Rolwaling Trek

Day 01 Arrival day in Kathmandu (1,300 m)
Arrival in Kathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport, a representative from Matterhorn Treks & Expedition will transfer to your hotel, we will brief about your trip activities. You’ll have rest of the day at leisure.
Overnight at Hotel B/B.

Day 02 Drive from Kathmandu (1350 m) to Jagat (1440 m/4723 ft), 9 hrs
From Kathmandu, we head northeast on the Friendship Highway which connects Kathmandu with Lhasa. A Lamosangu, we leave the Friendship Highway and take another way to Jiri. Earlier the motorable road used to be only up to Dolakha. But nowadays because of the Tamakoshi hydropower construction works, we can drive upto Shigati. From Shigati we trek to Suri Dobhan.
Overnight stay on full board.

Day 03 Trek Jagat to Simigaun (1,990 m/6527 ft), 5 hrs
At first, we follow the normal flat path, then the trail ascends and descends through the jungle. The trail follows the river bank. As the valley narrows, we cross the suspension bridge over the river. A steep climb takes us to the Sherpa village of Simigaon, spread on the terrace of the mountainside. The village is mostly inhabited by Buddhists and there are also a few Hindus.
Overnight in Simigaon on full board.

Day 04 Trek Simigaun to Kharka (Dovan) (2,900 m/9512 ft), 6 hrs
We pass by a few more Sherpa settlements. On a clear morning the views of Gaurishankar above the Rolwaling Valley is fascinating. From the ridge top at Simigaun , we continue towards the Rolwaling Valley. The trail climbs a rocky, wooded ridge with beautiful pine forests. Descent again to the river of Rolwaling Khola.
Overnight in Kharka on full board.

Day 05 Trek Kharka (Dovan) to Beding (3,690 m/12,103 ft), 4 hrs
Our trail ascends uphill through different varieties of plants and Rhododendron trees. Continue alongteh left bank of the Rolwaling Khola. Continuing along the deep river valley, we arrive at a tributary river from Gaurishankar. Enjoy the unfolding views of the Gaurishankar. The trail rises further until we come across an easy and relatively flat terrain. Finally, we arrive at the Sherpa village of Beding located by the river.
Overnight in Beding on full board.

Day 06 Trek Beding to Na (4,180 m/13710 ft), 5 hrs
An easy walk along the norther bank of the Rolwaling River begins our today’s trek. We pass across the summer village of Beding, several yaks grazing and people busy in their fields of buckwheat and barley. The crestline formed by the 6000ers such as Chekigo, Bamango, and Konyklemo rise on the immediate left of the village. We arrive at a monastery believed to be a meditative place of the Buddhist Guru Padma Sambhava. Walking along the valley floor, we finally reach the summer village of Na surrounded by potato fields.
Overnight in Na on full board.

Day 07 Trek Na Acclimatization Day

Day 08 Trek Na to Tso Rolpa Lake (4,588 m/15048 ft), 7 hrs
At first trek through the leveled plane and gradually ascend to witness the Himalayan Lake filled with the chilling water of the glaciers. The views of Menlung and Tibetan Side Mountains add glory to the unfolding vista. We trek along the right bank of the river and then cross the river to climb up the rocky lateral moraine of the Glacier. We then walk to Tso Rolpa for the night.
Overnight in Tso Rolpa on full board.

Day 09 Tso Rolpa to Trakarding Glacier (4800 m/15744 ft), 4 hrs
Early morning trek to head toward Trakarding glacier. Walk past the glaciers throughout the day and explore the beauty of the surrounding. The trail will still be ascending through some rock climbing and a gradual walk on the glacier moraine, occasionally passing rocks overhangs.
Overnight in Glacier on full board.

Day 10 Trek to Tashi Lapcha Base Camp (5,010 m/16432 ft), 5 hrs
The walk follows high slopes above the glacier to avoid the lower section, but further up we have to trek along the center on the hard rocky glacier. Steady walk leads us to the lowest point of the icefall and then climbing to the easiest point to gain the Drolambau glacier. Here we will be surrounded by superb high mountain scenery. Continuing further downhill, we camp at Tashi Lapcha Pedi Camp at the foot of Tashi Lapcha, surrounded by absolutely grandiose mountains over 6000 m with 360 degree panorama.
We stay Camp on full board.

Day 11 Cross Tashi Lapcha Pass (5,755 m/18876 ft), 5 hrs
Continue trekking to Trashi Lapcha Pass (5755 m). From the pass, the view of senior Khumbu peaks is magnificent. Some hundred meter downhill trek under overhanging rock, we camp at a superb location, with magnificient sunset views.
Overnight in camp on full board.

Day 12 Tashi Lapcha pass Thengpo (4370 m)
We climb again to the neck of Trashi Lapcha and from there we start the ascent of Pachermo. The snow slopes lead us to the final ridge, sometimes requiring fixed ropes. From the Pachermo summit, enjoy the fantastic views of the Khumbu peaks including Everest, Makalu among others. Descend to Col then to Thengpo. The Pachermo ascent takes about 5 to 6 hrs and then another 3 to 4 hrs descend takes us to Thengpo.
Overnight in Thengpo on full board.

Day 13 Thengpo Trek to Thame (3,820 m/12530 ft), 5 hrs
Today you will be experiencing a bit easy walking, the walk from here will be enjoyable most of the way to Thame. A gradual descend brings us to Thame Village, the first hint of civilization since Beding. There is a very old and interesting Monastery at the upper end of the village. Now you have a glimpse of first really good views of the great peaks of the Khumbu including Mt Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, Ama Dablam, Thamserku and Kusum Kangaru.
Overnight in Thame on full board.

Day 14 Thame to Namche Bazaar                                                                                                                                                                                        Trek down to namche bazzar from Thame. We have experienced a lot during the last few days on our unusual route through the Khumbu. We like to think back to it over a cup of coffee and a piece of cake. This means that the “real Sherpas” among us naturally drink butter tea and eat tsampa. Overnight at lodge in Namche Bazar (3450 meters). Trekking 4 h, ascent 150 m, descent 550 m, walking distance 9 km

Day 15 Namche to Phakding                                                                                                                                                                                                  It is now going into much deeper realms. We trek back to the region of Phakding along a well-known route. The stage from Namche Bazar is often done in one day. But we split it up into two days and can therefore take it easy. But if there should be any delays during the trekking, then we have a reserve day here and could do this stage to Lukla in one day, if necessary. Overnight at Lodge in Phakding (2600 meters).  Trekking 4 – 5 h, ascent 100 m, descent 950 m, walking distance 10 km

Day 16 Phakding to Lukla                                                                                                                                                                                                      We hike leisurely back to fertile Lukla. Almost wistfully we end our trekking and nomadic life here. In Lukla we enjoy a nice final evening with our local team and we are sure that this will not be our last time in this impressive mountain world. Overnight at lodge in Lukla (2850 meters). Trekking 3 h, ascent 400 m, descent 150 m, walking distance 8 km

Day 17 Flight: Lukla – Kathmandu                                                                                                                                                                                        We fly back to Kathmandu after our long mountain journey. The early morning flight drops us at Kathmandu. You can rest and relax throughout the day in your hotel. If get interested to take some gifts home from Nepal for friends and relatives, visit to some nearby shops or venture out in Thamel for typical Nepalese goods which can be assisted by our guides or you can do it yourself too.
Overnight at hotel on B/B.

Day 18 Kathmandu
This pleasant day you may have full day at leisure at your own or can be extends your extra trip with us on additional cost or time to explore the Thamel for last day shopping and evening Matterhorn Treks & Expedition will take you for Farewell dinner.
Overnight at hotel on B/B.

Day 19 Departure from Kathmandu
Matterhorn Treks & Expedition will transferred to the International Airport for your departure flight to your onwards destination.