Rolwaling Trek -14 Days

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Rolwaling Trek is one of Nepal’s finest high mountain valleys West of the Khumbu, directly on the Tibetan frontier there is a wild, lonely high valley the “Rolwaling” which is called simply “the grave” by the indigenous Sherpa on account of its location – buried down between steep ice-giants.

Trip Duration 14 Days
Max Altitude 5755m
Group Size 2 - 15
DIFFICULTY Moderate
ARRIVAL ON Kathmandu Nepal
DEPARTURE FROM Kathmandu Nepal

 Highlights for Rolwaling:

  •  Picturesque Journey: The Rolwaling Valley, a hidden gem, is home to dazzling glaciers, hidden communities, lush forests, and majestic snowcapped mountains like – Mount Gaurishankar (7,134 m), Mount Melungtse (7,181 m), Mount Everest (8,848 m) and dozens of 6,000s. Walking past the Icy Passes, Sherpa localities, and pristine landscapes, adventurers witness Nepal' s raw beauty with rich culture and heritage.
  •  Diverse Terrain:
    The diverse landscape of Rolwaling includes the lush dense forests, glacial moraines, rough hills and high-altitude passes. Encircled by majestic mountains, Rolwaling offers dramatic shifts of landscapes from subtropical greenery to icy high-altitude routes with panoramic vistas perfect for the trekkers.
  •  Majestic Mountain View: The Rolwaling Trek offers you with breathtaking vistas of majestic peaks like Mount Gaurishankar (7,134 m), Mount Melungtse (7,181 m), Mount Everest (8,848 m) and dozens of 6,000s. The valley is framed by glacial streams, dense forests which creates a serene beauty, making it a haven for trekkers and nature lovers.
  •  Rich Culture and Village Life: Rolwaling Valley reflects rich Sherpa culture, which indulges in spirituality through old monasteries, prayer flags, chortens, and mani walls. The local people are engaged in farming and yah herding, as well preserving the centuries old traditions and customs and offering warm hospitality.
  •  Tsho Rolpa Lake: Nepal' s largest glacial lake, known as Tsho Rolpa shimmers at (4,580 m) encircled by majestic mountain peaks. Tsho Rolpa is surrounded by rocky pathways, pure wilderness, and the turquoise waters make it the breathtaking journey in Rolwaling Valley.
  • Tashi Lapcha Pass: Located at (5,755 m), Tashi Lapcha Pass is a challenging, high-altitude pass which connects Rolwaling and Everest Region. Adventurers are awarded with awe-spiring views of Mount Everest, Mount Ama Dablam, and many other peaks with stunning glacial vistas and get a thrilling sense of accomplishment.
  • Dolakha Bhimsen Temple: Dolakha Bhimsen Temple, a sacred Hindu temple in Dolakha district of Nepal, is known for its self-manifested idol of "Bhimsen." The temple' s intricate woodwork and stunning architecture is a piece of art. The devotees visit the temple to seek blessings for success, strength and
    protection.

Trip Overview

Rolwaling Trek is one of Nepal’s finest high mountain valleys West of the Khumbu, directly on the Tibetan frontier there is a wild, lonely high valley the “Rolwaling” which is called simply “the grave” by the indigenous Sherpa on account of its location – buried down between steep ice-giants.

Many mysterious stories have been passed on about this valley. Through which the forefathers of the present-day Sherpa once came.

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DETAILED ITINERARY

Day 01 Arrive Kathmandu (1300m/4264ft)
Max Altitude:

1345m/4412ft

Accommodation:

3 stars level hotel

Our Airport Representative will meet you outside the Terminal Hall. Please, look for our Expeditions and Trek play cards. Transfer to the hotel after that.

Day 02 Drive to Simigaon (2000m/6560ft) by Jeep. 8 hours
Meal:

Breakfast/ Lunch/Dinner

Max Altitude:

2000m/6560ft

Accommodation:

Hotel/Tea house

Today, we will enjoy a scenic drive from Kathmandu to Dolakha where Jeep passes from Kathmandu through scenic high green hills and views of White Mountain on the north. Along the way, you will visit the Bhimeswar Temple in Dolakha. We will continue drive to  Simigaon where you can experience the unique lifestyle of the place. Simigaon is a village of Sherpa and Taman, featuring a Tibetan monastery towering over the hillside houses in front of Gaurishankar.

Day 03 Simigaon to Dongkang (3010m/9872ft) Walking 6 hours.
Meal:

Breakfast/ Lunch/Dinner

Max Altitude:

3010m/9872ft

Accommodation:

Hotel/Tea house

Today our trek from Simigaon to Dongakang at an altitude of 3010m. Similarly, today we finally enter the beautiful Rolwaling valley via beautiful Rhododrendron forest. Likewise, on today’s journey you will explore various flora and fauna of the place. After that we descend back down to the river and make our campsite on the Rolwaling Khola bank a narrow green belt beneath Gaurishankar.

Day 04 Dongkang to Beding (3693m/12114ft) Walking 5:30 hours
Meal:

Breakfast/ Lunch/Dinner

Max Altitude:

3693m/12114ft

Accommodation:

Hotel/Tea house

Today we gradually climb the valley of tropical alpine forests surrounded by stunning mountain views. When you arrive at Beding, you should see Melungtse I (7181m), the highest peak of Rollwaring. The Beding is a lonely little village. Well-known for the Everest Summit, this Sherpa village offers chyang (barley beer) and salted yak butter tea. In the center of the village is an old and historic Buddhist monastery. Camp on the riverbank.

Day 05 Beding to Na Gaon (4200m/13,776ft). Walking 6 hours
Meal:

Breakfast/ Lunch/Dinner

Max Altitude:

4200m/13,776ft

Accommodation:

Hotel/Tea house

Today we will trek from Beding to Na Gaon at an altitude of 4200m. Similarly, today A short walk will bring you to Na. The last small alpine village where people live only during the summer. Na is just below the Tsho Rolpa glacier lake and is located in a beautiful valley overlooking the most impressive mountains such as Chobutse (6685m), Chugimago (6259m), and Yalung Ri (5630m).

Day 06 Rest and Acclimatization at Na Gaon (4200m/13,776ft)
Meal:

Breakfast/ Lunch/Dinner

Max Altitude:

4200m/13,776ft

Accommodation:

Hotel/Tea house

You can  take a break or arrange a trip to the Yalung La pass. Here we climb steadily and follow the road leading to the huge 4900m amphitheater  just below the pass and the icefall on the summit of Ramdun peak where the streams intersect. This is the perfect place to see the Tsho-Rolpa glacier lake. You can enjoy breathtaking views from all directions. The Yalung Glacier to the east, Ramdung Peak (5930m) to the south, Yalung Ri (5630m) to the west, and the stunning Himalayan peak along the Tibetan border to the north.

Day 07 Na Gaon to Chugima (4,920m/16,137ft). Walking 7 hours
Meal:

Breakfast/ Lunch/Dinner

Max Altitude:

4,920m/16,137ft

Accommodation:

Tented camp

Today we climb up to the dam that holds back the Tsho-Rolpa lake, preventing it from splitting the thin moraine and destroying the valleys below the place. Similarly, we continue along the south bank. (The ancient route, marked on all maps, following the northern bank, and passing through Chobu, no longer exists.
Furthermore, the moraines bordering the lake have all collapsed into it.) After a 300m climb, we must cross a disordered moraine area and only scramble down the height we walked up. The campsite is in a sandy amphitheater, between the Tsho Rolpa and Trakarding glaciers.

Day 08 Chugima to Dorlumbau Glacier (5335m/17498ft) . Walking 6 hours
Meal:

Breakfast/ Lunch/Dinner

Max Altitude:

5335m/17498ft

Accommodation:

Tented camp

The trail leads to the Trakarding glacier. This is a huge, striking, rocky area that is sometimes replaced by large patches of bluish ice. We continue to fight towards the shelves just below the Dolumbau glacier. Getting to the glacier is now a big bet. Before entering the campsite, you need to climb a rock wall and lay a rope to help the porter climb 160m. It offers a stunning panorama with the Trakarding Glacier below and the stunning glacier surface of the Dolumbau glacier to the north. It’s a great place to see the myriad streams, falling rocks, and collapsing ice that flow from the glaciers.

Day 009 Dorlumbau Glacier to Thengbo (4430m/13875ft ) via Tashi Lapcha pass (57755m). Walking 7 hours
Meal:

Breakfast/ Lunch/Dinner

Max Altitude:

4430m/13875ft

Accommodation:

Tented camp

The only way to build a foothold on the Drolumbau glacier is tricky and fairly steep. Our efforts are rewarded with unique views of Tengi Ragi Tau (6943m), Bigphero-Go Shar (6729m), Dragkar-Go (6793m), towards and beyond the Tibetan border against the backdrop of countless peaks. We walk on moraines and gentle slopes, sometimes crossing glaciers to the summit. The campsite is about 300 meters below the summit, past the tricky and impressive rock formations.

Day 10 Thengba to Thame (3800m/12465ft). Walking 6 hours
Meal:

Breakfast/ Lunch/Dinner

Max Altitude:

3800m/12465ft

Accommodation:

Hotel/Tea house

Today is an easy and pleasant descent. Furthermore, just before arriving in the tiny Sherpa village of Thame, we can visit its wonderful monastery perched on the hillside. Likewise, Thame lies on an important route for Tibetan traders and their yak caravans trekking across the Nangpa La (5716m/18,752) on the Tibetan border to Namche Bazaar and beyond.

Day 11 Thame to Namche Bazar (3440m/11285ft). Walking 5 hours
Meal:

Breakfast/ Lunch/Dinner

Max Altitude:

3440m/11285ft

Accommodation:

Hotel/Tea house

Hiking to Namche at the foot of the which is called gate way of Everest. Namche is home of Sherpa people. This most stable and traditional Sherpa cultural settlement is worth a visit, as is the oldest monastery in the area.

Day 12 Namche bazzar to Lukla (2850m/9348ft). Walking 6:30 hours.
Meal:

Breakfast/ Lunch/Dinner

Max Altitude:

2850m/9348ft

Accommodation:

Hotel/Tea house

This is the last trekking journey of the Rolwaling Valley Trek, the descent journey from Namche to Lukla. Similarly, you should walk about 6 hours on this journey.

Day 13 Lukla – Kathmandu (1345m/4412ft) - 30min. flight.
Meal:

Breakfast/ Dinner

Max Altitude:

1345m/4412ft

Accommodation:

3 stars level hotel

Today you will be flying from Lukla to Kathmandu in a scenic flight for 30 minutes.

Day 14 Final departure
Meal:

Breakfast

Our airport departure representative will leave you at the International Airport for your final departure.

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    What to expect?

    Price Includes

    • All the ground transportation by tourist vehicles.
    • Hotel in Kathmandu, inclusive breakfast at 3 stars level (1 night- Before trekking and 1 night after trekking).
    • Meals 3 times a day( Breakfast, lunch, and dinner) in trekking for you.
    • Seasonable Local fresh fruits after dinner.
    • Filtered water in trekking using (Katadyn Pocket Water Filter)
    • Twin sharing a private comfortable room in trekking.
    • Everest trekking Map.
    • Both ways domestic flight tickets from KTM/Lukla/KTM, inclusive taxes.
    • First aid medical kit, Ox meter to check pulse, heart rate, and oxygen saturation at higher altitude.
    • An experienced, knowledgeable English Speaking Government license holder trekking guide and strong porter (1 porter for 2 people).
    • Food, drinks, accommodation, insurance, salary, equipment, transportation, and local tax for Guide and porter.
    • Four-season sleeping bag and down jackets to use for trekking, if necessary.
    • All necessary papers work and Everest national park entry permits.
    • Pasang Lamu rural municipality entry permit.
    • Emergency helicopter rescue arrangement which will be paid by your insurance company.
    • TIMS (Trekkers’ Information Management System).
    • Farewell, dinner in Kathmandu.
    • All our government taxes, vat, local tax, and tourist service charges.

    Price Excludes

    • Extra accommodation and meals in Kathmandu (Except Farewell Dinner)
    • All kinds of drinks (Hot/cold & alcoholic) in trekking.
    • Personal equipment.
    • Travel and rescue insurance.
    • Extra personal expenses (phone calls, laundry, bar bills, battery recharge, laundry, shower, excess baggage charges).
    • Tips for trekking staffs and driver (Tipping is expected).
    • Any others expenses which are not mentioned on ‘Price Includes’ section.

    Trip Info

    The Rowling Trek starts with one’s arrival in Kathmandu. After Kathmandu, the journey begins with a drive to Charikot. From Chjarikot the trekking begins to Biguti and from Biguti the trekking journey continues to Surrey divan, Jagat, Simigaou, Kelchey, and Bedding. Until you reach Nagaon.

    At Nagaon, there will be an acclimatization period for the further journey. This process is very important in any kind of high-altitude trekking because at this period trekkers will be familiar with the surrounding which will help them. Similarly, this helps to prevent high altitude sickness. Furthermore, after acclimatization, the trek continues to Tso Rolpo and from Tso Rolpo. The trek resumes Tolumbhu Buka from there Crossing Tashi Lakpa pass (5755m), and camping at Thengpo (4300m). Similarly, after that Trek to Khumjung and Namche Bazaar.

    At Namche Bazaar all the visitors will rest. And, after the rest, the trek continues to Phakding. From Phakding the trek reaches its last stage after Lukla. Lastly, from Lukla, the trek ends with an early flight to Kathmandu.

    TREKKING EQUIPMENTS, GEARS & SOME MEDICINES

    We do recommend following equipment's for trekking and Hiking in Nepal.

    • Sun hat
    • Scarf
    • Light balaclava
    • Warm wool hat
    • UV protection one Sunglasses
    • Head torch with extra batteries.

    • Tshirts
    • Shirts
    • Sleeveless or body warmer type fleece.
    • Long sleeve shirts
    • Thermal Vest
    • Down Jacket
    • Fleece Jacket
    • Pullover
    • Sports bras (women)
    • Waterproof outer jacket
    • Rain Coat
    • Hand wear
    • Fleece gloves.
    • Warms mittens or gloves.

    • Long Under Wear
    • Short Under Wear
    • Lightweight Cotton Long Pants
    • Warm Trousers
    • Tracksuit pants
    • Lightweight thermal trouser
    • Fleece pants
    • Cotton paints

    • Thin inner socks
    • Thick warm wool hiking socks
    • Walking boots with ankle support
    • Trainers or trail shoes
    • Gaiters
    • Micro spikes

    • Camera and Accessories
    • Phone
    • Power Bank
    • Solar Panel
    • Travel Adapter

    • Book
    • Playing Cards/Games
    • Journal and Pen
    • Snacks and Specialist Food

    • Sunscreen
    • Insect Repellent
    • Hand Sanitizer
    • Toilet Paper
    • Wet Wipes
    • Pocket Hand Warmers
    • Moisturizing skin cream and Lip balm
    • Toiletries
    • Water purifier
    • First Aid

    • Passport and Copy
    • Travel Insurance Details
    • Trekking Permit(s)
    • Waterproof Document Wallet
    • Cash

    • Guide will take a group first aid kit but please bring personal medications and other items you might use regularly such as
    • Any personal medications
    • Malaria prophylactic tablets
    • Blister treatment
    • Rehydration powder
    • Analgesics (Paracetamol, ibuprofen and aspirin)
    • Plasters and zinc oxide tape
    • Throat lozenges
    • Diamox

    • Duffel Bag or Suitcase
    • Day pack
    • Sleeping bag
    • Water bottle
    • Trekking poles
    • Towel

    Good to Know

    Q. Do you provide any gears for trekking?
    A. Yes, we do provide roughly 65 liters one duffel bag, sleeping bag and down jacket to use for trekking without extra charge, if you do not have.
    Q. Can I rent or buy gears in Kathmandu?
    A. You can buy or rent trekking boots and rest of the gears, you need to need to buy.
    Q. How much weight does porter carries?
    A. We do provide one porter between 2 trekkers. One porter carries 25 to 30 kg respectively.
    Q. How much weight does airplane allow to Lukla?
    A. Twin Otter and Dornier planes are the primary mode of transport to and from the airstrip at Lukla. It allows 15kg per passenger, including had bag.
    Q. Can I take some more gears for paying extra charge?
    A. It is hard but some time, they do allow 2 to 3 kg with paying extra charge US$ 2 per kg
    Q. When Should I pack my gears?
    A. You will have pre-trip meeting in Kathmandu that night you pack trekking gears.
    Q. What equipment should I carry at Daypack?
    A. Most of our day packs have a capacity of roughly 20 to 24 liters. You need to carry only day use things like water bottle, light jackets, some extra shocks, sun hat, sunglasses, raincoat, light glove, scarf, toilet paper, and small towel, camera, some personal medical, Sunscreen, Passport, money, camera, trekking poles and some snacks. Rest of the gears will be carried by porter.
    Q. Can I store suitcase and other unnecessary gears in hotel in Kathmandu or at your office?
    A. Yes, you can store either at the hotel in Kathmandu or at our office without extra charge.

     TRAVEL INSURANCE

    Travel insurance is compulsory for all Clients undertaking any tour. It should provide adequate protection for the full duration of the tour to cover personal injury, medical expenses, repatriation expenses, helicopter evacuation, loss of luggage, etc. For your kind information, we would like to give a list of the insurance companies, please inquire with them.

    •  USA and Canada: Tugo, United Health Care, World Nomad, Blue Cross
    • Australia and New Zealand: Fast Cover, Allianz Australia
    • Singapore: Ergo, World Nomad (Explore plan level 3)
    • Europe: Europe Assistance, Austrian Alpine Club, Allianz Europe
    • India: ICICI Lombard

     ALTITUDE AND TEMPERATURE IN NEPAL

    Altitude (in meter) & Temperature (in degree Celsius) in Nepal over 2000m/6056ft. Trekking areas are only situated over 2000meter in Nepal.

    Altitude Spring Summer Autumn Winter
    March, April, May June, July, Aug Sept., Oct,  Nov Dec, Jan, Feb
    Max. Min. Max. Min. Max. Min. Max. Min.
    2000m -2500m 27 5 29  9 25 2 20 -2
    3000m – 3500m 12 -5 20 -1 17 -2 14 -7
    4000m – 4500m 10  -7 14 -3 12 -7 7 -10
    4500m- 5500m 9 -10 12 -5 10 -15 5  -20

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    Reviews

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    Ambar Bamjan
    Ambar Bamjan
    2024-12-23
    We did the Annapurna Circuit with Unique Path and our trip was amazing! Everything was seamless: all accommodation was booked in advance and we got good rooms along the route; all our transport was on time and we found our driver very safe; and we were told where to be and when. Babu, who organised our trip, thought of everything and was very flexible and professional. We ended up changing our original plan. All our hotels/ flights / transport were adjusted accordingly. Babu also helped organise a tour of Kathmandu for us. On top of that our guide & porter (Ishwor & Ramesh) were great. They were knowledgeable, fun, caring and aware of mountain safety. We had a great time spending 14 days with them and felt like we were in very capable hands! We can’t wait to come back and do a different trek with them and would recommend to any Nepal visitors!
    Claudia P
    Claudia P
    2024-11-28
    Great experience trekking the Everest Base Camp and climbing Lobuche East :)
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    Nejc
    2024-11-19
    Great experience and perfect organisation and care from Babu
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    2024-11-18

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