Rolwaling Himal, Mountain massif in eastern Nepal
The Rolwaling Himal stretches from Nangpa La pass to Tamakosi River, containing numerous peaks including Melungtse at 7181 meters and Gaurishankar at 7134 meters.
Eric Shipton conducted the first western exploration of the Rolwaling region in 1951 during reconnaissance missions connected to Mount Everest expeditions.
The valley houses several Sherpa communities, with distinct clans including Chusherpa, Ngonpa, Murminso, Rukpa, Sakywa, Lakshindo, Salakha, and Sangu living in small settlements.
Reaching the Rolwaling region requires a ten-hour bus journey from Kathmandu to Jagat, followed by a four to five-day trek westward to reach Beding.
The Rolwaling massif contains approximately fifty peaks exceeding 6000 meters, with many newly opened peaks receiving minimal climbing expeditions since 2014.
Elevation above the sea: 7,181 m
GPS coordinates: 27.95000,86.33333
Latest update: March 23, 2025 00:42
Nepal offers photographers an exceptional range of subjects, from the highest mountains on Earth to centuries-old religious sites. The Himalayan range dominates the northern regions, where trekkers head to Everest Base Camp and Annapurna Base Camp. At middle elevations, traditional mountain villages like Namche Bazaar and Manang Village provide cultural contexts, while Kali Gandaki Gorge ranks among the deepest in the world. High-altitude lakes including Gokyo Lakes, Rara Lake and Gosaikunda Lake lie in remote areas and attract photographers seeking untouched landscapes. The historic cities of the Kathmandu Valley preserve a rich architectural tradition. Boudhanath Stupa stands as one of the largest Buddhist structures of its kind, while Swayambhunath sits atop a hill overlooking the capital. In Bhaktapur, the five-tiered Nyatapola Temple rises above the townscape, and Durbar Square displays examples of Newari architecture. Lalitpur contains Patan Durbar Square with its temples and palaces. Beyond the valley, Lumbini marks the birthplace of Buddha, and Janaki Temple in Janakpur represents Hindu temple architecture. Phewa Lake in Pokhara reflects the Annapurna range, while viewpoints such as Sarangkot, Poon Hill and Nagarkot provide panoramas of multiple peaks above 26,000 feet (8,000 meters).
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