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Lies in the upper
Rolwaling area, Ramdung is one of a cluster of peaks around the Yalung La,
a pass giving access to the upper Rolwaling from the south, via the Khare
Khola. Although the mountain, by it normal route of ascent, is
straightforward, its 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.
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Situated south of Na in the upper Rolwaling area, Ramdung, also called Ramdung
Go, is one of a cluster of peaks around the Yalung La (5,310m/17,421ft), a
pass giving access to the upper Rolwaling from the south, via the Khare Khola.
The peaks in the area were first explored by Scottish
Himalayan expedition, led by Bill Murray in 1952, when three of the peaks near
the pass, Yalung Ri (5,630m/18,471ft), Chhugyima Go (6,259m/20,534ft), and
Ramdung were climbed. In 1955 the peak had its second ascent by members of the
Merseyside expedition. Since then Ramdung has been climbed numerous times is an
ideal summit for groups wanting to trek and climb in the still little visited
Rolwaling Himal area.
The Climb: Northeast Face from the Yalung La :
Despite the fact that the peak is not very high the approach from Na covers a
good distance and most parties require two high camps for the ascent. Camp 1 is
set up around 4,900 meters (16,000ft) below the Yalung La. Climbing towards the
pass and the snow Camp 2 is placed on the broad glacier slopes east of the pass.
Ascend the slopes of the Ramdung Glacier south-west of the subsidiary peak onto
a saddle at the junction with the Yalung Glacier (5,650m/18,537ft). From here it
takes is about a 4 hour climb to the top depending on snow conditions.
The Rolwaling Trek :
The trek through Rolwaling has everything that trekking in the Himalayas has to
offer. The trek starts from Lamusangu or Charikot and initially goes through the
lower valleys flanked by terraced fields, farm houses and forested slopes. The
Higher valleys of Rolwaling are inhabited by the Sherpa people who cultivate
maize, barley, potatoes and graze their yaks herds in the higher valleys below
the snow capped peaks. Above the villages of Beding and Na the route comes to
the glaciated valleys where lines glacial lakes like Tso Rolpa. After the ascent
of Ramdung trekkers can cross the Tesi Lapcha pass (5,755m/18,875ft) to Namche
Bazaar on the Everest Base Camp route. From Namche one can take a side trip to
Everest Base Camp or trek directly to Lukla and catch a plane for Kathmandu.
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01 Arrival in Kathmandu, transfer to hotel, day at leisure (A) |
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Day 02 Rest
& Final Preperation (A, B) |
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03 Drive to Chjarikot (1850m), Trek to Biguti (890m) (A, B, L, D) |
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04 Trek to Surey Dovan (1020m) (A, B, L, D) |
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05 Trek to Jagat (1395m) (A, B, L, D) |
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06 Trek to Simigaou (2000m) (A, B, L, D) |
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07 Trek to Kelchey (2990m) (A, B, L, D) |
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08 Trek to Beding (3693m) (A, B, L, D) |
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09 Trek to Nagaou (4200m) (A, B, L, D) |
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10 Day for acclimatization (A, B, L, D) |
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11 Trek to Tso Rolpo (4525m) & Base Camp (A, B, L, D) |
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12 Climb to High Camp (A, B, L, D) |
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13 Climb to summit and back to Base Camp (A, B, L, D) |
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14 Trek to Tolumbhu Buka (4850m) (A, B, L, D) |
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15 Trek to Thengpo (4300m) via Tasi Lapcha pass (5755m) (A, B, L, D) |
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16 Trek to Khumjung (3600m) (A, B, L, D) |
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17 Trek to Namche Bazar (3440m) (A, B, L, D) |
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18 Trek to Phakding (2640m) (A, B, L, D) |
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19 Trek to Lukla (2840m) (A, B, L, D) |
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20 Fly to Kathmandu (1350m) transfer to Hotel (A, B) |
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21 Free day for shopping or relax (A, B) |
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22 Drive to Airport for flying your own destination (B) |
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