 Ramdung, also called Ramdung Go,
is one of the cluster of peaks
around the Yalung La
(5,310m/17,421ft), a pass giving
access to the upper Rolwaling
from the south, via the Khare
Khola.
The peaks in the area were first
explored by Scottish Himalayan
expedition, led by Bill Murray
in 1952, when three of the peaks
near the pass, Yalung Ri
(5,630m/18,471ft), Chhugyima Go
(6,259m/20,534ft), and Ramdung
were climbed. In 1955 the peak
had its second ascent by members
of the Merseyside expedition.
Since then Ramdung has been
climbed numerous times is an
ideal summit for groups wanting
to trek and climb in the still
little visited Rolwaling Himal
area. Although the mountain, by
it normal route of ascent, is
straightforward, its virtues lie
in its magnificent position and
splendid summit panorama that
ranges from Langtang to Everest
and provides a splendid view of
Gauri Shankar and Menlungtse. |
