Geography : Mountain/ Country side/ forest/village
Level
of Difficulty : moderately difficult
Duration
of Trek : 10 Days
Altitude : 4580m
Religions : Buddhism and Hinduism
Ethnic
People : Sherpa/Tamang/Brahmins.
Accommodation : Camp/Lodge/
Tea house
Transportation :
Jeep/ public bus
This is a trek that takes us to one of the
biggest glacial lake in Nepal, Tsho Rolpa Lake at an altitude of 4580 meters
above the sea level. The route is located in Rolwaling valley in Dolakha
district between the very famous trekking region of Everest and Langtang.
Despite of being alongside these two popular routes, Tsho Rolpa trek has yet to
welcome a lot of trekkers unlike her neighbors. Rolwalling valley is also a
border between Nepal and Tibet where Gaurishankar Himal (7134m) and Melungtse
(7023m) stands in between these two nations. Because of its far flung section
of the Himalaya this trek will be moderately difficult. Throughout the trek one
can get to observe the number of mountain peaks above 6000 and 7000 meters some
of which are Gaurishankar Himal, Melungtse and most of the peaks of Langtang
and Everest region. Along with that learning a great deal of about the cultures
and traditions of ethnic groups of Tamang, Sherpa and Brahmins are also the
highlighted feature of this trek.
Kathmandu to Jagat (1150m)
Drive time: 10 to 11 hrs
Our first day starts from a drive through scenic villages of Kirati Chhap, Charikot and to Jagat while following Tamakoshi River.
Jagat to Simigaun (2036m)
Trekking time: 4 to 5 hrs
Our trekking day starts as of today and the trail takes us down to Gongar River. We cross the river using suspension bridge and along the partly cultivated and partly jungle path, come across a waterfall on the way. We will trek down to a Sherpa village called Chhetchet where from an uphill walk will lead us to Simigaun. We can have a beautiful view of Gaurishankar Himal from there.
Simigaun to Cyalche (2800m)
Trekking time: 6 hrs
Today we have to trek on a slightly elevated hill upwards while walking amidst a serene rhododendron forest all the way up to Cyalche.
Cyalche to Beding (3740m)
Trekking time: 6 to 7 hrs
The first part will make us descend to Dongang and keep moving along Rolwaling river while having to get across it for twice and find ourselves at Thangthing Kharka where we can find teahouse but might remain closed due to its isolated reason. We will find beautiful waterfall on the way and can get to see very beautiful sceneries around if weather clears. Now trek up to Chimu followed by Beding within a reach of 4 hours.
Rest day at Beding
Beding is the largest Sherpa settlement in Rolwaling region. We may roam around the village and visit Gaurishankar temple also mountains like Dorje Phangmmu, Yalungri Himal come into our sight today.
Beding to Na (4180m)
Trekking time: 5 hrs
Today we keep along the Rolwaling River side until Na while having to cross the same river over 6 times. Na is the oldest and last village of the Rowaling region.
Na to Tsho Rolpa Lake (4580m) and back.
Hiking time: 3 to 4 hrs
Today after an early breakfast, we will start our hike to Tsho Rolpa Lake. We will hike up to 400m high this day and the trail is rock sandy on a moraine below the mountains. Here we are at one of the biggest glacial lake of Nepal. Over the years the lake has increased in volume and has been posing a threat to wipe out the nearby settlements whereas no such incidents ever recorded since. Now we will move down to Na for the overnight.
Na to Cyalche
Trekking time: 6 to 7 hrs
Now we will trek back to Cyalche from the same route as we made before only this time not stopping at Beding for the night.
Cyalche to Jagat
Trekking time: 6 to 7 hrs
We
retrace back to Jagat.
Jagat to Kathmandu
We drive back to Kathmandu and conclude our short, adventurous and yet fun and enjoyable trek.
