Trekking in Nepal

The Ganja La Pass Trek is a popular, tough and daring trekking track in Langtang region because the territory of the pass is very narrow and there is the risk of rock falls This trek offers an opportunity to discover Tibetan villages, Tamang Villages, panoramic Himalayan views of the Langtang Lirung, Ganesh Himal, Dorje Lakpa, Yala peak, Naya kanga, Gaurishankar including the Annapurna Himalayan range, to climb small peaks and to visit glaciers at a contentedly low elevations.

Ganja La trek starts from Sybru Bensi and ends at Melamchi Pul Bazar. From Sybru Bensi, you will follow the Langtang River to the east until you get to Kyanching Gompa (3,049.). Kyanching Gompa is the last Tibetan Village in the valley, from where a trek starts to Helambu over Ganja La Pass (5200m).

Langtang Ganja La pass trek follows through alpine forests, rich flora and fauna and high altitude pasturelands. It is considered as a unique and wilderness trek route. After passing the Ganja La Pass, the track takes you to Malemchi gaon and Tarke Ghyang.

Detail Itinerary

Day 01: Arrive at Tribhuwan International Airport (TIA) Kathmandu.
You are welcomed by hospitable meeting and then you will be transferred to hotel. Our airport representative will explain briefly the program upon arrival. Overnight at hotel. B.B

Day 02: Trek Preparation and Kathmandu Valley Sightseeing Tour.
Sightseeing of world heritage sites in Kathmandu valley including, Kathmandu Darbar square, Swayambhunath Temple, Boudhanath Stupa & Pasupatinath Temple. Overnight at hotel. B.B

Day 03: Drive to Syabru Bensi (1462 meters) by bus/jeep. 7 hours.
Drive from Kathmandu to Syabru Bensi which takes about eight hours by bus/jeep. You head north out of Kathmandu driving through scenic foothills and ridgeline vistas to Syabru Besi passing through Dhunche. While passing along the road at the bank of Trisuli River you catch a glimpse of Ganesh Himal, terraces and green hills. As you pass through Dhunche you feel as if you are heading towards deep land. At the same time, you notice that the road is still under construction. Overnight at tented camp. B.L.D

Day 04: Trek to Lama Hotel (2500 meters) 5 hours.
Today, the first part of the trail crosses through Bhote Koshi and follows the Langtang Khola. This trail is gradually climbs to Bamboo passing through the Landslide area. Afterwards, your trek ascends gently to Ramche (2400meters) through Bamboo (1960meters) which lies at the bank of Langtang Khola. You can have lunch at this place if you like. And at the end your trail is level to the Lama Hotel. En route you could see red pandas, monkeys and bears if you’re lucky. Overnight at tented camp. B.L.D

Day 05: Trek to Langtang Village (3307 meters) 5 hours.
The trek route follows Gumanechok, Ghoda Tabela literally it means the Horse Stable. After this the trail is slightly gradual and beautiful in the valley with the grazing Yaks. Langtang village is one of the very local and old villages along this trekking route and the view from here is more spectacular. Overnight at tented camp. B.L.D

Day 06: Trek to Kyangjuma Gompa (3798 meters) 4 hours.
Today is a shorter walk but enough for acclimatization. The surroundings are interesting also because of the famous Cheese factory. This beautiful valley in the lap of the Langtang Lirung and other around. A place to explore the valley and lots of small peaks to climb. Overnight at tented camp. B.L.D

Day 07: Kyangjuma Gompa Exploration and climb Chorkari Ri
Today is a day to rest and explore the area. You can visit the monastery and the cheese factory, walk up the moraine to see the spectacular ice faces and ascend at Chorkari Ri (5050 meters) which is highest point of this trek, directly behind the village, for a breath-taking panorama of the Langtang peak. Overnight at tented camp. B.L.D

Day 08:  Trek to Ngegang (4000meters) 5 hours.
Here you cannot see any villages. The trail goes on ascending and the area is covered with few natural vegetation. Since there are no lodges available. Overnight at tented camp.

Day 09: Trek to Keldang (4300meters) via Ganja La (5122meters) 6 hours.
Today is comparatively strenuous as you need to cross the Ganja la pass over 5122 meters. On the Ganja la pass, you can find it covered with snowy ice most of the times through out the year. Overnight at tented camp. B.L.D

Day 10: Trek to Dukpu (4080meters) 6.30 hours.
A long day walking along the ridge, grassland, with amazing views of Mountains. Your camping site will be inside the forest. Overnight at tented camp.

Day 11: Trek to Tarkeghyang (2560meters) 5.30 hours.
Trail descends about 200mtrs, climb the 4100meters pass. Views from Pass are spectacular towards the Annapurna Region and Mt. Everest region as well. From the pass the trail descends through pine forest, rhododendron forest past tiny herder's to the settlement of Tarkeghyang. You can visit one of the oldest Buddhist monastery and Sherpa villages. These villages are well settled where friendly and cheerful natured people inhabit. Overnight at tented camp. B.L.D

Day 12:Trek to Shermathang (2621meters) 5.30 hours.
This day the trail is quite easy through flat land with beautiful forests along the way. You trek on crossing some small streams. A beautiful village half way to Shermathang. Shermathang is another pretty Sherpa village where you can visit many ancient monasteries and also see Jugal Himal range at the north face of Shermathang village. Overnight at tented camp. B.L.D

Day 13: Trek to Melamchi Pul Bazaar (846meters). 5 hours.
The trail gradually descends all the way to Melamchi Pul Bazaar through meadows and cultivated fields. Along the way, you come across several old villages with their own particular traditions. Walking today is quite pleasant with mountain views and interacting with friendly local people. Overnight at tented camp. B.L.D

Day 14:  Drive from Melamchi Pul Bazaar to Kathmandu. 4 hours.
After breakfast you travel along a bumpy gravel path up to Lamidanda and then follow the pitched road up to Kathmandu. Overnight at hotel. B.B

Day 15:  Leisure day in Kathmandu. Overnight at hotel. B.B

Day 16: Transfer to airport for your onward Journey. B "Farewell"

Note: B = Breakfast, B.B = Bed & Breakfast, B.L.D = Bed, Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

OUR SERVICES INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING DURING THE TRIP:

1. Airport / Hotel / Airport pick up & transfer by private car / van
2. Four nights accommodation with breakfast at a 3-star category hotel in Kathmandu
3. Kathmandu city tour as per the above itinerary
4. Meals on full board (breakfast, lunch, dinner, tea & coffee) prepared by our expert cook
5. Twin sharing tented accommodation during the trek
6. An experience guide (trained by Ministry of tourism), required number of porters, their food, accommodation, salary, insurance, equipments
7. Langtang and Shivapuri National park permit
8. Trekking equipment (two men tent, dining tent, kitchen tent, table with chairs, kitchen utensils, and other necessary equipments during the trek)
9. Surface transfer Kathmandu to/from Kathmandu by bus/jeep
10. Nepal Hiking Team duffle bag, down jacket and sleeping bag during Manaslu Trek
11. Nepal Hiking Team T - Shirt (yours to keep)
12. Safe drinking water, boiled/iodine tablets.
    
13. First aid medical kit bag.
    
14. All government and local taxes.
    
15. Office service charge.

OUR SERVICES EXCLUDE THE FOLLOWING DURING THE TRIP:

1. Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu
2. Travel insurance
3. International airfare
4. Nepal entry visa: you can obtain a visa easily upon your arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport in Kathmandu. (a multiple-entry tourist visa good for 30 days can be obtained by paying US $ 40 or equivalent foreign currency. Similarly, multiple-entry tourist visas for 90 days can be obtained by paying US $ 100. Please bring 2 copies of passport-size photos.)
5. All cold drinks such as: alcoholic beverages, mineral water, Coke, Fanta, juice, etc.
6. Hot and cold showers during the trek
7. Personal shopping and laundry
8. Personal trekking equipments
9. Tips for trekking staff and driver (Tipping is appreciated but it is not mandatory)