Duration: | 16 days |
accommodation: | Tea House / Lodge |
Height: | 5,755 m |
Best Season: | February, March, April, May, October, November |
Grade: | Moderate to Strenuous |
Activity: | Trekking |
Transportation: | Bus & Flight |
Treks Type: | Camping & Tea House |
Tashi Lapcha Pass trek takes us to the Rolwaling Valley and hence, is the main attraction of this trek. It is located in the western part of Khumbu and lies between Rolwaling Valley and Khumbu region of Nepal. Rolwaling is considered as a hidden valley in the Himalayas as it
lies between Mountain ranges and is surrounded by Mountains. It lies beneath Mt. Gaurishankar which is holy mountains for Hindus. It has off beaten path with very challenging routes. It is very necessary to have good experience of trekking, and physical fitness is also highly required. A special permit is required to pass through Rolwaling valley. There are no lodges and no foods to buy in this village. The mountains viewed from here are Mt. Gaurishankar, Dorje lakpa, Mt. Everest and many more. Another main attraction is Tso Rolpa Lake. It is a beautiful ice lake. It passes through Tashi Lapcha La (5755m), which is the highest point of this trek and is also the most difficult pass of this region. While passing the trails, you can see diverse flora and fauna, villages filled with Tamangs, Chhetris and Sherpas in the Himalayan region. These Sherpa villages are highly influenced by Tibetan cultures. It is challenging yet worthy trek of Nepal.
Day | Day Acitivity |
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Day 01: | Drive Kathmandu to Jagat (960m – 8 hrs.) |
Day 02: | Trek to Simigoan (1990m – 6 hrs.) |
Day 03: | Trek to Dokhang (2791m – 6 hrs.) |
Day 04: | Trek to Beding (3740m – 6 hrs.) |
Day 05: | Trek to Na Goan (4180m – 5 hrs.) |
Day 06: | Resting day at Na Goan for acclimatization |
Day 07: | Trek to Kabug at Tsho Rolpa Lake(4561m – 6 hrs.) |
Day 08: | Trek to Trakarding glacier camp (4735m – 5 hrs.) |
Day 09: | Trek to Drolambu glacier camp (5400m – 5 hrs.) |
Day 10: | Climb over Tashi Labsta pass (5755m) to Tashi Phuk camp (5110m – 8 hrs.) |
Day 11: | Trek to Thyangbo Kharka (4230m – 4 hrs.) |
Day 12: | Trek to Thame (4200m – 5 hrs.) |
Day 13: | Trek to Namche Bazaar (3440m – 5 hrs.) |
Day 14: | Free day at Namche |
Day 15: | Trek to Lukla (2800 m – 6 hrs.) |
Day 16: | Flight Lukla to Kathmandu |
You will leave for Jagat after having breakfast at a tourist standard hotel in Kathmandu. You will be escorted in a private tourist vehicle. You can expect to see different kinds of vegetation like rhododendron (laliguras), pines and oaks on your way to Jagat. Jagat is a small village and it is inhabitant by many ethnic groups. You will staying there for a night in a tent.
Meals | Breakfast Lunch Dinner |
After having breakfast in your camping area you will leaving for Simigoan which is approximately 6 hours trek. You expect a lot of ascend and descend and you will go through forest on your path. You will have to cross a suspension bridge on the way which will later lead in Simigoan which is inhabitant by Sherpa. Most people living there are Buddhist and you can expect to see a beautiful scenery from there.
Meals | Breakfast Lunch Dinner |
You will trekking from Simigoan to Dokhang after breakfast. The estimated time is 6 hours for the journey. The elevation will increase by approximately 800m and the danger of altitude sickness will also increase. You will spending your night in Dokhang in a tent.
Meals | Breakfast Lunch Dinner |
You will be leaving for Beding from your camping site. On your path, you have to pass a lot of village. You can even see a wonderful view of Gauri Shankar Mountain. You will slowly ascend going through charismatic dense pine forest. There are different type of vegetation and Rhododendron on your path. After 6 hours of walking you will then reach to Beding which is also Sherpa inhabitant village where you will be resting in a tent.
Meals | Breakfast Lunch Dinner |
Breakfast will be in your camping area and then you will leave for Na Goan which is approximately 5 hours away from Beding. It is expect to be an easy walk as you will be following northern track bank of the river. You can also see a monastery on your path. At last you will be spending your night in Na Goan under the sky.
Meals | Breakfast Lunch Dinner |
You will rest for the day at Na Goan village and you will be leaving for Kabug the day after.
Meals | Breakfast Lunch Dinner |
You will start your trek to Kabug at Tsho Rolpa Lake after breakfast. Tsho Rolpa lake is a glacier lake and it the most visited rake in the Rolwaling region. From Tsho Ralpa Lake you can also see wide view of Gaurishankar Himal (7134m) which will add to your viewing experience. It is slowly expending its area from the past few decades.
Meals | Breakfast Lunch Dinner |
After a night at Tsho Rolpa Lake you will be heading towards Trakarding glacier camp which is approximately 5 hours far. You will walk along the spotless glacier which will add thrill to your trek. You will be also ascending rock in your journey. You can see views of Rolwaling, Pachermo and Gaurishankar in your journey.
Meals | Breakfast Lunch Dinner |
You will leaving for Drolambu glacier camp after having breakfast. Time to reach there is expected to be around 5 hours. You will be walking through glaciers. You should your journey early because it gives you time to enjoy scenery properly. On the way you have to ascend to reach Drolambu Glacier where you will be spending your night in a camp.
Meals | Breakfast Lunch Dinner |
It will a long journey ahead of you because you will be trekking for approximately 8 hours this day. You will climb over Tashi Labsta pass and then you head to Tashi Phuk camp which will be your final destination for the day. It will be a challenge as you have to face steep terrains and glacier on your way. It is expected to be very cold and windy there so you better be prepared for any situation thrown at you.
Meals | Breakfast Lunch Dinner |
After a harsh day, you will descend to Thayanbo Kharka which is shorter trek than the other day lasting only around 4 hours. You will take rest in Thyangbo Kharko for the day in a tent.
Meals | Breakfast Lunch Dinner |
You will leave for Thame after having breakfast at your camping site. It will be approximately 5 hours journey from Thyangbo to Thame. The walk is comparatively easy and descending to Thame. You will be able see amazing mountain scenery on your way. In Thame you will be able to meet people after a gap.
Meals | Breakfast Lunch Dinner |
You will be leaving for Namche Bazaar for the day which is estimated to be around 5 hours far from Thame. This is an ancient trade route from Nepal to Tibet. It will be an easy walk with majestic views of mountain along the way. You will rest in Namche Bazaar under open sky.
Meals | Breakfast Lunch Dinner |
You will able to explore Namche as you will be staying there for one more day. Namche is one of the most popular cities in Nepal. It is settled in slopes of hills and you can whole village from top and you will see a breathtaking view which you will remember for lifetime.
Meals | Breakfast Lunch Dinner |
After a day in Namche you will be heading to Lukla after breakfast. People who want to visit Mt. Everest land visit here as it has a regional airport where only experienced pilots are given person to fly because it a short runway and a steep slope which is at the end of the runway.
Meals | Breakfast Lunch Dinner |
You will be flying from Lukla Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) which will be a trilling experience as you will go through hills in a plane.
Meals | Breakfast Lunch Dinner |
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