Ramdong Go* Overview

Other Name

Ramdung

Peak ID

RAMD

Status

Opened

Elevation

5900 M / 19357 FT

Latitude

27º 49' 07"

Longitude

86º 26' 01"

Managed By

NMA

History

1st ascent on

Oct, 1952 A.D

1st ascent by

Tom MacKinnon,
Dawa Tenzing Sherpa,
Mingma Sherpa,

Ramdung (5,925 m) is situated in the remote upper Rolwaling Valley due south of the village of Na. It is often climbed in combination with Parchermo (6,187 m) and a crossing into the Khumbu via the infamous Tashi Lapcha pass (5,760m). The trek into Rolwaling adds to the attraction of these peaks. It is much less frequently visited than the Khumbu region and is a secretive valley which twists and turns, with views restricted by steep forested cliffs, until the valley opens up to superb Himalayan mountain scenery. The straightforward normal route up the North East Face of the icy dome of Ramdung is long and usually requires two camps for proper acclimatisation. Basecamp is positioned below the Yalung La (5,310 m), and nearby Yalung Peak (5,650 m) is an ideal acclimatisation climb. A spectacular high camp is normally located on the glacier below the summit ridge. The mountain offers a panoramic view of mountain ranges from Langtang to Everest and a splendid view of the mighty triple topped peak Gauri Shankar and Menlungtse.

Location

  • Province:

    Bagmati Pradesh
  • Mountain Range:

    Rolwaling
  • District:

    Dolakha/Ramechhap
  • Municipality/Rural Municipality:

    Gaurishankar/Uma Kunda

Nearest help center

( from the basecamp along
the caravan route )
  • Police post:

    Namche 32.3KM Charikot 64.2KM
  • Army post:

    Gongar 30.1KM Thame 24.8KM
  • Health centre/post:

    Simigaun 27.6KM Namche 32.3KM
  • Tourist police post:

    Lukla 50.4KM
  • Nearest settlement :

    Nagaun 1.9KM Thame 24.8KM

Royalty Fees

  • Nepalese (NRs):

    Spring 4000, Autumn 2000, Winter/Summer 1000
  • Foreigners (USD):

    Spring 250, Autumn 125, Winter/Summer 70

How to get there

  • From Kathmandu:

    Drive to Dolakha, Charikot
  • Caravan route:

    Dolakha-Jagat-Simi Gaon-Beding-Na-BC
  • Caravan route
    length:

    64.2KM through Charikot, 50.4KM through Lukla
  • Climbing route
    length:

    7.1KM
  • Duration:

    19 Days

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