Day 1
Kathmandu to Simigaon
2 hrs / 4 km / sleep 2,000 m
Drive from Kathmandu to Gongar (7–9 hours), then short trek to Simigaon, a traditional Sherpa village with views of Gaurishankar.
Rolwaling
Tsho Rolpa Lake Trek
Trek to Nepal's largest glacial lake in the remote Rolwaling Valley. Tsho Rolpa Lake (4,580m) sits dramatically at the base of the Trakarding Glacier with views of Gaurishankar and surrounding peaks.
Challenging8 days4,580 mMar–May, Sep–Nov
Photo: Tom Simcock / Wikimedia CommonsOverview
Trek overview
Long-form route context for planning, pacing, and realistic expectations.
Trek to Nepal's largest glacial lake in the remote Rolwaling Valley. Tsho Rolpa Lake (4,580m) sits dramatically at the base of the Trakarding Glacier with views of Gaurishankar and surrounding peaks.
This itinerary is synced from TrekGuard mobile app data and includes 8 planned days, 65 km of walking, and 4,100 m of total elevation gain.
Highlights include Tsho Rolpa — largest glacial lake (4,580m), Trakarding Glacier views, Remote Rolwaling Valley, Gaurishankar Himal panorama.
Itinerary
Daily route plan
Day 2
Simigaon to Dongang
6 hrs / 12 km / sleep 2,790 m
Ascend through terraced fields, dense rhododendron forests, and across streams. Views of Gaurishankar Himal improve as you climb.
Day 3
Dongang to Beding
6 hrs / 11 km / sleep 3,690 m
Significant altitude gain through forested valleys and crossing several streams. Beding is the main Sherpa village in the Rolwaling Valley.
Day 4
Beding acclimatization
3 hrs / 5 km / sleep 3,690 m
Acclimatization day. Short hikes around Beding with views of the surrounding peaks. Visit the local monastery and explore this remote Sherpa community.
Day 5
Beding to Na
4 hrs / 7 km / sleep 4,180 m
Steady climb to Na, a small seasonal settlement. The landscape becomes more barren and glacial as you ascend.
Day 6
Na to Na
6 hrs / 13 km / sleep 4,180 m
Day hike to Tsho Rolpa Lake (4,580m). Nepal's largest glacial lake stretches dramatically beneath the Trakarding Glacier. Return to Na to sleep.
Day 7
Na to Simigaon
7 hrs / 20 km / sleep 2,000 m
Long descent retracing the route through Beding and Dongang back to Simigaon.
Day 8
Simigaon to Kathmandu
2 hrs / 4 km / sleep 1,338 m
Short trek to Gongar, then drive back to Kathmandu (7–9 hours).
Map
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- Duration
- 8 days
- Altitude
- 4,580 m
- Updated
- 2026
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Packing checklist
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Altitude and safety
Prepare before pushing higher.
Climb gradually and take acclimatization seriously.
Check weather, wind, and daylight before long days.
Descend and seek help if altitude symptoms worsen.
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