Ramdung Peak Climbing Cost
Pisang Peak climbing cost ranges from USD 3200 to USD 4200. In the package price, it includes all flight ticket, trekking and climbing guide, meals, permit and accommodation. Yet, tipping for guide is not included. It is nice to give tip to guide and porter, the 10 to 15 percent of the total cost of the trip.
Ramdung Peak Climbing-Difficulty
Climbing Ramdung Peak is technically difficult. You need to be fit and energetic to climb Ramdung Peak, and previous experience climbing and using ice axes and crampons are helpful. You will need to be familiar with rappelling, abseiling and general rope skills. Instruction in the use of fixed lines, ladder crossing and a refresher on abseiling will be given prior to summit day. The Sherpa climbing guides are experience and will provide the highest level of safety to ensure a safe passage on the journey.
Ramdung Peak Climbing-Season
Autumn and Spring Season are the best time to climb Ramdung Peak. Autumn from September to November and Spring from March to May, the weather is mostly clear. Also, with the clear weather, you will get the best views of the Himalayas. The temperature is also favorable for mountain climbing and trekking. The sun is not too strong and the wind is not so cold. Monsoon(Summer)season are not advisable to climb Ramdung Peak due to muddy and slippery roads. Winter also is a good time for climbing Ramdung Peak because there is high chances of heavy snowfalls, freezing cold may bring frostbites and other cold weather-related issues.
Ramdung Peak Climbing-Meals
Meals like Lunch and dinner are not included in the package price. There are many restaurants and cafes in Kathmandu, they provide Nepali, Indian, Chinese and Western food. But in the trekking, you can eat breakfast and dinner at the tea house where you stay. All three times meals-breakfast, lunch and dinner are included in the package cost. Breakfast is consist of breads, porridge, Muesli, cornflakes, Egg items, potato and vegetables. Likewise, Lunch and Dinner are consist of Dalbhat, soups, noodle, spaghetti, fried rice, pizza, fried potato and chowmin. The deserts and drinks are also available, you have to pay an extra cost for it. During Ramdung Peak climbing, we do provide breakfast, lunch and dinner with tea or coffee.
Accommodation during Ramdung Peak Tour
You will get 3 star standard hotel accommodation with breakfast in Kathmandu. The basic neat and clean tea house accommodation will be in the trekking. The twin sharing room, beds with foam mattresses, bed sheets and a pillow provided. No heater in the room, and toilet and bathroom is common sharing outside the room. During Ramdung Peak climbing, you will get tented camp accommodation, shared with another climbers for two or three nights. Hot showers are available in the lodges during the trekking phase for a small fee costs-$3 USD to $ 5 per shower. We advise you to bring wet-wipes for important wash in between available showers and some lodges. No showers available during Ramdung Peak Climbing, although a bowl of hot water will be available for washing.
Drinking Water
Bottled waters can be bought everywhere. Boiled waters are also available on the lodges. We would recommend bringing your own water treatment kit or filtered water bottle. Water Treatment: Iodine tablets (Potable Aqua or similar) or iodine crystals (Polar Pure).
Peak Peak Summit Day
The summit day in Ramdung Peak is the straightforward climb up to the summit with few crevasse openings along the way, which poses minimal risk. We will be mostly climbing through ice and snow terrains and will be a early day (am) start to the summit.
Nepal Visa
For most nationalities, a visa can be obtained on-arrival at Kathmandu airport, border entry points and can be issued prior through an Nepalese embassies and consulate abroad. Upon arrival, be sure to have the correct USD amount in cash for your visa application and photos can be take through the kiosk machine available at the airport. Currently, a 30-day visa costs $40 and 60-day visa costs US$100. Please make sure that your passport has at least six months validity.
Kathmandu Airport-Pick Up
As you arrive in Kathmandu, your guide or representative will receive you at the airport with our shuttle car/van. If you are arriving before the scheduled trip start date and want to be received at airport then please do let us know in advance and we can make the arrangements to pick you up. Also, there are airport taxi to help you.
Travel Insurance
Insurance are mandatory in all our trips, there is a requirement for each expedition member to have insurance to cover any personal or medical mishaps that may occur before or during the expedition.
Many of our expeditions are in remote places with no roads and third world medical services. In an unlikely event scenario, we would want you to be evacuated asap and get you the right medical attention.
For very unknown and unforeseen circumstances you may be forced to cancel their trips for reasons such as family illness, injury to one’s self, business issues, etc. In times like this you want to have a peace of mind protecting your investments on trips, flight tickets. So trip cancellation insurance should guarantee protection of your money that you have paid for.
Equipment List for Ramdung Peak Climbing
Mountain climbing Gears
Helmet (Black diamond, Petzel)
A mountaineering harness, with adjustable leg loops.
Carabiners: 3 locking and 6 regular
Mountaineering boots
Mountaineering boots suitable for above 6000m; La Sportiva Gsm2 or equivalent
Hiking shoes for the trek to base camp with ankle protection
Thermal mountaineering socks or equivalent: 6 pairs
Liner socks or equivalent: 3 pairs
Body Layers
2 merino base layers: top / bottom set
1 mid layer top: breathable Underwear
Lightweight Nylon Pants: 1 pair
Hooded Soft Shell jacket to be worn over other layers
Soft Shell Guide Pants: Gore Tex and breathable
Hooded Hard Shell: Gore Tex and breathable
Hard Shell Pants: Gore Tex and breathable, big enough to wear over your guide trousers
Insulated Down Jacket with hood: North Face Himalayan parka or equivalent
Insulated synthetic Pants: Worn primarily when climbing below Camp 2
Long jones equivalent to Rab’s Polartec or equivalent: 2 pairs
Headgear and Hand wear
Wool hat (ski hat)
Sunhat
Buff: To protect your neck / face from the sun
Glacier glasses: Full protection with side covers or wrap around
Ski goggles: To be worn on summit day in the event of high winds
Lightweight synthetic liner gloves: For wearing on a hot day; 2 pairs
Soft shell gloves: To wear for moderate cold / wind
Shell glove with insulated liner: To wear for severe cold / strong wind
Expedition Mitts for bad weather
Personal Gear:
Expedition Backpack: 65L pack should be large enough.
Trekking Backpack: To carry on the trek to base camp. Simple and light.
Sleeping Bag: Rated to at least -40°F. Goose down or synthetic
Compression stuff sacks: 3 large ones; for reducing volume of the sleeping bag, down parka, etc., in your pack.
High Quality sleeping pad (1 for base camp and 1 for high camps): Full length is preferred.
Closed cell foam pad: To be used in conjunction with the inflating pad for warmth and comfort when sleeping.
Trekking poles with snow baskets: Adjustable poles
Cup: Plastic insulated cup for drinking
Bowl: A plastic bowl for eating dinner or breakfast
Spoon: Plastic spoon
Head torch: 1 normal for base camp and 1 with remote battery systems for climbing at night. This will be used whilst climbing at night
Sunscreen: SPF 50 or above
Lip balm with sunblock
Water bottles: 2 wide mouth bottles with 1 litter capacity
Water bottle parkas (2): fully insulated with zip opening
Thermos: 1 litre (buy a good ones to keep your water warm for longer hours)
Pee bottle: 1 litre minimum bottle for convenience at night in the tent
Toiletry bag: Include toilet paper and hand sanitizer and small towel
Hand warmers and toe warmers
Pen Knife or multi tool (optional)
Camera: bring extra batteries and memory cards
Personal solar charging system (optional but recommended)
Travel Clothes
Duffel bags (2) with locks: To transport equipment
Base Camp extra Items: Kindle, I pad, smart phone, etc
Snack food: Please bring a few days of your favorite climbing snack food such as bars, gels, nuts, beef jerky, etc. A variety of salty and sweet is recommended to give you extra energy.
Small personal first aid kit: Include athletic tape, Band-Aid’s, Ibuprofen, blister care, personal medications, etc
Medications and Prescriptions: Bring antibiotics (Azithromycin, etc.), and altitude medicine such as Diamox and dexamethasone