The Rolwaling Trek is located in the eastern part of Nepal and provides magnificent views of the mountains such as Mt. Melungtse, Mt. Tashi Lapcha, Mt. Everest, Gauri Shankar, Pharcharmo, Ramdung, Langtang, Jugal Himal, and Mt. Dorje Lakpa. On the Rolwaling Trek, you also get to see a variety of flora and fauna, rivers, streams, and lakes. Experience the culture and heritage of the local people and the local food in a totally remote Himalayan environment. The indigenous Sherpa say the meaning of the Rolwaling valley is “grave” because the valley is located at the foot of two vertical peaks covered by snow. This trekking trip is very suitable for people who want to spend some time in a remote place without disturbing other people.
The Rolwaling Trek starts with a drive from Kathmandu to Barabise. From Barabise, the trekking starts and guides you through Kabre, Dolongsa, Bigu Gompa, Chilangka, Shalu, Simigaon, the Forest Camp, Beding, Na, Chetchet, Chetre, Dolakha, and Charikot, from where you will drive back to Kathmandu.
Upon your arrival at Kathmandu Airport, our representative will meet, greet, and transfer you to your booked hotel. Our representative will give you a briefing for your respected tour. You can rest and relax for the remaining time or stroll around the streets of Thamel.
Accommodation: an overnight stay at Yatri Suites & Spa or a similar hotel in Kathmandu.
After breakfast in the hotel, you will start the Rolwaling trek with a pleasant drive along the Arniko Highway to Barabise. You can have beautiful views of green hills with rivers and streams at some places during the drive. Barabise is a quite developed village, compared to other villages in the surrounding area, as it is touched by the Araniko Highway. Upon arrival in Barabise, check in to the lodge, have some rest, and later on explore the area.
Accommodation: an overnight stay in an available local lodge.
Today, you will start walking after having your breakfast in Barabise. You will walk over a steep path behind the town of Barabise, going through rice and mustard fields. As you complete the steep trail, you will reach a ridge from which you can see beautiful views of the surrounding areas along with the Sun Koshi River.
Accommodation: an overnight stay in an available local lodge.
After having breakfast, we will start today’s trek to Dolongsa. You will start walking through small settlements and rhododendron forests. During the trek, you can see many birds enjoying their environment.
Accommodation: an overnight stay in an available local lodge.
Today, you have to walk over a very steep trail to climb the pass (3320 m), which reflects breathtaking views of the Himalayas, including Everest. You will have some time to explore the pass area and let the views sink in before you descend through the magnificent forest to the lone monastery of Bigu Gompa.
Accommodation: an overnight stay in an available local lodge.
After having your breakfast in Bigu Gompa, we commence a trail that descends until you reach Samling Khola. After Samling Khola, you will start to ascend to reach Chilangka.
Accommodation: an overnight stay in an available local lodge.
Today, you will have a gentle walk along the hillside for most of the day, with some ascends and descends. On some parts of the trail, you can spectate the excellent views of Gauri Shanker Himal (7,145 m). The trail finally takes you to Kulong, where we will spend the night.
Accommodation: an overnight stay in an available local lodge.
After having your breakfast in Kulong, you will start today with an easy trek, mostly going downhill to the village of Jagat. The trail will take you along the Bhote Koshi River. In Jagat, you can have some rest, observe the impressive views, and learn about the surroundings from your guide. From Jagat, it is an easy walk upstream to Shalu.
Accommodation: an overnight stay in an available local lodge.
In the beginning, the trek starts with an easy walk along the river until we cross the Bhote Koshi. From here, we continue our climb through a forest before entering the more open Bhote Koshi to Simigoan, where the trail is more steep and difficult. As you reach Simigaon, you will check in at the lodge and have some rest.
Accommodation: an overnight stay in an available local lodge.
Today, you will start the day with a short, steep climb and enter a beautiful mixed forest of moss and rhododendrons as we climb higher. Then, the trail descends to our campsite, which is located just beside the Rolwaling River.
Accommodation: an overnight stay in an available local lodge.
Today, after breakfast, you will continue your climb through the forest before entering the more open Rolwaling Valley. The valley takes you to Ramdung and later to Beding, where we will spend the night. Being in the largest settlement in the Rolwaling Valley.
Accommodation: an overnight stay in an available local lodge.
Today is your free day in Beding. You can spend the day roaming around the area while also enjoying the scenic beauty of the slightly different and enjoyable combination of nature. You can use this day to soak up the natural beauty of Nepal and find your inner peace while being in the mountains.
Accommodation: an overnight stay in an available local lodge.
You will take your breakfast in Beding and start walking to reach Na. Today your trek will be quite difficult as you have to reach a place at a higher altitude than that of the days before. On the way, you can explore the heart-touching beauty of nature. You will continue walking upwards along the valley through the rhododendron forest to the summer settlement of Na.
Accommodation: an overnight stay in an available local lodge.
The fourteenth day of the Rolwaling trek is your acclimatization day in Na. You can rest for some time, as you gained altitude the day before. After some relaxation time, you can explore the upper slopes of the valley for Snow Partridge or visit the nearby glacier.
Accommodation: an overnight stay in an available local lodge.
After having your breakfast in Na, you will start walking to return to the Forest Camp. You will continuously descend, going through beautiful forests.
Accommodation: an overnight stay in an available local lodge.
Today, we take a different route down through a forest to reach Simigaon. From Simigaon, the trail steeply descends to the Bhote Koshi River. From the river, we will trek to Chetchet, where we will spend the night.
Accommodation: an overnight stay in an available local lodge.
After having your breakfast in Chetchet, you will leave the place and head towards Chetre. You pass through some interesting villages of medieval manifestation and can explore their culture and traditions. In the villages, you will have many possibilities for making photographs, so you can catch a once-in-a-lifetime memory.
Accommodation: an overnight stay in an available local lodge.
Today, you continue your trek, passing through the valley, which has now become the Tama Koshi valley. Today’s trek will take you through some very beautiful forests before you reach Dolakha.
Accommodation: an overnight stay in an available local lodge.
After having your breakfast, you will start the day with a steep climb that leads you to Charikot, the headquarters of the Dolakha district. In Charikot, you can find facilities like Internet access, a hospital, high-class hotels other than the tea houses, groceries, and many more. Stroll around the village and explore how the locals live in such an environment.
Accommodation: an overnight stay in an available local lodge.
After having your breakfast in Charikot, we drive back to Kathmandu. During the drive, you can enjoy the scenery of Nepal one last time, and on the way, a few stops will be made to have refreshments and lunch. Upon your arrival in Kathmandu, our representative will assist you and transfer you to your hotel. Explore the streets of Thamel in the evening and try one of the many cuisines, or enjoy yourself in one of the many bars or pubs. This marks the end of the Rolwaling trek.
Accommodation: an overnight stay at Yatri Suites & Spa or a similar hotel in Kathmandu.
Today is your last day in Nepal. Have your breakfast, and later on, our office representative will come to receive you at the hotel, and they will transfer you to the Tribhuwan airport to catch the flight to your onward destination according to your flight time. Have a safe journey onward.
