Peaks of Rolwaling Mountains

Peaks of Rolwaling | Rolwaling Mountains

The Government of Nepal has opened 414 peaks for mountaineering in Nepal, up from 326 peaks in 2014. Many of the newly opened peaks are in the Rolwaling Glacier. These peaks of Rolwaling are open to all climbers and have seen very few peaks so far.

Rolwaling is a remote mountain valley (4000 m altitude) located northeast of Kathmandu, close to the Tibetan border and west of the Khumbu region.

Rolwaling Valley has more than 20 peaks above 6000 meters which are open for professional climbing. For anyone looking to climb lesser-climbed peaks, Rolwaling peak would be an ideal choice. The Rolwaling Ice Range lies between Langtang and Mount Everest. The main settlement of Rolwaling, Beding village can be reached by a 4-day trek from Kathmandu.

Of all the peaks in Rolwaling, only three are classified as NMA trekking peaks and all the rest are considered climbing peaks. Permits are issued by the Department of Tourism for climbing peaks.

Find out the top 9 trekking peaks of Nepal.

The Nepal Mountaineering Association has issued permits for 27 peaks classified as trekking peaks. The only NMA peaks in Rolwaling Valley are Cheeky Go, Ramdung and Perchamo Himal.

The peaks of Rolwaling are the least known peaks of Nepal but offer a great climbing experience. As other peaks in Nepal have become highly commercialized, famous alpinists are often found exploring new routes on these peaks.

These listed peaks have already been climbed but are among the least climbed peaks in Nepal. Most of these listed peaks were opened for professional climbing in 2014.

If you are interested in climbing any of these rare mountains or want to climb a new route, contact us.

1. Dolma Khang Expedition

Closing towards Dolma Khang summit. Mt. Gaurishankar (left)

Dolma Khang is a 6332m peak located east of Mt. Gaurishankar ridge. The peak lies in between Gaurishankar and Beding Go. Dolma Khang is perhaps the most accessible 6000m peak in Nepal that can be climbed in a mere 2 weeks time. If you are already acclimatized then you can climb this peak in just 12 days too. The view from the summit offers a panoramic view of Rolwaling Mountain Range, Everest Mountain Range and Tibet Mountain Range.

Peak Profile:
Elevation: 6,332m/20,738ft
Mountain Range: Rolwaling
Royalty Fee: Spring 250 USD, Autumn 125 USD, Winter/Summer 70 USD
Latitude: 27° 56′ 14″
Longitude: 86° 21′ 01″

2. Khang Karpo Expedition

Khang Karpo (Left)

Khang Karpo has only been summited five times since it was opened for climbing in 2014. Those who have summited Khang Karpo previously have said this peak to be a finest Himalayan climb offering a fantastic view from the summit. From the summit, you can see six 8000m mountains namely Everest, Lhotse, Cho-Oyu, Makalu, Kanchenjunga and Shisapangma and several other 7000m and 6000m peaks.

Peak Profile:
Elevation: 6,646m/21,804ft
Mountain Range: Rolwaling
Royalty Fee: Spring USD 400/Autumn USD 200/Winter and Summer USD 100
Latitude: 27° 52′ 23″
Longitude: 86° 31′ 05″

3. Beding Go Expedition

Beding Go is another least climbed peak which falls in the Rolwaling Range. The peak lies straight atop the Beding village and can be climbed from two routes. The first notable ascent was climbed via the southeast ridge in 2015. The southeast ridge consists mainly of rock and ice near the summit. Another possible climbing route is via the northwest face, sharing the base camp with Dolma Khang.

Peak Profile:
Elevation: 6,125m/20,094ft
Mountain Range: Rolwaling
Royalty Fee: Spring 250 USD, Autumn 125 USD, Winter/Summer 70 USD
Latitude: 27º57’N
Longitude: 86º20’E

4. Langdak Expedition

Peak Profile:
Elevation: 6,220m/20,047ft
Mountain Range: Rolwaling
Royalty Fee: Spring 250 USD, Autumn 125 USD, Winter/Summer 70 USD
Latitude: 27°55’01”
Longitude: 86°33’49”

5. Raungsiyar Expedition

Peak Profile:
Elevation: 6,224m/20,420ft
Mountain Range: Rolwaling
Royalty Fee: Spring 250 USD, Autumn 125 USD, Winter/Summer 70 USD
Latitude: 27°54’28”
Longitude: 86°33’34”

6. Thakar-Go East Expedition

Peak Profile:
Elevation: 6,152m/20,184ft
Mountain Range: Rolwaling
Royalty Fee: Spring 250 USD, Autumn 125 USD, Winter/Summer 70 USD
Latitude: 27°52’19”
Longitude: 86°31’24”

7. Chobuje Expedition

Peak Profile:
Elevation: 6,685m/21,935ft
Mountain Range: Rolwaling
Royalty Fee: Spring USD 400/Autumn USD 200/Winter and Summer USD 100
Latitude: 27º 52′ 56″
Longitude: 86º 29′ 30″

8. Chukyima Go Expedition

Peak Profile:
Elevation: 6,258m/20,531ft
Mountain Range: Rolwaling
Royalty Fee: Spring 250 USD, Autumn 125 USD, Winter/Summer 70 USD
Latitude: 27° 49’56”
Longitude: 86° 27’09”

9. Cheki Go Expedition

Cheki Go Summit as seen from Mt. Bomongo

Cheki Go peak is managed by Nepal Mountaineering Association. The peak falls on the borderline of Nepal and China.

Peak Profile:
Elevation: 6,121m/20,299ft
Mountain Range: Rolwaling
Royalty Fee: Spring USD 250/Autumn USD 125/Winter and Summer USD 70
Latitude: 27º 54′ 23″
Longitude: 86º 24′ 49″

10. Pharchamo Peak

Pharchamo peak is perhaps the most climbed peak amongst all the peaks of Rolwaling Himal Range. The peak falls under NMA Trekking peaks and climbing permit can be obtained from the Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA). You can get there by either Rolwaling or Everest side.

Peak Profile:
Elevation: 6,279m/20,600ft
Mountain Range: Rolwaling
Royalty Fee: Spring USD 250/Autumn USD 125/Winter and Summer USD 70
Latitude: 27º 50′ 12″
Longitude: 86º 32′ 58″

11. Bamongo Expedition

Bamongo peak lies in the Northern part of Na Gaon forming the borderline between Tibet and Nepal. Bamongo is a technical mountain which was unclimbed till 30th October 2013.

Peak Profile:
Elevation: 6,400m/21,017ft
Mountain Range: Rolwaling
Royalty Fee: Spring USD 250/Autumn USD 125/Winter and Summer USD 70
Latitude: 27º 54′ 31″
Longitude: 86º 26′ 07″

12. Langdung Expedition

Peak Profile:
Elevation: 6326m/20,755ft
Mountain Range: Rolwaling
Royalty Fee: Spring USD 250/Autumn USD 125/Winter and Summer USD 70
Latitude: 27° 56’52”
Longitude: 86° 29’03”

13. Ramdung Peak

Ramdung peak lies on the east south side of Rolwaling valley. The peak is not technically difficult to climb but the approach to the base camp alone is considered a difficult part. From Yalung Base Camp, it takes two days to reach Ramdung High Camp. Ramdung is also categorized as a NMA Trekking peak and the climbing permit can be obtained from NMA.

Peak Profile:
Elevation: 5,930m/19,357ft
Mountain Range: Rolwaling
Royalty Fee: Spring USD 250/Autumn USD 125/Winter and Summer USD 70
Latitude: 27º 49′ 07″
Longitude: 86º 26′ 01″

14. Omi Tso Go Expedition

Omi Tso Go (Right) and Khang Nachugo (Left)

Omi Tso Go lies straight atop the Omi Tso Lake. The peak lies north of Mt. Kang Nachugo.

Peak Profile:
Elevation: 6332m/20741ft
Mountain Range: Rolwaling
Royalty Fee: Spring USD 250/Autumn USD 125/Winter and Summer USD 70
Latitude: 27° 54’55”
Longitude: 86° 27’29”

15. Kang Nachugo Expedition

Kang Nachugo (Left) and Omi Tso Go (Left)

This pyramidal peak lies on the Tibet/Nepal border and is located at the head of Na village.

Peak Profile:
Elevation: 6,737m/22,104ft
Mountain Range: Rolwaling
Royalty Fee: Spring USD 400/Autumn USD 200/Winter and Summer USD 100
Latitude: 27°54′22 “
Longitude: 86°26′33″