About This Tour
About This Tour
The Rolwaling Valley Trek enters one of Nepal’s most beautiful and sacred Himalayan valleys — the Rolwaling, which Sherpa tradition holds was carved by the hand of a deity. The valley lies below the striking double summit of Gauri Shankar (7,134m) and is home to Sherpa communities who have maintained their Buddhist traditions in this remote setting for centuries.
The trail follows the Rolwaling Khola through increasingly dramatic scenery: from the lush gorge at Simigaon through forest-clad valleys to the austere beauty of the upper valley and the glacial Tsho Rolpa lake — one of the largest and most studied glacial lakes in Nepal, and a focus of climate change research. For the adventurous, the trek can continue over Tashi Lapcha Pass (5,755m) to reach the Everest region — one of the most challenging pass crossings in Nepal.
What's Included
- Licensed, experienced trekking guide
- Porter support where included in your package
- Trekking permits and conservation/entry fees for the route
- Accommodation in teahouses, lodges or homestays on the trail
- Meals on the trek as per your chosen package
- Ground transport to and from the trailhead
- Pre-trip briefing and route orientation
- Eco Holiday Asia trip coordination and in-country support
- Included items may vary by package type. Eco Holiday Asia confirms final inclusions before booking.
What's Not Included
- International flights to and from Nepal
- Nepal visa fees and personal travel insurance (mandatory, must cover trekking)
- Domestic flights unless listed in Included
- Personal trekking gear (sleeping bag, down jacket — rental available in Kathmandu)
- Meals in Kathmandu and Pokhara unless mentioned
- Tips for your guide, porter and support team
- Emergency helicopter rescue (covered by your insurance)
- Personal expenses, drinks and souvenirs
Tour Factsheet
Community Impact of This Trip
The Rolwaling Sherpa communities are small and receive far fewer visitors than their Khumbu cousins. Your trek supports families in villages like Na and Beding who depend on seasonal trekking income to supplement their farming and yak-herding livelihoods.
Responsible Travel Notes
- Respect local culture, dress modestly at temples and ask before photographing people
- Avoid single-use plastic — carry a refillable water bottle on tour
- Follow your guide's instructions at heritage sites, monasteries and protected areas
- Support local businesses — buy at family-run shops, eat at local restaurants
- Respect sacred sites and community customs
- Follow Nepal permit and conservation rules in protected areas
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I do Rolwaling without crossing Tashi Lapcha?
Do I need climbing experience for Tashi Lapcha?
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