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ROLWALING HIMAL
(22 NIGHTS / 23 DAYS TREK)
 
v      Day 01: KATHMANDU/BARABISE (850 M.) 1/2 HOURS.
After early lunch, drive to Barabise on the Arniko highway. The 86 km drive takes around 4 hrs. From Barabise trek for 1/2 hours and camp near the Mahadeva Koshi temple.
 
v      Day 02: BARABISE/JALJALE (2130M.) 8 HOURS.
After crossing Koshi river ascend to Dhunge Patti for about an hour and then to Pisker (1760 m.) via Aklaigaon. Have lunch at Pisker and then trek to Jaljale. Ascend for about an hours to Dang Jhale (2450 m.) if the day is pleasand enough for overnight camp.
 
v      Day 03: JALJALE/BONCHA (1930 M.) 7 HOURS.
Trek for about an hours to chotke pass ( 2670 m.) form Dang Jhale. Descend to Burkosir (2480 m.). After having lunch at Daray Dunga descend further to boncha for overnight camping.
 
v      Day 04: BONCHA/DOMBAN (990 M.) 8 HOURS.
After crossing the stream ascend the trail which passes through the scattered village of Makai Bari till Charikot is reached. the track then descends to Dolkha ( 1800 m.). Have lunch near the Bhimsensthan temple and then descend to the crest of the ridge down to the confluence of the Bhote Koshi river foor camping.
 
v      Day 05: DOMBAN/SURI DOBAN (1130 M.) 8 HOURS.
Follow the track on the western bank of Bhote Koshi., which maintains a steady height through terraced fields and scanty pine forests for about 3 hours. Halt for lunch before reaching Pekuti village. From there to Barclays suspension bridge takes about 3 hours and after crossing the same trek for another hour along the right bank to reach Suri Doban, where you will camp for the night.
 
 
v      Day 06: SURI DOBAN/ TASHINAM (2235 M.) 8 HOURS.
After walking for about 2 hours along the right bank of Bhote Koshi, Tatopani village is reached. The hot springs lie on the other side of the river. Trek for an hour to mandali village (1245 m.) and halt for lunch. A steep ascend for about 1000 m. through pine and rhododendron forests brings you to Tashinam, a Sherpa village.
 
v      Day 07: TASHINAM/SHAKBA (2650 M.) 7 HOURS.
After climbing a little, the trail descends gradually round a Patti ( resting place) at around 2310 m. from where one can see the confluence of Bhote Koshi and Rolwaling Koshi. The trail after this place is quite dangerous. Descend through a thin forest to Senbigaon, where you will have lunch and then continue to Shakba for camp.
 
v      Day 08: SHAKBA/RAMDING (3000 M.). 7 HOURS.
From Shakba the trails passes through a small forest. Have lunch by the stream at Dangkhang Dzong 3100 m. The trail then climbs gradually up to bridge. After crossing the same and following the western bank, arrive at Ramding passing Nimeray on the way.
 
v      Day 09: RAMDING/NANGAON (4150 M.) 6 HOURS.
After passing Jomojunja, you will reach Boding 3800 m. in an hours time. Boding is the largest village in the Rolwaling valley. Have lunch near the large Stupa and then ascend for 3 hours along the left bank of the stream to Nangaon.
 
v      DAY 10 TO DAY 14
EXCURSIONS IN THIS REGION.
 
 
v      Day 15: NANGAON/TSOBUK LAKE AREA (5000 M.) 6 HOURS.
From Nangaon the trail to Ramding Himal and Tashi Lepcha separates. After gradual ascent through the valley. Tsobuk Lake is reached in about 3 hours. Have lunch there. The trail beyond is dangerous and rocky. Camp at the foot of the glacier.
 
v      Day 16: TSOBUK LAKE AREA/DROLUMBAU GLACIER (6400 M.) 5 HOURS.
Cross the mountain to the right and climb on ice and snow for about 300 m. to be on the flat Drolumbau glacier. Walk for about 3 hours gaining steady altitude and climb to the camping area 350 m. short of Tashi Lepcha Pass at 5750m. You will be provided with a paced lunch for this route.
 
v      Day 17: DROLUNBAU GLACIER/TASHI LEPCHA AREA (6400 M.) 4 HOURS.
Climbing to Tashi Lepcha and descending towards Khumbu area involves technical gear and skill. The view from Tashi Lepcha is beyoin description. You can see the Mt. Everest with it's numerous satellites like Thamaserky, Amadablam etc. surrounding the Drolumbau glacier.
 
v      Day 18: TASHI LEPCHA AREA/THAMI (3810 M.) 6 HOURS.
Descend all along the steep slopes up to the Yak pasture at Tsangpo 4220 m. for lunch stop. The track now descends very pleasantly to Thami village where you will camp for overnight by the stream.
 
v      Day 19: THAMI/NAMCHE BAZAAR (3440 M.) 5 HOURS.
A trek for about 3 hours brings you to Namche. During the entire walk you are in view of the Kunde range on right and Thamaserky in the front. Camping is done about the bazaar and on the grazing ground.
 
v      Day 20: NAMCHE BAZAAR/SHYANGBOCHE 8 HOURS.
Make an excursion to THYANGBOCHE Monastery with packed lunch which takes about 4 hours each way and return to NAMCHE.An excursion to Khumjung, Kunde.
 
v      Day 21: SHYANGBOCHE/GHAT (2510 M.) 6 HOURS.
After breakfast descend to Hillary bridge and then follow the Dudhkoshi to Jorsale for lunch halt. Overnight camp at GHAT by the stream.
 
v      Day 22: GHAT/LUKLA (2800 M.) 4 HOURS.
After breakfast, ascend gradually to Lukla. Camp near the air strip.
 
v      Day 23: LUKLA/KATHMANDU.
After early breakfast, walk to the Lukla Airport to board Kathmandu flight.
 

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