Rolwaling and Tashilapcha pass Trekking

01 / THE EXPERIENCE

Discover the journey

Rolwaling and Tashi Lapcha pass Trekking Between the Everest and Langtang regions is the stunning mid-Eastern range of the Himalayas; the Rolwaling valley. This is home to famous peaks such as Mount Ghauri Shankar (7134m), Dorje Lakpa, and many others. A few miles south of the Tibetan border it is known as one of the seven hidden valleys in the Himalayas. This is a wild and barely explored district where legendary tales of the abominable snowman, known as the "Yeti", haunt the imagination of climbers. On the slope of Rolwaling Peak itself, the famous British mountaineer, Eric Shipton, first photographed Yeti footprints in 1951. The trek starts from Dolakha, near Charikot, an eight-hour drive from Kathmandu. There is also the choice to continue your trek by crossing Tashi Lapcha (5755m). Technical mountaineering skills and equipment are required for this incredible adventure. Trekkers will also be enjoying beauty of Tsho-Rolpa, the largest Glacier Lake in Nepal and can continue on to the Khumbu region which links to trek routes in the Everest region.

02 / WHY GO

The memorable moments

The beautiful and under-visited Gaurishankar Conservation Area Cross the incredible, snowy Tashi Lapcha Pass for a real challenge Trek some parts of the beautiful Everest Base Camp trek, which is popular for good reason! Views of Gaurishankar (7134m), Everest (8848m) and Makalu (8485m)

03 / YOUR ROUTE

Journey at a glance

Day 1: Kathmandu- Dolakha - Shigati ( 950m./3135ft.) by driving, trek to Suri Dobhan ( 1024m./3465ft.) 2 hours walk — We drive to northeast on friendship highway which connects Kathmandu and Lhasa. We leave the highway at Lamushagu then join another way to Jiri. we continue drive upto Sighati and trek to Suri Dobhan. Meals included : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Day 2: Suri dobhan - Jagat ( 1400m./4620ft.) 5 hours walk — We trek on the bank of river then continue gradual walk. We pass by several streams and jungles with varities of rhododendron, orchid and lush vegetation. We reach Jagat after crossing a suspension bridge, Jagat is a small settlement of multi ethnicities. Meals included : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Day 3: Jagat - Simigaun ( 1996m./6586ft.) 5 hours walk — At the beging of day, we walk gradually then trail ascend and descend through the jungle. The trail follows river bank. We cross the suspension bridge over the river as the valley narrows. We climb steep to a sherpa village- Simigaun which is spread on the terrace of mountain side. The village is majority of Buddhist and some hindus are also in exist. Meals included : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Day 4: Simigaun - Kharka ( 2900m./9570ft.) 6 hours walk — We pass by some more sherpa settlement. If the weather is clear in the morning, the view of Gaurishankar is fascinating above the rolwaling valley. The trail climbs up rocky and wooded ridge with beautiful pine trees. We descend to Rolwaling Khola and get Kharka. Meals included : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Day 5: Kharka - Beding ( 3690m./12177ft.) 4 hours walk — The trail leads us to climb through rhododendron forest. After walking continue left bank of the river and deep river valley, we arrive at a tributary river from Gaurishankhar. The trail rises further until we get an easy and relatively flat terrain. We arrive a sherpa village of Beding at the bank of river finally. Meals included : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Day 6: Beding - Na ( 4180m./13794ft.) 5 hours walk — Today, we begin with an easy walk along the northen bank of Rolwaling river. Along the way, we pass summer village of Beding, several Yak will be grazing and local people will be busy on their field of buckwheet and barley. We arrive at Monestery believed to be meditative place of buddhist guru padmasambhava. Finally, we arrive summer village of Na, sorrounded by potato fields. Meals included : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Day 7: Na - Tso Rolpa lake ( 4588m./15140ft.) 7 hours walk — At first, we walk through leveled plain then gradually ascend to witness the himalaya lake filled with the chilling water of glacier. The view of Menlung and Tibetan side mountains add glory to the unfolding vista. We cross the river to climb up the rocky lateral moraine of the glacier then we walk to Tso Rolpa lake. Meals included : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Day 8: Tso Rolpa - Trakarding Glacier ( 4800m./15840ft.) 4 hours walk — After breakfast, We head to Trakarding glacier. We pass by glaciers and explore the beauty of sorrounding. The trail still ascends of rocky path then gradually walk on glacier moraine. Meals included : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Day 9: Trakarding Glacier - Tashilapcha base camp ( 5010m./16533ft.) 5 hours walk — We take high slopes to avoid the lower section but further up we have to walk on the center of hard rocky glacier. We walk steady to lowest point of the ice fall then easiest point to gain the drolambau glacier. Meals included : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Day 10: Cross Tashilapcha pass ( 5755m./18991ft.) 5 hours walk — The view from pass is breathtaking. Senior Khumbu peaks is magnificient. We camp at the superb location where you will have sunset views. Meals included : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Day 11: Ascend Pachermo (6272m./20697ft.)- Thengp ( 4370m./14421ft.) 6 hours walk — We climb again to the neck of Tashi lapcha then we ascend to Pachhermo. The snow slopes lead us to final ridge, we need fixed ropes here. The view is fantastic of Khumbu ranges, Everest and Makalu from top then we descend to Thengpo. Meals included : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Day 12: Reserve day — It is always good to have an extra day for bad weather or any unfavorable condition. Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Day 13: Thengpo - Thame ( 3820m./12606ft.) 5 hours walk — Today is easy walk to Thame and it is a hint of civilization since Beding. There is an old monestery at the end of upper part of village. You will have wide view of Khumbu including Mt. Everest , Lhotse, Nuptse, Ama dablam, Kusum Kangaru and Thamserku. Meals included : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Day 14: Thame - Namche bazzar ( 3440m./11352ft.) 3 hours walk — Thame, Old trade route over Ngangpa la into tibet branches north, following the Bhote Koshi river. After passing few villages and several tea shops, you will reach Namche Bazzar. Meals included : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Day 15: Namche Bazzar- Lukla ( 2800m./9240ft.) 6 hours walk — From Namche Bazaar the trail descends steeply to the village of Jorsale. Passing the villages of Phakding and Choplung, we reach Chaunrikharka and the trail that leads up to the airport at Lukla. This is a long, but pleasant day of trekking and after 7 hours of walking you will be glad to reach the lodge in Lukla! This will be the final day of your trek and an opportunity to gather with your comrades, guides and porters to celebrate your achievement! Enjoy your last evening in the Khumbu region by relaxing at the lodge. Meals included : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Day 16: Lukla- Kathmandu — In the morning, we rise early for breakfast, then walk to the airport. Before boarding the flight to Katmandu, you say goodbye to the porters and also goodbye to the mountains. The plane rolls down the short runway, then soars across the Dudh Kosi River and makes its way back to Katmandu . Meals included : Breakfast

YOUR DAY-BY-DAY ROUTE

Day-by-day itinerary

Day 1Kathmandu- Dolakha - Shigati ( 950m./3135ft.) by driving, trek to Suri Dobhan ( 1024m./3465ft.) 2 hours walk — We drive to northeast on friendship highway which connects Kathmandu and Lhasa. We leave the highway at Lamushagu then join another way to Jiri. we continue drive upto Sighati and trek to Suri Dobhan. +