Rolwaling Tashi Lapcha Pass Trek - 16 Days

Rolwaling Tashi Lapcha Pass Trek - 16 Days
Trip Facts
  • Trip Duration16 Days
  • Difficulty Level Strenuous
  • Maximum Altitude 5755 m
  • Activity Trekking
  • Starts/Ends Kathmandu / Kathmandu
  • Best Season Spring (March to May) and Autumn (September to November)
Highlights
  • Tashi Lapcha Pass: The ascent to and descent from the Tashi Lapcha Pass is without a doubt the most exciting part of the trek. The stunning views of the surrounding peaks, such as Mt. Everest, Mt. Cho Oyu, Mt. Melungtse, and more, from its vantage point at a height of 5,755 meters are just amazing. Those who seek out high-altitude adventures will find the pass to be a fascinating and gratifying experience.
  • Rolwaling Valley: Your journey will take you through the breathtaking Rolwaling Valley, which is located in an isolated part of the Himalayas. This valley is well-known for the untouched natural beauty, tranquil scenery, and breathtaking vistas that it offers. Along the journey, you will go through lush forests, cross suspension bridges, and come across picturesque Sherpa settlements, all of which will give you an insight into the culture and way of life of the surrounding area.
  • Ngozumpa Glacier: The trek takes you across the longest glacier in the Himalayas, Ngozumpa Glacier. The stunning natural splendor of the area is enhanced by the presence of this enormous glacier.
  • Alpine Lakes: Trekking across the Rolwaling Tashi Lapcha Pass gets you near some stunning mountain lakes. The trip offers trekkers the chance to explore glacial lakes such as Tsho Rolpa and Parchamo Lake and take in their breathtaking scenery. The combination of the glistening lakes and the looming mountains provides for a magical scene.
  • Cultural Experience: The trail passes through many Sherpa settlements, providing travelers with a glimpse into the rich cultural heritage of these welcoming people. Talking to local Sherpas and learning about their culture is a great way to enrich your trekking experience.

The Rolwaling Tashi Lapcha Pass trek is a strenuous yet rewarding journey over the stunning Himalayas of Nepal. The Tashi Lapcha Pass, at an elevation of 5,755 meters, links the Rolwaling Valley with the Khumbu area; thus, the trek is named the Rolwaling Tashi Lapcha Pass Trek. It's one of the most off-the-beaten-path treks, but it's well worth it for the amazing vistas of the Himalayas and the fascinating local culture.

The journey begins with a drive through beautiful scenery from Kathmandu to Gongar Khola. Next, you will make your way through beautiful Sherpa settlements, lush forests, and breathtaking alpine scenery on your way to the Rolwaling Valley. Incredible vistas of mountains like Gauri Shankar, Melungtse, and Everest can be seen from the trail. In addition to this, it offers the chance to see a wide variety of flora and fauna, such as the wild animals native to the Himalayas, such as musk deer and Himalayan thar, as well as several types of birds.

Trekking across the Rolwaling Tashi Lapcha Pass is known for being both physically demanding and technically difficult. One should be physically fit and have some prior trekking experience before doing this trek. Rolwaling Tashi Lapcha Pass is a difficult trekking high pass to traverse due to its steep ascents and glacier crossings that call for the use of mountaineering gear such as crampons and ice axes.

ItineraryDay to Day Itinerary
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Upon your arrival a team from Moon Himalaya Adventure will be at Tribhuvan International Airport to receive you and will assist with your transfer to the hotel. In the Evening you will have a briefing about your Rolwaling Tashi Lapcha Pass Trek with your guide.

  • Accommodation:Hotel
  • Max Altitude:1310m

On the second day after having your breakfast, our guide will brief you about the trek. You can visit the world heritage sites (Kathmandu Durbar Square, Bouddhanath, Pashupatinath, Swoyambhunath) but you must pay entry fees.

  • Meals:Breakfast
  • Accommodation:Hotel
  • Max Altitude:1310m

Early in the morning, we will depart for the trip from Kathmandu to Gongar Khola. The journey takes us through some beautiful landscapes in Nepal. After a thrilling journey through a rough and bumpy road, we will finally make it to Gangor Khola.

 

  • Meals:Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
  • Accommodation:Lodge
  • Max Altitude:1440m
  • Duration:7-8 hours

After breakfast, we will begin our trek to Simigaon. As we make our way to Simigaun, we will be treated to breathtaking panoramas of Mt. Gauri Shankar, stunning waterfalls, and picturesque farmlands and villages. Along the trip, we will have the opportunity to get to know the Sherpa people and their culture, who are always friendly and open to visitors. We will visit Gongar Monastery and the nearby Sherpa settlement of Kartung on the way to Simi Gaon. Finally, we will be at Simi Gaon after an exhausting climb.

  • Meals:Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
  • Accommodation:Lodge
  • Max Altitude:2000m
  • Duration:5-6 hours

We will begin our journey after having breakfast at Simigaon. In the morning, if the weather is clear, we will have spectacular views of Gaurishankar Himal (7134m). We will descend to the Rolwaling valley after a strenuous ascent through a rhododendron forest and over the 3976-meter-high Daldung La Pass. We'll be hiking down a rugged path that will eventually lead us to Dovan.

 

  • Meals:Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
  • Accommodation:Lodge
  • Max Altitude:2850m
  • Duration:5-6 hours

After breakfast, we will begin our trip to Beding. You can admire the stunning Gaurishankar Himal (7134m) in the distance as you make your way up the rocky trail that goes alongside the Rolwaling River. Along the way, you can observe Sherpa villages, which are made of stone walls and wood or stone roofs, and eventually reach Beding, the largest Sherpa village in Rolwaling valley. In the evening, we have the option of exploring the local villages, which are home to numerous Buddhist monasteries and gompas.

  • Meals:Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
  • Accommodation:Lodge
  • Max Altitude:3693m
  • Duration:6-7 hours

Following breakfast, we'll set off along the path leading to Na Gaon. In order to reach Na Gaon, the path ascends alongside the Rolwaling River after passing through the Gompa Gate. The village of Na Gaon is found in close proximity to the Tsho Rolpa Glacier Lake and is encompassed by a number of towering peaks. We will spend two nights in Na Gaon.

  • Meals:Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
  • Accommodation:Lodge
  • Max Altitude:4200m
  • Duration:5-6 hours

For a variety of different reasons, Na Gaon makes for an excellent area to acclimatize. At Na, we have the option to relax, go on a hike, discover the local culture, or see the historic monasteries. Since we need to ascend to higher altitudes over the next few days, we strongly advise that you take a day off to relax in Na Village so that you can get acclimated to the high altitudes.

  • Meals:Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
  • Accommodation:Lodge
  • Max Altitude:4200m

After a hearty breakfast at Na Gaon, we will continue our journey to Chugima. We'll use a wooden bridge to go across the river, then climb several moraines to reach the Tsho Rolpa dam. The Tsho Rolpa glacier, which is also referred to as the Cho Rolpa glacier, is one of the largest glaciers in the Rolwaling Valley and is located at an elevation of 4,580 meters. We will set up camp to the south of Tsho Rolpa, which will provide us with excellent vantage points for Chobutse, Dragker-Go, and many other peaks.

  • Meals:Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
  • Accommodation:Tent
  • Max Altitude:4920m
  • Duration:5-6 hours

As our route for the day takes us via the glacier, it is best to get an early start so that we can enjoy the most of the environments and scenery along the way. The journey to the Jaboo Glacier begins with a descent toward the Trakarding Glacier situated at an altitude of 4800m, followed by an ascent.

  • Meals:Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
  • Accommodation:Tent

The Tasha Lapcha Pass (5755 meters), the highest point of the trek, awaits today's adventures. The views are magnificent from the top of the pass. After that, you can get down a few hundred meters with the help of a fixed rope. After that, proceed to walk downward till you reach Tashi Phuk.

 

 

  • Meals:Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
  • Accommodation:Tent
  • Max Altitude:5755m
  • Duration:7-8 hours

Today, we will start our descent from Tashi Phuk and make our way to Thame village. We will spend the night in a lodge at Thame.

  • Meals:Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
  • Accommodation:Lodge
  • Duration:6-7 hours

Our journey today is much gentler, and it will take us 5 to 6 hours to reach the famous town of Namche Bazaar, where you can explore the various stores, cafes, and other attractions. Our overnight lodging will be at Namche.

 

  • Meals:Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
  • Accommodation:Lodge
  • Duration:5-6 hours

You will start your trek a little early. As you make your way back to Lukla, you'll reminisce on what you've come so far since the first day of the trek. In the evening, you can celebrate your accomplishments with a little party at Lukla.

  • Meals:Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
  • Accommodation:Lodge
  • Duration:6-7 hours

Finally, the last day of the trek. Catching the scenic flight from lukla you will return to Kathmandu, capital city of Nepal. Upon your arrival at Kathmandu our guides will transfer you to a hotel from the domestic airport.

 

 

  • Meals:Breakfast
  • Accommodation:Hotel
  • Duration:35 minutes

Representative from Moon Himalaya will drop you to international airport for final departure three hours prior to your flight schedule.

    Cost DetailsWhat's Included
    • Airport pick up and drop off.
    • Three-night hotel in Kathmandu.
    • Ground transportation from Kathmandu to Gangor Khola on private vehicle for our client.
    • Flight from Lukla to Kathmandu for our client.
    • Three meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) during the trek.
    • Accommodation during the trek.
    • Accomodation during the camping period.
    • Annapurna Conservation Area Permit fee.
    • Gauri Shankar Conservation Area Permit fee.
    • Trekkers’ Information Management System (TIMS) card.
    • Pasang Lhamu Gaupalika entry fee.
    • Sleeping tent, kitchen tent, dinning tent.
    • Ground transportation from Kathmandu to Gangor Khola for the guide and porter.
    • Flight from Lukla to Kathmandu for the guide.
    • One expert government license holder trekking guide.
      (For 1 to 4 clients there will be 1 guide)
    • For 2 clients there will be 1 Porter.
      (The baggage of 1 client should be 12 to 15 kg only)
    • Cook during the camping period.
    • Food, accommodation, salary and trekking insurance for the guide,porter, sherpa, cook and other staff.
    • First aid kit.
    • All necessary government taxes.
    • Certificate of accomplishment of the trek.
    • Office service charge.
    • Arrangement of emergency helicopter service which will be paid by client's travel insurance company.
    What's Excluded
    • Nepal entry visa fee (you may easily obtain the visa upon your arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport – Kathmandu). You will require 2 passport size photos.
    • Your travel insurance (mandatory).
    • Food (lunch and dinner) while you are in Kathmandu.
    • Hotel in Kathmandu that go beyond the scheduled program.
    • Your personal expenses and entrance fees while you tour in Kathmandu.
    • Entry fees into monastries, temples or museums.
    • Your personal expenses, shopping, donation to monasteries, and schools, wifi, laundry etc.
    • All alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks.
    • Novelty foods things like chocolate bars, potato chips, candy etc.
    • Internet, hot showers and battery charges during the trek.
    • International airfare and airport departure tax.
    • Things that go beyond "cost includes" list.
    Useful InformationGood to Know
    • Required Trekking Equipment: Sturdy trekking boots, warm clothing, sleeping bags, trekking poles, and other personal gear.
    • Electricity: Most teahouses have electricity however, portable solar chargers are recommended for charging electronic devices.
    • Accommodation: Along the trek, you will find basic teahouses or lodges in villages; however, as you reach higher altitudes, there will be tented camps.
    • Weather: The weather is unpredictable in the Himalaya so we recommend you to be prepared and pack the gear for rain, snow and wind.
    • Medical Considerations: Altitude sickness is a concern, and it's recommended to have a thorough medical check-up before the trip.
    • Medical History: Please let us know if you have any medical history that might effect your trek such as knee or leg sprain, fractures, major surgeries or other serious health concern.
    • Medication: Please inform us about any medication that you use daily so our guide can help remind you during the trip.
    • Permits: You require Annapurna Conservation Area Permit, Gauri Shankar Conservation Area Permit, Trekkers’ Information Management system (TIMS) card and Pasang Lhamu Gaupalika entry fee.
    FAQsRolwaling Tashi Lapcha Pass Trek - 16 Days FAQs

    • Rolwaling Tashi Lapcha Pass trek is considered as a challenging and strenuous trek. It requires good physical fitness, proper acclimatization and previous trekking experience.

    • Spring season (Mid-February to May) and Autumn season (September to Mid-December) is known to be the best time to do Rolwaling Tashi Lapcha Pass trek as the weather will be stable along with the clear view. 

    • It is mandatory to take a guide along with you. Guide will make your trek memorable by helping you with navigation, providing necessary information as well as explain about the local culture and traditions. 

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