Parchemuche: Geography and Name
Official height recorded at 6,187 m (20,298 ft).
Positioned on the high border ridge between Rolwaling and Khumbu.
High Pass Access: Base camp is typically pitched near or directly on the Tashi Lapcha Pass.
Elevation
6,187 m
20,298 ft
Location
Dolakha / Solukhumbu
Tashi Lapcha Pass
Best Season
Spring & Autumn
Mar–May / Sep–Nov
Standard Route
North Ridge
Nepal Side
The Sentinel of Tashi Lapcha
Parchemuche (commonly called Parchamo) rises directly south of the high Tashi Lapcha Pass (5,755 m).
It connects the remote Rolwaling Valley with the Thame region of western Khumbu.
Key Highlights
- Climbed as part of the dramatic Rolwaling to Everest cross-over trek.
- Panoramic views of Cho Oyu, Gaurishankar, and Everest.
- Beautiful snow-crested ridge ascent.
Quick Facts
First Ascent
1955
Parent Range
Rolwaling Himal, Himalayas
Coordinates
27.8833° N, 86.5833° E
Beyond the Basics
Parchemuche: Climbing & Trekking Guide
Route, acclimatisation and permit notes for Parchemuche from the Nepal Side side, plus practical safety advice.
Parchemuche: Climbing Routes
Ascended via the North Ridge straight from the high pass col.
- North Ridge Route: Sustained snow slopes of 45-50 degrees over crevasse fields.
Parchemuche: Permits, Season and Safety
The standard season on Parchemuche is Spring & Autumn (Mar–May / Sep–Nov). Rockfall Zone: The approach to Tashi Lapcha Pass involves unstable rockfall zones.
Approaches to Parchemuche begin from Nepal Side in Dolakha / Solukhumbu, where the main objective is the North Ridge. Confirm current permit, insurance, and national park requirements before departure.
- Permits required: NMA Peak Permit & Gaurishankar/Sagarmatha Permits.
- Best months: October–November and April–May.
- Elevation: 6,187 m (20,298 ft).
Parchemuche: Approach and Acclimatisation
Plan for road travel to the Nepal Side trailhead, then several days of walking before you reach the foot of Parchemuche. Gain height gradually, take a rest day before moving to high camp, and keep a spare weather day in reserve during Spring & Autumn.
Summit day on a 6,187 m objective is long, so start early and set a clear turn-around time. If the North Ridge is crowded or the snow is unstable, waiting a day is almost always better than pushing on.
Parchemuche: Facts and Figures
Parchemuche "Parchamo Peak" stands at 6,187 m in Dolakha / Solukhumbu, Tashi Lapcha Pass. The figures below summarise the mountain for trip planning.
- First Ascent: 1955
- Parent Range: Rolwaling Himal, Himalayas
- Coordinates: 27.8833° N, 86.5833° E