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).
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, strong 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.
Itinerary of Hinkhu Hongu Valley Trek
Day 01: Arrival at Kathmandu and transfer to the Hotel.
Day 02: Sightseeing around of the Kathmandu valley
Day 03: Fly to Lukla (2728m, 40 min), and trek to Chutanga tent camp.
Day 04: Chutanga to Tuli Kharke crossing Zatrwa La tent camp.
Day 05: Tuli Kharke to Tashing Ongma, Hinku Valley tent camp
Day 06: Tashing Ongma to Tangnag tent camp
Day 07: Rest day tent camp
Day 08: Tangnag to Dig Khare tent camp
Day 09: Dig Kare to Mera La tent camp
Day 10: Mera La to Hongu Valley camp I tent camp
Day 11: Camp I to Hongu Valley camp II tent camp
Day 12: Camp II to Hongu Valley camp III tent camp
Day 13: Rest day and climb rock peak tent camp
Day 14: Camp III to Panch Pokhari tent camp
Day 15: Rest and explore day tent camp
Day 16: Panch Pokhari to glacier lake beneath Hunku Nup Glacier tent camp
Day 17: Glacier lake to Nare Glacier crossing Mingbo La tent camp
Day 18: Nare Glacier to camp beneath snout of Nare Glacier tent camp
Day 19: Nare Glacier to Pangboche tent camp
Day 20: Pangboche to Phortse tent camp
Day 21: Phortse to Namche Bazaar tent camp
Day 22: Namche Bazaar to Lukla tent camp
Day 23: Morning breakfast. Then 40 minutes fly back to Kathmandu.
Day 24: Final departure