Rolwaling Valley trek 14 Days
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Duration: 14 days
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Trip level: moderate to light strenuous (info?)
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Maximum altitude: 5067 m
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Accommodation: teahouse/lodge
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Season: March, April, May, September, October, November
Rolwaling Valley trek is an undiscovered teahouse trek in a rugged and remote region. It takes you through thick forest and along small local Sherpa settlements. At Na Goan you will stay a few nights for day hikes to beautiful Tsho Rolpa lake and the Yalung Ri base camp.
By jeep you travel trough the foothills to Jagat. The Rolwaling Valley trek starts not far from this local village. At Simigoan you already will be treated with a stunning view of the mighty mount Gaurishankar. Through local forest you hike to the settlement of Dokhang. The teahouses are located right next to the local river. Beding and Na Goan are typical Sherpa villages in the valley. The monastery of Beding is interesting for a visit. At Na Goan you will stay a few nights for some great day hikes. First day hike takes you to Tsho Rolpa Lake which is located further up the valley. The views from the lakeshore towards the massive Trakarding Glacier are overwhelming. Second day hike takes you to Yalung Ri base camp. A steep zig zag path ascents towards the peaks. Even if you do not get all the way to base camp, the views into the valley are well worth the climb. After that you track towards the lovely village of Simigoan. Nearby this village the Rolwaling Valley trek ends and soon you have descended to Chhetchhet you will be driven back to Kathmandu.
Day 01 Arrival Kathmandu; pick up international airport and drop off hotel
Day 02 Free day at leisure in Kathmandu; preparations trek
Day 03 Drive Kathmandu to Jagat (960m – 8 hrs.)
Day 04 Trek to Simigoan (1990m – 6 hrs.)
Day 05 Trek to Dokhang (2791m – 6 hrs.)
Day 06 Trek to Beding (3740m – 6 hrs.)
Day 07 Resting day at Beding for acclimatization
Day 08 Trek to Na Goan (4180m – 5 hrs.)
Day 09 Day hike to Tso Rolpa Lake (4500 m), overnight at Na Goan (6 hrs.)
Day 10 Day hike to Yalung Ri base camp (5067 m), overnight Na Goan (8 hrs.)
Day 11 Trek to Dokhang (2791m – 4,5 hrs.)
Day 12 Trek to Simigoan (1990m – 4 hrs.)
Day 13 Trek to Chhetchhet (1524 m – 1,5 hrs.), and drive to Kathmandu
Day 14 Pick up hotel and drop off international airport Kathmandu
During the trekking season prices may rise. The final price depends on the trekking season, group size and, if applicable, the cost of the local transfers.
Please inquire about the price.
When you arrive at the International Airport we will pick you up and bring you to your accommodation. Here we will give you a short briefing about the trek. In addition, we will give you advice about hygienic food, customs, and sightseeing in Kathmandu.
Cost include:
-Pick up and drop off from Kathmandu International Airport to hotel
-Return private drive Kathmandu to start and from end trek
-Certificate of CO2- emission free return for all transport Nepal
-3 nights in Hotel, including breakfast, in Thamel in Kathmandu
-10 nights teahouse room during trek; shared room for 2 persons
-Licensed and certified mountain guide. Well experienced and English speaking
-Porter service for carrying luggage. One porter for two persons, max. luggage 12 kg. per person
-Salary, food, accommodation and insurance for the mountain guide and porter(s)
-Free use of waterproof bag for your luggage
-Three meals a day during trek: breakfast/ lunch/ dinner
– Gaurishankar Conservation Area Project permit (GCAP), Restricted Area Trekking Permit, TIMS card and local taxes
-Support of the Sherpa Heritage Trails head office in Kathmandu
Cost exclude:
-International flight to Kathmandu
-Nepal entrance visa
-Lunches and dinners in Kathmandu
-All beverage bills, hot shower, internet services, laundry and battery charge during trek
-Personal travel insurance
-Rescue operation charge in case of an emergency
-Any cost that arises due to a change of itinerary like flight delay, natural calamities, etc.
-Gratitude and tips for mountain guide and porter(s)