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Rolwaling Paragliding Trek - fly Parchamo Peak 6273m
A unique opportunity to take part in a paragliding fly/trek through the Rolwaling area of Nepal, one of the most spectacular regions in the Himalaya. The views obtained during the trek are amongst the finest in the world, remote, rugged and unforgettable. A 20 day Paragliding adventure returning to Kathmandu by twin otter STOL aircraft from Lukla.
We include a guided ascent of Parchamo Peak. Set high above the Teshi Lapsa pass, this peak is one of the more accessible 6000 metre peaks currently available to groups such as ours. Set close to the Tibetan border the view from the summit of Parchamo has to be seen to be believed. The mountain is graded as easy to climb i.e. requires the use of ropes, crampons and ice axe, but is within the capabilities of most fit hillwalkers. The trip is a must for paraglider pilots wishing to experience the thrill of Himalayan flying. The para-trek allows for plenty of paragliding from the ridges and passes en route. The group will be accompanied by experienced British Senior Paragliding Instructors/mountaineers and one of our experienced English speaking Nepalese Mountaineering Association Guides.
Paraglider pilots can expect to fly a great deal during this journey in to the heart of the Himalayas. For the really adventurous we can guide you to the summit of this 6000m glaciated peak from where you can make a high altitude flight to the yak pastures below.
Parchamo Ascent
Our base camp will be situated on a pass beneath our peak at an altitude of about 5600m. We will establish our high camp from here whilst acclimatising.
We will leave high camp for the summit at about 02.00 a.m. in the morning. The going is initially fairly easy steepening briefly before the summit ridge is reached.
T he Flight
We would expect to have arrived on the summit by 10am at the latest leaving plenty of time to make the flight. Previously the take off area has been a good slope with no particular difficulty, though it does change from year to year as the snow depth varies.
Return to Kathmandu
We return to the STOL airfield at Lukla by way of Namche Bazaar before taking an early morning scenic flight back to the city of Kathmandu. All being well we should be enjoying the luxury of a hot shower at our hotel by lunchtime ready for the end of trip meal at the famous "Rum Doodle" restaurant. Those with time might want to visit Pokhara for some more thermal flying and we are happy to provide free transportation onward from Kathmandu.
Cost £2655.00 -  Dollar,
Euro or Swiss Franc prices
*Our trips no longer include
international flights as our client base is worldwide and there is ready
availability of low cost flights on the internet.
Dates
02 November
- 22 November 2013
Download infopack/application form
Days
20
Qualifications
This trip is for BHPA CP
Pilots, equivalent or above. The trip involves adventure flying and some alpine
launches on snow and at high altitude. It is the Pilot's responsibility to
ensure they are capable of safely undertaking this trip. You do not need to be
a mountaineer but a high degree of fitness is required and walking on snow
using crampons and ice axe is a requirement. If you are in doubt about the
suitability of this trip for you please contact us for personal advice. We can
offer pre trip training if required.
The bad weather alternate for this trip will be Island Peak
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