The largest glacial lake in Nepal is reached through the Short Tsho Rolpa Lake trek. The well-known Rolwaling Valley, also referred as the Everest Climbers’ Home, is where Tsho Rolpa Lake (4,580 m) is situated. Due to its beauty, this lake has become a popular destination for both domestic and foreign tourists.

This lake is located within the Gaurishankar Conservation Area Project (GSCAP), which supports a wide range of vegetation and wildlife. The excursion is made better by the birds’ tweeting and the streams’ gurgling sound. You come across dozens of natural waterfalls when walking through Nepal. A special one is the Bhorley Jharana, which is close to the Upper Tamakoshi Hydropower Project.

The amazing aspect of the Short Tsho Rolpa Lake trek is that hunting is prohibited in Rolwaling Valley. A person who kills a bird gets a fine of up to NRS 50,000 and a sentence of more than six months in jail. This clause has been included to help preserve the area’s biodiversity.

Your travel companions are Mt. Gaurishakar (7,134m) and the snow-capped summits of the Rolwaling Himalayan Range. When you arrive at Tsho Rolpa Lake (4,580 meters), its peaceful beauty keeps you silent. Depending on the day’s weather, the lake’s color changes. During the winter, the water freezes solid, although during other seasons, it runs in streams.

Rolwaling Valley is mostly settled by Sherpas, also referred to as Great Mountaineers. When hikers arrive in their area, these locals are incredibly helpful. More than money, they are driven to promote tourism. A popular sight on the Short Tsho Rolpa Lake trek are monasteries, chortens, and mani walls. The most important Tibetan Buddhist cultural attractions that must be seen are the Cliffside Monastery of Beding and two nearby monasteries of Na Gaun.

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Cost of Short Tsho Rolpa Lake trek

The cost of the Short Tsho Rolpa Lake treks might change depending on the package chosen. The price depends on the length of the trip, the level of food and lodging, the chosen means of transportation, and the desired route.

The cost of the 8-day Short Tsho Rolpa Lake trek is significantly less than that of a trip last three weeks or more. For this trek, there is no requirement that you take any domestic flights.

Although we can organize camping trekking as well, this is exclusively a teahouse trip in Nepal. The teahouses or lodges only offer low food and lodging services. Likewise, you may complete the Tsho Rolpa treks without any climbing equipment.

The duration of the walk, the type of services and accommodations selected, and whether you are trekking alone or with a trekking agency will all affect how much the Tsho Rolpa walk costs.

If you decide to go on a trek with a trekking company, the price will usually cover things like a certified guide, porter(s), transportation, permits, lodging, food, and perhaps even domestic flights. Depending on service quality and personalization, hiring a trekking firm can cost $1,000 to $2,500 or more per person.

You can stay in teahouses and lodges along the Short Tsho Rolpa Lake trek. A simple teahouse room might cost anything between $5 and $20 per night. Please be aware, even so, that different regions and seasons may have varied levels of accommodation quality and availability.

You will require permits for the Short Tsho Rolpa Lake trek, including the TIMS card and the restricted area pass, as was already specified. These permits can be purchased for as little as $10 to $20 for the limited area permit and as much as $20 to $40 for the TIMS card.

Short Tsho Rolpa Lake trek Outline Itinerary-8 Days

Drive Kathmandu to Chetchet
Chetchet to Dongang
Dongang to Beding
Beding to Naa
Rest day at Naa ( Hike around Tsho Rolpo )
Trek back to Dongang
Dongang to Chetchet
Chetchet to Kathmandu

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Airport pickup and drop by private car or micro bus (depending on group Size).
Standard Hotel in Kathmandu (according to the itinerary), B/B (bed and breakfast)
All your meals (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner) during the trekking.
All accommodations during the trek.
All necessary paper works, entry permit& Trekker`s information management system (Tims).Fluent
English speaking and trained, Government license holder guide including all his salary, food, drinks, accommodation, transport and insurance during the trekking.
A Strong, helpful porter with proper equipment (one porter for two people), if u need.
Medical supplies (first aid kit).
All government taxes and office expenses.
Spiritual Guided sightseeing tour in Kathmandu in A/C Car.
Kathmandu sightseeing entrance fee.
Credit card processing fees for online payment.
Added Value - (1) Dawn sleeping bag, Dawn Jacket to be returned after the trek (2) Waterproof duffel Bag, Walking Poles, quick dry T-shirt, Cap - to take away (3) Oxymeter to check your oxygen saturation and Heart beat with medical kit box carried by Guide (4) Satellite Phone for extremely remote destination
Climbing Permit
Group Climbing Equipment
Accommodation and food for Camping duration

Cost Details of Short Tsho Rolpa Lake trek - General Exclusions

Food while you are in Kathmandu.
Nepal entry visa fee (you may easily issue the visa upon your arrival at International Airport - Kathmandu). You need 30$ dollar visa fee for 15 days, cash money will be easier.
Your Travel and medical insurance.
Your personal gears
All the alcoholic and non alcoholic hot and cold drinks. Tea or coffee in the morning with breakfast is included, however.
Tips for the guide, porter and driver (Tipping is expected).

Day 1 :

Drive Kathmandu to Chetchet

Your trip will start with excitement after an 189 kilometer (day-long) adventure bus ride from Kathmandu to Chetchet of Dolakha. Thereafter, you will climb for two hours through the lovely village of Simigaun, which will give you an authentic experience of a Nepalese village.

Day 2 :

Chetchet to Dongang

You must hike for 2 hours to get to Simigaon from Chetchet. There is a tough climb from ChetChet to Simigaon, but the beauty of the hills, the waterfalls there, and Mt. Gaurishankar will make the climb easier. Surmuche may be reached in around 3 hours. Once you've eaten lunch again, you'll need to climb for another two and a half hours to get to Khyalche, where you can get tea and shop for more food. From Khyalche, it will take around an hour to get to Dongang. From Khyalche to Dongang, the trail is uphill.

Day 3 :

Dongang to Beding

Today, as we climb the valley, the landscape significantly changes as we reach the tropical zone. The sights get more spectacular as we climb higher. Mt. Melungtse I, the tallest mountain in the Rolwaling Himal, is visible from Beding and is Mt. Melungtse I's (7181m) neighbor. Climbers frequently stop in Beding on their way to the well-known Mt. Everest village, which is a small community.

Day 4 :

Beding to Naa

Our journey today will take six to seven hours as we follow the Rolwaling River's banks until we reach Kharka in the Dhogre (3963m) surrounding area. We have some beautiful views of Mount Gaurishankar (7134m) from here. We continue on to Na, the last village on this trail, a tiny settlement that is only populated in the summer. We'll spend the night in a lodging facility locally.

Day 5 :

Rest day at Naa ( Hike around Tsho Rolpo )

Today is an important day because it's when we acclimatize before moving on to greater altitudes. Health doctors advise you to maintain a physically active routine during the day. After that, we'll travel to Tsho Rolpa Lake, where we'll have plenty of time to stroll along the beachfront and see the lake's stunning natural surroundings. While the hills in the area are dry, from a distance we can see snow-capped peaks reflected in the lake. As the mountain overlaps the lake, this is a fantastic photo opportunity. You can sit here in awe of nature in a wonderfully peaceful and unwinding environment. After that, we return to Na Gaon, where we will spend the night.

Day 6 :

Trek back to Dongang

After breakfast in the morning, we leave the village and cross the wooden bridge to the Rolwaling River's left bank. On the prairie-like valley, we travel. Several varieties of edelweiss are flourishing here, and the path will now begin to ascend somewhat. We hike between two glaciers, reach the valley of ablation, and shortly arrive at Tsho Rolpa Lake. Trek down to Dongang after that.

Day 7 :

Dongang to Chetchet

You are on your last day of the trek to Tsho Rolpa Lake. Then, you can travel from here to the Kathmandu Valley from Chet Chet. You're going to a Chet Chet teahouse to stay the night.

Day 8 :

Chetchet to Kathmandu

As we return to Chetchet Village, which is located on the bank of the river, today marks the end of the trail. Our transportation will be waiting to return us to Kathmandu from this location. On the way, we'll stop for lunch. When we get to Kathmandu, we'll transport you back to your accommodations.

Overview

The breathtaking Rolwaling valley high range is explored by hikers on the Tsho Rolpa Lake Trek in Nepal. It is located in the Gaurishankar Conservation Area, which is in the country’s east-central area. The primary attraction of this trip is the Tsho Rolpa Lake. This is one of the biggest glacial lakes in Nepal. You can also see the magnificent mountain vista that is hidden behind the lake.

We follow the trail as it takes us above the Sun Koshi River and past several fields of rice and mustard. We’ll take tours of the ancient abbey and the Na village. In addition, we’ll journey there to see Tsho Rolpa Lake and enjoy the area’s breathtaking nature. There is a sizable monastery along the way called Bigu Gompa.

Accommodation

You will be provided with bed and breakfast accommodations at a 3-star hotel (Value) in Kathmandu and the best hotel, lodge, or guesthouse feasible while on the trek. Please read the material provided below for more details on accommodations for the trek.

In other words, the lodges at higher altitudes have a basic level of toilets, you will have to spend the night in a twin sharing room, and you won’t find an attached bathroom. The accommodation services of the lodge also decrease as you climb higher during the journey.

Transportation

private vehicle, van, bus, tour bus, or airplane.

So that you won’t have to pay out of pocket while you are in Nepal, we have already included the transportation costs in the price of your trip. In addition to alternative transportation options like a tourist bus, local bus, or plane depending on where in Nepal you’re going, the fee also includes pickup from and drop-off at the airport. When you arrive in Kathmandu, you will notice us holding signs carrying the name Nepalgram Adventure outside the airport. If you arrive late at night, we will take you right to the hotel; if you come during the day, we will drive you right to our office.

Meals

You are trekking close to mountains, which means you are trekking at a greater altitude. As a result, your body requires energy, which it will get from the food you eat. The foods we give you are balanced in terms of their protein, fat, and carbohydrate content. These will be served to you at the three square meals of breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Tsho Rolpa Trek Difficulty

In Nepal’s Rolwaling region, there is a moderately difficult trek called Tsho Rolpa Trek. More challenging than Grade A, moderate or Grade B trekking entails two-week-long treks above elevations of above 3000m and below 5000m. As this grade of the route entails traveling uphill and downhill in the higher elevation, it often may require prior hiking or trekking experience. Trekkers must be in good physical and mental health and be able to trek for about 6-7 hours every day. Altitude sickness is a possibility because daily elevation gains might vary from 400 to 700 meters. This level of the walk is excellent for hikers seeking something adventurous and active, while it may be a little difficult for beginner hikers.

Best Time For Tsho Rolpa Trek

When choosing a trip to any destination, the weather is one of the most important and deciding variables to consider. There are advantages and disadvantages to trekking throughout the year and in different seasons in Nepal. However, more people naturally prefer to trek in Nepal in the spring and fall, when the sky is clearly visible from sunset till sunrise, there is little chance of rain, and the sky is less overcast. During peak seasons, the beauty of clear skies bestows the most stunning vistas along with some beautiful scenery.

Spring (March to May): This is one of the ideal times to visit Tsho Rolpa Trek. The weather during spring is generally stable, with moderate temperatures and clear skies. The spring season offers beautiful views of blooming rhododendron forests along the trekking route, adding vibrant colors to the landscape.

Autumn (September to November): Autumn is another excellent time to plan your Tsho Rolpa Trek. The weather is typically dry and stable, providing clear views of the surrounding mountains and landscapes. The temperatures are mild, making it comfortable for trekking. Autumn is also a popular time for trekking in Nepal, so you can expect to meet other trekkers along the route.

The major highlights of Short Tsho Rolpa Lake trek

Trek down one of the Rolwaling region's remote and off-the-beaten-path routes.
Enjoy the stunning views of the snow-capped Rolwaling mountains, including Gauri Shankar, Melungtse, Dorje Lakpa, and others.
Tsho Rolpa, a glacier lake at 4580 meters above sea level, is the highest glacial lake hidden between mountains.
spectacular views of the sunrise and sunset from several viewpoints along the hike.
Trekking alongside great, fast rivers like the Rolwaling and Tamakoshi rivers.
Watch and gain knowledge about the way of life, customs, and culture of the Sherpa, Brahmin, Tamang, and Chhetri communities.
While trekking through the exciting Gaurishankar Conservation Area, you'll see a wide range of plants, animals, and other forms of biodiversity.

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Exactly how challenging is the Short Tsho Rolpa trek?

The Short Tsho Rolpa trek, with its steep ascents and descents, high altitude, and easily changeable weather, is regarded as a moderate trek. It is advised for all hikers who are in good physical shape and have some previous hiking experience.

Do not get confused with Tasi lapcha pass tso rolpa trek. If you add tasi lapcha pass with tso rolpa trek – then – it will be tough trek. But Tso rolpa trek alone is easy trek. You can compare this trek with Langtang valley trek.

What time of year is best to complete the Short Tsho Rolpa trek?

The months of March to May and September to November are the best times to complete the Short Tsho Rolpa trek. These months provide consistent weather and a clear view of the surrounding mountains.

Are there any requirements to be eligible for the short Tsho Rolpo Trek?

No, there aren’t any specific requirements for the short Tsho Rolpa trek. It’s advised to do some light training before the trek. You must be in good health and physical shape to be able to walk for around 4 to 8 hours each day. Getting some hiking and trekking experience before the expedition is generally a good idea. You can achieve that by running, gym, cycling or any physical activities. Yoga helps.

For the short Tsho Rolpa Trek, do I need travel insurance?

Yes, it is recommended to get travel insurance that includes high-altitude emergency evacuation and medical expenses before beginning a trek. It is suggested to get travel insurance also because Tsho Rolpa is a lesser-known trekking route and is a remote destination of Nepal Himalaya. It is always safe than sorry.

What possibilities for accommodation are there for the Short Tsho Rolpa trek?

Accommodation options on the Short Tsho Rolpa trek are relatively basic and easy to understand with shared restrooms and dining areas for the most of the trek. At the beginning of the climb, the accommodations are quite basic with comfortable beds and in-room outlets, but as you go in elevation, there are only a few of lodges and tea houses that were newly built and lack in-room plugs and other facilities. If you have been to other trails of Nepal – You can compare the accommodation in this region same as of Langtang, Gosainkunda, Manaslu treks.

During the short Tsho Rolpa Trek, is Wifi and electricity easily accessible?

No, there isn’t WiFi available during this walk, with the exception of the first 2 days. However, you can use mobile data packs from N-cell or a Ntc sim to access the internet in few spots of the trek. In general, network signal disappears as you climb to higher elevations, and electricity becomes limited as well. However, you may have to pay extra to charge your electronic devices in some villages where solar power is available. As a result, it’s strongly advised to bring a solar-powered rechargeable battery.

Does the short Rolpa Trek require any permits?

To trek to Short Tsho Rolpa trek, permits are actually required. Gaurishankar Conservation Area Project (GCAP) entry permit and Trekkers Information Management System (TIMS) card are both required. Nepalgram Adventure or any other trekking agencies can arrange such Permits.

What health issues during the trek, such as altitude sickness, are there?

Since the trek involves walking at high altitudes, from above 2500m to almost 4600m at its highest point, everyone has a reasonable possibility of experiencing altitude sickness regardless of their level of fitness. Acclimatization and consuming lots of liquids are the greatest ways to avoid altitude sickness and be safe. Additionally, you can take medication to prevent altitude sickness and always descend in case of an emergency. But this trek has wide trail and beautiful scenery to compensate your slight headaches. Nothing serious to worry about.

During the Short Tsho Rolpa Trek, what kind of terrain will I be walking on?

Since you’ll be walking up and down steps for the most of the trek, the Tsho Rolpa trip is not an easy one. You’ll travel up and down stairways and rugged trails as you pass by numerous mountains. During the hike, you’ll pass through villages like Simigaon, Surmuche, Donang, Kyalche, Beding & Na, etc., as well as magnificent waterfalls, wide open spaces, dense woods, and villages.

Coming to 2024, the trail has been improved by alot. Paved with stone and wide enough to pass the 2 way traffic.

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