| Trip code | |
| Package name | Rolwaling Valley Trek Over Tashi Lapcha Pass |
| Duration | 16 |
| Max. elevation | 5755 m |
| Level | DIFFICULT |
| Transportation | Flight & 4WD Jeep<br> |
| Accomodation | 2-3 Star Hotel Accomodation in Kathmandu. Lodge(Teahouse) or Camping Accomodation during Trek. |
| Starts at | Kathmandu |
| Ends at | Kathmandu |
| Trip route | Kathmandu - Dolakha - Shigati - Jagat - Simigaon - Daldung La - Beding - Na - Tso Rolpa Lake - Trakarding Glacier - Tashi Lapcha Phedi - Tashi Lapcha Pass - Tashi Cape - Thyomgbo - Thame - Namche Bazaar - Lukla - Kathmandu |
| Cost | USD 0 per person |
Drive from Kathmandu (1350m) to Dolakha (1660m) via Lamosangu (750m) and Charikot (1980m) takes about four hours. Continuing the drive from Dolakha to Shigati (950m) via Piguti (920m) takes another three hours in total. The journey passes through gravel roads, crossing various villages of mixed communities. You will encounter several streams and traverse jungles adorned with a variety of orchids, rhododendrons, and other natural vegetation.
Stay overnight at lodge.
Trek from Shigati to Jagat (1440m.) takes about six hours. You trek through normal flat land along the side of the river. You pass through rice terraced. There are small villages on your way which are inhabited by mixed community. Several times, you cross the jungles covered by orchid, few rhododendron trees and wild vegetation. Now you cross a suspension bridge to reach Jagat, a small town resided by people of mixed culture.
Stay overnight at lodge.
Trek from Jagat to Simigaon (2020m.) takes about six hours. The first part of your trails follows normally flat path, then it passes through the jungle. At several places you cross through suspension bridges. There are numerous villages on your way. You can find small teashops and local shops at some of the places. You steeply climb up to Simigaon, a village inhabited by Buddhist and few Hindus.
Stay overnight at lodge.
Trek from Simigaon to Daldung La (3976m.) takes about seven hours. On the route you come across the Sherpa villages. The uphill trek covers regions with varieties of plants and Rhododendron trees. After the uphill trek you will now come across paths through which you will enjoy the scenic beauty of the place.
You camp for the night.
Trek from Daldung La to Beding (3690m.) takes about seven and half hours. The trek now ascends uphill through different varieties of plants and Rhododendron trees. You trek over the suspension bridges over the deep gorges in few places making the trek even more enchanting. You finally reach Beding which is a big Sherpa village.
You camp for the night.
Trek from Beding to Na (4180m.) takes about four hours. This day you can explore the upper slopes of the valley for Snow Partridge or a visit to the nearby glacier lake. The trek path slightly ascends along the river bank. The place is an open path with fresh air and the charming sound of the river. You can have the panoramic view of the mountains as the trek moves forward. You will also come across the Sherpa village having their own specialties.
You camp for the night.
Rest Day at Na. You will be able to witness the various views of mountains like Gauri Shanker, Menlung, Yalung and the mountains of the Tibet. You will be on a Yalung Glacier camp today.
You camp for the night.
Trek from Na to Tso Rolpa Lake (4540m.) takes about four hours. You will be trekking through the flat and gradually up path. You will be able to witness the beautiful Natural Lake filled with the chilling water of the glaciers. The views of Menlung and Tibetan Side Mountains add glory to your trek.
You camp for the night.
Trek Tso Rolpa to Trakarding Glacier (4800m.) takes about five hours. Early morning you will walk through the glaciers throughout the day and will be able to experience the new enchanting beauties that would add extra dimensions into your trial.
You camp for the night.
Trek from Trakarding Glacier to Tashi Lapcha Phedi Camp (5755m.) takes about five hours. The trail will still be ascending through some rock climbing and a gradual walk on the glacier. You will camp in the Tashi Lapcha Phedi camp today.
Climb from Tashi Lapcha Phedi Camp to Tashi Lapcha Pass (5755m.) to Tashi Cape takes about four hours. You will climb up the Tashi Lapcha Phedi and cross the Tashi Lapcha Pass through Tashi Cape. You trek through snow covered route.
You camp for the night.
Trek from Tashi Cape to Thyomgbo (4350m.) takes about four hours. Today you will walk across the glacier. The trail descends down towards Thyomgbo.
You camp for the night.
Trek Thyomgbo to Thame (3820m.) takes about 3 hours. Early morning you will trek down to Thame. This trail gradually descends and you trek an easier trail and will be able to enjoy the natural beauty of the environment. Stay overnight at lodge.
Trek from Thame to Namche Bazaar (3440m.) takes about 4 hours. The trail descends gently for early one hour to Sanasa (3550m.). Now you can catch a glimpse of the majestic peaks of the Khumbu including Mt Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, Ama Dablam, Thamserku and Kusum Kangaru. Passing by several villages and numerous teashops, the trail descends steeply to a bridge over the river Dudh Koshi at Phunki Tenga (3250mThe way from Sanasa to Namche is uneven with views of forests, scenery and mountains.
Stay overnight at lodge.
Trek from Namche Bazaar to Lukla (2886 m.) takes about six hours. The last day of your trek leads from Namche Bazaar via Monjo to Lukla. The trek is pleasant, except for few short uphill climbs and then down to the Bhote- Koshi River crossing it three times. The last uphill climb of 45 minutes will bring you to Lukla for your overnight stay. Stay overnight at lodge..
Fly from Lukla to Kathmandu. You take an early morning flight back to Kathmandu takes about 35 minutes.