Highlights of the Trek
- Trekking in less crowded trails means you will have all the trails, and
- viewpoints to yourself giving you a tranquil trekking experience,
- Stories of Yetis,
- Explore the natural beauty of the Gaurishankar Conservative area,
- Langtang National Park, and Khumbu region,
- Largest glacial lake in Nepal “Tsho Rolpa Lake”.
- Tashi Lapcha Pass,
- Breathtaking views of mountains like Gaurishankar, Melungtse, Ramdung,
- Pharchamo, etc,
- Chance to witness varieties of flowers, floras, faunas, pastures, rivers,
- glaciers and glacial lakes, alpine forests and wildlife.
- Cultures of Sherpas, Tamangs, and Chettris, their cultural beliefs, lifestyle,
- religious sites like monasteries, gompas, and temples.
Rolwaling trek is a beautiful journey introducing you to the beauty of Gaurishankar Conservation Area (GCA)Rolwaling literally means “Carved by Plough” and the shape of the stiff hills somehow justifies the name. Located in the northeastern part of Nepal sharing a border with China, this region has unmatched beauty of nature to witness. The off-the-beaten trails take you through varieties of floras and faunas, high pastures, alpine lakes, hanging waterfalls, and glaciers, and on top of that are sky-high mountains like Melungtse, Gaurishankar, Ramdung, and Pharchamo and 50 others gazing at you.
Wild animals like White langurs (grey monkey), Snow Leopards, Himalayan Tahr, Gaur, Himalayan Black Bears, and even the endangered Red Panda call this place home. Also known as the home of Everest summiteers, every house in Beding has at least one family member that climbed the mighty Everest. Trekkers stay at the teahouses of those brave Sherpas, sharing their lifestyle, and experiencing selfless hospitality and kindness. Other ethnic groups like Chettri and Tamang also share a major population in this region. Beautiful monasteries, gompas, and temples in this region resemble the cultural and religious diversity and the beauty of their harmony.
Apart from that, Tsho Rolpa Lake, one of the biggest glacial lakes in Nepal, is another major tourist attraction. Located at an elevation of 4580 m and surrounded by mountains, it has grown considerably due to increased glacial melting in the mountains. Navigating the less-crowded trails of Langtang National Park and the Khumbu region, you can experience the purest form of trekking. Without much human intervention and no road access, this place is also famous for its exciting stories of the existence of Yeti. In 1951, A British explorer Eric Shipton found a huge (Yeti) footprint in Rolwaling Valley while searching for an alternative route to Everest Base Camp. In addition, The thrilling narrations of locals of these mysterious creatures might convince you Yetis are real. Considered moderately difficult, the Rolwaling Valley trek has something to offer in every season. If you love to see the natural beauty enhanced by the variety ofseasonal flowers, summer can be an ideal season to do this trek. Likewise, November to February is best for ice climbing. Spring and autumn are the seasons when the trail gets comparatively busier as these are the best seasons for peak climbing and trekking.
Rolwaling Valley Trek can be customized as per your interest and preference too. This less-trekked trail offers you with various trekking options. If you are an experienced trekker and want to level up the trek, the Rolwaling Valley trek with the Tashi Lapcha trek can be an ideal choice for you. If you want to climb a peak too, you can go for a rolwaling valley trek with Parchamo Peak. Everest Rolwalling trekking is another popular trekking around this region where trekkers do the Tasha Lapcha Pass and then enter the Everest region and fly back to Kathmandu from Namche. Are you ready to join us on a journey where you will escape the hectic city life for days and won’t spend your much of time on your cellphone? But there will be the beauty of nature to witness and the journey of a lifetime to experience.
FAQs
What is the difficulty level of the Rolwaling Valley Trek?
Rolwaling Valley trek is rated moderately difficult trekking as it includes passing through stiff off-the-beaten trails and high mountain technical passes.
How to reach Rolwaling Valley?
There is a daily bus that leaves from Kathmandu to Singati-Lamabagar at 5 am and 6 am too. From Singati the trekking begins on the off-the-beaten trails
leading to Rolwaling.
How many days does it take for a Rolwaling Valley Trek?
Normally it takes about 12 to 23 days. It solely depends on your experience, physical capacity, preference, and sometimes weather conditions too. We offer 3 different treks in this region and that is Rolwaling Valley Trek, Rolwaling Valley Trek with Tashi Lapcha Pass, and Everest Rolwaling Trek. We customize this trek according to your physical endurance and preference. You can get detail information from us via email, WhatsApp, etc.
