ROLWALING AND TASHI LAPTSA

Rolwaling & Tashi Laptsa

"An adventurous journey into the remote high alpine valleys"

On this journey, you will cross over one of the most exciting passes of the Himalaya, Tashi Lapcha at 5,755 meters high. And the ability to enter into Khumbu Valley has made this trek popular to all adventurers since the Rolwaing Valley was opened. The Rolwaling valley is very steep and covered in thick forests; therefore the climbs are sheer upright. But this is one of the finest watershed crossings ever made in the entire of Himalaya. One of the highlight of the trip is the camp beside Bigu Gompa, which is an unusual and beautifully situated nunnery. Further walking through the summer pasture lands and narrow valleys that opens up into a wide bowl; give us our first taste of open mountain scenery - a totally unique and mystical experience. As we leave the Rolwaling Valley, after having climbed the highest point of this adventure, we may feel although the trek is only just beginning. Trekking back we continue down traversing into the Thame Valley, Namche Bazaar and then to Lukla for the scenic panoramic flight to Kathmandu.

Departure Date
Spring 2010
11 April   To   05 May
25 April   To   19 May
Autumn 2010
19 September   To   13 October
17 October   To   10 November
 

Trip Facts
Code
  GE###
Duration
  25 days
Style of Trekking
  Camping
Trek Start In
  Barabesi
Trek End In
  Lukla
Group
  2-16
Trek Grade
  Moderate to Adventurous
Max Elevation
  5755m Tashi Laptsa pass
Price

Standard Accommodation in Cities
  2-6 pax
  7-16 pax
Camping Style
  US$3250
  US$3140
Single Supplement
  US$286
Deluxe Accommodation in Cities
  2-6 pax
  7-16 pax
Camping Style
  US$3490
  US$3390
Single Supplement
  US$429

Itinerary

DAY 01 - Arrive at Kathmandu.
DAY 02 - A day in Kathmandu. 1/2 Day guided tour.
DAY 03 - Drive to Barabesi approx. 860m. 65 km. 4-5 hrs journey.
DAY 04 - Trek to Dolangsa 2,510m. 4/5 hrs walks.
DAY 05 - Trek to Tingsang-la 3,319m. 4 hrs.
DAY 06 - Trek to Bigu Gomba. 2,310m. 4-5 hrs walks.
DAY 07 - Trek to Chilangka.1,930m.
DAY 08 - Trek to Bulung.1,890m.
DAY 09 - Trek to Gongar Khola.1,430m. 6 hrs.
DAY 10 - Trek to Simigaon.2,000m. 4-5 hrs.
DAY 11 - Trek to Dovan. 2,850m. 5-6 hrs.
DAY 12 - Trek to Beding. 3,690m. 5-6 hrs walks.
DAY 13 - Trek to Na Gaon. 4,180m. approx. 3-4hrs walks.
DAY 14 - At Na Gaon.
DAY 15 - Trek to Kabuk at Tsho Rolpa 4,560m. 4-5 hours.
DAY 16 - Trek to Drolambau Glacier near Tashi Laptsa Base Camp (5,400m. 5 hrs walk)
DAY 17 - Traverse Tashi Laptsa Pass 5,755m. Camp on the other side of Khumbu (7-8 hrs)
DAY 18 - Trek to Thame 3,800m. 5 hrs.
DAY 19 - Trek to Namche Bazaar, 3,450m. 5 hrs.
DAY 20 - Rest day at Namche Bazaar.
DAY 21 - Trek to Phakding. 2,630m. 5 hrs.
DAY 22 - Trek to Lukla 2,830m. 3-4 hrs walk.
DAY 23 - Fly Lukla-Kathmandu.
DAY 24 - Free day at leisure.
DAY 25 - Transfer to Airport for the International departure.

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