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Trip Facts
- Duration 18 Days
- Start FromKathmandu
- Group Size1-10 Pax
- End FromKathmandu
- Trip GradeModerate to Strenuous
- Max Height 5755 m
- AccommodationTea House + Camping
Best Season
Sept – Nov, March to May
Trip Highlights
- Enjoy the company of Sherpa inhabitants in the Rolwaling and Khumbu Valley
- Relish the scenery of the mountains in Gauri Shankar and Everest ranges
- Cross the Tashi Lapcha Pass (5755m)- one of the hardest passes in Nepal
Trip Overview
Traversing the Rolwaling Valley, the Tashi Lapcha Pass Trek explores the Sherpa culture and practices. The trek presents off-beat trails that continue through the Sherpa villages in the northern part of the country. With the scenic majesty of the Everest and Rolwaling ranges, the trails also offer a peek into the history of the Buddhist traditions and monasteries. Likewise, the trek crosses one of the most dangerous passes in Nepal, the Tashi Lapcha Pass (5755m).
One of the most difficult treks in Nepal, the 20-day trip begins at Kathmandu. Here, you spend a day and sight-see around the valley while also making preparations for the trek. Then, you get on a drive to Dolakha and trek to. Next, you head to the northernmost part of the Rolwaling region and head to Jagat. After passing Simigaon on the way, you will arrive at Dongga. The entire trail is filled with surreal views of the Langtang and Gauri Shankar ranges. Further, you will reach the village and witness the cultural lifestyle of the local Sherpas. Then, you head east to Na village which is also the oldest Sherpa settlement in the region. As the harder sections of the trek begin, you will trek along the Drolambau Glacier.
Next, you will cross the Tashi Lapcha Pass (5755m) which also offers a beautiful vista of the Rolwaling and Gauri Shankar Himalayas. The pass is said to be one of the most difficult ones in Nepal and requires a cautious climb to cross over. Crossing over to the Sagarmatha National Park, you will trek to Thame which houses one of the oldest monasteries in the region- the Thame Monastery. Trekking south, you will reach Khumjung where you explore the Sherpa culture and history of the region. Then, the trek continues along the Bhote Koshi River and reaches Lukla. Finally, a short flight brings you back to Kathmandu.
Spring and autumn are the finest seasons for the trek. Moreover, the trek is a difficult one; so, trekkers have to be at the best of their physical condition to do the trek.
Note:
Vista Treks is proud to present the Tashi Lapcha Pass Trek to all the travelers around the world. Also, we have various other offers and trip packages.
Trip Itinerary
- The representative from Vista Treks will meet you outside the airport upon your arrival. Drive through the crowded streets to your hotel located at the heart of the city. Check into the hotel and enjoy the refreshment.
- Afterward, you can visit us in our office to discuss the trek. You will meet your trek guide who will brief you about the details of the trek.
- You can visit the local trek shops to buy or rent trek gear and equipment.
- Overnight in Kathmandu.
- You will prepare for the upcoming trek. Your guide will assess your trek gear and equipment. You can pack and weigh your bag.
- Afterward, you’ll embark on a Kathmandu Valley sightseeing tour. You will be accompanied by a tour guide who will escort you to different tourist destinations and UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
- The tour begins with a visit to the hilltop Swayambhunath Stupa, followed by a visit to the historical Kathmandu Durbar Square. The tour moves towards Pashupatinath Temple and Boudhanath Stupa. If time permits, you will also get to visit the historic Patan Durbar Square.
- Overnight in Kathmandu.
- After breakfast, you’ll leave Kathmandu and embark on a scenic drive to Singati.
- The distance between Kathmandu and Singati is almost 182 km. It may take approximately 6-7hr to drive from Kathmandu to Singati. You’ll drive alongside large towns and descend towards lush forests that will open up the pristine valley inside Dolakha.
- You will obtain Gaurishankar Conservation Area Permit en route to Singati. Overnight local guest house.
- On the first day of the trek, you’ll leave Jagat and walk almost 5-6hr towards the village surrounded by lush forests.
- The trail begins with a short descent and enters the forested zone to arrive at Gonggar village. Continue walking alongside the amazing waterfalls and begin climbing a gentle flank towards the Sherpa village of Chetchet.
- Cross the Tamakoshi River to arrive at Simigaon overlooking the beautiful view of Gaurishankar.
- Overnight in Simigaon.
- Leaving Simigaon, you'll begin trekking along with the beautiful rhododendron forests and walk towards Donga Village.
- The trail rises and heads towards Rolwaling Valley. You’ll climb towards Gyalche and begin descending towards the river bed. A short trek will bring you to Donga located just beside Rolwaling River.
- Overnight at local guest house.
- Leaving Donga village, you’ll gradually climb the Rolwaling Valley overlooking the beautiful Mt. Gaurishankar. After a short hike, you’ll arrive at a flat terrain. You’ll walk alongside Nyamare Village, a Sherpa Village. Then, you head directly towards Beding.
- Overnight at local guest house.
- As you're above 3,000 meters, you must spend the day acclimatizing in Beding Village.
- The day will be spent exploring the beautiful village. You can also indulge in a short hike towards Melung La (5616m). Walk past snow moraines to arrive at the top.
- From the top of Melung La, enjoy the beautiful view of Gaurishankar and other mountains before heading back to Beding.
- Observe the unique lifestyle, culture, and cuisines of local Sherpa inhabitants.
- From Beding, you’ll continue hiking towards the mountainous region of Rolwaling Valley and head towards Na Gaon.
- Start trekking alongside Rolwaling River and arrive at Kharka from where you can catch the close view of Gaurishankar. The trail continues towards the valley decorated with Mani stones and Buddhist prayer flags.
- Explore the history of Bodhisattva and Buddhism as you make your way towards Na Gaon. Walk past the U-shaped valley and into the grassland before arriving at your destination.
- Na Gaon lies on the foothills of large mountain massif. Spend the night at local guest house.
- As you're over 4,000 meters, you must spend the day acclimatizing at Na. Take a short hike around the valley to help your body and mind circulate oxygen.
- Take a short hike towards Ramdung Go and Yalung Glacier located at the base of Yalung La. The trail begins through a slippery path towards Yalung Glacier. Climb the beautiful Yalung La before descending back.
- Take a detour and head past the glaciers to arrive at Ramdung Go, also known as Ramdung Glacier. From the glacier, you can catch the beautiful sight of TshoRolpa Lake. After a brief stop, you’ll head back to Na.
- Leaving Na Gaon, you’ll begin climbing further up towards TshoRolpa Lake (4540m) before climbing further towards NyidukKongma.
- Begin walking towards the dam of TshoRolpa. Enjoy the majestic view of the oligotrophic lake before climbing towards NyidukGompa. The entire trek may last 5-6hr.
- Spend the night inside local tea house.
- Leaving NyidukKongma, the trail climbs further through the beautiful glaciated path to arrive at Drolumbau Glacier.
- Begin the trek with a short descent while enjoying the beautiful sights of the mountains. You may find a group of trekkers or climbers heading towards Pachermo Base Camp.
- The final part of the trail goes past rocky path and snow moraine towards Drolumbau glacier located at 5200 meters.
- Leaving Drolumbau Glacier, the trail climbs along the slippery path on the foothills of Patchamo. Enjoy the beautiful views of Ragi Tau, Bigohero –Go Shar, and Dragkar peaks en route.
- Once at the top of TeshiLapche La, enjoy the scenic views and then begin descending towards the Camp located at 5460 meters.
- The trail from Camp to Thame will bring you back to the major Everest Trail. The settlements here on start to grow bigger as you advance Thame.
- Leaving Camp, you’ll begin trekking through the lushly forested trail and walk past rhododendron, oak, and pine forests towards terraced farmlands.
- After a brief rest and lunch, you’ll continue heading down towards the DudhKoshi Valley to arrive at Thame.
- Overnight in Thame.
- Leaving Thame, you’ll continue through the standard Everest Trail and begin climbing down towards the Sherpa village of Khumjung.
- En route to Khumjung, you will have your lunch at Thame and visit the only Nunnery in the region just above the village. Afterward, you’ll begin descending towards Khumjung village.
- Visit Edmund Hillary School, the largest school in the entire Everest Region.
- Trek down to Namche Bazaar, the gateway to Everest Base Camp via Syangboche airport for overnight stay.
- We leave Namche Bazaar after breakfast and stop at Phakding Village for lunch after about 4 hours walk.
- Afterward, you’ll begin trekking amidst the lushly forested trail with small Sherpa settlements towards Lukla.
- Overnight in Lukla.
- You’ll exit the Everest Region and embark on a short flight from Lukla to Kathmandu.
- Catch the aerial sight of the lush forested hills and few Himalayan peaks from the flight.
- Check into your hotel. Afterward, you can choose to go out and explore the city or simply relax in your hotel.
- As a leisure day, you can choose to relax at the hotel or embark on a city tour.
- Visit some of the popular UNESCO World Heritage Sites located in Kathmandu valley; Patan Durbar Square and Bhaktapur Durbar Square.
- Indulge in a relaxing trekkers’ massage at Thamel.
- Enjoy your breakfast. You can head out to Thamel to shop for a souvenir before driving to the airport.
- Depending on your flight timing, we’ll drop you off at Tribhuvan International Airport.
Cost Includes
- Pick up and transfer by car from Airport-Hotel-Airport.
- 4 nights standard hotel accommodation.
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner with tea during the trek.
- Local lodges accommodation during the trek.
- Government licensed guide,plus experience porter ( including their food, salary, accommodation, equipment, medicine & insurance).
- One way flight from Lukla – Kathmandu.
- Local bus drive from Kathmandu to Jagat.
- All necessary permits and entry fees including Rolwaling permit.
- Medical kit box.
- Trip Map
- Rescue assistance.
- All government taxes.
- Necessary equipment (sleeping bags, down jackets etc. if needed).
- Kathmandu Valley sightseeing with private Car and professional Tour Guide.
- Our service charge.
Cost Excludes
Useful Info
About Accommodation.
In Kathmandu, we will accommodate you at Hotel Sapana Garden. Local lodges accommodation provided during the trek on twin sharing basis. Hotel in Kathmandu comes with private bathroom , however in mountain, toilet and shower will be on sharing basis. In the busy months, (October/November & April/ May) you may have to share the room with other traveler as some villages have limited number of local lodges .
About Meal
We offer typical Nepali meal as well as continental, Tibeten and Indian meal at tea houses. The menu of tea houses include traditional Nepali Dal Bhat set which consists rice, lentil soup , pickle and vegetable curry. Other meals available are toast, boiled eggs, pancake, omelets, local bread, fried rice, Fried noodle (Chow mein), fried potato, noodle soup, momo (Nepali Dumpling), vegetarian curries, macaroni and pizza . You can even get meat item, however meat is not fresh and hygienic in the mountain, so We highly recommend to take vegetarian meal. For vegetarian or vegan, do not worry about it, Nepal is such an easy place for vegetarians.
About Staff:
A Guide and a porter assist you from Kathmandu to Kathmandu. In a group with more than 8 clients, 2 guide will be provided. A porter provided for 2 trekkers, and carries between 15 to 20 K.G.
About Equipments
Following Equipment list is recommended to bring for the trek.
Down Sleeping Bag, Down Jacket, Long sleeved shirt, Jumper or fleecy jacket, T – shirts, Trekking shoes or boots, Comfy shoes for around the camp, thick and warm woolen socks, Light cotton socks , A day bag to carry your valuable, Sun hat, Woolen hat, Gloves, rain coat, Sun block, lip balm , Goggles or sunglasses, Long underwear, Thermal wear, Nylon windbreaker, Nylon wind pants, Water bottle, Sewing kit, Medical & first aid kit, Flash light, Batteries and bulbs, Swiss army knife, Towel and toiletries etc. Please kindly check our Equipment list for details.
About Temperature.
Temperatures vary as per the elevation and season in Everest. Spring (March to May) and Autumn (September to December) is quite warm below 3000m that you can walk with t-shirts and shorts during day. Above 3000m, day time temperature is around 5-10 °C and night time temperature is below 0 °C. Tasilapcha Pass is cold through out a year and night time temperature can reach up to–25 °C in winter. There are no heating system inside the room in guest houses, therefore it is important to prepare warm clothes and sleeping bag for the trek.
Physical Fitness and experience
Tashi Lapcha Pass Trek is a Challenging and high altituide trek which is fit for those who has the ability to walk 5-6 hours ups and downs in a day carrying own day bag. Some days are even longer with 7- 8 hours of walking, which demands more physical fitness.Therefore it is better to do some training prior to trek.We suggest you to start hiking or long walk at least once a week 10-12 weeks prior to trek. Carrying your day bag, you should walk for 5-6 hours ups and down to improve your strength. If you don’t have mountain or hills for hiking, running or doing some Cardio training at Gym also work.Past experience is helpful but no technical skill is needed. If you are taking medicine for heart, lung or for blood diseases, please kindly consult your doctor and inform to Vista Trek P. Ltd.
About Insurance,
You have to obtain the travel insurance which should cover emergency evacuation and medical expenses. Some Insurance policy’s cover only up to 4000 meter, so please kindly confirm with the insurance company before you purchase it.
About Seasons
Spring (March to May) and Autumn (September to November) are the best months for Tashi Lapcha Pass Trek. Winter (December to February ) is not suitable for this trek as the temperature is extremly cold and Tashilapcha Pass is also cover by heavy snow.
About Bus Drive
Highway in Nepal are safe, however sometime transport can be halted due to landslide , strike or by political issues. In such case trip itinerary will be affected. Thus, we would like to request you to add few days extra in Kathmandu. If you complete your trip smoothly, then you can enjoy your time with other activities like sightseeing, White water rafting. Jungle activities or more.
About Lukla Flight
It is very difficult to predict the weather in mountain. Because of bad weather, the flight between Kathmandu to Lukla may be delayed or canceled for a day or more. Due to the weather changes in Himalaya, we can face such problem even in good season. So we would like to request you to add few days extra in Kathmandu. If you complete your trip smoothly, then you can enjoy your time with other activities like sightseeing, White water rafting. Jungle activities or more. If your flight is cancelled then we will re-book the flight for the next day. There may be an option to use sharing helicopter paying additional from $300 to $500 from Lukla to Kathmandu. We may also be able to provide an option for a privately chartered helicopter. When flight is cancelled , we will arrange you a Accommodation however food is not cover in the package.
Please cheque our FAQs for various issues of the trek
