 Between the Everest and Langtang regions is the stunning
Mid-eastern range of the Himalayas; the Rolwaling valley. This
is home to famous peaks such as Mt. Ghauri Shankar (7134m),
Dorje Lakpa, and many others. A few miles south of the Tibetan
border, it is known as one of the seven hidden valleys in the
Himalayas. This is a wild and barely explored district where
legendary tales of the abominable snowman, known as the "Yeti",
haunt the imagination of climbers. On the slope of Rolwaling
Peak itself, the famous British mountaineer, Eric Shipton, first
photographed Yeti footprints in 1951.
The trek starts from Dolakha, near Charikot, an eight-hour drive
from Kathmandu. There is also the choice to continue your trek
by crossing Tashi Lapcha (5755m). Technical mountaineering
skills and equipment are required for this incredible adventure.
Trekkers also witness Tsho-Rolpa, the largest Glacier Lake in
Nepal and can continue on to the Khumbu region, which links to
trek routes in the Everest region. Another option is to trek to
Na, a small Sherpa village, to trek back to Kathmandu. This trek
requires a peak permit any of the following peaks: Ramdung,
Yalung, and Pacharmo. Permits must be obtained from the Nepal
Mountaineering Association through an associated member trekking
company.
Facts Of The Trek
Duration of the trek: 18 Days
Max. Elevation: 4200m.
Trek Grade: Moderate
Best Season : Spring & Autumn |
[January
25, 2009]
