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ROLWALING
VALLEY TREK 26 DAYS |
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 Beding Village in Rolwaling Valley |
Rolwaling
Valley the NON-Turistic trekking route, for those trekkers like no crowded
trails in the Everest region, also is a quiet mountain and steep-walled
valley as its name suggest. It is rugged yet beautiful area rarely visited
unlike its neighboring Himalayas of Khumbu and offers lots of mountaineering
challenges to the adventurer. This Rolwaling Valley Trek involves crossing
of several high pass Trashi Labtsa (5,755m) and the climbing of Parcharmo
(6,273m) and it is a must to equip oneself with mountaineering gear
(to be brought by the trekkers). |
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This
region lies between Langtang and Everest range. The side of both Langtang
and Everest are the highlights of this trek. The trekkers will be rewarded
with the enchanting view of Majestic Mountain Gauri Shanker. The route
is near by the Tibet border side so that one can understand a little
about Tibetan culture too. This area is mostly used by Buddhist people however, we can also see the Brahmin, Chettri, Tamang and Sherpa villages and theirs life style. The trek to this region starts from Barabise, a small township upper Charikot, an 5 hours drive from Kathmandu. The trail adds more thrills to the trek. The option of crossing Tashi Laptsa pass (5755m.) to go to Namche Bazar of Everest region is an adventure of its own kind. In this trail the Glacial Lake Tsho Rolpa offers the experience of lifetime |
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1
Day. America / Europe Katmandu: Our Nepalis Tour Leader will
be waiting in the Airport and trasnfer to the selected Hotel in Kathmandu,
our Hotels that we work are wll situated away from the noise and bustle
of the city centre in the good atmosphere of quiet, restful charm. with
a friendly and helpful Nepalese staff. Team members will be accommodated
on a twin share basis in large en-suite rooms. Single rooms are available
if you prefer, for which a supplement is payable, dinner and overnight
in Kathmandu |
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2
Day. Katmandú City Tours: Kathmandu Sightseeing After
breakfast, we will start with city sightseeing of Kathmandu visiting
great Durbar square full or ancient places, temples, and artistic shrines
and out door deities of Malla Kings. We also visit the Swayambhunath
sputa, A 2000 years- old Buddhist Charity's. The Pashupatinath Hindu
temple of Lord Shiva, renowned for its gold gilt roof and richly carved
silver doors. After lunch we will visit to Patan Durbar Square full
of Hindu temples & Buddhist monuments with bronze gateways, also
known as the city of artists that offers many artistic handicrafts.
Our next stop will be Tibetan refugee camp where one can see spinning,
dyeing and weaving of Tibetan carpets. In the evening, we will proceed
to see cultural show. Dinner and Overnight stay at hotel |
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3
Day. Katmandú - Barabise (820m): The route taken to
reach our expedition commencement point is by way of the Arniko Highway,
the main vehicular thoroughfare between Nepal and Tibet. Our bus trip
winds out through the busy traffic of the Kathmandu valley in fertile
foothills of rice terrace and vegetation towards the Sun Kosi (River).
The journey should take approx. five hours with a lunch stop at Lamosangu.
Barabise is a busy transit town situated at the confluence of the Sun
Kosi and Bhote Kosi (The first of three Bhote Kosis we pass on this
trek). Our camp is in a pleasant setting ten minutes walk from the town
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4
Day. Barabise - Karthali (1700m): The trail leads out from
behind the town, ascending many stairs up a terraced ridge of Chetri
and Tamang villages. There are many local people carrying goods to and
from the town and children on their way to school. The conditions are
warm and humid, and the 'Chautaras' or resting places of fig and Banyan
trees provide the best approach, with small steps to enable you to find
your trekking legs' and become 'acclimatised' to the conditions. |
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5
Day: Karthali - Dolongsa (3000m): Our immediate goal is in
sight; the crossing of the high ridge known as Kalinchok Danda at its
lowest point; the Tinsang La (3320m.). It is still more than a day's
walk away but may clearly be seen through binoculars; two small chortens
marking the gap. There are several ridges of farmed hillsides to traverse
around before reaching forests of rhododendron and oak. We have left
the Hindu villages of the lower hills behind and trek up through fields
of wheat, millet, and the whitewashed stone houses that belong to the
Tamang people of Buddhist faith. From Dolongsa, we trek steeply up though
rhododendrons to scenic pastures just beneath the pass. |
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6
Day: Dolangsa - Chagan (1600m): It is a solid day of climbing
and descending if we choose to make the interesting side trip to Bigu
Gompa (2500m) situated on another ridge across the valley of Amatal
Khola. A short ascent to the pass provides us with our first glimpses
of the Himalaya including Gauri Shankar and Numbur to the east. To the
west, we can see several Tibetan peaks including Chaduk Bir and Ama
Bamare. Beautiful forests of spruce, oak, maple and rhododendron surround
us, some more than one hundred years old and towering as many feet high.
We descend by shepherd's trails to the floor of the valley and make
a short climb across to the gompa. Bigu is the largest and most significant
of three nunneries in Nepal, it has well kept buildings and gardens
and is ornately decorated inside. From there, it is a long descent of
many staircases to the Sangawa Khola and a pleasant riverside camp a
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7
Day: Chagan - Laduk (2200m): A steady day of walking as we
traverse and ascend the many ridges towards the valley of Bhote Kosi
numbers two! The conditions warm up as we walk mostly through open terraces
of millet, wheat and barley belonging to the local Tamang people. Laduk
has a large school ground at the top of the village that makes a suitable
camp and enjoyable location to watch the sunset |
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8
Day . Laduk - Jagart (1600m): After a short traverse around
the ridge, we enter the valley of the Bhote Kosi and enjoy spectacular
views of Gauri Shankar and Melungtse to the northeast. The rural countryside
is picturesque before the mountains and we take our time to enjoy the
views and converse with schoolchildren who are eager to practice their
English. The trail descends steeply to the river. As we approach, the
river may be clearly seen; its turquoise waters against the yellows
and greens of the adjacent fields and forest make it appealing for a
swim. The greater Himalaya including Gauri Shankar is however, glacially
feeding it. |
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Day: Jagart - Simigoan (2020m): Now at riverside, we are among
temperate forests that are home to ferns, mosses and small orchids,
as well as rhesus and langur monkeys that are often seen jumping across
the trees. Crossing the river just downstream from the confluence of
the Rolwaling Khola, we make a steep two hours ascent to the village
of Simigoan, The village is rich with terraces of wheat, barley and
millet; and people busily tending fields and livestock to make a living
for themselves. It is a pleasant camp on a sharp ridge at the top of
the village offering superb sunset and sunrise views of Gauri Shankar.
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10
Day: Simegoan - Dongar Khola (2800m): A fairly solid day of
walking up the Rolwaling Valley among forests of birch, rhododendron
and conifers. We enjoy our first glimpses of the rapid glacial blue
waters that we follow to the source, and the house-sized boulders that
are scattered in its path. Camp is beside Rolwaling Khola, providing
another opportunity for a refreshing wash or to watch the many small
water birds darting in and about the river. |
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11
Day: Dongar Khola - Beding (3695m): Continuing on up through
forest, we cross a swing bridge and trek high on the valley side before
vast cliff faces that make up the northern valley wall. A wide gorge
opens to our left and offers impressive views of the south face of Gauri
Shankar for the first time. It is here that our Buddhist crew may build
a cairn for good luck while we are in the mountains. As we approach
the busy Sherpa village of Beding there are yak pastures at riverside
and views of the fluted face of Chekigo at the head of the valley. The
sturdy stone housing reflects the harsh winters the local people must
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Day: Beding - Rest Day: A rest day will be spent in this lovely
village by the Bhote Kosi river. This will be a good day to rest, do
laundry and acclimatize prior to our ascent toward Teshi Laptsa. |
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13
Day: Beding - Na-Goan (4183m): Most residents of Rolwaling
are Sherpa yak herders who are only able to grow potatoes and turnips.
We have some appreciation of their hardy existence as we ascend the
valley to the summer grazing settlement of Na. Trekking at an easy pace
to ensure good acclimatisation; we make our way along an easy trail
beside the river. The vegetation is mostly small shrubs, grasses and
some juniper and birch. Our alpine views span out as we approach camp
and we are fortunate to have them with us for the next three or four
days before a change of scenery. Chobuje, Kang Nachugo, Chekigo, Bamongo,
Dorje Phagmo to name a few. |
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14
Day: Na-Goan Aclimatizing Day: Time to make a half day side
trip up the valley side to better acclimatise and obtain views of our
route ahead. Na is the last substantial settlement before we reach Khumbu
over the pass so we spend time in a relaxed environment familiarising
ourselves with the climbing equipment and organising ourselves for the
challenges ahead. |
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15
Day: Na-Goan - Tso Rolpa lake (4500m): Depending on snow conditions,
the walking to our lake camp should be relatively easy and a half day'
walk. The path is fairly level, curving to the east and leading towards
the Trakarding Glacier. Two fine mountains feed the glacier at the head
of the valley and may clearly be seen as we approach camp; Bigphera
Go Shar (east) and Bigphera Go Nup (west). A ten minute walk from camp
up the lateral moraine provides a spectacular view of Tsho Rolpa; one
of the largest glacial lake in Nepal. Looking back we have a superb
view of Kang Nachugo and a glimpse of Melungtse in Tibet. |
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16
Day: TsoRolpa lake - Boulder camp: A full and challenging day
as we ascend and cross the moraine toward the pass. The weather may
be quite changeable and the rocks on the moraine are often loose necessitating
concentration and keeping a steady pace as a group. Camp is usually
made near the vase o f the Drolambau Glacier with stunning views to
the south and east in particular. Note - Our itinerary is totally flexible
while crossing the pass, and it may be influenced by many factors such
as weather, glacier and snow conditions, and the progress of the group
and crew/porters. Your leader will have complete control of setting
the schedule in order to maintain safety for all members of the expedition
and to achieve the trip objectives in the smoothest and most efficient
way possible. The following days are to be taken as a guide only. |
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Day: Boulder Lake - Trakarding Glacier (5000m): Short but challenging,
the day is spent negotiating a route up through rubble and rock buttresses
to a ledge, being a strategic position for the pass crossing. Some fixed
ropes are usually required to ensure our route over the rock slabs is
completely safe. |
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Day: Trakarding Glacier - Ngole (5000m)- Teshi Lapcha (5750m): Again
the weather, snow and glacier conditions will play a large part in how
difficult the route will be. Leaving the Trakarding Glacier behind,
we climb up steadily through several rocks and ice gullies to reach
the snout of the Drolambau Glacier where we are treated with a superb
new vista of mountains. They extend the full length of the Drolambau,
of which many are unnamed and have never been climbed. It is one of
the least accessible parts of the NEPAL Himalaya. Tengi Ragi Tau and
Parchamo tower to our right and mark the gap to the pass; both are particularly
elegant and individual in character. We then need to make a long, steady
trek along the rock/snow glacier and up the slopes to the pass. There
are several sections, which require some scrambling on rock and ice
that are more difficult before we make a relatively easy approach to
the pass (not counting the altitude!). Our staff will work closely with
team members to make a safe passage for all. The views as we approach
are unmatched. The pass achieved, we enjoy the thrill of where we are,
sandwiched between two fabulous mountain ranges. It is also the last
views we will have to the west before descending to Khumbu. Care must
be taken as we make a route sown firstly through snow and then rock
and scary to the moraine and our camp. Fixed ropes will be required
as we descend through several rock and ice gullies that are constantly
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19 Day: Teshi Lapcha - Parchamo (rest Day or Climb Parchamo): After the breakfast do many personal activities and leiseure day ab base of Pacharmo Mountain, another option is to climb just to High Camp of Parchamo, or Summit Parchamo with support guide, and came back to the Base Camp of Pechermo dinner and overnight |
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Day: Parchamo Base - Thami (3800m): Rejoining the rest of the
group, we descend the glacier and moraine to grassy meadows where yaks
are often grazing and our first signs of civilization for some days.
Before us, the mountains of Thamserku, Kang Taiga and Ama Dablam form
a spectacular horizon before us (eastward), whilst Teng Kangpoche and
Kwangde RI rise directly beside us to the south. It is only a short
walk on to Thame, a large Sherpa village at the junction of the Bhote
Kosi. |
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Day: Thami - Rest Day: An opportunity to relax and perhaps
do some washing. The monastery here is the oldest in Nepal and most
significant in the Khumbu region. It is well worth the short walk to
view the gompa |
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Day: Thami - To Namche Bazaar (3440m): We descend to the river
from Thame and cross a steel bridge over the spectacular marrow gorge
of the Bhote Kosi, a climb is then before us, up and around beneath
Kumbila, through hillsides of juniper and fir trees to Namche Bazaar.
The trail is good, making for easier walking, however watch for the
yak trains that block the way. (They don't move for trekkers!). The
sounds of helicopters and small aircraft are frequent as we go down
to Namche Bazaar. Finally we get to a beautiful Sherpa village on the
corner of hill. Comparatively the Namche Bazaar is a big Sherpa village
where we can find most of the modern facilities and things to buy in
the market |
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Day: Namche Bazaar - Phakding (2650m.): Another day we descend
down to Dudh Kosi (Milky River) then crossing a suspension bridge over
the Dudh Kosi the trail goes on the bottom of Thamserku via Jorsale
and Manju along the river |
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24
Day: Phakding - Lukla (2850m): Our last day of trekking is
only a short walk along the valley before we make the final climb up
to the airstrip at Lukla. We will take lunch at our lodge and the afternoon
is free for you to wander around, relax or perhaps have a hot shower |
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Day: Lukla – Khatmandu: We rise early in the morning
to be ready for the arrival of the aircraft, for the flight back to
Kathmandu. We will be met at the airport and transferred to our Hotel |
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Day: Kathmandu - Europe / America: after the Breakfast in the
Hotel in Khatmandu, our Sherpa tour leader will transfer the passengers
to the International Airport at proper time to fligh back home. END
OF OUR SERVICES |
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