Tashi Lapcha Pass Trekking
Tashi Lapcha Pass Trekking
$3500
Tour Overview
The Tashi Lapcha Pass trek, the trek through the Gauri Shankar Conservation Area and the Sagarmatha National Park, linking the Rolwaling Valley with the Khumbu region. Tashi Lapcha Pass Trek will Explore the beautiful Tso Rolpa Lake (4183 m), summit the Tashi Lapcha Pass (5,755m), visit Namche Bazaar- The Sherpa Capital, and offers superb breathtaking views of Mt. Gauri Shankar and Mt. Everest and many other High Himalayas Peak. This Pass is perhaps the most difficult in the Khumbu region, so a high level of fitness, previous trekking or climbing experience, and stamina is required. This is reportedly one of the possible trails that people from Kham in Tibet used during the mid-1800s. Those people subsequently settled in this region and the Khumbu region and are now known as Sherpa, this trek also has historical and cultural significance. After we crossing the pass and coming into the Khumbu region, we can see glorious views of Mount Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, Ama Dablam, Thamserku, and Kusum Kangaru. Once we reaching Namche Bazaar there is an opportunity to interact with other trekking and climbing groups as well as the Local Sherpas. But before that, aside from perhaps spotting a snow partridge or two, and coming across herds of yaks (or more specifically, Naks) producing milk for cheese making, don’t forget to see out for the fabled Yeti. It was on the slopes of the Rolwaling Peak that Eric Shipton photographed Yeti's footprints in 1951! The Sherpa Expedition and Trekking team will help you prepare for this out of the way journey into the forgotten regions of the Gaurishankar Conservation Area. Tashi Lapcha Pass trek is less traveled and ensures you of a more unique experience trekking in Nepal. ...more ...less
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Arrival in Kathmandu (1,300m) and transfer to Hotel.
Location: Kathmandu
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Dinner
After your arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu. At outside the Airport Terminal, a representative of Sherpa Expedition and Trekking cordially receives you and transfers to a 3-star hotel in Kathmandu at Thamel, backpackers colorful market. In the afternoon, you will be taken to the Sherpa Expedition and Trekking office for a guide introduction and final brief trip information about the trek. In the evening, explore the tourist hub, Thamel. ...more ...less
Day 2 - Explore Kathmandu City and trek preparation day.
Location: Kathmandu
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
After having breakfast in the morning, 8:00 am Sherpa Expedition and Trekking City tour guide takes you to a sightseeing trip begins and takes you to several cultural sites and places of historic interest in the Kathmandu Valley. A private car and guide will lead the way!
Day 3 : Drive from Kathmandu to Gongar Khola (1,350m) via Jiri Charikot; Duration: 8-9 hours.
Location: Gongar Khola
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After having breakfast, we take a drive leaving Kathmandu and head towards Gongor Khola. The drive offers the view of the surrounding environment and farming, the daily activities of the local people. The drive takes around eight to nine hours to reach Gongor Khola – the starting point of the trek. We will spend our night at Gongar Khola.
Day 4 : Trek from Gongar Khola to Simigaun (2,000m) Duration: 5-6 hours.
Location: Simigaun
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Leaving Gongor Khola we will start our trek following the path that heads along the normal trail before climbing up and descending through the dense forest. We will trek along the river bank and then cross the suspension bridge before hiking up a steep uphill that leads to the Sherpa village of Simigaun. We will spend our night at a local tea house.
Day 5 : Trek from Simigaun to Dovan (2,850m) Duration: 5-6 hours.
Location: Dovan
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch
From Simigaun, We follow the trail that passing through more Sherpa villages, enjoying the spectacular views of Mt. Gaurishankar just above the Rolwaling Valley. The paths now head through a beautiful pine forest where we climb up on to a rocky ridge. A gradual trek down towards Rolwaling Khola leads us towards Dovan. We will stay overnight at the Local teahouse.
Day 6 : Trek from Dovan to Beding (3,690m) Duration: 5-6 hours.
Location: Beding
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Leaving Dovan, we will trek along the bank of Rolwaling Khola. We trek through rhododendron and pines filled forest, enjoying the inspiring views of Mt Gaurishankar. After we crossing the suspension bridge we climb up to an open plain where the Sherpa village of Beding is situated. We spend overnight at a local teahouse.
Day 7 : Trek from Beding to Na Village (4,180m) Duration: 3-4 hours.
Location: Na Village
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
From Beding, we have a short and easy walking day. we will follow the trail that we make an easy gradient through fir trees. As the valley becomes broader and flatter, we will trek to reach Na Village. Na is a scattered village, there are plenty of tea houses and offers good camping options as well.
Day 8 - Rest day at Na Village for acclimatization
Location: Na Village
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch
Today, we take a day rest at Na Village for acclimatization. Besides, This village provides a couple of good day hiking options. We can go hiking up the valley to a small kharka and follow the trail to Yalung Peak Base Camp which takes five hours return trip. Or, we can climb to the end of Tsho Rolpa lake for the views of Kang Nachago above Na which takes four hours for the return trip. We stay overnight at Na village.
Day 9 : Trek from Na to Kabuk at Tsho Rolpa Lake (4,560m) Duration: 4-5 hours.
Location: Tsho Rolpa Lake
Accommodation: Camp
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Leaving Na village, We start our trek by walking a decent gradient to a bridge over the Tsho Rolpa outflow. We will follow the main route that ascends an ablation valley to the south. Along with the path, we pass through Chhukyima where there are a couple of tea shops that are run by locals peoples of Na Village. Continuing on our trail, we will trek towards the end of the valley and climb a steep uphill for a spectacular view of the lake and surrounding Himalaya peaks. A gradual descent from there leads us to Kabuk. We will spend our night at Kabuk.
Day 10 : Trek to Drolambu Glacier (4880m) Duration: 5-6 hours.
Location: Drolambu Glacie
Accommodation: Camp
Meals Included: Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner
Leaving Kabuk, Today we start our trek early in the morning because our trail leads through the crossing of the glacier which is best before the sun gets stronger. We will cross the plateau to the further eastern corner above the glacier before descending a loose earth path towards the southern edge of Trakarding Glacier. From there the path climbs up to reach the northern side of the glacier. Once on the north side, we will follow the trail that leads to the snout of Drolambu Glacier. We will set up our tent for overnight stay.
Day 11 : Trek to Tashi Lapcha Camp & Cross Tashi Lapcha Pass (5,755m) Duration: 8-9 hours.
Location: Tashi lapcha
Accommodation: Camp
Meals Included: Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner
Today, We will start our trek for the crossing of the challenging Tashi Lapcha Pass. Following the route that goes over the glacier, we will climb a natural ramp that heads for the crossing of the pass. The pass is a rocky ridge often snow-covered and very icy. We have magnificent views of surrounding High Himalaya from the top of the pass. From the top, the high camp is beneath an overhanging rock-face about 100 m down from the summit. We will set up tent for overnight stay.
Day 12 : Trek to Thyangbo Kharka (4320m) Duration: 5-6 hours.
Location: Thyangbo Kharka
Accommodation: Camp
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Today after having breakfast, We will start our trek the trail descends down rocky slopes to the campsite of Ngole. From there we continue to trek down to reach Thyangbo Kharka. Thyanga Kharka has a few tea houses and good camping sites. We will set up our tent for an overnight stay.
Day 13 : Trek from Thyangbo Kharka to Namche Bazaar (3,450m) Duration:
Location: Namche
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Leaving Thyangbo Kharka, we follow an easy trail two-hour towards to reach Thame Village. From Thame, we trek the trail along Bhote-Khosi River. Descending gently towards Phunki Tenga, we continue on our route by crossing a bridge over Dudh Koshi. Passing through several Sherpa villages and teahouses along the route finally we reach Namche Bazaar. we spend our night at a Good guest house.
Day 14 : Trek from Namche to Lukla (2840m) Duration: 7-8 hours.
Location: Lukla
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Today after having breakfast we leave Namche, the trail takes steep descent route crossing a Hillary suspension bridge over the Dudh Koshi River and through dense forest. The trail retraces the route of Sagarmatha National park up to Monjo and then takes a steep descent to Benkar, Ghat, and Cheplung with the wonderful vista of sparkling peaks on the background. Eventually from Cheplung, we ascend for more than an hour and reach our today final destination at Lukla. In this evening time, there may be a party atmosphere at Lukla. Enjoy the moment and celebrate with our trekking team. We will stay in Lukla at hotel.
Day 15 : Fly from Lukla to Kathmandu (1350m) Duration: 30 minutes flight.
Location: Kathmandu
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
We’ll take an early morning short flight back to Kathmandu. You can make your own plan for the rest of the day. We recommend walking around the city of Thamel and buy some handmade souvenirs. You will stay in Kathmandu at the 3-star hotel.
Day 16 - Free day in Kathmandu
Location: Kathmandu
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
After Complete Tashi Lapcha Pass Trek, this is a rest day for you. Get your body massaged, leisurely stroll around Thamel and buy souvenirs, visit Garden of Dreams for some relaxing time. Today is also a spare day to use for the flight back to Kathmandu in case there wasn’t a flight the day before due to bad weather.
And, in the evening we will host farewell dinner in a traditional Nepalese restaurant with cultural performances. (Your guide(s) and office staff will accompany you).
Day 17 : Transfer to International Airport for departure.
Location: Tribhuvan International Airport
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today is your last day of the trip, Sherpa Expedition and Trekking reprenstative will drop you at Tribhuvan International Airport. We would like to welcome you again to explore our Himalayan kingdom to visit more of the hidden treasures of our nation. Namaste
What's Included
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Other Included
Government taxes and official expenses. Guided Kathmandu sightseeing tour with private vehicles. Tashi Lapcha Pass Trek map. Oximeter to check your pulse and oxygen saturation and heart rate twice daily (Very useful to check Altitude Mountain Sickness(AMS) symptoms) Which will ensure you trek is in the safest hands possible for all levels of trekker. Assistant guide group size above 6+ persons. ...more ...less
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Guide & Porter
A highly experienced, helpful, knowledgeable, friendly, English speaking well trained, Government license holder guide. Strong, helpful porters with proper safety equipment(one porter for two people).
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Accommodation
Three night standards twin sharing accommodation 3 stars Hotel in Kathmandu with breakfast Tea House Lodges & Camping Accommodation during Trekking
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Tims & Permit
Sagarmatha National Park Fee & TIMS [Trekkers Information Management System] fee. Gauri Shankar Conservation Fee & all necessary permits for Himalayan Passes
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Additional service
Use of sleeping bag, down Jacket, Duffel bag and walking Poles (if you don’t have your own, To be return after trip completed).
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Meals – Full Board
Three meals a day (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner) during the trek. Fresh fruit every evening after the dinner.
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All Domestic Transportation (including internal flights)
Lukla to Kathmandu flight fare.
What's Not Included
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Personal Expenses
Your personal expenses. Battery charging and hot shower during the trek on the tea house
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International Flight & Visa Fee
Nepal entry visa fee. International airfare
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Drinks with Meals
All the alcoholic and nonalcoholic hot and cold drinks. Meals and hotel whilst you are in Kathmandu prior to the trek.
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Tipping and Gratuities
Tips for trekking staff and driver. (Tipping is expected but not mandatory).
Check out our Q&As
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What is the fitness level required to do this tour?
Tashi Lapcha Pass Trek is a challenging trek where you often have to walk 6-7 hours a day. You need past experience of hiking or trekking but if you have done any kind of trekking activities more than 4000m elevation then it is always a plus!.
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Can I join the tour once it has departed?
No, you cant joing the tour once it has departed.
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Am I contributing to any charity by booking the tour?
Yes, your booking amount will be contributed to the charity.
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
TAAN, NMA, TripAdvisor, TourRadar, NTB
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
No documents will be provided before you Travel.
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What essential documents/items do I need to bring with me?
You must bring a valid passport (must be valid for up to 6 months, keep an extra photocopy just in case), a copy of your travel insurance, cash, flight tickets, emergency contact numbers of insurance and family members and any medications.
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
Yes, we operate a single share option and you need to pay extra if you're a solo traveler as a single supplement.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Our company has been trading since 1977 A.D
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Will somebody come to pick me up at the Airport upon my arrival?
Yes, our Airport Representative will come to the airport to pick you up. Outside of Terminal Hall, he/she will be displaying a play card of Sherpa Expedition and Trekking Team Pvt. Ltd. with your name on it. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to hotel or our office.
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Does Sherpa Expedition and Trekking pvt. ltd accepts credit cards?
Yes, we accept Visa and Master Card for payment (not American Express). The bank will be charge 4.5 % extra to paying by cards.
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Can I get Nepal visa on arrival or online?
Yes, you can get on arrival tourist visa at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu. Most of the people can obtain visa on entry to Nepal. There are some countries visa will need to be organised prior to travelling. $30 USD for 15 days of visa from the date of issue, $50 USD for 30 days and $125 USD for 90 days tourist visa.You can apply visa online.
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes, the accommodations included meeting local health and safety regulations.
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What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
You can easily change your holiday date easily even after you have once booked.
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Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?
Sherpa Expedition and Trekking staffs like a guide, porter, and other staffs will be your travelling companions on the tour.
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What currency should I bring to Nepal?
We advise you to bring US dollars /British pound s/Euros to pay for your visa, trip cost and other expenses. Most major currencies are usually accepted also. It is always better to travel with US dollars.
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Free Date Changes
Sherpa Expedition & Trekking allows you to make 30 free date changes, as long as the change is made at least 10 days before the start of the tour.
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Low Deposit
Sherpa Expedition & Trekking requires a minimum deposit of 30% or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 30 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of sherpa expedition & trekking charges.
Up to 45 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
Tashi Lapcha Pass Trekking
17 Days Starting and ending in Kathmandu
Visiting: Kathmandu, Gongar Khola, Simigaun, Dovan, Beding, Na Village, Tsho Rolpa Lake, Drolambu Glacie, Tashi lapcha , Thyangbo Kharka, Namche, Lukla ...more ...less
Tour operator:
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
1 - 10
Age range:
16-80
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians, Kosher, Vegans
Tour operated in:
EnglishTrip Styles:
Adventure Tours, Camping, Small Group, Walking Hiking and Trekking