Parchamo peak climbing

Flying into Kathmandu is a memorable experience with the Himalaya spread out. Timepass is so quickly, enjoying the views of marvelous Himalayan ranges along with the world's highest peak Mount Everest while being on this flight. The flight will land at (TIA) Tribhuwan International Airport at 1350m after you will receive Nepal entry visa which can be obtained in advance or on entry and for the visa process at Kathmandu TIA, you will take around 45min, it depends on the number of people in a queue. For the Nepal entry visa information, have to visit this Nepal govt. official site Department of Immigration Nepal. After you will exit from the gate, where you will see our company representative waiting for you withholding placard written with the company name. Company representative welcomes you by offering the holy Tibetan scarf and transfer to the hotel in a private vehicle. It takes around 30min to reach at Thamel from TIA via means of transportation. The scenes of Pashupatinath(sacred Hindu temple), city, full of various vehicles, peoples make our journey more enjoyable and amazing, then we reach the hotel and take rest. Thamel is full of restaurants, shopping centers, and good accommodation. Trek briefing and afterward invited to a host family for welcome dinner.
[Included meals: Welcome drink]
Overnight at hotel

We recommend you to take an extra day in Kathmandu on the second day of the trip. Due to several hours of air travel, our body will be tired we need to rest and prepare for the trek. During the free day at Ktm, we can explore and experience the cultural heritages, natural heritages, viewpoints, and adventure activities. Or to make our trip memorable we can carry out various activities according to the client's interest like Everest Mountain flights, Everest Helicopter Tour, Langtang Helicopter Tour, Rock Climbing, visit UNESCO Heritage Sites or simply enjoy the bustling streets of Kathmandu.
[Included meals: Bed and Breakfast]
Overnight at hotel

After having breakfast in the hotel at Kathmandu we drive towards Chhetchhet. The scenic drive offers inspiring views of the surrounding natural wonders and the daily activities of the local people. The drive takes around eight hours to reach Chhetchhet which is the starting point of the trek. We follow the smooth road of Araniko Highway, following the drive of Bhotekoshi and Sunkoshi River bank side. We drive through the adventurous zigzag and the rugged road takes us to reach Chhetchhet.
[Included meals: breakfast+Lunch+Dinner]
Overnight at teahouse

From Chhetchhet, we climb steps switchback to the lower homes of Simigaon village. We follow the trail that goes over the normal path before ascending and descending through the dense forest filled with rhododendron, oaks and pine trees. The impressive views of Mt. Gauri Shankar, beautiful waterfalls, passing through the agricultural farmlands, charming villages make our day worth full until reach at Simigaun. On the way, we observe and explore Sherpa culture and other mixed cultural villages, frequently encounter and interaction with honest and hospitable natives. We will walk towards the campsite on the ridge above the village where a new gompa is built.
[Included meals: breakfast+Lunch+Dinner]
Overnight at teahouse

From the gompa, the trail descends through the forest to a small Kharka above the Rolwaling Khola. From the Kharka the trail begins to steep climb through the forest. After reaching the large waterfall, we continue to climb to Gyalche Kharka. Now the trail is easy through the forest and beside a small stream to the spacious campsite Dongang.
[Included meals: breakfast+Lunch+Dinner]
Overnight at teahouse

The trail is gradient much easier along the south bank of Rolwaling Khola. We walk through dense forest filled with rhododendron and pines trees with the stunning views of Gaurishankar. There are a few small landslides to cross, which makes ideal places to spot birdcatching insects over the river. After crossing the suspension bridge over Themlung Khola, we will see Gaurishankar looming overhead. From the bridge, the trail climbs above. From the top, we will observe the fir trees, snow and ice-covered bulk of Tsoboje peak fill the end valley ahead. Continuing heading on the north bank of the river, the trail passes through the settlement of Nyimare and Ramding where the houses are typical Sherpa, stones walls with wood and stone roofs. Beding is the largest settlements in Rolwaling located in a narrow George sandwiched from the beautiful landscape. At evening, we can explore the villages, Buddhist monasteries, and gompas as well as hike to Manlung La – A splendid viewpoint.
[Included meals: breakfast+Lunch+Dinner]
Overnight at teahouse

The trail is relatively short and easy trekking day. The trail climbs an easy gradient from Beding through miniature fir trees along the rocky trail. As the valley becomes broader and flatter, we continue our trek to reach Na Village. Na is scattered village on a broad alluvial fan where there are plenty of tea houses and offers good camping options.
[Included meals: breakfast+Lunch+Dinner]
Overnight at teahouse

A day at Na village for the acclimatization and hike around the beautiful village, explore various roughly made monasteries as well as great views of Mt. Chobutse 6689m raises above Tsho Rolpa Glacier Lake, Ramdung Peak, and other snow-capped peaks. We head up the valley to a small kharka and follow the trail to Yalung Peak Base Camp(5hr return trip). Alternatively, climb to the end of Tsho Rolpa lake for the views of Kang Nachao above Na(4hr return trip). Ahead up the valley beyond Na, the splendid summit of Chobutse rises above the Tsho Rolpa at the confluence of the Ripimo Shar and Trakarding glaciers.
[Included meals: breakfast+Lunch+Dinner]
Overnight at teahouse

The trail above Na a slight gradient to bridge over the Tsho Rolpa outflow. The trail winds around and descends slightly to the ablation valley to the south. Along the trail, we pass through Chhukyima where there are a couple of teashops and a good campsite.
[Included meals: breakfast+Lunch+Dinner]
Overnight at tent10

We continue to the end of the valley and climb the steep hillside to a view of the lake and surrounding. We will cross the plateau to the furthest cornerabove the glacier and descend to the southern edge of the Trakarding glaciers. Glacier camp has various locations along the Trakarding glaciers.
[Included meals: breakfast+Lunch+Dinner]
Overnight at tent

From Glacier camp, there are a number of routes that crosses the glaciers. From here the trail climbs up to reach the northern side of the glacier. This route is extremely prone to rockfall from mid-morning onwards. The north side of the glacier follows the trail that leads to the snout of Drolambu Glacier.
[Included meals: breakfast+Lunch+Dinner]
Overnight at tent

On the east side of the glacier, a stream craved a rocky trail, climb to access the top of the glacier. Staying in the valley bottom all the way to the base of the glacier following down from Parchamo. The snout of this glacier has diminished. Following the trail that goes over the glacier, we climb a natural ramp that heads for the crossing of the pass. The pass is a rocky ridge often snow-covered and icy. We have magnificent views of surrounding peaks from the top of the pass. From the top of the pass, the high camp is beneath an overhanging rock-face about 100 m down from the summit.
[Included meals: breakfast+Lunch+Dinner]
Overnight at tent

We will have an early climb to Parchamo peak as the strong winds create an obstacle for the summit. We climb the snow slopes to gain the ridge of Parchamo rising from the broken glacier of Tashi Lapcha pass. We continue climbing on the ridge and reach the summit. There may be crevasses near the summit which could give problem while climbing. From the summit, we will have an impressive view of Cho Oyu, Tengi Ragi Tau, Amadablam, Thamserku, Kusum Kangaru. We retrace our steps back to the base camp. Alternatively, After the summit, we can retrace the same route or direct Heli flight back to Kathmandu.
[Included meals: breakfast+Lunch+Dinner]
Overnight at tent

The spare day will be used as a contingency if we could not climb the peak due to unfavorable weather condition or for some other reasons.
[Included meals: breakfast+Lunch+Dinner]
Overnight at tent

The trail down rocky slopes to the campsite at Ngole. A steep trail leads down moraine from the camp to a shallow basin. Climbing the smaller moraine wall on the far side of the basin and descends around a black cliff face winding down the northern side of the valley to Thayngbo Kharka.
[Included meals: breakfast+Lunch+Dinner]
Overnight at teahouse

The trail down to Thyangbo Kharka is along the northern side of the valley and provides good views of a series of pinnacle- like peaks to the south. From the Kharka we will pass the famous gompa down to Thame.
[Included meals: breakfast+Lunch+Dinner]
Overnight at teahouse

The trail from Thame descends to Bhote Khosi and crosses a bridge at the end of a canyon section carved by the river. There is n auspicious place that has painted the rock face above the bridge with Buddhas and prayers. Climb before settling into an easy gradient to Thamo. Crossing the Thesbu Khola and continue on a trail through pine forest all the way to Namche where many mani stones are painted on the hill above the western side of the town. The trail from Namche leaves the southern entry to the town and descends to the Bhote Khosi. The trail then winds down the valley firstly to Monjo, then Benkar and then to Phakding.
[Included meals: breakfast+Lunch+Dinner]
Overnight at teahouse

The trail towards Lukla is an easy and short walk. We will pass through low rhododendron forest, small ‘garden’ farms & old and new hamlets to the banks of the foaming Dudh Koshi River. There will be plenty of shortstops to meet the locals, take photographs and just soak up the scenery & the clear mountain air as we meander along, the undulating trail glimpsing views of 6000m snow-capped peaks high above. Crossing the enormous Mani stone at Thado Koshi we meander up through the many chortens& prayer wheels.
[Included meals: breakfast+Lunch+Dinner]
Overnight at teahouse

We fly back to Manthali (Ramechhap) airport and transfer to our hotel in Kathmandu. At this time of day there can be heavy traffic, especially coming into Kathmandu itself, and the drive is likely to take 5 hours or more.
[Included meals: Bed]
Overnight at hotel

A representative of IHSA will drop off you at the airport by private vehicle.
[Included meal: Breakfast]