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Rolwaling Trek

Rolwaling Himal is a sub-range of the Himalaya, located in north central Nepal and extending into south central Tibet. The highest mountain in the range is Melungtse (7,181 metres), located on the Tibetan side. Gauri Sankar (7,145 m) is the second highest peak of the range, and is located on the Nepal-Tibet border. About 20 km to the northeast of the Rowaling Himal is the Khumbu Himal which includes Mount Everest (8,850 m) and Cho Oyu (8,201 m).

The range is bounded on the south by the Rolwaling Valley which contain several small villages and Beding, the largest town in the area. Access to the valley and the mountains of the range is made on foot through an established trail system starting at Charikot (80 km east of Kathmandu). A western style trek from Charikot to Beding will normally take seven to ten days.

A very fine but strenuous camping-style expedition can be made through the Rolwaling Himal to cross the Teshi Lapcha La (5755m) and into the Solu Khumbu. The trek must be properly equipped for extensive snow and ice work, with at least one climbing Sherpa in the party. The net result will be very rewarding in terms of cultural exposure and visual drama. Even though you may not intend to climb the mountain, a climbing Permit will be required for Patchamo (beside the Teshi Lapcha) to allow access to the upper part of the valley beyond the Tsho Rolpa. The fee is fully refundable upon return to Kathmandu when you declare that every bit of kit you took into the area has been brought out with you. You will also require a trekking permit for the Everest National Park for the return part of the journey.

The preferred approach is to walk in from the bus terminus at Dolakha (near Charikot), about 7 hours from Kathmandu. The trail is very well defined and used by porters and shepherds going up to the summer kharkas or grazing pastures at Beding. There was a customs check at Jagat where the climbing permit was vaguely inspected. The last habitation is at Na (4180m). From here on in it can and will snow at any time so patience is required )which also will help with the essential acclimatisation). The Tsho Rolpa is an awesome ice lake held back by terminal moraine. The unmarked route goes along the Trakarding Glacier, then climbs steeply up onto the Drolambau Glacier. The scenery is tremendous every inch of the way!On the east side of the glacier is a range of mountains well over 6000m. The Teshi Lapcha La goes through these mountains by the footslopes of Patchamo. The descent on the other side is steep and very rough through boulder fields.Sometimes the trail is difficult to find until you reach Thyangbo Kharka, a very lonely dwelling on the route to Thame, and thence on to Namche Bazaar. From Kathmandu, over the Teshi Lapcha and down to Lukla airstrip took 18 days, before the interminable wait for a flight back to Kathmandu. It is possible to reverse the route but the climb up to the pass from the Solu Khumbu is very steep and long. The essential acclimatisation days in this wild terrain would be uncomfortable and frustrating and higher up, there is danger from falling rocks loosed off by the sun as it works its way around.

If mountain passes are not your thing a much less ambitious but still very rewarding trek would be up to the Tsho Rolpa. Climbing permit not required.

Destination Fact: Tashi Lapcha Pass(5755m.)

Your Trekking Itinerary
Day 01 Arrive at Kathmandu airport (1345m) and transfer to the hotel.
Day 02 Kathmandu Valley Sightseeing: Kathmandu Durbar Square, Patan Durbar Square, Shoyambhunath(Monkey Temple), Pashupatinath Temple and Baudhanath Stupa.
Day 03 Drive from Kathmandu to Dolakha(1350m).
Day 04 Trek from Dolakha to Shigati(950m).
Day 05 Trek from Shigati to Jagat(1440m):
Day 06 Trek from Jagat to Simigaon(2020m):
Day 07 Trek Simigaon to Daldung La (3976m):
Day 08 Trek from Daldung la to Beding(3690m):
Day 09 Rest Day at Beding:
Day 10 Beding to Na (4180m):
Day 11 Rest Day at Na for preparation for Ramdung Go (5930m.):
Day 12 Trek from Merek to Shersong (4660m):
Day 13 Na to Tso Rolpa Lake (4540m):
Day 14 Trek from Tso Rolpa to Trakarding Glacier (4800m):
Day 15 Trek from Trakarding Glacier to Tashi Lapcha Phedi Camp (5755m):
Day 16 Tashi Lapcha Phedi to Tashi Lapcha Pass to Tashi Cape:
Day 17 Tashi Cape to Thyomgbo(4350m):
Day 18 Thyomgbo to Thame (3820m):
Day 19 Thame to Namche Bazaar (3440m):

Optional : if you have time and would like to do the Everest Base Camp Trek.
Day 20 Trek from Namche Bazaar to Lukla (2886 m.).Overnight stay.
Day 21 Fly from Lukla to Kathmandu.
Day 22 Transfer to international airport for your own destination.

22/09/2012

22/09/2012

The Langtang Trek - A guide to trekking in the Langtang and Helambu region of the Nepalese Himalaya

Langtang is the closest trekking region to Kathmandu, indeed the Langtang trek can be started in Kathmandu itself.




From Sundarajil, just outside Kathmandu the fourteen day trek follows the Shiva pilgrim trail for 150 kilometres, over the Shiva Puri Ridge, over the Gosainkund Lekh via the Laurebina Pass at 4,700 metres.

The Langtang Trek provides an opportunity to see the nearly whole Nepalese Himalayan mountain range from Annapurna in the west, to Makalu in the east. On the morning of the second day, this amazing view can be seen for the first time from the top of the Shiva Puri Ridge.

The trek continues along a high ridge for 6 days until it crosses the Laurebina Pass. Just below the pass lies the Gosainkund Lakes at 4,300 metres. The Gosainkund lakes are the object of the Shiva pilgrim trail for they were once visited by Shiva himself. From here, the path descends to Syabru, an interesting village on the crest of a ridge.

The trek now enters the Langtang valley. The Langtang valley is sacred and no animals may be killed here. It is also a national park. The forest is full of wildlife.

Higher up, past the tree line, lies Kanjin Gompa, an architectural master piece. Its sloping walls complement the slopes of the mountain behind, Langtang Lirung.

The Langtang valley continues west and then north for another 50 kilometres beyond Kanjin Gompa. This is beyond the range of tea house trekking, for there are no lodges. This region was visited in the 1950s by TW Tilman, who found rumours of Yetis amongst the local herdsmen. Today, the upper Langtang region is visited mainly by expeditions to Dorje Lakpa and Shishi Pangma.

Finally the trek returns down the valley to Syabru Bensi from where the bus can be caught to Kathmandu.

The guidebook descriptions and photographs are the result of research undertaken during October 1999.



Day



Location

km

Ascent

Descent

Description
1


Sundarajil to Chisopani


9 km


1,064 m


220 m


The Langtang Trek begins with a taxi ride to Sundarajil, and then the uphill walk to Chisopani - where there are magnificent views of the Himalayan range
2


Chisopani to Chipling Danda


7.5 km


644 m


453 m


The second day of the Langtang Trek continues north along the crest of the ridge that you wil follow to Gosainkund
3




Chipling Danda to Mangengoth


14 km


1,580 m


740 m


Today on the Langtang Trek you will cross Jongin Dhanda ridge
4




Mangengoth to Tharapeti


5 km


390 m


-


The Langtang Trek continues along the Shiva pilgrim trail with magnificent views from the ridge that the path follows
5




Tharapeti to Laurebina Phedi


7 km


566 m


534 m


The trek follows a tortuous and almost impossible looking route below the crest of the ridge passing the site of the 1992 Thai Airbus crash
6




Luarebina Phedi to Gosainkund


7 km


1,060 m


383 m


The Langtang Trek crosses the high point of the trek, over the Laurebina La at an altitude of 4,704 metres.
7




Gosainkund to Laurebina Yak


3 km


-


295 m


At Laurebina Yak, you should soak up one of the best views in thr world
8




Laurebina Yak to Syabru


9 km


-


1,676 m


Today, the Langtang Trek descends dramatically to the delights of Sybaru
1(a)





Syabru Bensi to Syabru


3 km


950 m


-
An alterntave entry point into the Langtang Valley


9




Syabru to Remche


9 km


877 m


650 m


The Langtang Trek turns east and follows the bank of the Langtang Khola through a wildlife filled forest
10




Remche to Langtang Village


12 km


1,116 m


-


The trek continues east and the valley opens out into the pastoral meadows of Langtang Village
11




Langtang Village to Kanjin Gompa


7 km


247 m


-


The Langtang Trek continues through the yak pasture to the mysterious and remote gompa at Kanjin
12




Kanjin Gompa to Langshisha Karka and back


24 km


521 m


521 m


A day trip from Kanjin Gompa enables a glimpse of the remote upper Langtang Valley
13





Kanjin Gompa to Remche


19 km


-


1,363 m


Return down the valley to Remche
14




Remche to Syabru Bensi


12 km


202 m


1,359 m


Continue down along the northern side of the Langtang Valley.
15




Syabru Bensi to Kathmandu


100 km


-


-


Take your motion sickness pills for the 10 hour bus journey back to Kathmandu