Rolwaling Trek

Popular for the most fascinating mountain vista, remote and isolated valleys and equally for the utmost adventure which no doubt is the lifetime experience. [Rolwaling Trek]

Rolwaling trek is located to the west of Everest, near the Tibetan border, no doubt offers the fascinating mountain vista and the best adventure, therefore Rolwaling trek has been one of the most popular and frequently organized trekking destinations in recent days. Rolwaling valley is a narrow mountain valley situated at 3,690 m altitude, just south of the Tibetan border, west of Mahalangur range below Gauri Shankar Himalayan range. The trekking to Rolwaling offers you stunning mountain vistas including of Mt. Everest (8,848 m)— world's the highest peaks, Mt. Gauri Shankar (7,145 m), Melungtse Himal (7,181 m), and a number of other Himalayas adjoining in the area and no doubt be amazed with the sunrise and sunset views with the backdrop of these snow capped Himalayas. In addition, you will have an opportunity to pass the fantastic view points and landscapes, rocky and sloppy hills, steamy forests which are full of flora and fauna, the region is said to have been the home of over 250 species of birds, monkey, musk deer, Himalayan black bear and several species of orchid and rhododendron flower.

Besides these, you will no doubt be amazed with blend of culture, unique rituals and sincere and warm hospitality of various ethnic groups living in the area namely of Sherpa, Tamang and other groups, as you pass through remote and isolated valley, you will feel peace and calm and be mesmerized with the incredible scenes and sceneries, Buddhist monasteries, mani and many more, and and no doubt will pass through numerous of mountains passes and mountain lakes such as Tsho Rolpa, Dudh kunda etc. It is purely a camping trek, as it passes through the remote and isolated corner of the country. You fully have to be equipped with the necessary equipments, and trekking gears. These features are explicit enough why Rolwaling trek has been popular in recent days.

Rolwaling trek begins with a short drive from Kathmandu to Barabise and then the trail passes through Tinsang la pass and then descends down to Bigu Gomba, and then alongside of Bhotekosi river, finally takes you to Rollwaling valley, one of the most remote and mysterious mountain valley and after making an excursion around, you will continue trekking to Beding and Na Gaun and then ascend up to Tso Rolpa lake side, and finally get down to Simi Gaun, Gongar, Surya Dovan, and finally to Charikot then drive back to Kathmandu.