Gauraishankar - Rolwaling Valley Trek | Nepal Guide

01 / THE EXPERIENCE

Discover the journey

The Gaurishankar Rolwaling valley Trek is a lesser-known trekking route located in the North eastern region of Nepal. It is home to several peaks, including Gaurishankar (7,134m) and Melungtse (7,181m), as well as several sacred lakes and pilgrimage sites. The trek typically starts from Chetchet, Dolakha, which can be reached by a 6-7 hour drive from Kathmandu. Along the way, trekkers will pass through several small villages and settlements, where they can experience the local culture and lifestyle. The trail offers stunning views of the Gaurishankar mountain range, which is known for its towering peaks and dramatic landscapes. The Gaurishankar mountain range is also home to several sacred lakes and pilgrimage sites, including the holy lake Tso Rolpa and Dudh Kunda. The area around the lake is considered a sacred site for both Hindus and Buddhists and is visited by pilgrims during the full moon festival in August. The Gaurishankar Rolwaling Valley Trek is considered moderate to difficult and requires a good level of fitness and acclimatization to the high altitude. Trekkers are advised to take their time and stay hydrated to avoid altitude sickness. There are tea houses along the trail, and they offer basic lodging and food. Overall, the Gaurishankar Rolwaling valley Trek is challenging but rewarding. It can take 9-11 days to complete. This Trek can also be extended to get to Namche via Tashi Lapcha Pass, 5700m and Thame Valley.

03 / YOUR ROUTE

Journey at a glance

Day Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu (1,400 m / 4500 ft) – Rest and Sightseeing in the Evening — Upon arrival at the airport, you will be greeted by our representative, transferred to your hotel. You can spend the day exploring historical sites, temples and the vibrant streets of Kathmandu if your arrival is early and you have rested well. You will be briefed by your guide about the trek during evening dinner. Day Day 2: Drive from Kathmandu to Chet Chet (1,400 m) and Hike to Simigaun (2000m / 6600ft) — Kathmandu - Chet Chet - Simigaun After breakfast, drive to Chet Chet, a small village located on the banks of the Tama Koshi River. The water fall in Chetchet is simply breathtaking. The drive takes around 8-9 hours, passing through small villages and beautiful countryside. We will hike 600m uphill for 2-3 hours towards Simigaon, a beautiful Sherpa village located in the heart of the Rolwaling Valley. Overnight stay at a teahouse in Simigaun. Trekking distance: 8 km / 5 miles Trekking time: approximately 4-5 hours Total ascent: 600 m / 1969 ft Total descent: 0 m Day Day 3: Trek from Simigaon to Kyalche or Dongang (2791m / 9156 ft) — Simigaon - Kyalche or Dongang This trek follows a steep uphill climb followed by downhill trails and stairs through lush forests and terraced fields. We will stop at a village called Surmuchhe situated at 2400m for tea and snacks. The trail passes through small villages and offers spectacular views of the surrounding hills and valleys. Overnight stay at a teahouse. Depending on our pace and tiredness, we also have a choice to stay at a village called Kyalche. From here to Dongang village is a 30 minutes hike down to the bank of Rolwaling RIver. Trekking distance: 7 km / 4.3 miles Trekking time: approximately 5-6 hours Total ascent: 791 m / 2595 ft Total descent: 0 m Day Day 4: Trek from Kyalche or Dongang to Beding (3740m / 12270 ft) — Kyalche or Dongang - Beding After breakfast, start your trek towards Beding, a beautiful Sherpa village on the bank of Rolwaling River. The trail passes through beautiful forests, waterfalls, and suspension bridges. There is a school for the monks and an important monastery in Beding. The native Sherpas migrated to this Valley centuries ago from Kham in Tibet and started the settlement. This village is home to some of the greatest Mountaineers who made history by climbing K2 in winter in 2021. Overnight stay at a teahouse. Trekking distance: 10 km / 6.2 miles Trekking time: approximately 7-8 hours Total ascent: 949 m / 3113 ft Total descent: 0 m Day Day 5: Rest day in Beding - Side hikes and village tour — Spend the day exploring the beautiful village of Beding and visit the Beding School of Monks and the Monastery. Bedding is home to mountaineers of historical proportions. WInter 2020 K2 Expedition heroes, Mingma G. Sherpa, Dawa Tenzing Sherpa, Kili Pemba Sherpa, ferocious climber Dawa Gyalje Sherpa and his sister, only nepali female international mountain guide Dawa Yanzjum Sherpa are from Beding. 7 siblings from a family and 3 sisters from the same family from Beding have also climbed Everest. The first Sherpa to climb K2 is also from Beding. This village is an Epic walking museum. Day Day 6: Trek from Beding to Na (4180m / 13713 ft) — Beding - Na After breakfast, start your trek towards Na, a small village located at the base of Tso Rolpa Lake. The trail passes through rocky terrain and offers breathtaking views of the Rolwaling mountains. Visitors will see some of the best ice climbing spots across the river before reaching Na village gate. We can visit the historic NA village Monastery before reaching NA. Overnight stay at a teahouse in NA. Trekking distance: 11 km / 6.8 miles Trekking time: approximately 6-7 hours Total ascent: 440 m / 1443 ft Total descent: 0 m Day Day 7: Day hike from Na to Dudh Kunda and Tso Rolpa Lake (4540m/14895 ft) 7-9 hrs — Na - Dudh Kunda - Tso Rolpa Lake After breakfast, we will carry snacks and pack lunch and start the trek towards Dudh Kunda (Milky Lake) first. It takes 2.5 hrs. After a brief visit at Dudh Kunda, we will trek another 2 hrs and get Tso Rolpa Lake, a beautiful glacial lake located at the base incredible Mt. Chobuje. The trail passes through rocky terrain and offers stunning views of the surrounding mountains including Mt. Gaurishankar, Yalung Ri, Khang Chekigo Mt. Chobuje. We will return to Beding and stay overnight at a teahouse. If you like, we may also add an extra day to visit Ramdung Monastery in Na and see Yalung Glacier. Trip length will extend by a day and cost will be added. Trekking distance: 18 km / 11.2 miles (round trip) Trekking time: approximately 7-9 hours Total ascent: 1360 m / 4462 ft Total descent: 1360 m / 4462 ft Day Day 8: Trek from Beding to Simigaun (2000m / 6600ft) 7-9 hrs — Beding - Simigaun After breakfast, we will start our long trek retracing our steps from Beding to Simigaun and it’s a good 8 hrs walk. We will stop in Dongong for Lunch on our way down. Overnight at the guest house in Simigaun. Trekking distance: 10 km / 6.2 miles Trekking time: approximately 7-9 hours Total ascent: 0 m Total descent: 1740 m / 5709 ft Day Day 9: Trek from Simigaun to Chetchet and Return to Kathmandu (1400 m / 4500 ft) — Simigaun - Chetchet - Kathmandu After early breakfast, we will hike down 600m to Chet Chet through the stairs, cross the Tamakoshi river and catch the jeep ride back to Kathmandu. It is a 2 hrs walk and 6-7 hours jeep ride. After settling in the hotel, we can visit vibrant Thamel or Boudha Stupa in the evening and do some souvenir shopping. Day Day 9: Return back from Nepal — If you have an evening departure, you may go for a massage and visit the city and temples and shop for the souvenir. You will be dropped at the airport by our representatives for your onward journey or return back home.

YOUR DAY-BY-DAY ROUTE

Day-by-day itinerary

Day 1Arrival in Kathmandu (1,400 m / 4500 ft) – Rest and Sightseeing in the Evening — Upon arrival at the airport, you will be greeted by our representative, transferred to your hotel. You can spend the day exploring historical sites, temples and the vibrant streets of Kathmandu if your arrival is early and you have rested well. You will be briefed by your guide about the trek during evening dinner. +