Tsho Rolpa Trek – 10 Days

Your journey begins when your flight lands at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu Valley. Our representative meets you outside the arrival gate and takes care of your luggage. A private vehicle drives you directly to your hotel through the city center.

After checking into your room, you have time to unpack and rest from your travel. The afternoon remains free for you to rest or stretch your legs. You can stroll through the nearby local markets to observe the city life.

In the evening, you gather for a brief meeting with your trekking guide. We check your gear list and distribute your trekking permits. Your guide explains the route conditions and answers any questions before tomorrow morning’s departure.

You leave Kathmandu early in the morning in a private jeep. The drive takes you along the Araniko Highway before turning onto rural roads next to the Bhote Koshi River.

Your vehicle arrives at Chetchet, a small settlement that marks the start of the walking trail. You cross a long suspension bridge over the rushing Tamakoshi River to begin the foot journey.

You climb steadily for two to three hours through the forested slope until you reach Simi Gaon. This traditional Sherpa and Tamang village.

You start the day with breakfast before entering a dense forest trail. The trail includes a mix of short descents and long uphill stone stairs carved into the mountainside.

As you walk, you get your first clear views of Mt. Gauri Shankar between the breaks in the forest canopy.

After five to six hours of walking, you drop down slightly to arrive at the river settlement of Dongang. This quiet stopping point sits right next to the rushing waters of the Rolwaling Khola. You spend the night in a local lodge surrounded by tall pine trees.

The trail climbs out of Dongang along the Rolwaling River, passing through thinning silver pine and rhododendron forests. You cross a suspension bridge and follow a rugged cliff path above 3,000 meters where the air grows thinner. You pause for lunch at a mountain pasture settlement before the valley floor opens completely.

By late afternoon, you reach Beding, the largest Sherpa village in the valley. The settlement features stone houses near the riverbank and an old monastery on the hillside.

You check into a local tea house and drink hot tea to stay warm in the cool alpine climate.

You enjoy a short, pleasant walking day as you head toward the final high-altitude settlement. The trail follows a gentle uphill incline along the right bank of the river, leaving the tree line completely behind.

You pass the famous Guru Rinpoche rock art, where religious symbols and flags line the path. The open pastures provide grazing space for local yak herds during the summer months.

After four to five hours of walking, you enter Na Gaon, a flat mountain village enclosed by stone walls.

You start early in the morning for the main destination of the trip. The path leaves Na Gaon and climbs over rugged moraines and rocky trails formed by ancient glaciers.

At the top of the ridge, the massive Tsho Rolpa Lake comes into full view. The turquoise water fills a giant basin bordered by ice walls and gravel fields.

After taking photos and watching the ice formations, you retrace your steps along the moraine trail. The downhill walk takes you back into the wider valley basin. You arrive back at your lodge in Na Gaon by early afternoon for lunch and a long rest.

You begin your return journey by leaving the high pastures of Na Gaon. The trail runs downhill along the riverbed, passing the rocky shrines and prayer walls again.

You pass through Beding village for a brief morning rest before continuing down the valley. The path re-enters the pine and rhododendron forests, changing the scenery from grey rock to deep green.

The final stretch involves a steady descent along the river gorges. After seven to eight hours of total movement, you arrive back at the riverside camp of Dongang.

You follow the river trail further down, retracing the steps from your first days of trekking. The path goes through bamboo groves and dense woods where you might see local wildlife like langur monkeys.

You reach Simi Gaon by midday and pause to eat lunch overlooking the lower valley. After lunch, you face the long descent down the steep stone staircase that you climbed on Day Two.

You cross the final suspension bridge to finish the walking section of your trip at Chetchet. You check into a basic guest house near the road head and celebrate the completion of the trail.

You board a local bus early in the morning at the Chetchet road head. The vehicle drives along the narrow mountain roads that border the Tamakoshi River valley.

The eight hour drive shows you different views of rural life, terraced hillsides, and roadside bazaars. You stop at a local highway restaurant for a traditional lunch of dal bhat.

You arrive at the bus station in Kathmandu by late afternoon and transfer back to your hotel. You enjoy a hot shower and change into clean clothes after a week in the mountains. The evening is yours to relax or celebrate your successful journey with a special dinner.

You eat your final breakfast at the hotel and complete your check-out formalities. The morning remains free for last-minute souvenir shopping in Thamel or packing your bags. You ensure all your flight documents and passports are easily accessible.

Our representative arrives at the hotel according to your flight schedule. A private vehicle picks you up and transfers you through the city to Tribhuvan International Airport. We ensure you arrive at the terminal three hours before your international departure time.

You check in your baggage, pass through airport security, and wait at your departure gate. Your 10-day journey through the Rolwaling Valley and Tsho Rolpa Lake concludes as you board your flight home.