Rolwaling Valley

Rolwaling Valley (also known as the Grave) is situated northeast of Kathmandu valley and is one of the most remote, wild and magical areas situated close to the Tibetan border and between Tama Koshi River and Khumbu Himal. This trek is considered to be one of the most difficult trekking in Nepal which is buried down between steep ice-giants. Lying in between of Langtang range and Everest range is one of the hard passes in Everest Himalayas. Rolwaling valley area is rich in alpine lakes, beautiful glaciers, waterfalls, gorgeous view of snowy peaks, biological diversity and remote villages. The major highlights of Rolwaling Valley Trek are fantastic views of Mt. Gauri Shanker (7,146 meters) and Tso Rolpa Glacier Lake with unique opportunity to pass through Sherpa and Brahmin Villages.

Trek to Rolwaling Valley can be started from Dolakha which is located at about 8 hours of drive from Kathmandu valley. The trail passes through Shigati, Gongar, Simigaon, Donga, Beding, Na, Nyiduk Kongma, Drolumbau Glacier, Tashi Lapsa Passes, Thame, Namche Bazaar, Lukla and finally back to Kathmandu valley via flight. Rolwaling trek is one of the stunning trekking offering unspoiled and untouched beauties. It is also believed that Yeti lived over this area. This trek offers to show us the natural and cultural beauty of Nepal including the gorgeous view of Mt. Melungtse, Mt. Dorje Lakpa and Mt. Tashi Lapcha with beautiful waterfalls, Tso Rolpa Lake, monasteries and awesome landscapes. While you are in Tamba Koshi River banks, you can obtain great opportunity to glance Mountains River. Exploration of different cultures, traditions, and lifestyles of Sherpa, Tamang and Chhetri community people is one of the highlighted attractions in this trek.

Moreover, trekking in Rolwaling Valley area offers the excellent view of the stunning mountain ranges like Mt. Makalu, Mt. GauriShankar and Mt. Everest range, Rolwaling Valley and Rolwaling Himal with gorgeous views of Pachermo and Ramdung peak. You can also extend your trek towards Everest Base Camp if possible because the trek finally joins to the Khumbu Valley, which is also the route for Everest Base Camp Trek.