Pharchemo Peak Climbing in Nepal

Pharchemo Peak
The peak lies south of the Tashi Lapcha high pass on the way of Rolwaling trek.

Parchamo peak has become the most popular climbing peak for the trekkers those who are crossing the high Tashi Lapcha Pass (5,755m/18,875ft) to Khumbu Valley in the Everest area. The peak can be combined with the more demanding trek Rolwaling valley together.

View from the pass the mountain is an attractive but straightforward snow peak with a well-defined north-by-north west ridge rising from the relatively flat, crevassed glacier astride the Tashi Lapcha and to the west of the ridge the face forms a uniform snow slope broken by crevasses.

Elevation: 6187m/20293ft.
Region: Rolwaling Himal
The route: Kathmandu - Dolakha - Shigati - Gongar - Doranangbu - Beding - Na - Kabung - Kydug Kongma - Drolmaban - Tashi Lapcha - B.C.
Best season: Sept. to Nov.& April to May.
Facility: Climbing only, need to porter for all gear and food
Program duration: 22 day

Suggested Itinerary

Day01: Arrival Kathamndu & transfer to hotel.
Day02: Preparation day / sightseeing
Day03: Drive to trailhead, Dolakha and overnight camp
Day04- 10 Trek to Na village
Day 11: Acclimatization day at Na Village
Day12-13: Trek to tashi Lapcha Base Camp
Day14: Trek and overnight nearly Tashi Lapcha Pass
Day15: Climb attempt and after the top trek back to Teng Po
Day16: Trek to Thame (Khumbu Valley)
Day 17: Rest at Thame or Namche Bazar next day
Day18-22: Trek back to Lukla and fly to Kathamndu

Cost includes
Arrival and departure transportation, 3-meals a day
Camping gear (two-man tent, foam mattress, kitchen tent, dining tent and toilet tent)
Supporting field staff including professional climbing guide, cook, kitchen boy, porters as well as their necessary insurance, meals and allowances Peak permit fee and Domestic airfare including airport tax, conservation and national park area entrance permit and first aid service.

Cost excludes
Hotels in Kathmandu, International departure airport tax, Personal Insurance, Personal equipments - sleeping bag, down jacket, waterproof jacket, kit bag etc. Equipment allowance (Legally each expedition must be providing equipment allowance for all Sherpa, guides and porters. This allowance is necessary for brand new equipment (sleeping bag, shoes, crampons, down jacket, raincoat etc.). Travel medical insurance and emergency evacuation cost, laundry, telephone calls, alcoholic beverages, bottled drinks, tips, gifts, souvenirs, etc.