Trekking in Nepal >> Everest Region Trekking >> Hinkhu Hongu Valley Trekking- 24 Days

Located to the west of Solukhumbu is the secluded and rarely visited Rolwaling valley. The upper reaches of the valley are connected to the Solukhumbu by the high and difficult pass of Tashi Lapsta pass. Trekkers contemplating trek that connects Rolwaling with khumbu should always travel from east to west (khumbu to Rolwaling). To attempt to do the trek in reverse is likely to result in technical and altitude problems. The trek, particularly the crossing of Tashi Lapsta pass, is one of the more difficult treks in Nepal and should only be attempted by self-sufficient, b and experienced parties. Some basic mountaineering skills are required. Staff, particularly porters, must be experienced and from the district. For good acclimatization, a trek to Everest Base Camp or Gokyo, prior to crossing over to Rolwaling, is an excellent idea. The route to Tashi Lapsta pass starts at Thame.it takes two nights to reach Tashi Lapsta pass which, ideally, should be crossed early in the day to avoid rock fall from the slopes above. The pass is usually ice covered and porters carrying large loads will need assistance. If camping at the peaks, be careful to choose a campsite that is well away from the rock fall area.

The next two days are spent traveling down the Drolambao glacier. There are two icefalls on the route, which usually require the use of ropes to descend. At the end of the glacier is the massive Cho Rolpa glacial lake. After the glacier the upper Rolwaling valley is hemmed in by mountains on both sides with the bulk of Gauri Shankar on the northern side. The settlements on Nah and Beding are Sherpa villages, Nah being only a summer settlement. As you descended below beding the valley becomes forested first with juniper and pines and later the vegetation becomes lusher. The Sherpas give way to people of the middle hills mainly Tamang and Brahmins. After seven days from Tashi Lapsta pass the end of the trek is reached at Charikot on the Kathmandu to Jiri road. The trek, particularly the crossing of Tashi Lapsta pass, is one of the more difficult treks in Nepal and should only be attempted by self-sufficient, b and experienced parties. Some basic mountaineering skills are required. Staff, particularly porters, must be experienced and from the district.

 

 

Trip Facts

Destination:Nepal-west of Solukhumbu
Starting point: :Lukla
Ending point: Lukla
Trek Name: Hinkhu Hongu Valley Trekking
Trek Duration: 24Days
Best Season:March to May; September to December
Trek Grade:Moderate
Culture:Mixed
Type:Camping
Accommodation:Hotel/Lodge/Resort/ Tea House
Group Size: Min.1 to Max 10 persons in a group
Min. altitude:7126 meters
Max altitude: 3500 m
Mode of Travel: Drive: Car/Van/Bus