Adventure Friendship
Rolwaling Trekking
Trip Overview
Trip Highlight
- Panoramic views of Gaurishankar, Melungtse, Everest, and Ama Dablam.
- Cross Tashi Lapcha Pass (5,755m), a high-altitude trekking challenge.
- Explore remote Sherpa, Tamang, and Chhetri villages.
- Witness Tsho Rolpa Lake, the largest glacial lake in Rolwaling Valley.
- Trek through lush rhododendron, oak, and pine forests.
- Experience traditional Buddhist monasteries and Himalayan culture.
Detailed Itinerary
- Day 1 : Kathmandu – Dolakha – Shigati – Suri Dobhan
Altitude: 1,350m
Drive along the Friendship Highway, leaving at Lamosangu to reach Shigati. Trek to Suri Dobhan through picturesque landscapes for the first overnight stay. - Day 2 : Suri Dobhan – Jagat
Duration: 5–6 hrs | Altitude: 1,440m
Trek along rivers and forests with diverse vegetation. Cross suspension bridges and reach Jagat, a small, culturally rich town. - Day 3 : Jagat – Simigaun
Duration: 5 hrs | Altitude: 1,990m
Walk along the riverbank, climb to the Sherpa village of Simigaun, passing through forested trails and suspension bridges. - Day 4 : Simigaun – Kharka
Duration: 6 hrs | Altitude: 2,900m
Pass more Sherpa settlements. Enjoy views of Gaurishankar while trekking through pine and rhododendron forests. Descend to Rolwaling Khola. - Day 5 : Kharka – Beding
Duration: 4 hrs | Altitude: 3,690m
Ascend along the Rolwaling Khola valley, with panoramic views of the surrounding peaks. Reach Beding, a serene Sherpa village. - Day 6 : Beding – Na
Duration: 5 hrs | Altitude: 4,180m
Pass summer villages, yak pastures, and Buddhist monasteries. Arrive at Na, surrounded by potato fields and alpine meadows. - Day 7 : Na – Tsho Rolpa Lake
Duration: 7 hrs | Altitude: 4,588m
Trek along rivers and climb rocky lateral moraines to reach the spectacular Tsho Rolpa Lake, a turquoise glacial lake. - Day 8 : Tsho Rolpa – Trakarding Glacier
Duration: 4 hrs | Altitude: 4,800m
Traverse glaciers and moraine trails, surrounded by breathtaking Himalayan scenery. - Day 9 : Trakarding Glacier – Tashi Lapcha Base Camp
Duration: 5 hrs | Altitude: 5,010m
Ascend above glaciers to the base of Tashi Lapcha. Enjoy panoramic views of the surrounding peaks at the base camp. - Day 10 : Cross Tashi Lapcha Pass
Duration: 5 hrs | Altitude: 5,755m
Cross one of Nepal’s highest trekking passes, with unforgettable Himalayan vistas. Descend to the campsite below the pass. - Day 11 : Pachermo – Thengpo
Altitude: 6,272m / 4,370m
Ascend Pachermo for stunning views of Everest, Makalu, and other Khumbu peaks. Descend to Thengpo. - Day 12 : Leisure / Contingency Day
Extra day for acclimatization, weather adjustment, or rest before the final descent.
- Day 13 : Thengpo – Thame
Duration: 5 hrs | Altitude: 3,820m
Descend gradually to Thame village, visit ancient monasteries, and enjoy panoramic views of the Khumbu region. - Day 14 : Thame – Namche Bazaar
Duration: 5 hrs | Altitude: 3,440m
Trek along the Bhote Koshi River, cross suspension bridges, and reach Namche Bazaar, a vibrant Sherpa trading town. - Day 15 : Namche Bazaar – Lukla
Altitude: 2,840m
Final trek through Sherpa villages, forests, and open landscapes, arriving at Lukla to celebrate the completion of the trek. - Day 16 : Flight Lukla – Kathmandu
Fly back to Kathmandu. Spend the day shopping, sightseeing, or enjoying a farewell dinner to conclude the adventure.
Trip Cost Inclusion
- Airport pickup & drop-off
- All ground transportation as per itinerary
- Twin-share accommodation in Kathmandu with breakfast
- Lodge/teahouse accommodation during the trek
- All meals (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner) during the trek
- 1 porter for every 2 trekkers (max 15 kg per person)
- Professional English-speaking trekking guide
- Trekking permits and TIMS card.
- Medical first aid kit
Trip Cost Exclusion
- International and domestic flight ticket
- Nepal entry visa
- Meals in Kathmandu (Lunch & Dinner)
- Travel insurance (mandatory)
- Emergency rescue or evacuation
- Personal expenses (drinks, snacks, laundry, etc.)
- Tips for guide and porter
- Unforeseen costs due to weather, natural disasters, or strikes
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