Wild East Rodung La Trek

Camp altitude 2,850 m. You begin with a gradual climb to Phephe La pass (3,353m). Follow the trail until the pass takes you through a picturesque forested region. It is recommended that you allow for stops along the way to enjoy the natural beauty of the surroundings. You will stop for the ni…

Distance 17 km, 5-6 hours, 920 m ascent, camp altitude 3,680 m. Today’s walk is through bamboos, hemlock and finally up to an alpine forest. The camp is in a meadow at the head of the valley.

Distance 20 km, 6-7 hours, 480 m ascent, 1,160 m descent, camp altitude 2,950 m. Rodung La (4,160m) is about three hours climb from the camp. From the pass you then continue downhill through a gorge, overlooking scenic mountain valleys covered in lush pine forests. The region is rich in folk …

Distance 21 km, 7-8 hours, 350 m ascent, 1,340 m descent, camp altitude 2,010 m. This trail winds through the villages of Ungaar, Bulay, Kulaypang and Gomda before bringing you to Drula village and Khaine Lhakhang. One of the oldest temples in the country, it was built in the mid 7th century …

Distance 18 km, 6-7 hours, 520 m ascent, 810 m descent, camp altitude 1,720 m. From your camp, the trail goes down to a stream and back up to a basic health unit and a community school in Gorsam. Further on, you pass a Tibetan-style Umling Mani, built by a lama from Tibet, and a chorten on Ze…

Distance 16 km, 4-5 hours, 690 m ascent, 620 m descent, camp altitude 1,830 m. After arriving at Kuri Zampa the trek begins to gradually climb up through paddy fields and villages before bringing you to Chusa.

Distance 20 km, 5-6 hours, 620 m ascent, camp altitude 2,450 m. Today’s trek has you continue uphill through thick forests overlooking spectacular mountains. The camp is located in a forested area at an altitude of 2,400m.

Distance 21 km, 7-8 hours, 1,450 m ascent, 1,450 m descent, camp altitude 2,450 m. After climbing up to Dongla you will descend through thick evergreen forests until you reach the campsite for the night.

Distance 24 km, 8-9 hours, 720 m descent. Today is the longest day of the trek. It is a gradual descent to Trashi Yangtse. As you descend the chirpine and hardwood forests are slowly replaced by oak trees. The final camp of the trek is located in a subtropical forested region.