk after a steep descend towards Tengpo then following the small stream making our gradual descend, encounter only a few houses and less vegetation on the way walking in the alpine zone. The trail crosses the tiny village of Khure Goth and brings us to Thame Village. Thame is famous for being the birthplace of Tenzing Norgay (The first person to climb over Mt. Everest and of Apa Sherpa who has climbed 20 times a world record holder.
Day 16: Trek to Namche Bazaar 3,570 m / 11,710 ft 05 hrs.
Leaving Thame, with a good morning walk with downhill to cross a small suspension bridge, an awesome Buddhist Rock Wall Paintings on the wall of a high hill, walk through the forest and following Bhote Koshi River to reach the village of Thame, encountering several monasteries on the way to Namche bazaar. The trail descends to the biggest market hub of the Everest region, Namche with enough time for lunch and relax in a bakery that serves coffee and cakes, and provides Internet access…
Day 17: Trek to Lukla 2,820 m 06 hrs.
The last day walk of this great adventure with an easy gradual trail through the village of Monjo, Phakding following the Dudh Kosi, after crossing the bridge at Phakding a nice pleasant trek with few short up and downs to Lukla, on reaching Lukla the last dinner with the trekking staffs and porters.
Day 18: Fly to Kathmandu and transfer to the hotel.
The flight time to Kathmandu, are schedule for morning normally, because of the wind in the afternoon, sometime the flight time can be delayed due to bad weather and other reason, depending upon the flight time make way to the terminal for security check, this scenic flight from Lukla takes about 30 minutes to Kathmandu, a panoramic view of the snow-capped peaks can be seen during the flight. Arriving at Kathmandu domestic terminal, our staff will receive and transfer you back to the Hotel.
Day 19: Free day at leisure.
A free day in Kathmandu, please inform our staff if you would like to go on another short tour in and around Kathmandu Valley.
Day 20: Transfer to the airport for international departure.
Today as per your international flight time, keep your confirmed air ticket, and your passport handy. Our staff will take you to the airport for your final departure from this amazing country, Nepal.
Cost include
- All entrance fee at list itinerary (national park fee &tims)
- All land transport (bus, car, and van), etc.
- Domestic flight tickets as per the itinerary
- Flight tickets for staff.
- Food for trekking and high altitude food, and fuel,
- Food on trek( all the meals included in camping trek with breakfast, lunch dinner and tea, coffee) for staff and members
- Gama bag
- Ifmga mountain guide and Sherpa’s equipment and salary
- Insurance for porters guide and climbing sharp’s
- Kathmandu hotel 3 nights
- Medical kits for all staff.
- Potters and yak for carrying luggage
- Sightseen around Kathmandu valley 3 places with guide and transportation by private car/ van bus etc.
- The cost includes peak climbing
- Transport from airport to hotel ( pick up and departure)
The cost Exclude
- Nepal visa
- International flight Ticket
- Food in Kathmandu
- Insurance of any kind and vaccination,
- Personal equipment and extra Baggies charge in the flight
- Emergency evacuation (Hire Horse, rescues, flight and extra porter if you take)
- Tips and other expenditure of a personal nature such as laundry alcohol