ROLWALING VALLEY TREK

Trip Overview

Wilderness trek in the region that flanks famous Khumbu...

Flanking the famous Everest Region, nestles exceptionally beautiful yet least trodden trekking region Rolwaling- the home to famous mountaineers until the date. The trek being rarely trodden has most of the natural delights in the rawest form and the culture in the region is way authentic than Khumbu or Everest Region.

This moderate trek catering the glorious views of Himalayan peaks includes Gaurishankar (7,145m) and Melungtse (7,181m). Rolwaling valley trek also provides an experience the remoteness of this region, diverse flora and fauna and rich local Buddhist cultures. Rolwaling valley trek requires a good walking experience and a good physical form. There is a Great nunnery Gompa called Bigu Gompa. In Sherpa Language Biku means "Seed". Apart from mountain views, Sherpa culture and floral and faunal biodiversity the trek in the region also caters cultural encounters in the villages like Beding (3,690m) and and Na (4,183m). The exceeding beautiful glacial lake, Tso Rolpa is also the prime attraction of the trek.

Trekking to Rolwaling Himal, west of Everest and near the Tibetan border, offers fascinating experience for sure. The trek starts in Barabise, goes over Tinsang la pass, and descends Bigu Gompa. The trail descends Bhotekosi River and turns into the Rolwaling valley, one of the most remote, mysterious, and fascinating places on earth. Rolwaling valley is the place where some mountaineers used to prepare expedition and hunted yetis in the past. Beding is the last permanent settlement & Na Gaun, which is only the summer settlement, is the highest altitude reached in the trek.