High Camp Trekking > Nepal > High Camp Trekking Specials > Rolwaling Valley Trek
Duration : | 17 nights & 18 days. |
Destination : | Gaurishanker Conservation Area, Dolakha distric. |
Costumers numbers: | Minimum two and maximum 15. |
Trek style: | Fully camping service. |
Trek start/end: | At Barabise and Chetchhet. |
Trek season : | October to December & March to May. |
Activities : | Walking & Trekking. |
High passes: | Daldung La 3976m. |
Highest elevation of the trek : | Yalung Ri (5630m). |
Viewpoint : | Yalung Ri (5630m. |
Ethnic group: | Chhetri, Tamang and Sherpa. |
Villages: | Bigugoan, Simigoan and Beding. |
Monasteries : | Bigu Gomba and Simi Gomba. |
Culture: | Hindusim & Budhisum. |
Himalayan scenery : | Mt. Gaurishanker (7134m), Melungtse (7181m), Chekigo (6257m), Kang Nachugo (6737m), Chuyima Go (6258m), Ramdung Peak (5930m) and Parchemuche (6273m). |
Lake : | Tsho Rolpa Lake. |
Rolwaling is an isolated valley on the east-west side just below Mt. Gaurishankar (7145 m) towards the southern Tibetan border. Mt. Gaurishankar is known as Jomo Tersingma by Sherpas. It has two summits, the northern (higher) summit being called Shankar (a manifestation of Lord Shiva) and the southern summit being called Gauri ( a manifestation of Shiva’s consort – Parvati).
The Rolwaling Valley trek allows us to stay and witness and learn more about the rich Tamang and Sherpa culture. It includes two famous peaks: Ramdung (5930m) and Parchemouche (6187m). While trekking through the valleys of Rolwaling, we pass the beautiful farmland of Bhote Kosi and Sun Kosi valleys, the alpine valley, and the glacial lakes of the upper Rolwaling region.
The snow-fed glacial lake of Tsho-Rolpo Lake gives us a unique experience in this pristine valley of Rolwaling. At an elevation of 4850 m, it is one of the biggest glacier lakes in Nepal. The lake has a maximum length of 3.45km, a width of 0.5km, and an average depth of 55 meters.
The trek begins with a scenic Kathmandu – Lhasa highway drive to the ancient trading town – Barabise. We trek through the dense, gloomy primitive forests and broad ridges backed with beautiful views of surrounding mountain peaks like Chekigo (6257m), Kang Nachugo (6737m), Chuyima Go (6258m), Ramdung Peak (5930m), and Parchemuche (6273m). The Rolwaling trek leads through one of Nepal’s most remote, beautiful, and unexplored parts in Sherpa, Tamang, and Chettri villages.
We adventure over dizzy suspension bridges, impressive gorges, and steep paths. Locals tell romantic stories about the Yeti. This valley is enriched with both Hindu and Buddhist Mythology.
Please send us an inquiry and we will happily customize your trip on the date that you need.
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Please read carefully cost includes and does not include the above. All the meals are included with tea/coffee while on the trek. We do include drinking water (boil/hot water). You can also take water purifying tablets or Seripen. Wi-Fi, battery charge, and hot showers are not included.
We do insure for trekking staff and provide warm enough equipment. We do our best for your safety. Although we suggest you buy comprehensive travel insurance that can cover flight cancellation, medical treatment, and Helicopter rescue emergency evacuation. Please buy the policy that can cover trekking activity up to 5000m for the days you will actually be trekking.
Note: We have down jacket and sleeping bag rental facilities for our clients. The rental fee is US$1.5 per sleeping bag and down jacket daily.
Note: The names of other agencies are more similar to us. Please remember that we are known as “High Camp Trekking.”