Tsho Rolpa Lake Trek, lying at an altitude of 4183 m, is between the mountain ranges of Langtang and Everest and is one of the biggest glacier lakes in Nepal. Situated in the north eastern region of the country, the road to the starting point of the trek (the trading town of Dolakha) passes along the route from Kathmandu to Lhasa, Tibet. The lake is one of the biggest glacial lakes in Nepal and has grown continuously over the last five decades because of glacial melting and threatens to burst through its unstable dam. In awe of the glacial lake surrounded by the magnificent Himalayas, the difficulties during the trek are instantly forgotten. One other highlight of Tsho-Rolpa Lake Trek is the Bigu Gompa. Bigu Gompa is a great nunnery institute which once sheltered over 300 nuns. It lies in the village of Bigu. Bigu is a village at the foot of the Rolwaling Himal which is a quaint village where one can explore the local village culture and excellent mountain views.
Itinerary
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Upon your arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport, you will be greeted by a representative of Beyond Borders Ethical Adventures and transferred to your hotel. You will also get a short briefing about your trip. After a long flight you might want to rest at the hotel or you can make a short walk for some fresh air.
After breakfast, we drive to Dolakha on our land cruiser. Along the way, we can enjoy the views of Sunkoshi and Bhote Khosi rivers. We stop by a place called Mude for lunch and enjoy the picturesque villages and amazing mountain views as we continue our drive. The whole trip takes about 7-8 hours. Dolakha is a town inhabited by a mixed community with a majority of Chhetri. Overnight in Dolakha.
We descend on the wider trail to Tama Koshi River bypassing fields with rice paddies. We cross the suspension bridge to arrive in Malepu village. The trail goes through pine forests with a distant view of Gaurishankar (7134m) in the background. Walk along Tama Koshi River to reach Pikhuti village for lunch. We cross a suspension bridge, descend to the shores of Tama Koshi River and ascend through the rice fields to finally reach Singati village.
Follow the path along the Tamakoshi River and cross it to reach a mountain alike trail with steeper slopes. Cross the narrow path to reach Suri Dhoban overlooking the Gaurishankar. Cross a suspension bridge and pass by Mani walls and Manthali village. Cross another bridge to reach Jagat.
Descend to the river shores, into the forested area and arrive in Gongar village crossing a small stream. Steep ascend along stone steps with picturesque waterfalls on the opposite bank. Reach the Sherpa village of Chetchet and cross a bridge and go downstream. Pass the Chorten to reach Simigaon.
We now enter to the beautiful Rolwalling valley through gorgeous rhododendron and bamboo forest. The path steadily ascends towards Kyalche (3,300 m) walking on a trekking trail enjoying the mesmerizing landscape and the gurgling of Tamakhosi. We then descend down back to the river campsite where there are two beautiful guesthouses which will be our place of overnight for today.
The trail today passes the forest along with ascents and descents until reaching Nyamare village. Here we have lunch and rest for a while. After lunch, we walk to the distant and the largest settlement in the Rolwaling region, the Sherpa village of Beding. Enjoying the view of the snow-capped mountains and the waterfalls en route, we reach Beding. There is an ancient Gompa at the entry gate of the village. Overnight in Beding.
We start with a slow ascend on the right bank of Rolwaling River until we reach kharka in Dhogre. We can see the magnificent Gaurishankar (7134m) looking different because of the different angle. After walking further, the valley slowly opens and becomes a U-shaped valley and grassland. Then, we pass huge Mani stone wrapped with prayer flags and a large rock on which the image of Bodhisattva is painted. Finally, we reach Na Gaon enclosed by stone walls. Na Gaon is at the foot of a huge series of mountains. Overnight in Na Gaon.
The most unforgettable and vital moment of the trek finally arrives on this day as we walk from Na Gaon to reach the well-known glacial Lake of Tsho Rolpa. Early morning, we leave Na Gaon and pass the bridge over Rolwaling River. We ascend uphill to see several kinds of edelweiss growing in the meadows. Walk between two glaciers and enter the valley and then walk to Tsho Rolpa Lake. Walking on the moraines of Rolwaling Glacier, we arrive at the mesmerizing Tsho Rolpa Lake. Overnight at tented camp.
Finally, the most vital moment of the whole trek arrives on this day as we hike from Na gaon to reach our most anticipated destination Tsho Rolpa Lake. We then explore around the vicinity of the Lake and admire the beauty of Nature. The turquoise lake is surrounded by bare hills and snow capped mountains and peaks, which then reflects on the surface of the lake make it breathtaking sights. We will enjoy the calm moment, explore the vicinity of the lake taking the amazing pictures and treasure the moment spent around the Tsho Rolpa Lake. We will be then getting back to Na village for our Overnight stay.
Retrace your trail back to Beding passing several small streams and of course the gigantic Mani stone. You can once again look back and see the beautiful and a different view of Mt. Gaurishankar as you pass Na Gaon to finally reach Beding.
Today, we return to our destination, Shakpa, by retracing our way alongside Rolwaling River. We descend through the forest with a view of Gaurishankar (7134m) until reaching Shakpa. During the trek, we walk through many up and down trails. Overnight in Shakpa.
After breakfast, we continue through the same route which we had taken before climbing up the trail. We pass through several up and down trails as well as many suspension bridges. We walk passing some small villages before we reach Manthali. Overnight in Manthali.
After a good breakfast in Manthali, we bid goodbye to the Rolwaling area as we drive towards Kathmandu. We drive along the countryside road enjoying the view of surrounding hills, rivers, and villages. On arrival in Kathmandu, you will be taken to the hotel. Overnight stay at a 3-star hotel in Kathmandu.
The farewell day! Today we bid you goodbye and drop you at the airport a few hours before the scheduled flight time.
Cost Include
Airports pick up and drop by private vehicle.
Hotel in Kathmandu for 3 Nights with breakfast.
Full day guided sightseeing tour in Kathmandu.
Transportation from Kathmandu to Barbise and Charikot to KTM via bus/Jeep.
All meals and accommodations during Kalinchowk trekking period.
An experienced English speaking guide trained by government of Nepal.
Highly experienced Kalinchowk trekking staffs.
All governmental procedure permits fees and local taxes.
Down jacket, sleeping bag, duffel bag (optional), medical kit etc.
Welcome and farewell dinner at typical Nepalese restaurant.