Pharchamo Peak Climbing in Rolwaling Region
Tashi Lapcha Pass Trek with Pharchamo Peak Expedition
Pharchamo Peak Summit Rolwaling
Gouri Shankar Mountain Rolwaling

Pharchamo Peak 6279m. Climbing

Trip Fact

Trip Duration 19 Days

Destination Nepal

Trip Grade Mountaineering

Activity Peak Climbing

Max. Altitude 6279m. - 20600 ft.

Accomodation Lodge + Camping

Transportation By Air

Meals Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner

Best Season Spring & Autumn

Minimum pax 2 Climber

Maximum No Limit

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Forming part of the Rolwaling Himal, Pharchamo Peak rises high above the Tashi Lapcha. The peak with its elegant snowy summit was first ascended by two British Phil Boultbee and Dennis Davis on April 18, 1955 during the course of a high successful expedition relying on information gained from Shipton examined approaches to Mt. Cho Oyu reached the Tashi Lapcha from Thame but was turned back by the steep ice step just (100m. - 330ft.) below the top possibly because his party chose to climb without crampons. First crossed at the end of seminal 1951 Everest reconnaissance expedition by New Zealanders Earle Riddiford and Edmund Hillary, the Tashi Lapcha is no light undertaking. The western approach is prone to stone fall and demands great care, even by the most experienced of parties. Helmets should be worn, ropes may have to be fixed and steps cut for porters, who should certainly be adequately clothed and equipped for such a high and spectacular crossing Base camp is normally at Tashi Lapcha (5,755m.) where it is usually windy. However, there are other possible sites to the glacier at (4,735m.).

The North ridge from the La the route is the board glacial ridge leading south to the summit, at an Alpine Grade of PD. There are some crevasses and, in particular, a search step about (100m. - 330ft) below the top which can often give real problems towards the summit. Several parties have reported a difficult ice step caused by a large crevasse about 300ft from the summit.

Detail Itinerary

Peak Climbing Cost Includes:

Kathmandu ground transportation by Car, Van, Hiace or, Tourist Bus (Airport/Hotel/Airport, trekking, expedition pick up and drop).
Kathmandu/Gonger by Local Bus transportation service.
4 Night’s Hotel accommodation in Kathmandu at Bed and breakfast basis.
All 3 major meals Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner by Lodge menu and twin sharing accommodation in Teahouse Lodge and tented camp during the trek en-route. (twin sharing North Face brand tent or, normal trekking tent, dining tent, Kitchen tent, staff tent and Kitchen utensil etc.).
1 Professional equipped English speaking trekking plus climbing guide, Cook, Kitchen boys and Porter. (1 Porter between two member)
Climbing guide equipment charges and for crews and porters as well.
Life insurance for all support crews and their daily wages.
Per member 15 Kg. luggage allow while in the trekking.
Pharchamo Peak Permits, Gairishankar, Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality entrance fees, Sagarmatha National Park permit and garbage deposit.
Enough rope and snow bar for support crew’s for the high passes.
Air Ticket: Lukla/Kathmandu and domestic airport tax with cargo fees. Itinerary A
Air Ticket: Kathmandu/Lukla/Kathmandu and domestic airport tax with cargo fees. Itinerary B
Medical Kit Box for Nepali support crews.
All official taxes and service charge.

Peak Climbing Cost Doesn’t Include:

Personal transportation except above programs.
Major meals lunch and dinner during your stay in Kathmandu.
Personal trekking and peak climbing gears.
Personal Nature expenses.
Emergency evacuation (If incase).
Drinks except tea and coffee.
Gammo Bag for the life saving device, incase of altitude sickness for Member.
Airfare: To & from your Country.
Nepal entry visa fees and international departure Tax.
Personal travel insurance.
Tips for support crew’s after the trip.

Spring Itinerary

Hotels/Teahouse/Camping
19 Days Trek/Climbing
Grade: Mountaineering
Food: Included except main meals in Kathmandu
Accommodation: 4 Nights Kathmandu and 14 Nights Camping
Best Season: Spring & Autumn
Minimum: 2 People
Maximum: No Limit
Caravan Route: Kathmandu - Simigaon - Tashi Lapcha Pass - Pharchamo BC - Thame - Namche Bazar - Lukla - Ktm

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu airport (1,350m.), meet our staff then transfers to Hotel.
Day 02: Free day in Kathmandu, preparation and briefing about trip at evening.
Day 03: Jeep or, Bus drive to Chhetchhet Village (1,377m.) transfer to Teahouse Lodge.
Day 04: Chhetchhet – Simigaon (Simi Village - 2,036m.) O/N at Teahouse Lodge.
Day 05: Simigaun – Dokhang (Dugang - 2,791m.) O/N at Teahouse Lodge.
Day 06: Dokhang – Beding Village (3,693m.) O/N at Teahouse Lodge.
Day 07: Beding – Na Gaun ( Na Village - 4,183m.) O/N at Teahouse Lodge.
Day 08: Na Gaon Rest day for acclimatization and explore around. O/N at Teahouse Lodge.
Day 09: Na Gaon – Tsho Rolpa Lake Glacier Camp. (Chugima - 4,735m.) O/N at Camping.
Day 10: Ascent to Tashi Lapcha Pass (5,755m.) - Tashi Phuk (Ngole, Cave - 5,130m.) O/N at Camping.
Day 11: Pharchamo Peak - Set up high Camp (5,665m.) and preparation. O/N at Camping.
Day 12: Ascent to Pharchamo Peak (6,279m.) summit, descent to Tashi Phuk (Ngole, Cave) O/N at Camping.
Day 13: Contingency day, incase of bad weather, clean BC & backpack. O/N at Camping.
Day 14: Trek descent to Thengpo (Thyangmoche - 4,230m.) or, Thame Village (3820m.) O/N at Teahouse Lodge.
Day 15: Thengpo/Thame Village to Namche Bazar (3,440m.) O/N at Teahouse Lodge.
Day 16: Namche Bazar – Lukla Bazar (2,860m.) then transfer to Teahouse Lodge.
Day 17: Fly from Lukla to Kathmandu then transfers to Hotel.
Day 18: Kathmandu leisure and farewell dinner at evening.
Day 19: Last minute, transfers to airport for your onward journey. Final Departure.

Optional- Peak Climbing Itinerary: B via Khumbu Region - Lukla

Hotels/Teahouse/Camping
17 Days Trek/Climbing
Grade: Mountaineering
Food: Included except main meals in Kathmandu
Accommodation: 4 Nights Kathmandu and 12 Nights Camping
Best Season: Spring & Autumn
Minimum: 2 People
Maximum: No Limit
Caravan Route: Kathmandu - Lukla - Namche Bazar - Thame Village - Pharchamo Base Camp - Namche - Lukla - Ktm

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu airport (1,350m.), meet our staff then transfer to Hotel.
Day 02: Free day in Kathmandu, preparation and briefing about trip at evening.
Day 03: Fly to Lukla (2,860m.) and trek to Phakding (2,610m.) O/N at Teahouse Lodge.
Day 04: Phakding Village – Namche Bazar (3,440m.) O/N at Teahouse Lodge.
Day 05: Namche Bazar rest for acclimatization and explore around, O/N at Teahouse Lodge.
Day 06: Namche Bazar – Thame Village (3,820m.) O/N at Teahouse Lodge.
Day 07: Thame – Thengpo (Thyangmoche - 4,230m.) - Pharchamo Base Camp (4,780m.) O/N at Camping.
Day 08: Pharchamo Base Camp – Ngole, Tashi Phuk (Ngole, Cave - 5,130m.) O/N at Camping.
Day 09: Pharchamo Peak - Set up high camp (5,665m.) and preparation. O/N at Camping.
Day 10: Ascent to Pharchamo Peak (6,279m.) summit, descent to (Ngole, Cave) O/N at Camping.
Day 11: Contingency day, incase of bad weather, clean BC & backpack. O/N at Camping.
Day 12: Trek descent to Thengpo (Thyangmoche - 4,230m.) or, Thame Village (3820m.) O/N at Teahouse Lodge.
Day 13: Thengpo/Thame Village to Namche Bazar (3,440m.) O/N at Teahouse Lodge.
Day 14: Namche Bazar – Lukla Bazar (2,860m.) then transfer to Teahouse Lodge.
Day 15: Lukla – Kathmandu by flight then transfers to Hotel.
Day 16: Kathmandu leisure and farewell dinner at evening.
Day 17: Last minute, transfers to airport for your onward journey. Final Departure.

Autumn Itinerary

Optional- Peak Climbing Itinerary: B via Khumbu Region - Lukla

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Hotels/Teahouse/Camping
19, 17 Days Trek/Climbing
Grade: Mountaineering
Food: Included except main meals in Kathmandu
Accommodation: 4 Nights Kathmandu and 14 Nights Camping/ Itinerary B - 4 Nights Kathmandu and 12 Nights Camping
Best Season: Spring & Autumn
Minimum pax: 2 person
Maximum: No Limit

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