Rolwaling Tashi Lapcha Pass Trek
Rolwaling trek is one of the hidden gorges, which is in between picturesque and grandiose mountains. This trek begins with a drive to Gonggar via Dolakha. From there we villages like Simigaon, Bedding, and Na Gaon with an amazing view of Mount Gaurishankar (7134m).
Rolwaling valley is also considered as one of the hidden valleys in Himalayas. Lying between the snow-capped mountains on either side. Besides, the valley is a wild place burrowed in between quaint and majestic mountains. Rolwaling Trek starts with a drive to Shigatte from where we pass various villages like Jagat, Simigaun, and Donga to Beding. We open up to the valley of Rolwaling as we reach near the villages of Beding and Na. We enjoy our days exploring the villages and walking all the way up to Yalung Base Camp.
Rolwaling Tashi Lapcha Pass Trek is a striking journey that sums up the beauty of both Rolwaling valley and Khumbu region of Nepal. This thrilling and inspiring trek leads you to a faraway location and lets you acknowledge the lovely views of the Himalayas with the difficulties of crossing the high-mountain pass of Tashi Lapcha (5755m). This trek is an amazing mixture of the quiet and quaint paths of the remote Rolwaling region with the bustling trails of the Khumbu region. This trek involves steep climbing, lots of patience, and rock climbing, thus, is a thrilling and adventurous journey in the Himalayas.
Tour Highlight- Trek through most famous mountainous trekking route.
- Explore rich cultural heritage of Nepal
- Indulge yourself in the close up views of the mighty Himalayas.
- Explore the rich diversity of flora and fauna in the hills.
- Test your endurance at some serious altitude.
- Immerse yourself in the culture and tradition of the people from the Himalayas.
Additional information
| Hotel | 1 Star, 2 Star, 3 Star, 4 Star, 5 Star |
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| Available Options | Mountain Flights, Cable Car |
Arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu
Upon Arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport, You will be met and greeted with a traditional welcome by TravHill representatives and be transferred to your hotel in Kathmandu. Welcome drink followed by orientation along with the necessary documentation will be carried out by your guide. Evening is free to explore as own. Overnight stay at your hotel.
Sightseeing in Kathmandu
- Boudhhanath: A major Buddhist stupa located at the north eastern outskirts of Kathmandu.
- Pashupatinath: The most revered temple by Hindus in Nepal, the temple carries a significance of mystical proportions and is a site to many important life events of Hindus.
- Kathmandu Durbar Square: Durbar Square or the Palace Square is ancient courtyard the then Malla Kings of Kathmandu Valley which is abundant is breathtaking architecture.
Overnight stay at Kathmandu.
Kathmandu- Sigatte, 1025m, 8-9 hours drive
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Sigatte- Jagat, 1250m, 5-6 hours trek
The trial follows deep into the Bhote Kosi’s valley. We pass a flat river through terrace fields, hamlets and picturesque villages. We walk through a dense rhododendron forest and cross a suspension bridge to Jagat. The views of the Gaurishanker (7145m) on the way through forest is mind-blowing. We can see the area adorned with prayer flags and chortens though it is a Hindu settlement area. Overnight at tented camp.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
Jagat- Simigaon, 2025m, 5-6 hours trek
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
Simigaon- Donga Trek, 2800m, 5-6 hours
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
Donga-Beding, 3690m, 5-6 hours Trek
We continue uphill through the forest with an excellent mountain scenery surrounding us. Upon our arrival at Beding, we can see Melungtse I (7181m), Rolwaling highest summit. Beding is a small village well known amongst Everest summiteers.
This Sherpa village offers you Chaang (barley beer) and salted yak butter tea as its popular recipe. You can see an old historical Buddhist Monastery in the center of the village. We set up a camp in bank of the river in Beding for an overnight halt. Overnight at tented camp
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
Beding Rest and acclimatization day: Malung Kharka hike: 5-6 hrs
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
Beding - Na (4185m/13750ft) Duration: 5-6 hrs
We take a short walk from Beding along the riverside trial to the village of Na. It is an opportunity to explore the untouched azure glacial lakes which reflects the beautiful mountains in its tranquil water. Na village is situated just below the Tsho Rolpa Glacier Lake in a beautiful valley. The views of the peaks like Chobutse (6685m), Chugimago (6259m) and Yalung Ri (5630m) from here are pretty impressive. We set up a camp at a vantage point near the Sherpa village. Overnight at tented camp.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
Na Rest and acclimatization day – Yalung La hike: 4-5 hrs
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
Na - Nyiduk Kongma (4750m/15582) Duration: 5-6hrs
We climb up to the dam that holds back the Tsho-Rolpa lake to prevent it from splitting the thin moraine and destroying the valleys below. We continue along the south bank. (The ancient route, marked on all maps, following the northern bank and passing through Chobu, which no longer exists. In fact, the moraines bordering the lake have all collapsed into it.) And after a 300m climb, we cross a disordered moraine area and scramble down the height we walked up. We set a campsite in a sandy amphitheatre, between the Tsho Rolpa and Trakarding glaciers. Overnight at tented camp.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
Nyiduk Kongma - Drolumbau Glacier (5205m/17075) Duration: 5 -6 hrs
Our trial heads towards the Trakarding glacier. Trakarding is a huge, impressive rocky area that gives way to large sections of bluish ice from time to time. We struggle towards a rocky spur, beneath the Dolumbau glacier and climb up a rock face . We set up a rope for the porters to help them to scramble up the 160m before accessing the campsite area. The fantastic panorama with the Trakarding glacier below and the great glacial wall of the Drolumbau glacier to the north is indeed an incredible spot. The views of countless streams running off the glacier, falling rocks and collapsing ice from the glacier are interesting. Overnight at tented camp.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
Drolumbau Glacier - Tashi Laptsa pass (5755m/18820ft) and decent to Camp at (5460m/17,912ft) Duration: 6 -7 hrs
The route to Drolumbau glacier is tricky and fairly steep but our efforts will be rewarded by the spectacular views of Tengi Ragi Tau (6943m), Bigphero-Go Shar (6729m), Dragkar-Go (6793m) with the views of various peaks towards and beyond the Tibetan border in the background. We progress through moraines and gentle slopes, cross glacial areas and head towards the summit. We set up a camps 300m below the summit beyond an impressive rocky section. Overnight at tented camp.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
Camp - Thame (3805m/12482) Duration: 5-6 hrs
Today’s walk is relatively easy as we make a descend to Thame. We visit a picturesque monastery perched on the hillside just before entering the tiny Sherpa village of Thame. Thame is an important route for all the Tibetan traders and their yak caravans as they trek across the Nangpa La (5716m/18,752) on the Tibetan border to Namche Bazaar and beyond. Overnight at tented camp.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
Short Hike up to Namche Bazaar
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
Short Hike to Everest View Hotel
We will hike to Syangboche Airport (3700m), supposed to be the highest airport in the world, then continue climbing to Everest View Hotel for great panoramic views of the Everest, Lhotse, Amadablam, Tawache etc. On the way back, we visit Sherpa Culture Museum and Everest Photo Gallery. Overnight at guesthouse.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
Trek to Lukla (2800m/9184ft) Duration: 7 hours
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
Fly back to Kathmandu
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Meals: Breakfast only
Final Departure
After Breakfast – free time till departure – A representative from TravHill Dot Com will transfer to Airport for onward destination with sweet memories of Nepal. We will drop you to Kathmandu Airport 3 hours before your flight time.
Cost Includes
- All ground transportation by private vehicle including airport transfers
- Four nights’ accommodation with breakfast at a 3-star category hotel in Kathmandu
- Guided sightseeing tours in Kathmandu including tour guide, entry fees and vehicle
- Meals on full board (breakfast, lunch, dinner, tea & coffee) prepared by our expert cook during the trek
- Twin sharing tented accommodation during the trek
- An experience guide, required number of porters, their food, accommodation, salary, insurance, equipment
- Trekking equipment (two men tent, dining tent, kitchen tent, table with chairs, kitchen utensils, and other necessary equipment during the trek)
- Flight from Lukla to Kathmandu including departure taz
- Sleeping bag during the trek
- Safe drinking water, boiled/iodine tablets.
- First aid medical kit bag
- All necessary permits for trek
- All government and local taxes
- Office service charge
Cost Excludes
- Meals not specified in the ‘Meal Inclusions’ in the itinerary’
- Travel insurance
- International airfare
- Nepal entry visa:
- All cold drinks such as: alcoholic beverages, mineral water, Coke, Fanta, juice, etc.
- Personal shopping and laundry, phone, internet bill etc.
- Personal trekking equipment
- Tips for trekking crews
- Extra Activities other than mentioned in cost inclusion section
