DALDUNG LA PASS

  • Max. Altitude: 4,500 m
  • Duration: 11-13
  • Grade: MODERATE
  • Best Season: Autumn and Spring
  • Walking Per Day: 4-5 hours


  • Description
  • ITINERARY

Rolwaling Trekking with Daldung La Pass is one place to blow your mind to bliss. This taxing trail sees very few footprints and winds through the far-flung, virgin territory of Rolwaling. The mountain vistas and village landscapes, shared with cultural gaiety and rural lifestyles integrate into discoveries that are simply unforgettable…for any length of time. The Rolwaling valley trek is something akin to nature’s gem that sits between the lovely Langtang Region of Kathmandu and the ever well-known Everest Region to the east. Numerous airy suspension bridges across gorges help cut down the climbs. Brilliant peak views could be had from the high alpine section of Daldung La pass at (3900m) including full view of Mt. Gaurishankar.

Our journey starts in the region of Rolwaling which sits south of Tibet. We plod on by Sherpa settlements and thick forests. Sublime vistas of the Mountains give way to Gauri-Shankar at (7145 m/23816 ft) a peak named after the mythical Hindu couple Shiva and Parvati. The Buddhist Sherpas call the mountain Jomo Tsheringma which means five sister goddesses.

One of the major attractions of this entire trip is witnessing the breathtaking beauty of Tsho-Rolpa Glacier Lake, the largest glacial lake in Nepal which is located at an altitude of 4,580m. Crossing Tsho-Rolpa, the dangerous trekking route to Tashi Lapcha pass starts. One should spend 3-4 nights in glacier region. This trekking route is one of the least visited trekking routes in Rolwaling region, Dolakha, Nepal.

Photo By: Paolo Cocco

Day 01 : Arrival at Kathmandu; transfer to the Hotel

Day 02 : Explore Kathmandu & Trek preparation       

Day 03 : Drive from Kathmandu to Gongor Khola [1,440m], 7-8hrs drive

Day 04 : Trek to Simigaun [2,036m], 2 hrs walk

Day 05 : Trek to Dongang [2,800m], 7-8hrs walk

Day 06 : Trek to Beding [3,790m], 6-7hrs walk

Day 07 : Trek to Na [4,200m], 2-3hrs walk

Day 08 : Hike to Tsho–Rolpa Lake [4,580m] and sightseeing, back to Na, 2-3hrs walk

Day 09 : Trek to Demdem Kharka, 6-7hrs walk

Day 10 : Traverse Daldung la [3,900m] and trek to Tashinam, 6-7hrs walk

Day 11 : Trek to Jagat [1,150m], 1hr walk

Day 12 : Drive back to Kathmandu [1,350m], 7-8hrs drive

Day 13 : Fly back to home

Note: One day to explore Kathmandu is must so that we can apply for special permit.