Overview
KANCHANJUNGHA, KHUMBU TO ROLWALING, VIA LANGTANG AND RUBY VALLEY:
“Enjoy the great adventure from East of Khumbu to Mid-West Himalayan range”
Highlights:
“A semi-Great Himalaya Traverse adventures from east to Mid-West Himalayas.
Enjoyable treks covering most of the beauty and charm of the Himalayan range.
From main trails to off the beaten tracks crossing Tashi-Labtsa and Tillman Col.
An ever exciting adventure amidst glorious scenery of snow-capped mountains.
Explore the remote, isolated villages far from the maddening crowd of civilization.
Short trip Profile:
Mode of Trekking: Local nice lodges and tented camping
Trek Grade: Moderate to Adventurous and Demanding.
Region of trek / climb: Nepal North Mid-East, from Khumbu to Rolwaling-
Dolakha to Sindhu-Palanchok, Langtang / Rasuwa to
Ruby Valley / Dhading.
Trek / Climb Duration: 49 / 50 Days with drives and flights from Lukla.
Total Trip: 53 / 54 Days from arrival to final departure.
The best seasons for Khumbu to Ruby Valley via Rolwaling Valley:
The best times for this wonderful adventure are spring and autumn/fall.
Spring season begins from March to May, and autumn from September to November. Spring season has longer sunny days and is the best season for treks and climbs, as well as for stunning views of the mountain range.
But cold mornings and in the shade until nighttime, expect snowfall sometimes. The autumn starts from September to November, and it is one of the best times for treks and climbs when most days are fine and clear. But with shorter sunlight hours, much cold morning and late afternoon until nighttime.
Gets snowfall sometimes above 3,000 m high on walks and climbs.
Geographical Landscapes & Vegetation:
Nepal is a land-locked country with the world’s highest peaks and mountain range known as the Himalayan range. Have five categories of landscapes from the lowlands of the Terai belt. Which extends from east to far west, then towards northward, starting with Siwalik / Churi Hills. Extend to the Mahabharata range of high mid-hills and continue towards higher hills and ridges, known as Greater Mahabharata. The landscape then ends with a massif of mountains, the Himalayas, or an evergreen snow range of peaks.
The treks Khumbu and Everest Base Camp via Tashi Labtsa-La Pass, takes you to the Far North Mid-East Himalayas. Around the Far Eastern rim of Dolakha and
Sindhu-Palanchok, Langtang / Rasuwa to Ruby Valley at Dhading.
The Khumbu with world highest peaks Everest, Lhotse and Cho-Oyu extends west to Rolwaling Valley. Amidst an array of snow-capped peaks of
Mt. Gaurishankar, Melung Tse, Ramdung-Gho and Yalung-Ri with serene glacial Tsho-Rolpa Lake. The mid-hills and above 3,000 m higher are enriched with lovely forests of rhododendrons, blue pines, and firs. Include oaks, hemlocks, and magnolia. Above 3,900 m, the tree lines drop for short alpine bush of juniper and azalea. The high country of green hills to sheer mountain wilderness of arid terrain landscapes. From tall tree lines to remorseless fields of ice and glaciers on reaching the end of Rolwaling Valley. The adventure takes you to famous Everest base camp and crossing high pass of Khumbu to Rolwaling via Tashi Labtsa-La.
Explore glacial Tsho Rolpa Lake and towards the Five Ponds of Panch Pokhari to reach Langtang Valley via Tillman Col. The trek then ends after exploring the hidden Ruby Valley to complete the long exciting adventure.
Religion, Cultures, and History:
Nepal has two main religions, Hindu and Buddhism, with most Hindus’ of approx. 70 %. The Buddhism of 25 % and the rest 5 % are other minor religions. But the higher hills and mountainous regions are inhabited by Buddhist followers.
On this trek around Khumbu, Rolwaling, Langtang and Ruby Valleys, visit the nice villages of the Sherpa and Tamang. The main natives of Central and Eastern Himalayas, where villages adorned with prayer flags, mani-walls, and monasteries. The Sherpa and Tamang are the descendants from Tibet, their heritage, and cultures are linked with their Tibetan predecessors.
The history of the Sherpa people and migration around the Nepal Himalayas dates back to the 6th to 7th Centuries. The Tamang drifted from Mongolia via Tibet to Central Himalaya region of Nepal as far as 5,000 years ago.
Overviews:
Khumbu to Ruby Valley via Rolwaling, Panch Pokhari, and Langtang Trekking, is a great adventure to experience of a lifetime. The trek covers from eastern region of Khumbu and Everest to scenic Rolwaling and Langtang Valley. Finally, it ends at beautiful Ruby Valley, enclosed by the Mid-West Himalayas of Ganesh, Langtang, and Manaslu Himal. An adventure for adventurous people and nature lovers, where the walk follows through higher areas of the massif Himalayas.
Starting from Khumbu and Everest region, exploring nice traditional Sherpa villages to cross high Khoma-La Pass.
The trek heads to the much acclaimed Everest Base Camp with a climb of the famous viewpoint of Kalapathar. The high rocky ridge of Kalapathar offers a closet vista of Mt. Everest with surrounding giant peaks. Adventure then leads to cross Cho-La Pass reaching Gokyo Valley of lakes, a picturesque country to enjoy.
From Gokyo over Renjo-La pass to complete the first section of the adventures around Khumbu. The trail follows at the end of Khumbu Valley and climbs to the top of the highest pass of the adventure. Tashi Labtsa-La Pass forms the boundary of Khumbu and Dolakha, Rolwaling Valley. The adventure continues after exploring the beautiful Rolwaling Valley and Tsho Rolpa Lake, heading further west to Panch Pokhari. An exciting highland with many smaller glacial ponds revered as holy sites, close to Langtang and Jugal Himal.
Enjoying marvelous moments, the adventure leads towards remote isolated corners, where few trekkers often dare to cross Tillman Col.
A high pass that stands between Sindhu-Palanchok, and Rasuwa districts with Jugal and Langtang Himal. Crossing Tillman Col to enter another scenic Langtang Valley amidst stunning views of the Central Himalayas to reach Kyanjin Gompa.
After a wonderful time around Langtang Valley, our last and final adventure takes you to the beautiful Ruby Valley. A magnificent country on the least ventured corners of Nepal’s Mid-West Himalayas close to the foot of massif Ganesh Himal.
The walk leads to a lovely rhododendron forest with a climb over the last pass of the adventure to cross Sing-La. Enjoy the tremendous panorama of Langtang, Ganesh, and Manaslu Himal as far as the Annapurna Himalayan range. Crossing Sing-La then enter picturesque Ruby Valley a gem of a country amidst beautiful scenic landscapes. Slowly the adventure comes to an end reaching Dhading Besi a large town and district headquarters. From here our epic adventure ‘Khumbu to Ruby Valley via Rolwaling, Panch Pokhari, and Langtang Trekking’ completes; then an interesting drive brings you to Kathmandu.
The above program presented is a standard Itinerary, having time to explore the local cultures and for acclimatization. Interested people and group can request for a private Tailor Made or Customized itinerary, as per one interest.
The route and overnight destination and walking hours can differ. Depending upon trekkers fitness level and weather as season wise; and available camping sites.
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