Yalung La Pass and Jiri Valley Trek

The Rolwaling Yalung Pass is one of the most beautiful hiking trails in the country. This is a challenging trekking trail as the trail passes through remote areas i.e. Rolwaling Valley, Khumbu Valley where you will get an opportunity to have stunning views of the mountains i.e. the Mount Gaurishanker, Jugal Himal, Rolwaling Himalayan Range,

The Rolwaling Yalung Pass is one of the most beautiful hiking trails in the country. This is a challenging trekking trail as the trail passes through remote areas i.e. Rolwaling Valley, Khumbu Valley where you will get an opportunity to have stunning views of the mountains i.e. the Mount Gaurishanker, Jugal Himal, Rolwaling Himalayan Range, Mt. Everest and the range of other Himalayas in the region such as Chobabhamre, Pachhermo Peak and also explore the diversity of flora and fauna, mix of cultures local, Buddhist monastery, Tso Rolpa lake, beautiful landscapes, rocky hills, thick forest, as the trail takes you through beautiful isolated picturesque villages of various ethnic groups cultures. you will have the opportunity to pass the Yalung pass with magnificent Himalayan views of the Khumbu region.

Region
Nepal
Duration
17 days
Level
moderate
Max Altitude
5310m
Daily Activity
5 to 6 hours
Season
Sept to Nov and Mar to May
Starting From
$ 2150
4- 6 people
Brief Introduction

We are leaving for a trip to the Rolwaling valley between Langtang and Khumbu. We leave by bus to Dholakha and start trekking at Jagat. After Simi, we ascend to the Sherpa villages of Beding and Na and visit the various monasteries and hermitages in the region which are surrounded by magnificent views of Gauri Shankar (7,134 m) and the surrounding mountain ranges. After exploring the Dudh Pokhari lake region, we follow the Yalung glacier to pass the Yalung La pass at 5,310 m. After passing the pass, which is a bit tricky, we go back down towards Jiri.

Highlight
  • A rare, unique and exclusive itinerary
  • A wild and little-known region
  • A loop via the Yalung La (5,310 m)
  • Views of Gauri Shankar (7,134 m)
  • One easy hike from Jiri takes you to Cherdung(3700m).
  • The Sherpa villages of Beding and Na
  • Rolwaling valley to Jiri trekking
  • Less explore trekking route
  • Mt Gaurishanker mountain
  • scenic landscape and snow-cap mountain
  • Tamang and Sherpa culture 
Itinerary

Seeking for a real adventure? Our travel itinerary is based on years of trekking expertise, ensuring that you have a fun and safe vacation. However, like with all such risky excursions, there may be instances where we must change the schedule, possibly without much notice. While we make every attempt to stick to the timetable, we humbly ask for your patience and flexibility if unforeseen circumstances like weather or unforeseen natural events come into play. You may be sure that our knowledgeable guides will adjust as needed to make your tour as enjoyable as possible.

Schedule for each day
Days: 1: Arrival in Kathmandu  
The journey begins with your arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu. Our company representative will welcome you at Nepal New Generation Trek airport and then transfer you to the hotel for the night.
Days: 2: Guided Tour In Kathmandu Valley  
After a hearty breakfast, at 8:30 a.m. your sightseeing tour will begin. You will have a private vehicle and a professional guide at your disposal. Today we are going to visit some heritage sites listed below: Pashupatinath Temple: Pashupatinath Temple is one of the most important Hindu temples of Lord Shiva in the world, located on the banks of the Bagmati River. Although you are not allowed to enter the temple as it is strictly for Hindus, you can clearly see the temple and activities from the east bank of the Bagmati River. It is a two-tiered square pagoda temple built on a single-tiered plinth which is famous throughout the world. Boudhanath stupa: Boudhanath is one of the most sacred Buddhist sites in Kathmandu. It was built in the 5th century with four pairs of eyes of Lord Buddha in four cardinal directions keeping an eternal vigil over people and their actions. You will find Buddhist pilgrims from Tibet circling the stupa spinning the prayer wheels. Bhaktapur Durbar Square: Visit Bhaktapur Durbar Square, the royal residential area of Bhupatindra Malla, the famous five-story Nyatapola Temple in the pagoda-style Batsala Temple, Bhairavnath Temple, Duttatraya Temple, Pujari Muth and the Palace of 55 Windows . The remainder of our time in Kathmandu is free for further exploration and last minute shopping in the Thamel region for the trekking essentials. Night at the hotel. Breakfast included.
Days: 3: Kathmandu to Jagat  
Departure is very early in the morning by private bus for the village of Dolakha. Then to Jagat. The road is not yet completely passable. by private vehicle approximately 6 hours approximately 1,152 m Meals: breakfast – lunch – dinner Accommodation: night in a tent
Days: 4: Jagat to Simigaon  
You have to go up the Tamakoshi nadi to reach the small bridge which gives access to Simagaon. The slope becomes steep and the path winds up to the Sherpa village. The gompa still retains the scars of the last earthquakes, but the village has retained all its charm. Visit in the afternoon. approximately 4 h + 1,100 m / - 300 m approximately 2,007 m Meals: breakfast – lunch – dinner Accommodation: night in a tent or lodge
Days: 5: Simigaon to Dongang Kharka  
The path crosses the mountainside, alternating climbs and descents during this day, among magnificent forests of holm oaks and bamboo. Camp by the river at a place called Dongang Kharka. approximately 4 h + 1,050 m / - 300 m approximately 2,785 m Meals: breakfast – lunch – dinner Accommodation: night in a tent or lodge
Days: 6: from Dongang Kharka to Beding  
The trail begins to climb the mountainside and the landscapes become more alpine, composed of fir and rhododendron forests, at the foot of Gaurishankar. In the forest we come across the “sanctuary” of the protectors of the Beding families. After crossing the Sherpa farming hamlets of Nymare and Ramding, damaged during the 2015 earthquake, at the end of a steep climb appears the small gompa of the village of Beding with its manis (sculpted stone walls) and its flags. with prayers floating in the wind. approximately 5 h + 1,050 m / - 130 m approximately 3,720 m Meals: breakfast – lunch – dinner Accommodation: night in a tent or lodge
Days: 7: Beding to Na gaon  
Short walk through pastures and fields to reach the summer village, inhabited only in summer by shepherds and their herds of yaks. A short climb will propel us towards the eagle’s nest monastery which dominates the valley. Inhabited all year round, it will be a well-deserved stopover (under the auspices of Guru Rinpoche) before reaching Na below… approximately 3 hours + 850 m / - 550 m approximately 4,230 m Meals: breakfast – lunch – dinner Accommodation: night in a tent or lodge
Days: 8: Excursion to Dudh Pokhari Lake  
Head to the Rolwaling valley to reach this blue lake. It’s an immense circus that reveals itself before us with its slender peaks. Small crest route for the most motivated. On the way back, you can climb up to get a bird's eye view of Lake Tso Rolpa. approximately 6 h + 1,500 m / - 1,500 m approximately 4,230 m Meals: breakfast – lunch – dinner Accommodation: night in a tent
Days: 9: Trek to Yalung Base Camp  
The path begins the climb towards the Yalung la pass, first through grassy meadows dotted with large boulders, then on a steep but comfortable moraine. The camp is set on slopes with grandiose views of Gaurishankar, Melungtse and, to the north, of the high peaks of the border range with Tibet, whose glittering walls fall sheer over the glaciers. approximately 4 h + 915 m / - 120 m approximately 4,991 m Meals: breakfast – lunch – dinner Accommodation: night in tent
Days: 10: Yalung base camp to Yalung Kharka via Yalung Pass (5310m,)  
Passage of the Yalung la pass (5,310 m). The path first takes place in scree, weaving between enormous blocks of rock then comes up against a fairly steep slope of around 250 meters which is climbed via easy ledges and rocks. A few meters of fixed ropes can be installed to secure progress, particularly for porters with their loads. Breathtaking view and lunch at the top of the pass. A long descent through scree and moraines leads to the place called Yalung Kharka where the camp will be set up in mountain pastures, at the end of the world in a mountain hollow. View of Cho Oyu at the bottom of the Rolwaling valley. approximately 6 h + 345 m / - 1,040 m approximately 4,240 m Meals: breakfast – lunch – dinner Accommodation: night in tent
Days: 11: Yalung Kharka to Sabung Kharka or Hanbu Kharka  
Grassy slopes dotted with boulders lead to a pass on a shoulder around 4,620 meters, the Deorali I from where very beautiful views of the Ramdang Go. The descent is quite steep at the start, on a well-marked path, large slopes then lead to the kharka of Ramdung. Still in these very wild landscapes of flowery alpine tundras, the path climbs the slopes which lead to Deorali II at around 4,850 meters. A steep and stony path descends, following the foot of large slabs of gray-blue rock and leads to the bottom of an impressive gorge. Setting up camp near the stream at Machucum Kharka. First view of Shishapangma at Ganesh Himal… approximately 6 hours + 780 m / - 970 m approximately 4,033 m Meals: breakfast – lunch – dinner Accommodation: night in tent
Days: 12: Hanbu Kharka to Yala Kharka  
Un chemin en crêtes permet de franchir le Deorali III (4 535 m) qui donne accès à une grande combe d’alpages et de rochers issue du deuxième col de la journée : l’Honobu Pass (4 436 m). Un chemin commode et bien marqué donne accès au col avec ses grands chörtens. Descente par un sentier pierreux d’abord, gazonné ensuite à Yala Kharka, emplacement commode pour le camp, sur un replat avec de l’eau. environ 6 h + 570 m / - 750 m environ 3 811 m Repas : petit-déjeuner – déjeuner – dîner Hébergement : nuit sous tente
Days: 13: Yala Kharka To Larpak Danda  
Still on the crests, there are big roller coasters that dictate our movement. The large poles covered with prayer flags are becoming more numerous. The human presence is felt, even if the shepherds abandoned the pastures many weeks ago... In the distance appears Manaslu, the last 8,000 visible on this route. approximately 4 h + 570 m / - 750 m approximately 3,810 m Meals: breakfast – lunch – dinner Accommodation: night in tent
Days: 14: Larpak Danda To Chordun Danda  
The path continues on the ridges, in mountain pastures covered with gentians and with very beautiful open views of the landscapes and valleys of the Rolwaling. The good path goes up and down according to the terrain, passing numerous ridges and small passes. Camp on a ridge at Chordun Danda. approximately 5 h + 675 m / - 940 m approximately 3,520 m Meals: breakfast – lunch – dinner Accommodation: night in a tent
Days: 15: Chordun Danda to Jiri Bazar  
Last day in this wild world and long descent to Jiri, some 1,800 meters below. The path first descends through a forest of rhododendrons then reaches around 2,000 meters the first houses seen in a week. Millet fields cultivated in terraces and plowing will be the setting for the end of the descent to Jiri, a large trading town and terminus of the road coming from Kathmandu. approximately 4 h + 20 m / - 1,530 m approximately 1,920 m Meals: breakfast – lunch – dinner Accommodation: night in lodge
Days: 16: Jiri Bazar to Kathmandu  
The distance between Kathmandu and Jiri is 90 km. The driving distance is 186.3 km. How long does it take to get from Kathmandu to Jiri? It takes approximately 2h 57m to drive 186.3 km from Kathmandu to Jiri Route to Kathmandu by private bus and hotel check-in. by private vehicle approximately 6 hours Meals: breakfast – lunch – free dinner (not included) Accommodation: night at the hotel
Days: 17 Airport Transfer  
The airport representative from Nepal New Generation Family will transport you to Kathmandu International Airport around 3 hours before your scheduled flight from where you will departure. Meals: Breakfast included.
Reservation & Date
Monday
01 Jan 2024
Tuesday
31 Dec 2024
$125 Off
$2150
$2275
4 Seats
Available
Services Included

Transfers: From/to the airport/hotel/airport
Private/Local Bus: Kathmandu-Jagat, Jiri-Kathmandu
Full board trek in tent (except drinks, mineral water, coke, beer, etc.)
An experienced French-speaking guide
Guide assistants depending on the number of participants in the group
A cook and the cook's assistants
Porters (one porter for 2 participants)/Mules
The permit for the entry of the “Rolwaling Conservation Ares 'RCAP'”
TIMS Card (Trekkers' Information Management System)
4 nights in a hotel in Kathmandu in a double room with breakfast
The confidence of the entire Nepalese team

Services Excluded

Meals at KTM
The supplement for the single room in hotels in Kathmandu and on the trek
The international flight
Personal equipment (duvet, poles, water bottle, backpack, glasses, sunscreen, etc.)
Personal insurance: compulsory. Make sure your insurance covers all medical expenses, helicopter evacuation and repatriation).
The drinks.
Tips
Entry visa to Nepal (check that your passport is still valid for 6 months after your return date)
Transport and tours in Kathmandu
Entrance fees to cultural sites (museum, monument, monastery, etc.)
Any interrupted or shortened trip, any change of program at the request of the participants (accident, illness, altitude sickness, early return shortened trek, etc.) cannot give rise to any refund.
costs caused by exceptional events (road cut, landslide, bad weather conditions, snow, etc.) which cannot be foreseen and the associated expenses