Nepal - Everest & Tesi Lapcha (26 days)
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Nepal - Everest & Tesi Lapcha (26 days)

This adventure will suit the ambitious trekker looking to ascend their first Himalayan peak in a wild and remote corner of Nepal We drive from the mystical city of Kathmandu to Charikot where we start our trek. The trail initially follows the Bhote Kosi Valley before ascending through terraced hillsides to Simigoan. From here we head through wilderness terrain to reach the remote Sherpa settlements of Beding and Na in the Upper Rolwaling Valley. We are introduced to mountaineering techniques at Ramdung Peak Base Camp before making an attempt on the peak. The climb is straightforward with the only steep section being the final few metres below the summit cone where we will place a fixed rope for safety. Following the attempt on Ramdung Peak we tackle the difficult and demanding crossing of Tesi Lapcha Pass, regarded as one of the toughest approaches to the Everest region. From the top of the pass the mountain scenery is sensational with panoramic views looking deep into Tibet and the Everest region. The descent off the pass is just as tricky as the ascent and leads to the Sherpa capital of Namche Bazaar. We then head down the Dudh Kosi Valley to Lukla for the flight back to Kathmandu.

  • Day 1: Arrive in Kathmandu and transfer to hotel.
  • Day 2: Explore Bodhnath Stupa and Pashupatinath Temple. Afternoon free.
  • Day 3: Drive to Dolti Khola and commence trek.
  • Days 4-6: Descend to the Bhote Kosi River and follow the valley to Simigoan.
  • Days 7-11: Ascend into open wilderness with fantastic views of Gaurishanker before descending to the Sherpa villages of Beding and Na in the Rolwaling Valley.
  • Days 12-13: Trek to Ramdung Base Camp (4850m) practice techniques required for safe glacier travel. .
  • Day 14: Ascend to Ramdung High Camp (5300m). Amazing views of Gauri Shankar and Melungtse and the Ripimo Shar Glacier.
  • Days 15-16: Attempt Ramdung Peak (5925m) The summit offers fabulous 360-degree view with the numerous peaks of Nepal and Tibet disappearing into the horizon.
  • Days 17-19: Descend back to base camp and continue to Kabug (4560m) on the Trakarding Glacier. Trek to High Camp (5490m) and ascend the the Drolambu Glacier to the Tesi Lapcha Pass (5755m) The most challenging days of the expedition. .
  • Days 20-21: Descend off the glacier to Thami (3800m) in the Khumbu region of Everest.
  • Days 22-24: We join the main Everest trail and trek through Namche Bazaar (3446m) to Lukla (2800m), where we enjoy a farewell dinner with our Sherpa companions.
  • Days 25: Fly to Kathmandu and enjoy an afternoon of rest or sightseeing.
  • Day 26: Trip ends in Kathmandu this morning.

Operated by Peregrine Adventures (PHTL)

Departures: September & April

  • Contact us for more information, current costs and to make a booking on this small group adventure