Valleys and Minor Lakes · Valleys and lakes

What is the Rolwaling Valley?

By Base Camp Tours, licensed Nepal travel agency (Tourism License 3121/080) · Updated · 1 min read

The short answer

A remote valley east of Langtang below Gauri Shankar, with Sherpa villages and the glacial lake Tsho Rolpa. It is quiet and demanding, with limited lodges.

Key facts

Peaks
Gauri Shankar
Lake
Tsho Rolpa
Days
12 to 18
Style
Basic lodges

How it works

  1. Drive to ChhetchhetStart of the trek.
  2. Climb through Sherpa villagesGentle at first.
  3. Reach BedingA base for exploration.
  4. Visit Tsho RolpaA high glacial lake.
  5. ReturnSame route.

Insider tip

Check current lodge availability with your agency.

Avoid this

Do not plan without a flexible schedule.

Related questions

Is Rolwaling busy?

No, very quiet.

Is it technical?

Passes need experience.

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