Those people who wish to experience an isolate part of
Nepal one should make an exceptional trek to the Rolwaling valley, one of the
most appealing regions of Nepal. Enclosed in the shadow of the Rolwaling Himal,
this remote Himalayan valley lies on east of Kathmandu the most popular
villages in the Rolwaling valley. Beding (3510m) and Na Gaun (4120m). Trekkers
may spend a few days in the Rolwaling area ascending to the Na Yak pastures at
4700m. Here trekkers are greeted by a spectacular panorama of the Gauri Shanker
and Menlungtse Peaks.
Rolwaling is the East-West Valley below Gauri Shankar
(7145m) and just south of Tibetan Border. Rolwaling has a unique environment
and is exceptionally rich in bio-diversity which makes this region one of the
finest tourist destinations in Nepal. The region consists of Tamang settlements
combined with majestic mountain ranges and several kinds of vegetation. On
Rolwaling trek, you will be enchanted by the panoramic views of Pharchamo Peak
(6187m) and Ramdung (5925m). This remote area is a challenging and rewarding
trekking destination.
Rolwaling Khumbu trek provides an experience the
remoteness of this region, romantic mountain views, diverse flora and fauna and
rich local cultures. This trek requires a good walking experience and a good
physical form. There is technical route in Tashi Lepcha Pass. One should have a
peaks climbing permit for this route.
There is a Great nunnery Gompa called Bigu Gompa. There
are more than 300 nuns. Two festivals are celebrated in a year in this place
like manirimdu in Tenngboche Gompa in Kumbu region. In Sherpa Language Biku
means "Seed". There is Sherpa village. View of Gaurishankar (7,145m),
Melungtse (7,181m) and other mountains, good landscapes; the village of Beding
(3,690m) and monastery, the village of Na (4,183m), Tso Rolpa lake are the main
attractions.
Rolwalling trekking to Rollwaling Himal, west of Everest
and near the Tibtian border, offers fascinating experience. Starts in Barabise,
passes Tinsang la pass and descends Bigu Gomba which houses Buddhist nuns. The
trail descends Bhotekosi River and turns into the Rollwaling valley, one of the
most remote, mysterious, and fascinating places in the trek. The land is full
of the tales of the yeti, the elusive snow man in the world and it is the place
where some mountaineers arranged expedition to hunt yetis in the past. Beding
is the last permanent settlement & Na Gaun which is only the summer
settlement, is the highest altitude reached in the trek.
This is a spectacular high route that leaves Khumbu via a
glaciated pass and reaches the Rolwaling Valley to the east and its major
settlement. There are no villages or shelters along the way and the route is
dangerous even in the best of conditions. Only experienced mountaineers should
attempt it and then, only with a party that includes some Sherpa who have been
over it before. The entire party, including all the porters, should be equipped
for severe conditions of cold and high altitude. Since it is necessary to camp
on ice, parties should carry tents and fuels for everyone as well as ice
climbing equipments (ice axe, rope, crampons, and ice screws). Under ideal
conditions the crossing need not require technical climbing, but such
conditions cannot be counted on. Storms are to be expected and food for at
least five days should be carried in order to be able to wait out bad weather.
Temperatures below freezing are always encountered. Crossing has been made at
all times of the year, but the best time is probably April to early December.
Falling rocks is dangers most often encountered. Ice avalanches are also
possible.
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