Between the Everest and Langtang regions is the stunning mid-Eastern range of the Himalayas; the Rolwaling valley. This is home to famous peaks such as Mount Ghauri Shankar (7134m), Dorje Lakpa, and many others. A few miles south of the Tibetan border, it is known as one of the seven hidden valleys in the Himalayas. This is a wild and barely explored district where legendary tales of the abominable snowman, known as the "Yeti", haunt the imagination of climbers. On the slope of Rolwaling Peak itself, the famous British mountaineer, Eric Shipton, first photographed Yeti footprints in 1951.
The trek starts from Dolakha, near Charikot, an eight-hour drive from Kathmandu. There is also the choice to continue your trek by crossing Tashi Lapcha (5755m). Technical mountaineering skills and equipment are required for this incredible adventure. Trekkers also will be enjoying beauty of Tsho-Rolpa, the largest Glacier Lake in Nepal and can continue on to the Khumbu region, which links to trek routes in the Everest region.
This region lies between LANGTANG range and EVEREST range and the side of both MOUNT LANGTANG and MOUNT EVEREST are the highlights of this trek. The trekkers will be rewarded with the enchanting view of Majestic Mountain GAURI SHANKER. The route is near by the tibet border side so that one can understand a little about Tibetan culture too. This area is mostly used by Buddhist people However, we can also see the Brahmin, chhetri,Tamang and Sherpa villages and theirs life style.The trek to this region starts from Dolakha,a small township near Charikot, an 8 hours drive from Kathmandu.The trail following the course of RIVER TAMAKOSHI on the way to Simigaun adds more thrills to the trek.The option of crossing Tashi lapcha pass (5755m.) to go to Namche Bazar of Everest region is an adventure of its own kind. In this trail the Glacial Lake Tsho Rolpa offers the experience of lifetime.
Highlights of the Trekking-
Exploring the Tso Rolpa ice lake, breathtaking scenery of terrace farmlands, panoramic snow covered soaring high Himalayan peaks
Facts of the Trekking
Trekking Destination : Tso Rolpa Lake
Group Size : Min - 2
Minimum altitude : 1650m
Maximum altitude : 4200m
Grade : Moderate.
Season : Spring & Autumn
Accommodation : Tented camp
Duration : 18 Days
Entry : Dolakha (Charikot)
Exit : Jiri.
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