Himalayan Ecological Trekking

Rollwalling-Tsho-Rolpa- Tashi Lapcha pass- Lukla. - 20 days

Rollwaling is a wild and little-frequented  East - West valley located in the Mid  eastern Nepal, just south of the Tibetan  border, below Gauri Shankar (7145m).  Our journey begins with a scenic drive on  the Katmandu - Lhasa highway to the  ancient trading town of Dolakha. The trek  leads through one of most remote and  beautiful parts of Nepal, past picturesque  Sherpa, Tamang and Chetri villages with  their typical terraced fields, through  dense, gloomy primitive rhododendron  and pine forests and over broad ridges  with wonderful views of Gauri Shankar  from Daldung la pass 3900 Mt.  It is a  palpitating adventure over dizzy  suspension bridges, impressive gorges and steep paths. We reach the Tashi Lapsa pass (5755m), in the glaciated wilderness of the very heart of the Himalayas. The mountain scenery is stunning: Tengi Ragi Tau (6943m), Bisphero Go Shar (6729m), Dragkar Go (6793m) Phakchermo …..Ramdung …… and countless snowy peaks. After Tashi Lapsa we enter the Khumbu valley, land of the Sherpas. Crossing Tashi Laptsa la pass is strenuous and requires Ice or, Rock climbing basic skills.

Itinerary

Day 1: Kathamndu
Arrive in Kathmandu airport transfer to Hotel Trek briefing, free
afternoon/Evening. Check in hotel.

Day 2: Buddanath Pashupatinath
After break fast, Guided tour to Bouddhanath- the world’s largest Buddhist stupa, Pashupatinath- world’s biggest Hindu Temple, Kathmandu Durbar Square -world heritage sites, free.

Day 3: Sigatte 1020 Mt.
7 hrs Jeep drive from Kathmandu through the scenic high green hills, White Mountain  views to the north. One the way visit of Dolakha Bhimeswor Temple in Dolakha. The last hr dusty drive down to your camp in Tama Koshi river Bank.

Day 4: Jagat 1250 Mt.

We carry on along the Bhote Kosi river along the bottom of its deep valley which gradually becomes more gorge-like. We crisscross the hectic river on picturesque suspension bridges and pass a few hamlets and villages. The forest sometimes will give way to nice views of the Gaurishankar (7145m). This area is still Hindu although signs of Buddhism, with prayer flags and Chortens.

Day 5: Simigaon 2025 Mt.
Short stage. After a 2.5 hrs walk, we leave the valley to continue east. The path slowly gains altitude on an impressive slope, and later crosses terraces. Simigaon is a Sherpa & Tamang village, marked by its Tibetan monastery, perched above the houses on top of the hill infront of the Mt. Gauri Sankar.

Day 6: Donga 2800 Mt.

We now enter the Rollwalling valley. Through a gorgeous rhododendron forest & bamboo forest. The path steadily climbs towards Gyalche. Eventually, we descend back down to the river and establish the campsite on the Rollwalling Khola bank. Narrow but complete green scenery bellow Mt. Gauri Shankar.

Day 7: Beding 3690 Mt.

We gradually climb the forested valley of tropical alpine vegetation, with excellent mountain scenery surrounding us. Arriving at Beding, we can glance at the Melungtse (7181m), Rollwalling’s highest summit. It is a lonely small village of well know Everest summiteers Sherpa village may offer you the Chhang (Barley beer)  & Yak butter salt tea. An old but historical Buddhist Monastery is located in the center of the village. Our Camp will be just on the Rollwalling river Bank.

Day 8 Bedding.  Malung Kharka Bedding.
Day hike to the Malung la pass 5616 Mt. as high as you can above Beding for your acclimatization and great nature view of more than 15 snowy peaks, glaciers and natural forest valley of Beding.

Day 9 Na: 4185 Mt.
A short walk will take us to Na. A tiny alpine hamlet only inhabited during summer months. Na is situated just below Tsorolpa Glacier lake in a beautiful valley overlooked by some very impressive peaks with Chobutse (6685m), Chugimago (6259m). Yalung Ri 5630 Mt.

Day 10 Na-Excursion -Na
We can either take a rest or organize an excursion towards the Yalung La pass. We climb steadily, the path taking us to a vast amphitheatre at 4900m, situated just below the pass, & Ramdun peak ice fall and furrowed with streams & view of the glacier lake Tsso-Rolpa. . In each direction we get a stunning view: eastwards the Yalung Glacier, south the Ramdung Peak (5930m), westwards the Yalung Ri (5630m) and to the north the summits of the Tibetan boarder.

Day 11: Nyiduk Kongma 4750 Mt.
We climb up to the dam that holds back the Tso Rolpa lake preventing the lake splitting the thin moraine and flow down the valley. We progress along the south bank. The ancient route, marked on all maps, following the northern bank and passing through Chobu, no longer exists. In fact, the moraines boarding the lake have all collapsed into it. After a 300m climb, we come across a disordered moraine area and scramble down the height we walked up. Campsite in a sandy amphitheatre on the border, between the Tsho Rolpa and the Trakarding glaciers.

Day 12: Drolumbau Glacier 5205 Mt.
The path plunges onwards the Trakarding glacier. It is an impressive & huge rocky area that gives way, from time to time, to large sections of bluish ice. We struggle on towards a rocky spur, just beneath the Dolumbau glacier. It is now quite a venture to access the glacier. We need to climb up a rock face and to set a rope for the porters, helping them to scramble up the 160m before accessing the campsite area. This provides a fantastic panorama with the Trakarding glacier below and the great glacial wall of the Drolumbau glacier to the north. An incredible spot, we are in an ideal position for the permanent spectacle of countless streams running down the glacier, falling rocks and collapsing Ices.

Day 13: Tashi Laptsa pass 575 Mt and decent to Camp at 5460 Mt.
The only route to get a foothold onto the Drolumbau glacier is tricky and fairly steep. Our effort is rewarded by a unique view towards Tengi Ragi Tau (6943m), Bigphero-Go Shar (6729m), Dragkar-Go (6793m), and a background of myriad peaks towards the Tibetan boarder. We progress through moraines and gentle slopes, time to time crossing, some glacial areas. Campsite about 300 Mt. below the Tashi Laptsa pass, just underneath an impressive rocky section.

Day 14: Thame 3805 Mt.
An easy and pleasant descent. Just before arriving in the tiny Sherpa village of Thame, we can visit its picturesque monastery perched on the hillside. It is a main route for the Tibetan traders with their Yak Caravan to Namche Bazaar coming down from Nagpa la pass.

Day 15. Khumjung. 3871 Mt.
Trek to Khumjung Located at the foot of sacred
Mt. Kumbila, Khumjung is home of the first Hilary school project. There is a Hospital at Khunde Close by, with a Canadian Dr. The most stable traditional Sherpa Cultural settlement and visit of the oldest Monastery is highly worthy of this visit.

Day 16. Monju.
A long down hill day via Namche Bazaar with the last view of the Mt. Everest.

Day 17. Lukla 2800 Mt.

You have to arrive in Lukla in time to reconfirm your return flight to Kathmandu for next early morning. Day walk about 5 hrs along the Dudh Koshi river and through some Sherpa villages and many local lodges, which accommodate for the trekkers to the Everest region.

Day 18: Kathmandu. 1350 Mt.
Early Morning flight to Kathmandu. Free After noon  & evening.
Please, note that your flight might be delayed till the late afternoon due to high season of many flights to Lukla from Kathmandu. Or, even can be delayed for next day due on bad weather –Poor visibility. So, a spare day to meet your return flight to home is also recommended for this trip.

Day 19: Kathmandu-Bhaktapur/Patan/Shoping.
Guided tour to world heritage site-Bhaktapure, a famouce city in the world for it’s wood and silver carvings, with many shrines of the different temples. Afternoon visit of Patan Durbar square & The Tibetan Refugee camp and carpet industry. Evening farewell dinner with cultural programs.

Day 20. Program End
Departure to home / program end or, connect to other activities.

Trip Facts

  • Trip Duration : 20 Days :
  • Trip Rating : 2 Star
  • Trip Activity : Trekking
  • Trip Destination : Nepal
  • Trip Type : Rolwlling Trek

News & Events

Tibet travel permit
Monday, 14 May 2012
Tibet Travel permit rule is slightly changed recently but the authentic noticed has not come out yet.   
Tsum, hidden or, Separated valley
Sunday, 25 March 2012
Tsum means Separated and hidden. Actually this newly opened area for the foreign visitors and in fact it is as separated valley in between Tibetan Plateau and Trans Himalaya. This valley is located north of Mt. Ganesh Himal. It's main fact is non violent and very deep in Buddhist religion, countless Stupas and Mani walls along and through the valley. All people are Buddhist with Tibetan customs & Language.Even though it is newly opened for Tourist this Himalayan Ecological Trekking (P.) Ltd is already launched this area as home stay tours in this valley. 2-3 weeks duration is recommendable  to complete this un-touched nature.  
Tsum, hidden or, Separated valley
Sunday, 25 March 2012
Tsum means Separated and hidden. Actually this newly opened area for the foreign visitors and in fact it is as separated valley in between Tibetan Plateau and Trans Himalaya. This valley is located north of Mt. Ganesh Himal. It's main fact is non violent and very deep in Buddhist religion, countless Stupas and Mani walls along and through the valley. All people are Buddhist with Tibetan customs & Language.Even though it is newly opened for Tourist this Himalayan Ecological Trekking (P.) Ltd is already launched this area as home stay tours in this valley. 2-3 weeks duration is recommendable  to complete this un-touched nature.  
Budget airlines may shift to Tarai
Sunday, 05 June 2011
Usually, dry & sunny spring passed with weekly heavy rain this year. So, high snowing in the Mountain and greenery is grown in the earliest than usual. 
New nature in the Himalaya
Saturday, 09 April 2011
HET has just launched a new program in the remote area behind the Himalaya named Tsum Valley, which is a fragile land of heaven of Buddhist culture and deep beauty & silence of nature.   No scarify of living beings, and countless stupas/Chorten , peace and happy people, landscapes and Charming Himalayas of Ganesh Himala are the major attraction of this valley. Probably this is only the valley where any one smells of untouched nature.