"Beautiful and Scenic Rolwaling Valley to Everest via high TashiLabtsa-la pass"
Rolwaling Everest Trekking, where you can experience an adventure of life time traversing over high TashiLabtsa-La pass the separates Rolwaling and Khumbu valleys of Everest region, a complete adventure into sheer wilderness of giant peaks that surrounds you on this scenic and high altitude Rolwaling to Everest Trekking.
Trekkers who are bored from mainstream trails this will be a perfect choice where adventure leads you away from human settlement and villages for some days in the harmony of mountains and serene tranquil surroundings of moraine and ice beyond Rolwaling beautiful valley.
Starting this awesome adventure Rolwaling Everest Trekking with an exciting overland journey from the capital Kathmandu to reach at Nepal North Mid-East areas of Dolkha district where walk begins from low warm areas heading towards cooler alpine zone on mid hills covered with lovely woodland of rhododendron-magnolia and pine trees.
Walk leads through several Sherpa farm villages of Gongor and Simi Gaon to reach further north at Beding located within scenic Rolwaling valley with close views of Mt. Gaurishankar 7,145 m with MelungTse also known as JoboGaree peak at above 7,181m high.
At Beding village free day to get acclimatize, exploring this remote high village of immense Buddhist culture, then walk leads away from main human settlement towards complete wilderness heading past Nar and Yak grazing fields to reach at the bottom of high Tashi-Labtsa La Pass after walking past icy lake TshoRolpa.
Starting early morning where climb leads to traverse over high scenic Tashi-Labtsa la with tremendous views of Ramdung, Yarlung, Pacharmo peaks and then landing into new areas at Khumbu of Everest region where walk leads past Thame and famous colorful Namche Bazaar and back into tree lines as walk leads to final end at Lukla.
From Lukla great treks completes with sweeping short flight back to Kathmandu after an overwhelming memories and adventure on Rolwaling Everest Trekking.
Rolwaling Everest Trekking - 18 Days Altitude and Distance Coverage
Day | Activity | Altitude (m/ft) | Distance (km/miles) | Duration (hours) | Elevation Gain/Loss |
01 | Arrival in Kathmandu and transfer to hotel. Briefing on the trek and welcome dinner with cultural program. | 1,350 m / 4,430 ft | - | ~30 min drive | - |
02 | Full day in Kathmandu with sightseeing at places of interest. | 1,350 m / 4,430 ft | - | Flexible | - |
03 | Drive to Gongar via Charikot. | 1,400 m / 4,593 ft | ~185 km / 115 miles | ~7 hrs drive | +50 m / +164 ft |
04 | Trek to Simigaon. | 2,000 m / 6,562 ft | ~10 km / 6.2 miles | ~5 hrs walk | +600 m / +1,969 ft |
05 | Trek to Dovan. | 2,850 m / 9,350 ft | ~12 km / 7.5 miles | ~5 hrs walk | +850 m / +2,788 ft |
06 | Trek to Beding. | 3,690 m / 12,106 ft | ~14 km / 8.7 miles | ~5 hrs walk | +840 m / +2,756 ft |
07 | Rest day for acclimatization and optional hike around Beding. | 3,690 m / 12,106 ft | ~6 km / 3.7 miles (hike) | ~3-4 hrs (optional) | +300 m / +984 ft (optional) |
08 | Trek to Na Gaon. | 4,183 m / 13,727 ft | ~8 km / 5 miles | ~4 hrs walk | +493 m / +1,617 ft |
09 | Trek to Glacier Camp. | 5,400 m / 17,717 ft | ~12 km / 7.5 miles | ~6 hrs walk | +1,217 m / +3,993 ft |
10 | Trek to the base of Tashi Laptsa. | 5,400 m / 17,717 ft | ~6 km / 3.7 miles | ~4 hrs walk | Flat |
11 | Cross Tashi Laptsa (5,755 m / 18,881 ft) and descend to Tengpo. | 5,755 m / 18,881 ft | ~14 km / 8.7 miles | ~8 hrs walk | +355 m / +1,165 ft |
12 | Trek to Thame. | 3,820 m / 12,533 ft | ~10 km / 6.2 miles | ~5 hrs walk | -550 m / -1,804 ft |
13 | Trek to Namche Bazaar. | 3,440 m / 11,286 ft | ~7 km / 4.3 miles | ~4 hrs walk | -380 m / -1,247 ft |
14 | Morning free at Namche Bazaar, then trek to Monjo. | 2,830 m / 9,285 ft | ~8 km / 5 miles | ~4 hrs walk | -610 m / -2,001 ft |
15 | Trek to Lukla. | 2,860 m / 9,383 ft | ~12 km / 7.5 miles | ~4 hrs walk | +30 m / +98 ft |
16 | Fly back to Kathmandu and transfer to hotel. | 1,350 m / 4,430 ft | - | ~35 min flight | -1,510 m / -4,954 ft |
17 | Free day in Kathmandu for personal activities or rest. | 1,350 m / 4,430 ft | - | Flexible | - |
18 | Final departure from Nepal. | 1,350 m / 4,430 ft | - | ~30 min drive | - |
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