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Trekking

Rolwaling Valley Trek

Destination Nepal
Duration 19 Days / 18 Nights
Difficulty Strenuous
Activity Trekking, Pass Crossing
Transport Private Vehicle
Group Size Max 12 Pax
Accommodation Teahouse / Tented Camp
Meals Full Board
Max Altitude 5755

Rolwaling Trek should be the most difficult and exciting trekking course under off the beaten trekking trails of Nepal. In any case, we have made the schedule suited for all ages.

Rolwaling Trek should be the most difficult and exciting trekking course under off the beaten trekking trails of Nepal. In any case, we have made the schedule suited for all ages.

This 19-day adventure begins and ends in Kathmandu, taking you through the sacred Rolwaling Valley, across the high Tashi Laptsa pass, and down into the famous Khumbu / Everest region.

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All prices per person · Private departures available year-round

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Itinerary

Welcome arrival with a traditional musical performance. Transfer to your luxury hotel. Evening welcome dinner with your Tour Expert.

Cable car to Chandragiri Hill for panoramic Himalayan views. Visit Pashupatinath Temple and Boudhanath Stupa.

Private helicopter close to Mount Everest. Breakfast at Hotel Everest View (3,880m). Afternoon in medieval Bhaktapur.

Fly to Chitwan National Park. Check in to your luxury jungle resort. Afternoon Tharu village cultural visit.

Full day jungle safari. Breakfast inside the park. Bengal tigers, rhinos, gharials. Evening Tharu cultural show.

Flight to Pokhara. Drive to Dhampus village with Annapurna views. Sunset over the Himalayas from 1,700m.

Sunrise over Annapurna. Paragliding, Phewa Lake boating, World Peace Pagoda, Tibetan Refugee Camp.

Flight back to Kathmandu. Free afternoon. Farewell dinner with Nepali cultural show.

Transfer to airport. Safe travels.

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Group Discount Pricing

Travel together, save together. The more people in your group, the lower the price per person.

Group Size Price / Person Savings
1 Pax
US $3,300 / person
4 - 7 Pax
US $2,740 / person
Save $560 17% off
8 - 13 Pax
US $2,510 / person
Save $790 24% off
14+ Pax
US $2,310 / person
Save $990 30% off

Included

  • All airport transfers
  • Luxury accommodation throughout
  • Private licensed guide
  • All domestic flights
  • Breakfasts & select meals
  • Entry fees & permits
  • Government taxes

Not Included

  • International flights
  • Nepal visa fees
  • Travel insurance
  • Personal expenses
  • Tips & gratuities

Essential Tips

Gear & Packing List

Everything you need for this trek — organised by category. Mantra Adventure provides the duffel bag and porter. You carry a daypack with daily essentials.

Duffel bag (70L)
Provided by Mantra Adventure — carried by porter
Daypack (25–30L)
You carry this on trail daily
Sleeping bag (-10°C to -15°C)
Required above Chhomrong
Trekking poles
Strongly recommended for stone steps and steep descents
Headtorch + spare batteries
Essential for Poon Hill pre-dawn climb and power cuts
Water bottles (2L total capacity)
Reusable — no plastic bottles above Chhomrong
Water purification tablets or SteriPen
Treat tap water above Chhomrong
Power bank (10,000–20,000 mAh)
Charging is limited above Himalaya Hotel
Moisture-wicking base layers (2 tops, 1 thermal bottom)
Merino or synthetic — no cotton
Fleece mid-layer jacket
Core warmth for mornings above 2,500m
Down jacket (-10°C rated)
Essential for evenings at Ghorepani, Deurali, and ABC
Waterproof shell jacket
Gore-Tex or equivalent
Trekking trousers (2 pairs)
Quick-drying
Rain trousers
Zip-off style recommended
Trekking shirts (3–4)
Long-sleeve for sun protection
Swimsuit
For Jhinu Danda natural hot springs
Waterproof trekking boots
Ankle support essential — break in before departure
Camp sandals or light shoes
Teahouse evenings and Jhinu hot springs
Wool trekking socks (4–5 pairs)
Smartwool or Darn Tough recommended
Warm hat and gloves
Essential for Poon Hill pre-dawn — cold even in April
UV-rated sunglasses
Glacier glasses for ABC — UV intensity high above 3,500m
Buff / neck gaiter
Dust, sun protection, and cold air
Sunscreen SPF 50+
UV is intense above 3,000m — reapply every 2 hours
Lip balm SPF 50+
Wind and cold damage lips quickly above treeline
Hand sanitiser + wet wipes
Essential above Himalaya Hotel where water is scarce
Personal first aid kit
Blister pads, ibuprofen, paracetamol, Imodium, antihistamine
Electrolyte tablets / ORS
Hydration and muscle recovery after steep climb days
Personal medications
Your guide carries the group first aid kit and oximeter
Camera + extra memory cards
Poon Hill sunrise and ABC are peak photography moments
Earplugs
Thin teahouse walls — essential for sleep
Small thermos (500ml)
Hot tea from Himalaya Hotel to ABC — worth carrying
Energy bars / trail snacks (5–6)
For early starts and long days
Dry bags / large zip-locks
Protect electronics from rain and river crossings
Local Nepal Telecom SIM
Best network coverage in Annapurna region

Porter limit: Each porter carries max 15kg. Pack your duffel to under 12kg and carry daily essentials in your own daypack. Gear hire (sleeping bags, jackets, poles) is available in Pokhara.

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