Trip Facts
Program Code:
AHTE-05 |
Duration:
22 days |
Program Type:
Trekking |
Maximum Altitude:
5739 m |
Minimum pax:
1 |
Mode of Travel:
Flight/Land |
Start Trip:
Barabise |
End Trip:
Lukla |
Program Grading:


Rolwaling valley is the neighboring valley of the Solo Khumbu (Mt Everest region). Similar in culture to the Sherpa people of the Everest region without the crowds. A land of wonderful Himalayan views, mystery and superstition. According to the legend, a monastery named Kher Shambala mysteriously disappeared into the earth.
This trek is considered as a medium difficult trek and suitable for average people. If you are moderately fit and have a sense of adventure you will enjoy this trek. The program is designed to acclimatize you gradually and not to experience high altitude sickness. However you are requested to check your altitude fitness and the itinerary.
Please note that the following program is prepared in the fact basis however can be change in some circumstances but adjustments will have to made during the trekking. We request you to be flexible with the situation to enjoy yourself.
As the trek is designed for camping arrangement, everything is handled by our team of porters, sherpas and cooks who carry the equipment, set up the camp and have hot meals waiting for you at every food break.
Itinerary Detail
Day 01: Drive to Barhabise (80 Km east from Kathmandu) O/N camp at Sua Khari-1600m (2 hr)
Day 02: Trek to Dolangsa-2500m (6 hr)
Day 03: Trek to Bigu Gompa-2510m (6-7 hr)
Day 04: Trek to Laduk-1900m (7 hr)
Day 05: Trek to Gongar-1400m (6-7 hr)
Day 06: Trek to Simigaon-2500m (6 hr)
Day 07: Trek to Dongma Gaon-3300m (6-7 hr)
Day 08: Trek to Beding-3695m (6 hr)
Day 09: Trek to Nagaon-3800m (6-7 hr)
Day 10: Rest at Nagaon
Day 11: Trek to Yalung-Ri Base Camp-4200m (4 hr)
Day 12: Trek to Yalung-Ri Base Camp-4200m (4 hr)
Day 13: Trek to Glacier Kharka-4750m (6 hr)
Day 14: Trek to Tolumba-5036m (5 hr)
Day 15: Trek over to Tashilapcha-5739m (7 hr)
Day 16: Trek to Thanpo-4320m (6 hr)
Day 17: Trek to Thame-3900m (6-7 hr)
Day 18: Trek to Namche Bazar-3440m (4 hr)
Day 19: Rest at Namche
Day 20: Trek to Phakding-2600m (6 hr)
Day 21: Trek ends at Lukla-2865m (3 hr)
Day 22: Fly from Lukla to Kathmandu.
Essential Information
1. Basic Symptoms:
- Loss of appetite
- Sleep disturbance
- Difficult to pass urine
2. Medium Symptoms:
- Headache which is bad
- Irregular breathing
- Nausea
- Mild weakness
3. Serious Symptoms:
- Slight swelling of hands and face
- Cannot stand upright without swaying while eyes are closed.
- Can hear gurgling sound in the chest.
- Zero energy.
What to do about Altitude Sickness?
Altitude illness can be prevented by acclimatization; that is, by a graduate rate of ascent (not more than 400 – 500 meters), allowing sufficient rest at various intermediate altitudes. The dry air of the mountains tends to dehydrate you so an increased fluid intake is necessary. Try to drink at least four liters of water a day. On the trail you can drink hot garlic soup that will help you to some extent. When we reach to our destination it is better to make some hiking up to a bit higher point and come down to the camp or hotel. This is a really good way to get acclimatization. You may take Diamox 250mg tablets the night before flying / going to altitude. Sometimes the symptoms often disappear and the trek can be resumed.
If you feel obviously suffering from the serious symptoms of AMS then descent should not be delayed even if it means going down in dark. In such case, should an emergency situation arise, horse, or porter will be arranged; or we carry you and run to lower (descend) altitudes. There is communication facility at Namche Bazaar; Doctors at Khunde hospital in the Everest Area and HRA Clinics and in some trekking areas also have the Gamow Bag. The hospital or the clinic will take fees or charges for such services. We can arrange for immediate evacuation, by horse or helicopter, depending on the severity of the case.