The trek to Rolwaling Himal west of Everest and near the Tibetan border offers fascinating experience. Golden chance for trekkers who do not want to encounter a mass influx of tourist but equally enjoy mother nature and splendid views of Himalayas & exploring beautiful waterfalls, Chorolpa Lake, monasteries and landscapes.
Rolwaling is a wild and little-frequented East - West valley located in the East of Nepal, just south of the Tibetan border, below Gauri Shankar (7145m). Our journey begins with a scenic drive on the Katmandu - Lhasa highway to the ancient trading town of Dolakha. The trek leads through one of most remote and beautiful parts of Nepal, past picturesque Sherpa, Tamang and Chetri villages with their typical terraced fields, through dense, gloomy primeval forests and over broad ridges with wonderful views. It is a palpitating adventure over dizzy suspension bridges, impressive gorges and steep paths. We reach the Tashi Lapsa pass (5755m), in the glaciated wilderness of the very heart of the Himalayas. The mountain scenery is stunning: Tengi Ragi Tau (6943m), Bisphero Go Shar (6729m), Dragkar Go (6793m) and countless snowy peaks. After Tashi Lapsa we enter the Khumbu valley, land of the Sherpas. This trek is strenuous and requires fitness and basic mountaineering skills.
Day 01: Kathmandu Day 02: Kathmandu Day 03: Dolakha (1650m)
Day 04: Shigati (1020m) Day 05: Gongar (1350m) Day 06: Simigaon (2020m) Day 07: Donga (2800m) Day 08: Beding (3690m) Day 09: Na (4180m) Day 10: Na. Acclimatization day Day 11: Nyiduk Kongma (4750m) Day 12: Drolumbau Glacier (5200m) Day 13: Tashi Lapsa (5755m) - Camp at 5200m
Day 14: Thame (3800m)
Day 15: Namche Bazar (3440m) Day 16: Namche Bazar
Day 17: Lukla (2800m) Day 18: Kathmandu Day 19: Kathmandu Day 20: Departure
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Package Includes: * Pick up and drop from international airport. * Kathmandu accommodation (as per your request) * All land transfer as per given itinerary * Sightseeing tour with experience local guide * National Park Permit, Restricted Area Entry Permit, Trekking permit (TIMS) * Teahouse (twin sharing basis room) * Camping (twin sharing tow men tent) / dining tent, toilet tent * Meals (3 meals / B.L.D) while on the trek * Experienced English speaking guide / leader, necessary experience local helpers * All program according to itineraries on full board * Wages, food, accommodation, equipment, insurance and other facilities to staffs
Package excludes: * Nepal entry visa * Travel insurance * Medical evacuation in case of emergency * Domestic airfare * Personal expenses * All bar bill * Expenses of personal nature i.e. soft/hard drinks, tips etc
Detail Itinerary
Day 01: Sight seeing:
Around Kathmandu valley: The holy place of Pashupatinath temple, Shoyambhunath
temple, Boudhanath Stupa & Kathmandu Darbar Square), arrange the necessary
permit for Trekking and Climbing. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 02: Sight seeing:
Around Kathmandu valley: The holy place of Pashupatinath temple, Shoyambhunath
temple, Boudhanath Stupa & Kathmandu Darbar Square), arrange the necessary
permit for Trekking and Climbing. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 03: Katmandu - Dolakha (1650m)
About 5-6 hours drive. Overnight at camp.
Day 04: Dolakha - Shigati (1020m)
Our trek starts with a long descent to the river, through scattered villages
and terraces. Afterwards, we head up, crossing many tributaries of the Thamba
Khosi river. This is a pleasant walk as we gently gain height, following the
course of the river. Overnight at camp.
Day 05: Shigati - Gongar (1350m)
We carry on along the Bhote Kosi river north, along the bottom of its deep
valley which gradually becomes more gorge-like. We crisscross the hectic river
on picturesque suspension bridges and pass a few hamlets and villages. The
forest sometimes will give way to nice views of the Gaurishankar (7145m). This
area is still Hindu although signs of Buddhism, with prayer flags and Chortens,
begin to mark the route. Overnight at camp.
Day 06: Gongar - Simigaon (2020m)
Short stage. After a 2-hour walk, we leave the valley to continue east. The
path slowly gains altitude on an impressive slope, and later crosses terraces.
Simigaon is a Sherpa village, marked by its Tibetan monastery, perched above
the houses on top of the hill. Overnight at camp.
Day 07: Simigaon - Donga (2800m)
We now enter the Rolwaling valley. Through a gorgeous rhododendron forest, the
path steadily climbs towards Gyalche. Eventually, we descend back down to the
river and establish the campsite on the Rolwaling Khola bank, beside a few
teahouses. Overnight at camp.
Day 08: Donga - Beding (3690m)
We gradually climb the forested valley, with superb
mountain scenery surrounding us. Arriving at Beding, we can glance at the
Melungtse (7181m), Rolwaling’s highest summit. Tibetan-like people who
rarely see visitors inhabit this remote village. They will probably invite you
to sample their chang (barley beer) or yak butter tea. Overnight at camp.
Day 09: Beding - Na (4180m)
A short walk will take us to Na. A tiny alpine hamlet only inhabited during
summer months. Na is situated in a beautiful valley overlooked by some very
impressive peaks with Chobutse (6685m) and Chugimago (6259m). Overnight at
camp.
Day 10: Na. Acclimatization day
We can either take a rest or organize an excursion towards the Yalung La pass.
We climb steadily, the path taking us to a vast amphitheatre at 4900m, situated
just below the pass, and furrowed with streams. In every direction we get a
stunning view: eastwards the Yalung Glacier, south the Ramdung Peak (5930m),
westwards the Yalung Ri (5630m) and to the north the summits of the Tibetan
boarder. Overnight at camp.
Day 11: Na – Nyiduk Kongma (4750m)
We climb up to the dam that holds back the Tsho Rolpa lake. A Dutch team is
actually in charge of the dam work, necessary to prevent the lake splitting the
thin moraine and flow down the valley. We progress along the south bank. The
ancient route, marked on all maps, following the northern bank and passing
through Chobu, no longer exists. In fact, the moraines boarding the lake have
all collapsed into it. After a 300m climb, we come across a chaotic moraine
area and scramble down the height we walked up. We establish our campsite in a
sandy amphitheatre on the border, between the Tsho Rolpa and the Trakarding
glaciers. Overnight at camp.
Day 12: Nyiduk Kongma - Drolumbau Glacier (5200m)
The path plunges towards the Trakarding glacier. This is an impressive and vast
rocky area that gives way, from time to time, to large sections of bluish ice.
We struggle on towards a rocky spur, just beneath the Dolumbau glacier. It is
now quite a venture to access the glacier. We need to climb up a rock face and
to set a rope for the porters, helping them to scramble up the 160m before
accessing the campsite area. This provides a fantastic panorama with the
Trakarding glacier below and the great glacial wall of the Drolumbau glacier to
the north. An incredible spot, we are in an ideal position for the permanent
spectacle of countless streams running down the glacier and falling rocks.
Overnight at camp.
Day 13: Drolumbau Glacier - Tashi Lapsa (5755m) - Camp at
5200m
The only route to get a foothold onto the Drolumbau glacier is tricky and
fairly steep. Our effort is rewarded by a unique view towards Tengi Ragi Tau
(6943m), Bigphero-Go Shar (6729m), Dragkar-Go (6793m), and a background of
myriad peaks towards the Tibetan boarder. We progress steadily through moraines
and gentle slopes, crossing, from time to time, some glacial areas. We
establish our campsite about 100m below the Tashi Lapsa pass, just underneath
an impressive rocky section coming down from the Tengi Ragi Tau. Overnight at
camp.
Day 14: Camp at 5200m - Thame (3800m)
An easy and pleasant descent. Just before arriving in the tiny Sherpa village
of Thame, we can visit its picturesque monastery perched on the hillside.
Overnight at camp.
Day 15: Thame - Namche Bazar (3440m)
This is a short and relaxing day. Many of the typical mani walls and prayer
wheels are spread on the trail to Namche, the Sherpa capital. We have plenty of
time to explore the bustling local market and admire the beautiful vistas of
Thamserku (6608m), Everest (8848m) and Lhotse (8511m). Overnight at camp.
Day 16: Namche Bazar:
Visit to Khumjung and Khunde village. Nice views of Mt. Everest and other
mountains. Overnight at camp.
Day 17: Namche Bazar - Lukla (2800m)
We descend through the forest and continue along the Dudh Kosi banks. A short
climb takes us to Lukla. Overnight at teahouse / camp.
Day 18: Kathmandu
Morning fly to Kathmandu and free day for shopping. Overnight at hotel.
Day 19: Kathmandu
Free day for shopping. Overnight at hotel.
Day 20: Drop to the international airport for final
departure.
Thanks to Utmost
I walked the Kathmandu Valley Trek in February 2010. All staff were highly professional & great company. The route was interesting & the staff knowledge very good. They are also very funny guys.
All accommodation was arranged by Utmost & of a very good standard. They also arranged a tour of Kathmandu to see Temples etc.
I have no hesitation to recommend Utmost to anyone. I even tasted their own cooking I live to tell the tale!
Matt Baker
Peter - Australia
The team of Utmost Adventure are fantastic, Mr. Subin Thakuri young guys is very well organize, the Guide Temba Sherpa and local helpers are amazing, one of best experience in my life. Gokyo valley is one of best place to trek….
Christian (Monorojo) - Holland
Subin and the rest of the team are awesome guys with a good understanding and an even better expertise in what they are doing. Definitely a recommendation!!!! `keep up the good work and see you guys soon.
Namastee!!
Monorojo - Holland
Great to work with Utmost. The most important things in the mountains are expertise and experience. We have been lucky enough to work with them and all our clients are satisfied!
Pat Williams - United States
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Nicolas Gerardo -
I got the chance to trekk with Temba around Annapurna for 15 days, it was an incredible experience, amazing mountain views, meet dozens of people on the way and had a lot of fun drinking some beers after long-day walking days and crossing the Thorung La at 5416m !!! The experience was unique and Subin and all the guys working in Utmost provided me with everything I needed and more. Absolutetly recommendable company and guides to trek around.
Lena - Denmak
We have been trekking form Lukla to Everest Base Camp, Kalapathar, Chola pass and Gokyo and it was a great trip. On this trip it is very important to have a good guide, and we were very happy with this tour. We have had a good feeling about the way he guided us and everything went safe and great. You can have a good trust in this agency they will take good care of you.
We hope that you will have a good trekking and enjoy the big mountains and the beauty of Nepal.
Renaud Marie - France
NEWS OF THE TREK-YOGA IN NOVEMBER 2008 (Ghorepani-Chhomrong Landrunk, PHED)
This is a first in Nepal and this combination trekking - yoga was seen as complementary physical effort required for the trek and stretch the body needed to start the next day in good shape. The breathing exercises (pranayama) were also recognized needed to climb the stairs Nepalese unforgettable.
An organization was needed among all partners (guide, porters, professor of yoga, head lodges and trekkeurs. The search for the most appropriate place to practice yoga, kindness and quick understanding of all stakeholders to meet the group made the 2nd day that everything was functional. Whether it's morning or evening tea was served at the best place was found despite the conditions not always usable and carpets were installed ready to receive our body a little "broken" by walking or night!
I particularly enjoyed the respect of the time, silence during the course of course, sharing and porters and cameraman who accompanied us.
The trekkers, beginners yoga students and the teacher's competence has been demonstrated by the attendance of the group. This practice news for the majority, is an awareness of his breath, all the exercises are made aware what makes the big difference with gymnastics.
The practice has been adapted to the days of walking and new emerging every day especially in pranayama (breathing exercises have made many laugh at times, forced laughter or whistling cobra). In 5 days the group has progressed and the first finding was that they had no aches (whew for these ugly Little pets who come to stay in the thighs and calves!) and better management of their breathing.
The "sun salutation" was to go in the second week and what pleasure, what emotion to greet the sun at the foot of the majestic mountains such as Machhapuchhare or Annapurna IV.
A beauty and richness found nowhere else. The old lodges, the absence of his small comfort, the difference of our cultures and practices can be forgotten and incurred when we know what we take offers free nature. Just open your eyes, breathe and fill with energy present and alive.
A big thank you to unitholders, the guide has not always been an easy job, the teacher of yoga for his competence, his attention and his humility and cameraman who followed us throughout this trek and is now a practitioner of yoga and all group members for their understanding in organizing this first-trek yoga, their participation and attendance.
We will learn from this experience to maximize the coming holidays to spend together.
Preparation of new treks-yoga is underway for spring 2009 in the region of Helambu, Langtang and Gosaikund 9-day walk. For this season the forests of rhododendrons are in bloom and walk among his trees roses (and yes in Nepal are trees) is a real renewal.
DATES SET:
From 22 February to 6 March 2009
From April 5 to April 18, 2009
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