Destination
Nepal, Everest Region
Region
Everest to Rolwaling Region
Trip Grade
Grade 3: Hard/challenging, Grade 4 : Strenuous
Accommodation
Tea House
Total Distance
500km
Start / End Point
Kathmandu/Kathmandu
Durations
40 Days
Max. Altitude
5845m/19177ft
Meals Included
Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Group Size
above 1 pax
Best Season
March to May/sept to Nove
Activity per day
8 hr
Transportation
Hiking/Drive/flight
Trip Highlights
The GHT Everest to Rolwaling section is a challenging, high-altitude trek that connects the popular Everest region with the remote Rolwaling valley via the treacherous Tashi Labsta pass. This part of the Great Himalaya Trail showcases immense peaks like Everest, the sacred Gokyo Lakes, unique cultural experiences, and requires camping and specialized equipment due to its remoteness and high-altitude passes.
Challenging Route:-This trail is considered one of the most adventurous and demanding sections of the Great Himalaya Trail's High Route.
Iconic Peaks:-You'll experience breathtaking views of major peaks, including Mount Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, and Cho Oyu, as well as the majestic Dorje Lakpa and Melungtse in the Rolwaling region.
Diverse Landscapes:-The trek traverses glaciers, alpine meadows, and passes through different ecosystems, from dense forests to arid high plateaus.
Remote & Untouched:-While the Everest Base Camp portion is populated, the trail quickly becomes remote, especially as you approach the Gokyo Lakes and the Tashi Labsta pass.
Cultural Immersion:-You'll have the opportunity to experience Sherpa culture and visit traditional mountain villages in the Rolwaling region, such as Beding and Na.
The Everest region, located in northeastern Nepal and known as Solukhumbu, is a high-altitude area famous for Mount Everest, Sherpa culture, and spectacular Himalayan scenery, including Sagarmatha National Park, glaciers, and high passes. It offers treks for all levels, from the popular Everest Base Camp trail to the more remote Gokyo Lakes and Three Passes, blending natural beauty with rich cultural experiences centered around Sherpa villages, monasteries, and their unique way of life. Geography and Natural Features
Highest Peaks:-Home to the world's highest mountain, Mount Everest (Sagarmatha), and other prominent peaks like Lhotse and Amadablam.
Sagarmatha National Park:-A UNESCO World Heritage site protecting diverse flora and fauna, including rare species like the snow leopard and red panda.
Everest Base Camp Trail:-Combines the well-known route to Everest's base with stunning side trips.
Gokyo Lakes:-A highlight of the trek, offering incredible views of turquoise lakes, massive glaciers, and high mountain peaks from Gokyo Ri.
Tashi Labsta Pass:-A formidable high pass (over 5,700m) that is a significant challenge, linking the Everest region to Rolwaling.
The Rolwaling Region is a secluded and beautiful mountain valley in Nepal, known for its "hidden valley" status, significant peaks like Gauri Shankar, the Tsho-Rolpa glacier lake, and the challenging Tashi Lapcha Pass. It offers remote trekking and climbing opportunities for experienced adventurers seeking unspoiled nature and a connection to the local Sherpa and Buddhist culture, though it requires high fitness levels and permits to enter
Tsho-Rolpa Glacier Lake:-The largest glacial lake in Nepal, a breathtaking natural feature that also presents a dangerous, treacherous crossing point.
Tashi Lapcha Pass:-A challenging high mountain pass (5755m) that connects the Rolwaling region to the Khumbu (Everest) region, says Wikipedia.
Connection to Everest:-The Tashi Lapcha Pass provides an adventurous route linking Rolwaling to the famous Everest region.
Rolwaling Valley:-Known as "the Grave," this remote and pristine valley features breathtaking scenery and unique flora. Requirements
Guide Recommended:-A guide familiar with the Tashi Labsta pass is strongly recommended due to the difficulty in finding the trail.
Equipment:-Mountaineering equipment, including an ice axe, ropes, and crampons, is essential for crossing the Tashi Labsta pass.
Trip Overview
Nepal/The Great Himalaya Trail (Ght)
Great Himalaya Trail – Everest To Rolwaling Region, 40 Days
Days:40/Difficulty:3 of 5 (Moderate to strenuous)
Min Group Size: 1/ Max Group Size: 12
Pricing for Group Size Basis:
All inclusive Trek Price for single trekker; USD 10,300
All inclusive Trek Price for 2 trekkers basis; USD 6,700 per person
Join us on the Great Himalaya Trail – Everest to Rolwaling Region in 2025/2026.
Customize Your Trek: This is a general itinerary, which can always individually be “tailormade”. The trek package can be redesigned or redeveloped as per your taste, For more information please e-mail us at npvillage@gmail.com.
The Great Himalaya Trail – Section 2 (Everest to Rolwaling Region)
A truly adventurous expedition to a remote and wild region of the Great Himalayas, with full logistic support – this is a journey that seeks a different route, a fresh perspective, a challenge. Our route traverses a spectacular, seldom visited region of Nepal and crosses High Mountain passes. The rare views, some of which will be ours alone, are quite the most breathtaking in the whole Himalayan range: sublime vistas in which are amplified the power of three of the world’s five highest mountains: Makalu, Kanchenjunga and Everest.
This trek is also offered the satisfaction of absorbing at first hand the culture and folklore of tribal hill and mountain peoples and the flora and fauna of remote Eastern Nepal and the dates selected should ensure some of the best weather and panoramic views. From Kathmandu, the majestic backbone of the Himalayan glides our wingtips as we head east for Lukla. Beyond here our trekking route follows a great are, rising north onto the ridges of Khare and sweeping slowly westwards into the uninhabited heartland of the world’s most spectacular mountains and passes.
Experience the remoteness in Nepal’s land with Khumbhu-Rolwaling valley trek, breath taking mountain views diverse of flora and fauna and rich local cultures. Good Walking experience and patience is required for this trek. In this trek, you an experience of the Sherpa cultural heritage and Buddhist life styles in high places within “Khumbu” or “Everest Region”. It is the home of the Sherpa people and the legendary Yeti. The Khumbu region features unique natural and cultural landscapes and the unsurpassed Sherpa hospitality. Visitors are also blessed with magnificent views of the towering peaks of Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse Shar, Tamserku, Kwangde, Khumbi-ila, Kangteiga, Ama Dablam. On the way to our trek there is technical route in Amphu Labtsa and Tashi Labtsa Pass as well as other mountains, good landscapes; the village of Beding (3,690m) and monastery, the village of Na (4,183m), Tso Rolpa Lake is the main attractions. Rolwalling trekking to Rollwaling Himal, which is on the west of Everest and near to the Tibetan border, offers fascinating experience. Starts in Lukla, passes Tashi Lapcha Pass and descends Tsho Rolpa Lake. The trail descends and turns to the Rolwaling Valley, one of the most remote, mysterious, and fascinating places in the trek. The land has many things to share, the tales of the yeti, the elusive snow man in the world and it is the place where some mountaineers arranged expedition to hunt yeti’s during past days. Beding is the last permanent settlement & Na Village which is only the summer settlement and it is the highest altitude in the trek.
Detailed Itinerary
Cost Includes
- Airport Pickup and drop service during both international and domestic flights.
- All necessary trekking permits
- Hotel in Kathmandu including breakfast at 4-star Hotel
- Accommodations during the trek Tented Accommodation with dining, table, chairs, toilet tent
- Meals (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner) during the trek and Tea and Coffee
- Government Licensed and first aid-trained trekking guide and Supporters’ staff, cooks, and porters.
- Salary, food, equipment, and insurance of the trekking Guide and Staff.
- Transportation: Private Jeep
- Domestic flight
- City tour with tour guide private car/Jeep.
- First aid kit with basic medication
- Duffle bag for porter use (1 duffel bag per trekker)
- Luggage storage facility - at our office/hotel
- Sleeping bag and Down Jacket if needed (it is refundable)
- Official expense, all local and government tax and VAT.
Cost Excludes
- International flight tickets and Nepal entry visa
- Travel and health Insurance that covers emergency Rescues and evacuations
- During trekking time personal expenses, snacks, Beer, coke, juice, water, WI-FI, hot shower, battery charging, etc.
- Lunch, Dinner and Extra-night hotel in Kathmandu
- Tips for treks guide and porter (it is appreciated)
