Main Info
TRIP FACTS
Rolwaling Trekking takes you to a wide and untouched valley located in the east of Nepal below Mt. Gaurishankar. Rolwaling name is given by the Sherpa people because of this location deep down between the steep ice giants of the Khumbu region. Rolwaling Trek offers a panoramic view of Mt. Gaurishankar, Mt. Dorje lakpa, and Mt. Melungtse (7,181 m). You will pass through various floras and faunas of Sagarmatha National Park. You will also pass through Khumbu valley, the homeland of the Sherpa people.
The journey helps in finding the inner journey of self. The remote area trial helps you to reconnect to the core self. Rolwaling Trekking helps to increase the positive tendencies and self-confidence inside you.
Rolwaling Trek Highlights
- Incredible views of Mt. Everest, Mt. Gauri Shankar, Mt. Nuptse, Mt. Makalu, Mt. Amadablam, Mt. Kusum Kanguru, Mt. Thamserku, Island Peak as well as other tall mountains
- Beautiful Sherpa villages cover Na with a unique lifestyle and culture
- Capture the Khumbu Himalayan hills, rich in Himalayan vegetation and fauna
Rolwaling Trek Route Map
Without a helpful trek map, staying on the path throughout the epic Rolwaling Trek is nearly complicated. We have included every campground and elevation reference for Rolwaling on our map. Click the infographic image below to learn about the route.
Your journey begins as you leave the capital city. You will be traveling on the bus from Kathmandu to Jagat. Starting your trek from Jagat, the trek ends in Lukla, from where you will fly to Kathmandu. You can also look at our detailed itinerary to know more about the destination.
Is Rolwaling Trek difficult?
To complete the medium to strenuous Rolwaling Trek, you must be in good physical and mental health. This is a challenging hike that requires previous trekking experience. Rolwaling Valley Trek is a moderately challenging walk along the long Himalayan Trail.
When we first start, the landscape is very flat, with some sloping routes to follow as we climb through the breathtaking trees and go upward to higher ground. This trek has wide-open ascending pathways, glacial crossings, and snow-capped peaks. You will require some knowledge of winter survival essentials and experience with high-altitude trekking. This journey is more complex than those in the Khumbu or Annapurna regions, requiring good physical conditions and cold weather gear.
Rolwaling Trek Permit
A permit and a guide from an agency are required to trek there because Rolwaling is a restricted region(at least to cross Tashi Lapcha). The peak permit is automatically applied to the package because most trekkers also climb Parchamo. After all, it is pretty simple from the pass.
Talking about the Rolwaling trek Permit, you need to get the Gaurishankar Conservation Area Permit.
Every permit and fee you pay to the government will help to preserve the Khumbu region and promote local development.
Note: You will usually be asked to submit passport-size pictures when preparing official documents. So make sure to bring at least 8–10 passport-size pictures.
