Tashi Lapcha Pass Trek

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Tashi Lapcha Pass Trek

The Rolwaling Tashi Lapcha Pass trek is a challenging great combo outing in the wild that connects the trails of Rolwaling and Khumbu / Everest region. Tashi Lapcha Pass trek located in the west part of the Khumhu, directly on the Tibetan frontier. There is a wild, lonely high valley the "Rolwaling" which known to be as simply "the grave" by the indigenous Sherpas on account of its location - buried down between steep ice-giants. The trek begins with a scenic drive from Kathmandu to the small village of Barabise, where the real journey commences. As trekkers ascend through dense forests, picturesque valleys, and traditional Sherpa villages, they treated them with stunning views of snow-capped peaks like Gauri Shankar, Melungtse, and Ramdung. The route offers an immersive experience into the local culture and lifestyle, as trekkers interact with friendly Sherpa communities along the way. Many mysterious stories have passed on about this valley. Through which the forefathers of the present-day Sherpa's once came. It is here that the notorious and celebrated Yeti supposed to make his home. Entire research expeditions have, so far unsuccessfully, attempted to find him. There are three factors, which have helped to preserve this splendid valley from the ravaging onslaught of tourists.

Ramdung Peak Trek: An Adventure of Rich Rewards and Cultural Marvels

You must purchase - pro-forma - a climbing permit for the Ramdung Peak (5925 m) regardless of whether or not you want to climb the mountain. Those who aren't scared away by these inconveniences will be richly rewarded for their efforts. Just the approaches to the Rolwaling Valley are worth your money: The trail leads you through a wealth of variety on one hand through Tamang and Chetri villages with their typical terrace rice fields, on the other through dense, gloomy primeval forests and over broad ridgebacks with wonderful views. Two variations are possible: The first is a four day trek from Jiri (1860 m) over the Chordung Ridge (3698 m), Suri (1890 m) and Gonger (1040 m): the other is a six day hike starting from Charikot (1850 m) via Tinsang La (3319 m), Bigu Gompa (25l9 m), Chilangka and Gonger. However we are doing this trek from Charikot so you can tell us if you want to start from other way.

Trip Highlights


  • Scenic flight from Lukla to Kathmandu
  • Voyaging in Kathmandu – Pashupatinath (a major Hindu shrine) and the giant Buddhist Stupa.
  • The spectacular sight of Rolwaling valley over Tashi laptsa pass and Everest Region
  • Get to know the Sherpa Culture and their lifestyle
  • Fully supported camping based trek including 3 hearty meals per day prepared by our cooks
  • Ample acclimatization days Programme built
  • Capture stunning sunrise and sunset views over the Himalayan panorama from strategic viewpoints.
  • Embrace the sense of achievement upon conquering the demanding Tashi Lapcha Pass.
  • Bathe in the tranquility of high-altitude campsites, far from the hustle and bustle of modern life.
  • Indulge in traditional Sherpa cuisine, hearty meals to fuel your trekking adventures.
  • Marvel at the turquoise hues of alpine lakes nestled amidst snow-capped mountains.
  • Traverse rugged terrain and high-altitude passes in the heart of the Everest region.
  • Explore remote Sherpa villages and experience their unique culture and hospitality.
  • Cross the challenging Tashi Lapcha Pass at 5,755 meters, offering breathtaking views of the Himalayas.
  • Witness panoramic vistas of iconic peaks including Everest, Cho Oyu, and Makalu.
  • Trek through pristine alpine landscapes, lush forests, and glacial valleys.
  • Visit ancient monasteries and immerse yourself in the spiritual ambiance of the region.
  • Encounter diverse wildlife including Himalayan thars, musk deer, and various bird species.
  • Enjoy the tranquility of remote camping spots surrounded by towering peaks and shimmering glaciers.

Itinerary


Day 01:Arrival in Kathmandu and Transfer to Hotel

Our team member will be there to pick you up at Tribhuvan international airport and escort you to your accommodation on the very first day. In the remaining time, you can stroll around the streets of Basantapur, Thamel, and some other places. You will be provided with the best hospitality along with a delicious Nepali cuisine dinner. You will be staying overnight in Kathmandu.

  • Max. Altitude:1300m
  • Accommodation:Hotel
  • Time:1 hour
  • Meals:Welcome Dinner
  • Walking Distance:5.5km
  • Transport:Car / Jeep

Day 02:Drive Kathmandu- Sigate, 950m, 7-8 hrs

Today, we take an early jeep drive from Kathmandu to Sigate. We bypass the picturesque inexperienced hill and the view of the splendid mountain will continue you busy all alongside the way.. After an hour’s bumpy path drive, we arrive at our campground on the bank of the Tama Kosi River.

  • Max. Altitude:950m
  • Accommodation:Tented Camp.
  • Time:7-8 hrs
  • Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner with coffee/Tea

Day 03:Sigatte– Jagat, 1440m, 6 hrs

On our day forth go after profound keen on the Bhote Kosi’s valley. We leave behind a horizontal river throughout terrace fields, rural communities, and pleasing villages. We strive throughout an intense rhododendron tree plant and traverse a suspension overpass to Jagat. The view of the Gaurishanker, 7145m along the way all the way through the jungle is astonishing. We can witness the area ornamented with craving flags and chortens.

  • Max. Altitude:1440m
  • Accommodation:Tented Camp.
  • Time:6 hrs
  • Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner with coffee/Tea

Day 04:Jagat– Simigaon, 1,990m, 6 hrs

Today is day five and we will continue the same valley for the first half and then we move towards the east part of the trek route map. The road makes a vertical climb to Simigaon, a Sherpa and Tamang township. We go by diverse terrace fields all along with the rural community. Local monastery floating over the house on the pinnacle of the mount in obverse of Gaurishanker symbols the Buddhist way of life of the vicinity.

  • Max. Altitude:1,990m
  • Accommodation:Tented Camp
  • Time:6 hrs
  • Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner with coffee/Tea

Day 05:Simigaon– Daldung- La, 3976m, 5-6 hrs

Today, we overtake throughout a rhododendron-bamboo jungle and go into the Rolwaling valley by vertical stone steps. The pathway progressively climbs towards Gyalche and finally descends back down to the river viewing Mount Gaurishankar, 7134m. Lead climbing turn over the trail becomes horizontal and flat to arrive at Daldung-La

  • Max. Altitude:3976m
  • Accommodation:Tented Camp
  • Time:5-6 hrs
  • Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner with coffee/Tea

Day 06:Daldung La– Beding, 3690m, 7 - 8 hours

Today, the path follows throughout thriving rhododendron tree-plant with ascent and descent until accomplishment Nyamare settlement. After that with a panoramic view of Mount Gaurishankar, 7134m, we toddle to Beding, the major Sherpa parish of Rolwaling vastness. There is a Gompa at the entrance of the village and the saintly Gaurishankar place of worship a tiny on top of the town.

  • Max. Altitude:3690m
  • Accommodation:Tented Camp
  • Time:7 – 8 hours
  • Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner with coffee/Tea

Day 07:Exploration Day

Today is a day of the week located secluded for acclimatization. We are able to go for the short pleasure trip. We ramble awake to Menlung La pass, 5616m on foot on the moraines. Beginning the peak of Menlung La, an extraordinary view of the snow-white mountain together with the sacred Mount Gaurishankar, 7134 glaciers, and the verdant forest in the Beding gorge can be seen.

  • Max. Altitude:3690m
  • Accommodation:Tented Camp
  • Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner with coffee/Tea

Day 08:Beding– Na, 4180m, 4 - 5 hours

After, breakfast, we initiate a sluggish climb going on the bank of Rolwaling River waiting for us to arrive at Dhogre. Following on foot assisting, the valley gradually opens to an enormous Mani rock wrapped with prayer flags and a bulky rock with an illustration of Bodhisattva decorated on top of it. Finally, we arrive at Na Gaon located on the store of the Rolwaling River.

  • Max. Altitude:4180m
  • Accommodation:Tented Camp
  • Time:4 – 5 hours
  • Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner with coffee/Tea

Day 09:Ramdung Go 5930m and Yalung glacier hike

We, obtain an additional day for familiarization toddles during the freezing and greasy follow of Yalung Glacier and afterward Ramdung Glacier to accomplish Ramdung Go, 5930m which is an outstanding preparation peak for peak climbing. A remarkable sight of Tsho Rolpa Lake and the nearby glaciers, the same as a mountain, is able to be seen from the summit of Ramdung Go after that ramble reverse to Na Gaon.

  • Max. Altitude:4180m
  • Accommodation:Tented Camp
  • Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner with coffee/Tea

Day 10:Na- Tsho Rolpa Lake, 4540m, 4 - 5 hours

After breakfast, we depart Na Gaon and traverse the wooden connection above the Rolwaling River. We move about on rather a vertical path climbing. We ramble on top of the moraines of Rolwaling Glacier to accomplish the splendid glacial lake; Tsho Rolpa which is the most popular lake in Nepal with the intention of being located at an elevation of 4540m. The bottomless navy lake hosts a remarkable expression of the neighboring hill and snowy peaks as it envelops the

  • Max. Altitude:4540m
  • Accommodation:Tented Camp
  • Time:4 – 5 hours
  • Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner with coffee/Tea

Day 11:Tsho Rolpa Lake- Trakarding Glacier, 4800m, 7 - 8 hours

Even though short, in distance today, the ramble resolve be rough in our day while we are requisite to amble throughout the freezing and demanding path of Trakarding Glacier during the calendar day. In the company of an outlook of more than a few mountains resembling Rolwaling Kang, 6664m, Takargo, 6671m and Jabou Ri, 6166m amongst others, we scale going on an unsteady topography to attain Trakarding.

  • Max. Altitude:4800m
  • Accommodation:Tented Camp
  • Time:7 – 8 hours
  • Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner with coffee/Tea

Day 12:Trakarding Glacier- Tashi Labcha Phedi, 5755m, 6 - 7 hours

Today, the path goes ascending from end to end moves up and down rock climbing all along among a leisurely stride on top of the glacier. We at this instant ascend the track of Trakarding Glacier and stroll throughout Drolambau Glacier. This spirit is a complex day of the week since we amble on the icy trail. The charming gorgeousness will be remarkable to experience while we will exist considering snow all around us as we stroll on Drolambau Glacier; we get there in Tashi Labcha Phedi.

  • Max. Altitude:5755m
  • Accommodation:Tented Camp
  • Time:6 – 7 hours
  • Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner with coffee/Tea

Day 13:Tashi Labcha Phedi- Tashi Lapcha Pass, 5755m- Tashi Camp 5200m, 6 - 7 hours

Vertical ascend starting Tashi Labcha Phedi toward Tashi Lapcha Pass, 5755m, force escort us toward Tashi Labcha Camp, 5665m, which is in addition recognized as Tashi Labcha Phuk. Following a tough ascend, we attain the summit of Tashi Labcha Pass, 5755m, which separates the Rolwaling expanse from the Khumbu area. We at present go through Sagarmatha National Park and tumble down for a short time to reach Tashi Lapcha Camp.

  • Max. Altitude:5200m
  • Accommodation:Tented Camp
  • Time:6 – 7 hours
  • Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner with coffee/Tea

Day 14:Tashi Lapcha Camp- Thyangbo 4350m, 4 - 5hours

Today, we will be occurrence comparatively easier glacier trek because the track is easy and downward. Effortless commencing Tashi Labcha Camp, we get there in Ngole, whose path is occupied by snow and frost. After that, we move down on the extension to attain Parchemuche Tsho, a hostile lake within the Khumbu section of road to Thyangbo. With an outlook of Pasang Lhamu Chuli, 7350m, and Cho Oyu, 8201m, we reach your destination in Thyangbo.

  • Max. Altitude:4350m
  • Accommodation:Tented Camp
  • Time:4 – 5hours
  • Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner with coffee/Tea

Day 15:Thyangbo- Thame, 3820m, 5 hours

Today, Early morning, we amble during yak pastureland plus get there at the yak herder’s momentary hut. The trail is rough and gradually goes straightforward. We resolve to go after a small flow all over the way as we appreciate the gorgeousness and calmness of the surroundings. We reach your destination at the Power House previous to inflowing the village of Thame. In the sunset, we resolve excursion to the Thame Monastery and take pleasure in the striking outlook of the neighboring mountain.

  • Max. Altitude:3820m
  • Accommodation:Lodge
  • Time:5 hours
  • Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner with coffee/Tea

Day 16:Thame- Namche Bazaar, 3440m

Today is the day we trek to the famous heart of the Khumbu and the capital of the Sherpa. You will acclimatize with the locals as we walk across the mani, yaks, stones, chorten, and spin prayer wheels for good luck and have fun exploring the bustle and hustle of the hiking and everyday life that exist in the Khumbu. We will slowly progress towards the uphill of Namche. As said in Nepali”bistarai” which refers to slowly is the key to adjusting the norm of the trek. For about 2 or 3 hrs walk from Phakding, a walk to Monjo the path follows the Dudh Koshi with valley north. Then you will again see the great view of Thamserku. Moreover, we reach the entrance of Sagarmatha National Park and fill the entry formalities then we ascend Hilary Bridge. With the zigzags of forest and as we catch our breaths with the beautiful views surrounding us, we ascend upward. As we reach halfway up to the viewpoint we can catch the first glimpse of Mount Everest behind the crest of Nuptse-Lhotse. After we pass the entry point, the first view of the capital of the Khumbu Namche Bazaar can be seen which is designed on a steep side of an incline mountain bowl. It is a grand sight of pretty houses and lodges, with Buddhist prayer flags. Namche is a flourishing, busy, and vibrant Sherpa Village as most treks pass through this place.

  • Max. Altitude:3440m
  • Accommodation:Lodge
  • Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner with coffee/Tea

Day 17:Namche Bazaar Hike, 3440m

For the appropriate amendment to the altitude, we stay at Namche for the second early evening. Namche is a genuinely amazing and affluent little urban which is to be found in a bulky unoccupied. It attains its worth throughout the phase whilst valley small piece of Nepal was traded for the Tibetan salt. We will also go hiking to see the world’s highest placed Inn, Hotel Everest View. We also suggest you see first light and the end of the day commencing the National Park Headquarters as you can distinguish a remarkable approaching. The picture is a mouthful of air captivating with the astonishing landscape of the Khumbu peaks and the beauty of the mighty Everest. After an early breakfast, you are given a number of-choice similar to a wander to Everest View Hotel and visit the National Park Headquarters to see the mesmerizing demonstration of Sherpa culture and standard of living. Incredible information of the park’s flora and fauna as well as the enormous mountain climbing demonstrates can also be seen.

  • Max. Altitude:3440m
  • Accommodation:Lodge
  • Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner with coffee/Tea

Day 18:Namche Bazaar- Lukla, 2840m

It is day 19 and the last day of the trek, we take a brief walk along the valley before the ultimate climb to the flight at the Lukla. Then we will have our meal and in the afternoon you are free to explore around or relax or stay cozy. Later, we will have a farewell dinner and a few drinks or perhaps try some ‘chhang’ {mountain beer brewed from fermented rice, it’s healthy enough. Then we dance to Sherpa’s steps with our crew over the weeks. Altogether we accomplish our merry trip with a great meal and sleep under the moonlit.

  • Max. Altitude:2840m
  • Accommodation:Lodge
  • Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner with coffee/Tea

Day 19:Lukla- Kathmandu, 1300m

You can unwind until your departure or can initiate any additional trips that you might have booked. If you are departing, then you will be moved to the international airport for your return flight home.

  • Max. Altitude:1300m
  • Accommodation:Hotel
  • Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner with coffee/Tea

Day 20: Final Departure

Upon reaching the conclusion of the exhilarating Tashi Lapcha Pass Trek, trekkers are faced with a pivotal moment: the choice between bidding farewell to Nepal or extending their stay to delve deeper into the country’s rich tapestry of culture, landscapes, and adventure. For those departing, the journey culminates with a transfer to the airport, where the next leg of their adventure awaits. However, for those enamored by Nepal’s allure and craving further exploration, the option to extend their stay beckons enticingly. Whether it’s embarking on additional treks to remote regions, immersing oneself in the vibrant streets of Kathmandu, or venturing into the wilds of Chitwan National Park, Nepal offers a myriad of experiences to captivate the adventurous spirit. This decision marks the end of one journey and the potential beginning of another, echoing the eternal allure of Nepal’s boundless wonders.

Price Includes


  • Meals as specified for trek (breakfast, lunch, dinner).
  • All internal local transport as per the itinerary.
  • Local flights from Lukla- Kathmandu.
  • National park entrance fees, trekking permits accommodation in twin sharing local basis lodges or best available places, guide and porters-salary, insurance, food, accommodations.
  • Basic first aid kit carried by your guide.
  • None of the single supplements is required in Kathmandu or in the mountain.
  • Arrival Airport picks up and departure drops.

Price Excludes


  • Food and accommodation (Kathmandu) – lunch and dinner, International flights from your home to home.
  • Airport taxes, car, taxi or van, visa fees.
  • Medical examination (if required) and vaccination costs.
  • Own expenditure (personal), .all bar bills, laundry, telephone calls, hot shower in the mountain, mineral water, sweet deserts, we recommend bringing .water purifier and neutralizer tabulates to reduce your cost of traveling and to become a responsible traveler.
  • Drinks or meals except for 3 meals or not specified in the itinerary, personal clothing, and equipment, travel insurance, optional trips. Tipping in general for trek crew (driver, trek leader and porter-tipping is not mandatory but expected).
  • Charges were sustained as a result of delays beyond our control. Anything not specified in the cost includes section.
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