Everest Rolwaling Trek https://www.tmgadventure.com/packages/everest-rolwaling-trek/

Trips Facts

Trip Code: TMG-ER100 Group Size: 1-15 pax Included Meals: Trip Mode: Elevation: 5755 m Accomodation: hotel and mountain tea house Transport: 210 Start Point: End Point: Kathmandu Best Season: March, April, May, September, October, November

Trip Highlights

Kalapathar Gokyo Lake Trakarding Glacier

Rolwaling Valley is a valley that borders the Everest Region, so in Everest Rolwaling Trek, you know where you are trekking. From this valley, you can see Gauri Shankar, a sacred mountain to the Hindus, and on the other side of the valley is the Langtang Region, the third famous trekking region of . What lies in the Everest Region is difficult, and what lies in Rolwaling Valley is also tough, that is to say, Everest Rolwaling Trek is difficult. It is to be always considered that trek should never be easy, difficult is the name of a trek, and in this difficult is full of fun that trekkers seek to have. No doubt, the highlight of the trek is Rolwaling Valley. As you are in the valley, you become speechless with its beauties, and other highlights that make you speechless are the Everest Region, Tamang Villages, Sherpa villages and mountains, such as (7181 m) Dorje Lakpa, Langtang, Pachermo, Ramdung, and Tashi Lapcha. The mind-blowing beauties of Rolwaling Valley that you see rarely in your life are alpine lakes, hanging glaciers, moraines, high pastures, waterfalls, biological diversity, glacial lakes, mountains, and isolated villages, such as Bedding (3,510 m) and Na (4,120 m). Tsho-Rolpa glacier lake is one of the famous lakes of Nepal that you will see, and the glaciers that you come across areTrakarding Glacier and Drolambau Glacier. High passes that you have to cross are Cho La, Renjo La, and Tashi Labsta-La, and each of these ranges up to 5000 m plus.

Everest Region is home to endangered species, similarly, Rolwaling Valley is home to such species. There is Rolwaling Valley, and there is also which lies along with Nepal border. From Rolwaling Valley, there is a trekking trail which takes you to the Everest Region, so you can look at this trail as an alternative trail to head to the region. The question may arise why this trail is not frequently used by the trekkers. The reason is obvious it is an isolated place it is far off and in a difficult position. Everest Rolwaling Trek is always going to be different because you are going to spend the rarest nights of your life, for example, on the glacier, and by the lake.

We do not want you to be disappointed

Yes, this is what we want to say to you from our hearts and mind because your happiness is our happiness. If you are happy, we are happy. Your happiness depends on so many factors: first it depends on the service that we provide, second it depends on the weather, and third, it can be anything related to your trek. The flight from Kathmandu to or Lukla to Kathmandu might get canceled due to bad weather, which can last from 1 to 2 days or 2 hours. Weather can be bad even in the best months, and we cannot guarantee to anybody when the weather will be good. This is the reason why you should bring some extra cash with you because you have to stay at a hotel either in Lukla or Kathmandu, and you have to pay the personal expenses by yourself. If the bad weather lasts for more than 2 days, your travel plan would be affected because you have to fly out from Nepal to your country in time. To avoid this situation, you can choose the alternative trek like Annapurna Base Camp or Langtang Valley Trek; however, we do not refund the money to you. We are sorry for the problem caused by the weather, and this is one of the main reasons why you should come to Nepal with some extra days as well as you should bring some extra cash with you.

Travel Insurance

Travel Insurance is a must because you are trekking near the mountains at an altitude of more than 3000 m. You must ensure in your country before coming to Nepal, before starting your trek. Please bring with you a copy of insurance, and your insurance policy must cover the medical expenses, helicopter evacuation from the altitude of 5000 m to 6000 m, and other things related to your health. Please give the copy to TRAVEL MAX GUIDE. It will send the information to the insurance company if you use the mountain rescue operation, mentioned above.

Passport and visa

Before coming to Nepal, your passport has must have the validity of 6 months, and you can put the visa on your passport at Tribhuwan International Airport in Kathmandu, Nepal. The current cost of the Nepalese visa is the US $ 40 for 30 days, and you must also bring 4 passport-sized photos. If you are from or SAARC countries, a free visa will be provided to you.

Trekking Information The following are the best seasons for trekking in Nepal, and each of these has its charm, the one which is on the top of the list is the best.

Winter season (December – February, including September, October, and November) Spring season (March-May)

As a trekker, you can do different types of trekking in Nepal, and they have been given below.

1) Tea House Trekking (Lodge Trek)

2) Camping.

3) Home Stay

Travel for a cause and transform the lives of the needy children

Travel Max Guide is not only a travel company but also a supporter of needy children and works together with FAN, a non-governmental organization. It helps these children by donating for their education. In other words, it buys books, pencils, and school bags as well as pays the school fee.

Travel Max Guide donates a certain amount of its income to FAN annually, and the amount that it donates varies from year to year because the income that it earns also varies from year to year. Sometimes the income of Travel Max Guide is high, and sometimes, it is low. Accordingly, the donation is made.

Travel Max Guide also has a volunteering program, and if you are interested, then you can help these children through this program, arranged by its founder and CEO.

Outline Itinerary & Maps

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu (1,300 m/4,264 ft)

Arrive at Tribhuwan International Airport at your best time; we love to wait for you. Don’t worry if you are going to arrive there at night; we will come to pick you up. You will be greeted by our representatives and taken to a hotel. There are no activities today; you can relax at your hotel. Thamel is open till midnight; this is the place where your hotel is located. You will find it lively.

Accomodation: 125 Single Room:Twin sharing Meals:212 Day 02: Kathmandu: Sightseeing and preparation for the trek

Today, you will visit three UNESCO World Heritage Sites, and these are Pashupatinath, Bouddhanath Stupa, and Kathmandu Durbar Square. The first one is a Hindu Temple, the second is a Buddhist Stupa, and the last one is a palace as well as a museum. After the tour, you will head to your hotel. Private transportation will be provided as well as a city guide.

Accomodation: 125 Single Room:Twin sharing Meals:212 Day 03: Flight Kathmandu - Lukla (2840 m); trek to Phakding (2610 m) 5 hrs

You know today is the first day of your trekking, and you are excited because you are heading to Everest Base Camp. Lukla will put something new in your brain because you have never landed in such an airport before in your life. After landing, you will be relieved, and as you head to Phakding, you will come across a village called Chaurikharka, this is a popular village, and then you descend to Dudh Kosi Ghat. The length of today’s trek is short compare to the other following days. One of the main highlights of Phakding is Rimishung Monastery.

Accomodation: 124 Single Room:Twin sharing Meals:105 Day 04: Phakding (2610 m) - (3450 m) 6 hrs

You will trek by the Dudh Kosi River, and this is one of the Kosis, actually, there are seven Kosi Rivers; two of them are Tama Kosi and Soon Kosi. As you are trekking, you are also in the region where there are natural beauties, such as hills and mountains. There are suspension bridges to be crossed, and one of the famous bridges is the Hillary Suspension Bridge. You will be trekking in Sagarmatha National Park where there are check-post and dense forest. You will see , and you will reach Namche Bazaar, the largest Sherpa village of Nepal.

Accomodation: 124 Single Room:Twin sharing Meals:105 Day 05: Namche Bazaar (3450 m). Acclimatization day. An optional trek to Khumjung and Khunde village (4-5 hrs)

Today, you have to acclimatize because tomorrow, you are ascending to a higher altitude. Acclimatization means exploring Namche and its surrounding places, not staying in a hotel room. Hike to Hillary School, also hike to Khunde and Khumjung. Visit the museum to know the culture and traditions of the , including their lifestyles. Visit Syangboche airport and hike up to Everest View Hotel to see Mount Everest.

Accomodation: 124 Single Room:Twin sharing Meals:105 Day 06: Namche Bazaar (3450 m) - Tengboche (3860 m) 5 hrs

Tengboche is a village; Tengboche is a viewpoint because you will see the fine view of Mount Everest. Others that you see are Nuptse, Lhotse, and Ama Dablam. You also see them as you head to Tengboche from the uphill and downhill trekking trails. You will sweat as you walk on these trails, and you might see rare species like Musk Deer, Pheasant, and Himalayan Thar. There is an alpine forest to be crossed, and later, you will reach a village called Phunki Thanga. Steep trekking trail takes you to Tengboche; this is where you have to walk and should be looked at it as a final trail.

Accomodation: 124 Single Room:Twin sharing Meals:105 Day 07: Tengboche (3860 m) - Dingboche (4410 m) 5 hrs

The most famous village that you reach today is Pangboche which lies on the way to Dingboche. Other things that lie on the way are Chortens, mani walls, and small villages. It is said that you will see the most fantastic view of Ama Dablam, the world’s most beautiful mountain. Following the trekking trail, you will reach Imja Valley; the trekking trail walks by the Lobuche River. Walk uphill and downhill. The locals of Dingboche grow barley, buckwheat, and potatoes, and the fields where they are grown are surrounded by stone walls.

Accomodation: 124 Single Room:Twin sharing Meals:105 Day 08: Dingboche (4410 m). Rest day. An optional trek to Chhukung Ri (5500 m) 7-8 hrs

Today, you have to acclimatize because tomorrow, you are ascending to a higher altitude. Acclimatization means exploring its surrounding places, not staying in a hotel room. Walk on the ridge and enjoy the panoramic view of Lhotse. You will also see the beautiful view of Ama Dablam and Island Peak, a trekking peak. At the same time, you will have an opportunity to see and Makalu. When you cast your eyes on the northern side, you will see many snow-covered peaks.

Accomodation: 124 Single Room:Twin sharing Meals:105 Day 09: Dingboche (4410 m) - Lobuche (4910 m) 4 hrs

Today, you will see mountains from beginning to end, that is, a whole day. You walk uphill and reach a top hill, and the trekking trail where you walk is a wide valley. You will be walking on glacial moraines, but you are ascending a higher altitude every time, and you will reach a village called Thukla. You will also see the view of Lhotse. You will also come across the burial site of the climbers who died while ascending Mount Everest.

Accomodation: 124 Single Room:Twin sharing Meals:105 Day 10: Lobuche (4910 m) - Gorak Shep (5140 m) afternoon visit to Everest Base Camp (5360 m) 7 hrs

Today, you are heading the final destination, that is, Everest Base Camp. Walk on the lateral moraine of Khumbu Glacier. When you reach Gorakshep, you will be surrounded by mountains from all sides. As you head to the Everest Base Camp, you will again come across the burial site of the armies who had lost their life while ascending Mount Everest Khumbu Glacier that you see is the world’s deepest glacier. Take the photos as much as you want, and you will be satisfied.

Accomodation: 124 Single Room:Twin sharing Meals:105 Day 11: Gorak Shep (5140 m) - Morning visit to Kala Patthar (5550 m) - Trek to Lobuche (4910 m) 6 hrs

Today is one the greatest day of your trekking because you will be heading to Kalapathar early morning. You start before the dawn and see the view of the sunrise in the mountains like Everest and Makalu. In addition to Goyo Ri, Kalapathar is one of the best viewpoints of the Everest Region. From there, you head to Gorakshep for breakfast, and then you trek to Pheriche.

Accomodation: 124 Single Room:Twin sharing Meals:105 Day 12: Lobuche (4910 m) - Dzongla (4830 m) 5 hrs

You trek downhill by the Khumbu Glacier. Where there is a glacier, there is always a mountain. The mountain that you see is Awi Peak; it stands right in front of you; you cannot take off your eyes from it because it keeps on coming to your eyes. There is a steep trekking trail further, and this trail takes you to Chola Tsho Lake. There, you will cross the Chola Khola, a river.

Accomodation: 124 Single Room:Twin sharing Meals:105 Day 13: Dzongla (4830 m) - Dragnag (4700 m) via Cho-La pass (5420 m) 7 hrs

Today, you are going to face one of the toughest days of the trek because you are going to cross the Cho La pass. The pass is steep, and you have to walk through the glacier as well as crevasses before you reach Dzongla. The trekking trail is slippery as well as rocky. From the top of the pass, you can see Ama Dablam, Cholatse, Lobuche East, and Baruntse.

Accomodation: 124 Single Room:Twin sharing Meals:105 Day 14: Dragnag (4700 m) - Gokyo Lake (4750 m) 3 hrs

You will walk on a ridge and see an excellent view of the valley, Kantega, and Cho-Oyu (8201m). The trekking trail takes you to Pangka (4390m), and then you descend to the riverbank before climbing the terminal moraine of Ngozumpa Glacier. This is the steepest part of the trekking trail, and you reach the first small Lake (4650m), where you see Brainy ducks.

Accomodation: 124 Single Room:Twin sharing Meals:105 Day 15: Gokyo Lake (4750 m). Rest day. Climb Gokyo Ri (5360 m) for views of Everest and Cho Oyu. Round trip 3 hrs

Today is the most exciting day of the trek because you are climbing to Gokyo-Ri, the most famous viewpoint of the Everest Region for to see the panoramic view of the , including Everest, and it takes approximately 2 hrs to reach the viewpoint. Other mountains that you see are Cho-Oyu, Gyachung Kang, Lhotse, Makalu, Cholatse, and Tawache.

Accomodation: 124 Single Room:Twin sharing Meals:105 Day 16: Cross Renjo La (5400m) to Taranga (4368m), walk approx. 6.5hrs.

Crossing the Renjo La Pass is challenging because you are heading to 5000 m plus for the first time. It is the highest you have reached. Is crossing the pass mean just walking uphill and downhill? The answer to this question is no. It is here that you become from a trekker to a climber. The new equipment that you are going to use is a rope. After all this hard work, the good thing is you are going to descend in the valley where you might meet the Tibetan Traders.

Accomodation: 124 Single Room:Twin sharing Meals:105 Day 17: Taranga (4368m) - Thame (3820 m) 4 hrs

You trek to south, and this time, you will be following the downhill trekking trail that goes to Lukla. Between the point from where you started your trek and the end that you are going to reach, has small villages of the Sherpa people. But the prominent one is Thame where you will spend your night. It has its monastery that is definitely worth visiting.

Accomodation: 124 Single Room:Twin sharing Meals:105 Day 18: Thame (3820 m) - Pachemuche Tsho (4780 m) 6 hrs

You will be heading to Tashi Labsta; it is a two days journey from here. Pachemuche Tsho is a lake, and you are going to spend a night by this lake. The lake is beautiful, and so is the surrounding area.

Accomodation: 124 Single Room:Twin sharing Meals:105 Day 19: Pachemuche Tsho (4780 m) to Cave Camp via Tashi Labsta Camp (5665 m) 8 hrs

When it comes to camping, this is the highest one for the trekkers. The altitude is high; you are going to see the nice view of the Himalayas. The mountains that attract your eyes most are Tengi Ragi Tau and Pharchamo. You have to cross the crevasses, and you have to walk on ice gullies. You are in the remotest place on earth, but in the most scenic place between mountain ranges.

Accomodation: 124 Single Room:Twin sharing Meals:105 Day 20: Tashi Labsta Camp (5665 m) - Dokhang (2791 m) - Simigaon (2036 m)

You are going to follow a descending trekking trail, and you are going to reach a warm place. Tonight, you will be in Dokhang where you are going to spend your night by the stream. Simagaon has lots of agricultural lands. From the stream, you will see the sunrise and sunset in the morning and in the evening, and you can see its effect on the mountain, Gauri Shankar.

Accomodation: 124 Single Room:Twin sharing Meals:105 Day 21: Simigaon (2036 m)- Bigu Gompa (2516 m)

Just like any other village, Biju Gompa is also a Sherpa Village. Apart from this, Biju Gompa is also a monastery; it is the monastery of nuns. There are few such monasteries in Nepal. In this monastery, you will see the statue of Avalokiteshwara.

Accomodation: 124 Single Room:Twin Sharing Meals:105 Day 22: Bigu Gompa (2516 m)- Drive to Kathmandu by bus (4 hrs)

After breakfast, you drive to Kathmandu by bus.

Accomodation: 125 Single Room:Twin Sharing Meals:105 Day 23: Leisure Day

Today you can take rest or free walk in the Thamel.

Accomodation: 125 Single Room:Twin sharing Meals:212 Day 24: Final Departure

The company staff will drop you to the airport before 3 hours of your departure time.

Meals:212