Located at an altitude of 4,580 meters (15,030 ft) in the Rolwaling Valley, Dolakha District, Tsho Rolpa also known as “Cho Rolpa” is one of the biggest glacial lakes in Nepal. The lake has grown considerably over the last 50 years due to glacial melting in the Himalayas.

The lake threatens to burst through its unstable dam, which would threaten the lives and livestock of over 6000 villagers living around the Tamakoshi River. In 2012, the UNDP reported that an early warning system installed by the authorities in the late 1990s, which became defunct through lack of maintenance, will be replaced by a more modern warning system for glacial floods from the lake

Remains remote and serene in all its glory, and one of the least visited located in the Rolwaling region in between small hills and the surrounding mountains that make the view appear surreal this trek route takes you to the largest glacial lake in Nepal, Tsho Rolpa. Although a neighbor to the most famous trekking destinations, Everest region,  Apart from the pristine lake Tsho Rolpa itself, the trek features a continuous panorama of Gaurishankar Himal (7134m) adding beauty to the trek. The tranquil environment around the lake makes the trek worth it. Since the route takes you to the Tibetan border side, a huge influence of Buddhism can be seen in the area. However, we can see the culture and lifestyle of Brahmin, Chhetri, and Sherpa people. The trek allows the trekkers to experience the Sherpa culture of Rolwaling Valley as it reaches the villages like Chhetchhet and Beding. The trail is mostly waterfalls, rivers, Mani walls, rice fields, and meadows working together to make the trek a memorable journey.

The Tsho Rolpa Lake Trek follows the Rolwaling River in the upper regions. Throughout the trek, you will have a spectacular vista of Gaurishankar Himal (7134m) as you walk through the small settlements of Rolwaling Valley and end at Dolakha, near Charikot, a 5-hour drive to Kathmandu from Charikot. The trail moves along the Tama Koshi River for the most part of the trek.