Valley of flowers and Glacier Lake
TripCode: TH017
12 Days trip

Rolwaling valley with the glacier lake of Tsho Rolpa is located in Dolkha district before the famous Solukhumbhu or Everest area to the east of Kathmandu. These area divided by the technical pass of Tashi Lapcha (5700m). Rolwaling trek through the valley, with Rolwaling river and mighty Tama Koshi river, alpine and important glacier lake of Tsho Rolpa and the Sherapa settlements makes this an unque area even though it might sound same. The area is not well known and less travelled, however, the area is very beautiful with the gorge, rivers and waterfalls and lake with the Himalayan peaks around. Gaurishankar is the major mountain peaks of this area beside many other peaks to its north and east.

Trip highlights

• Sacred peak of Gaurishankar range
• Pristine Himalayan river Tama Koshi
• Scenic gorges and waterfalls
• Flowers and birdlife
• Glacier Tsho Rolpa Lake
• Sherpa culture

The Trek

The trail follows the valley of Rolwaling river through the lush and beautiful forest and passes many settlements and the large village of Na and Tsho Rolpa. The walking duration in average is about 6-7 hours a day but it depends entirely on an individual and will vary.

The level of grade of the trek is moderate to strenuous with the highest elevation being over 4000m

The trek can be done through out the year but for settled weather and clear mountain views is autumn to spring and summer through winter from September to April and May

What next! 

You may consider joining other activities or adventures such as Chitwan national park nature safari or go white water rafting on Trishuli or Seti rivers before heading back to Kathmandu