Tsho Rolpa Trek

Description

Tsho Rolpa (also Cho Rolpa) is one of the biggest glacial lakes in Nepal. The lake, which is located at an altitude of (4,580m) in the Rolwaling Valley, Dolakha District, has grown considerably over the last 50 years due to glacial melting in the Himalayas.

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Itinerary

• 1

  Day 1

  Arrival in Kathmandu
  Welcome to Nepal! You will be greeted by our representatives at Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu, and will be transferred to the hotel.
• 2

  Day 2

  Drive from Kathmandu to Chhetchhet 1377m via Dolakha 1660m/7-8 hours by private vehicle and trek to Simigaon 2020m/2-3 hours
  After breakfast, we drive to Dolakha on our private vehicle. 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 to Chhetchhet. The whole trip takes about 7-8 hours. Cross a suspension bridge and ascend into the forest and through the fields. Continue passing the Chorten to reach Simigaon, where Mount Gaurishankar (7134m) rises over the valley. Explore the Buddhist Monastery and other areas in the evening. Overnight at a lodge in Simigaon.
• 3

  Day 3

  Trek from Simigaon to Dongang 2791m/5-6 hours
  Leave the village from the Gompa of Simigaon, and descend to a slope and go around the edge by ascending to the vertical stone steps. Enter the forest and walk through the up and down trail to reach Rolwaling River. Then, climb uphill through the forest along with the view of Gaurishankar (7134m). Ascend uphill till the trail becomes flat and smooth to reach Dongang. Overnight at a lodge in Dongang.
• 4

  Day 4

  Trek from Dongang to Beding 3690m/5-6 hours
  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 at a lodge in Beding.
• 5

  Day 5

  Trek from Beding to Na 4180m/4-5 hours
  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 at a lodge in Na Gaon.
• 6

  Day 6

  Explore to Tsho Rolpa Lake 4540m/4-5 hours
  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. Tsho Rolpa is the biggest glacial lake in Nepal. The amazing natural beauty, located at over 4500 meters of altitude, will amuse the explorer in you. The turquoise lake is surrounded by bare hills and snow-capped mountains, which when reflected on the surface of the lake make it a breathtaking sight. We will enjoy the calm moment, explore the lake, take amazing pictures, and treasure the moment spent around Tsho Rolpa Lake. Then we walk back to Na Village. Overnight at a lodge in Na Gaon.
• 7

  Day 7

  Trek from Na Gaon to Dongang 2791m/7-8 hours
  After an unforgettable journey in the glacial lake of Tsho Rolpa, we retrace our route back following the same track to Dongang. We start walking to Beding following the trail of Rolwaling River. Once you arrive at Beding, you shall rest at leisure and explore the village. We descend through the forest with a view of Gaurishankar (7134m) until reaching Dongang. During the trek, we walk through many up and down trails. Overnight at a lodge in Dongang.
• 8

  Day 8

  Trek from Dongang to Chhetchhet 1377m/6-7 hours
  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 Chhetchhet. Overnight at a lodge in Chhetchhet.
• 9

  Day 9

  Drive from Chhetchhet to Kathmandu by private vehicle 7-8 hours
  After a breakfast, 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. Farewell dinner with culture program.
• 10

  Day 10

  Departure to Home.

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