Rolwaling Tashi Lapcha Pass Trek
$6,500

Rolwaling Tashi Lapcha Pass Trek

18 Days Sankhuwasabha
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  • Tour code

    T8

  • Destination

    Sankhuwasabha

  • Group Size

  • Grade

    5 (Hard)

  • Altitude

    2,000 m - 5,755 m

  • Trip Region

    Everest Region

Overview

Description

Tashi Lapcha Pass Trek Details

The Rolwaling Tashi Lapcha Pass Trek is a tough but amazing journey through the quiet and untouched Rolwaling Valley. Trekkers cross glaciers and the high Tashi Lapcha Pass to reach the famous Everest Region. Along the way, you’ll see the sacred Mt. Gaurishankar, peaceful Dudh Kunda Lake, and the massive Gaurishankar Glacier. This trek is best for experienced hikers who love nature, adventure, and mountain challenges.

Culture, Nature, and Village Life

The trail passes through colorful rhododendron forests and quiet meadows filled with rare wildlife like musk deer and mountain goats. You’ll explore spiritual sites like the Old Cave Monastery, Rolwaling Gompa, and Bodhisattva Rock, all tied to Tibetan Buddhism. Trekking through Sherpa villages such as Na and Beding, you’ll meet locals known for climbing Everest and experience their rich culture and simple lifestyle.

Everest Region Attractions

After crossing the Tashi Lapcha Pass, enter the Everest region with highlights including:

  • Mt. Everest, Lhotse, Ama Dablam, Thamserku
  • Namche Bazaar – a cultural and commercial hub
  • Lukla Airport – world-famous mountain airport
  • Thame Gumba, Hotel Everest View, and Khumjung High School

Cultural Immersion

Experience Sherpa culture up close. Meet locals, see yak caravans, and trek with the world’s strongest high-altitude porters. This journey offers a deep cultural connection along with unmatched Himalayan scenery.

Transportation

Airport Transfers: Included, Kathmandu to Gongar Khola: Private jeep or tourist bus, Lukla to Kathmandu (return): Domestic Flight, Porter and Yak Transport: Included for gear on trek

Best season

  • Spring (March–May)
  • Autumn (September–November, Sagarmatha National Park Permit

Permits

  • Rolwaling Restricted Area Permit
  • Gaurishankar Conservation Area Permit (GCAP)
  • TIMS Card (Trekkers’ Information Management System), Climbing Permits (if attempting trekking peaks)

Accomodation

  • Kathmandu: 3-star or 5-star hotel (based on package)
  • Trek Route (Rolwaling side): Full-board tented camps with cook and crew
  • Everest Region: Local lodges/tea houses (basic but comfortable),

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Rolwaling Tashi Lapcha Pass Trek
Rolwaling Tashi Lapcha Pass
Rolwaling Tashi Lapcha Pass Trek

Itinerary

Rolwaling Tashi Lapcha Pass Trek starts with a drive to Gongar and passes through Simigaun, Beding, and Na Gaon. It continues to Tsho Rolpa Lake and crosses the Tashi Lapcha Pass into the Everest region, ending at Lukla.

Airport pickup and hotel transfer. Pre-trek briefing and gear check. Free time in the city. Overnight: Hotel in Kathmandu.

Scenic drive through lush hills and traditional villages. Overnight: Tented Camp.

Trek begins through terraced fields and rhododendron forests to a Sherpa village. Overnight: Tented Camp.

Steady uphill through forested trails along the Rolwaling River. Overnight: Tented Camp.

Reach the heart of Rolwaling Valley and the famous Sherpa village of Beding. Overnight: Tented Camp.

Short hike to nearby monastery and explore the village. Overnight: Tented Camp.

Trek to the last village in Rolwaling with spectacular views of Mt. Gaurishankar. Overnight: Tented Camp.

Practice climb or rest. Climbing Yalung Ri is a great preparation for higher altitudes. Overnight: Tented Camp.

Visit the glacial lake surrounded by mountains and moraines. Overnight: Tented Camp.

Trek through icy moraines toward Tashi Lapcha base. Overnight: Tented Camp.

Shorter day to acclimatize before the pass. Final prep for pass crossing. Overnight: Tented Camp.

The most challenging day—technical climb over the high pass with stunning alpine views. Overnight: Tented Camp.

Descend from the icy heights into the Everest region's greener terrain. Overnight: Tented Camp.

Enter the Khumbu valley. Visit Thame Gumba, one of the oldest monasteries. Overnight: Lodge.

Join the Everest Base Camp route. Explore the bustling Sherpa capital. Overnight: Lodge.

Final trek day. Celebrate with your team in Lukla. Overnight: Lodge.

Short scenic flight to the city. Rest and relax. Overnight: Hotel in Kathmandu.

Transfer to the airport or extend your trip in Nepal.

Route Map

Rolwaling Tashi Lapcha Pass Trek

Includes / Excludes

Includes

  • Airport transfers (arrival & departure)

  • Domestic flight: Lukla–Kathmandu

  • Private ground transport to trek start point

  • 2 nights hotel in Kathmandu (3-star or 5-star based on package)

  • Full-board during trek (breakfast, lunch, dinner, tea/coffee)

  • All camping gear: tents, mattresses, dining tents, kitchen staff

  • Licensed English-speaking trekking & climbing guide

  • Porters & cook team

  • All national park and restricted area permits

  • TIMS Card (Trekkers' Info System)

  • Climbing permits (if applicable)

  • First-aid kit and satellite phone for emergency communication

Excludes

  • International airfare to/from Nepal

  • Nepal visa fees (visa on arrival)

  • Personal trekking gear (sleeping bag, down jacket, etc.)

  • Travel insurance (mandatory – must include rescue coverage)

  • Extra nights in Kathmandu (for delays or early return)

  • Tips for guide, porters, and staff (customary)

  • Alcoholic drinks, soft drinks, and snacks

  • Wi-Fi, hot showers, and battery charging in lodges (where applicable)

  • Personal expenses and souvenirs

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