Trip Facts




Trip Highlights
- Max altitude: Tashi Laptsa Pass (5,755m/18,881ft)
- Suitably designed itinerary for acclimatization
- Accommodation in the best-selected lodges and tea houses along the trail and in Kathmandu
- The highest mountain on earth (Mt. Everest 8848m)
- Stunning views of Himalaya, Khumbu icefall, Makalu, Mt Everest, etc
- Trekking through Sherpa villages, learning and experiencing their ethnic culture
- Fauna found through the trail: wild – Snow Leopard, Musk deer, wild yak, Himalayan black bear
- Rolwaling is one of the most isolated and beautiful valley, it is also known as “the Grave”
- Everest is also known as Sagarmatha in Nepal and Chomolungma in Tibet; the Everest region is known locally as the Khumbu
- Its home to three of the highest peaks in the world: Everest 8848m; Lhotse, 4th highest at 8516m; and Cho Oyu, 6th highest at 8201m
- Rolwaling Himal is home to Tamang, Sherpa, eastern Gurung and the indigenous Thami people
- While Rolwaling Himal has no formally protected areas it is rich in plant and bird species and wildlife including red panda, black bear and leopard cat
- Buddhist culture in the Khumbu, while Rolwaling Himal offers the chance to learn about how Hinduism, Buddhism and Shamanism have blended together over time
Trip Overview
The Rolwaling to Everest trek is a highly challenging adventure in Nepal. It takes you through the world’s highest passes, the beautiful Rolwaling valley, and Tashi Laptsa. The Rolwaling valley, also known as “the Grave,” is a remote and stunning area of Nepal.
The trek offers pristine surroundings, fresh trails, breathtaking scenery, and diverse wildlife. You’ll encounter thick forests, alpine meadows, and have the chance to immerse yourself in the unique cultures of different ethnic groups.
The Rolwaling trek showcases magnificent views of mountains like Mt. Melungtse, Mt. Dorje Lakpa, and Mt. Tashi Lapcha, as well as the enchanting Tso Rolpa Lake. The villages of Beding and Na, along with the famous Tsho Rolpa Lake, are remarkable natural wonders in Nepal. Mt. Melungste, towering at 7,181 meters, stands as the highest peak in the region, providing a majestic backdrop to the villages below.