Rolwaling Khumbu - 24 days
A scenic drive on the Kathmandu - Lhasa highway begins this adventure! We rest at the ancient trading town of Dolakha then begin the trek through the Rolwaling Valley which is celebrated as one of the seven hidden valleys in the Himalayas. We will pass through beautiful Sherpa and Tamang villages. Rolwaling is the east - west valley below Gauri Shanker (7,145m) just south of Tibetan border. Beding and Na are the last Sherpa villages of this valley. Many expert Sherpa climbers from this area have conquered Mt. Everest and numerous other 8,000m peaks. We cross over the Tashi Lapcha pass (5,755m) and visit the hometown of Tenzing Norgay, Thame. Next we enter the Khumbu Valley, the land of the Sherpas which lies at the foot of Mt Everest. There are great views of Mt. Gauri Shanker, Mt. Dorje Lakpa and Mt. Tashi Lapcha all along the trail. This trek also offers a great opportunity for short climbs on Ramdong Go (5,930m) and Pharchamoro (6,187m). Be prepared for strenuous hiking. Technical climbing experience and good mountaineering gear are essential.
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu, transfer to hotel. B/B.
Day 02: Leisure day in Kathmandu, hotel. B/B.
Day 03: Bus drive: Kathmandu - Barabise. Trek starts: Kabre, camp.
Day 04: Dolongsa, camp.
Day 05: Tinsang Pass, camp.
Day 06: Chilangka (Gyalsung Danda), camp.
Day 07: Nathale, camp.
Day 08: Simigaon, camp.
Day 09: Sakpa, camp.
Day 10: Nyimare, camp.
Day 11: Beding, camp.
Day 12: Yalung Ri base camp, camp.
Day 13: Yalung Ri ascent - Na, camp.
Day 14: Reserve day, camp.
Day 15: Sangma, camp.
Day 16: Tsho Rolpa, camp.
Day 17: Drolambao, camp.
Day 18: Trashi Labtsa, camp.
Day 19: Thame Gompa, camp.
Day 20: Namche, camp.
Day 21: Lukla, camp.
Day 22: Flight: Lukla - Kathmandu, hotel.
Day 23: Kathmandu leisure day, hotel.
Day 24: Final departure, transfer to airport.