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Langtang Ganja La Pass Trekking

Langtang Ganja La Pass Trekking

Langtang Ganja La Pass Trek

Langtang Ganjala Pass Trek is situated north of the Kathmandu Valley and just south of the Tibetan border. It is between the main Himalayan range to the north and a slightly lower range of snowy peaks to the south. To the west of Langtang is Ganesh Himal with a variety of 6000m to 7000m. The northern parts of the area mostly fall within the boundaries of Langtang National Parks. The main ethnic groups here are Sherpa and Tamang whose religious practices, languages, and dress are much similar to those of Tibet.

A visit to the Langtang Valley offers an opportunity to explore villages, climb small peaks and visit glaciers at a comfortably low elevation. The forest in this region has temperate and sub-alpine vegetation. Wildlife includes migratory birds, deer, monkeys, Thar, and Pika. The scenery here is spectacular, and the trek is more adventurous. The route from Kyanjin Gompa in Langtang to Tarke Gyang in Helambu crossing 5106m begins Ganja La Pass trekking. Crossing the Langtang Khola below Kyanjin Gompa, the trail makes a steep climb along the ridge on the south side of the valley through a forest of rhododendron and juniper.

Ganja La trail continues south, following streams and moraines and climbing steeply towards the pass. The views to the north from the pass, of Langtang Lirung and the snow peaks in Tibet, including Shisha Pangma at 8013m, are outstanding. On a clear day, you can see the views of many ranges to the south. West of the pass is 5846m Naya Kangri named as Ganja La Chuli. It is one of the trekking peaks, and you can climb it with a permit from the Nepal Mountaineering Association. Tea house facilities are not available for the entire Ganja La region. Hence trekking should be fully supported and self-sufficient to meet all requirement that comes up. Langtang Ganja la Pass trekking is a challenging trail, that requires technical climbing equipment and trekkers must be skilled in the use of materials like rope, crampons, ice axes, etc.

For Travellers to Langtang Ganjala Pass Trek, we can modify the days according to the option and concerns of the travelers. If you have unlimited or limited time, then the Langtang Valley Trek, the  Langtang Gosainkunda Trek, or the Langtang Helambu Circuit would be a suitable alternative for your vacation.

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Langtang Ganja La Pass Trekking / 12 Days - Outline Itinerary

Day 01: Arrive at Tribhuwan International Airport (TIA) Kathmandu (1300m)

Day 02: Kathmandu to Syabrubesi (1420m) via Trisuli Bazaar (540m) by bus 7-8 hrs.

Day 03: Syabru Bensi to Lama Hotel (2470m) 5-6 hrs.

Day 04: Lama Hotel to Langtang village (3430m) 5-6 hrs.

Day 05: Langtang Village to Kyanjing Gompa (3870m) 5-6 hrs. 

Day 06: Trek Kyanjing Gompa to Ngegang (4000m) 5-6 hrs

Day 07: Trek Ngegang to Keldang (4300m) via Ganja La (5200m) 6-7 hrs

Day 08: Trek Keldang to Dukpu (4080m) 6-7 hrs

Day 09: Trek Dukpu to Tarkeghyang (2560m) 5-6 hr

Day 10: Trek Tarkeghyang to Shermathang (2621meters) 5-6 hrs

Day 11: Sermathang to Malemchi Pul Bazar (846m) and drive back to Kathmandu

Day 12: Farewell Friend (Final departure to your onward destination)

Langtang Ganja La Pass Trekking / 12 Days - Detail Itinerary

Day 01: Arrive at Tribhuwan International Airport (TIA) Kathmandu (1300m)
Namaste & welcome to Mountain Guide Trek of Nepal. Upon your arrival, you will be greeted by a representative from Mountain guide Treks (MGT). After completing your custom formalities (Visa, etc) pick up your luggage and look for our representative with a Mountain Guide Treks and Expedition with the Group leader's name display board at the arrival gate. You will be then transferred to Hotel. After check-in, if time allows, you will visit the MGT office to meet your trekking leader as well as other participants and for final preparation for the trip. It all depends upon your arrival time. (Overnight at deluxe hotel on BB basis)

Day 02: Kathmandu to Syabrubesi (1420m) via Trisuli Bazaar (540m) by bus 7-8 hrs.
Drive from Kathmandu to Syabru Besi which takes about nine hours by bus or Land cruiser depending on group size. 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 Trishuli 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 tea house on full board basis)

Day 03: Syabru Bensi to Lama Hotel (2470m) 5-6 hrs.
The first part of the trail crosses through Bhote Koshi and follows the Langtang Khola. This trail gradually climbs to Bamboo passing through the Landslide area. Afterward, your trek ascends gently to Rimche (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 tea house on full board basis)

Day 04: Lama Hotel to Langtang village (3430m) 5-6 hrs.
The trek route follows Gumanechok, Ghoda Tabela which 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 as we get closer to the mountain. (Overnight at tea house on full board basis)

Day 05: Langtang Village to Kyanjing Gompa (3870m) 5-6 hrs.
Today is a shorter walk but enough for acclimatization. The surroundings are interesting also because of the famous Cheese factory. The beautiful valley in the lap of the Langtang Lirung and others around, a place to explore the valley, and lots of small peaks to climb (Overnight at tea house on a full board basis)

Day 06: Trek Kyanjing Gompa to Ngegang (4000m) 5-6 hrs
You cannot see any houses and tea houses in Ngegang, The trail goes on ascending and the area is covered with little natural plants. (Overnight at tented camp on full board basis)

Day 07: Trek Ngegang to Keldang (4300m) via Ganja La (5200m) 6-7 hrs
Today is comparatively strenuous as you need to cross the Ganja la pass over 5200m. On the Ganja la pass, you can find it covered with snowy ice most of the time throughout the year. (Overnight at tented camp on full board basis)

Day 08: Trek Keldang to Dukpu (4080m) 6-7 hrs
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 on full board basis)

Day 09: Trek Dukpu to Tarkeghyang (2560m) 5-6 hrs
The trail descends about 200m and climbs the 4100m 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 herders to the settlement of Tarkeghyang. You can visit one of the oldest Buddhist monasteries and Sherpa villages. These villages are well settled where friendly and cheerful natured people inhabit. (Overnight at tea house on full board basis)

Day 10: Trek Tarkeghyang to Shermathang (2621m) 5-6 hrs
On 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 the Jugal Himal range at the north face of Shermathang village. (Overnight at tea house on full board basis)

Day 11: Sermathang to Melamchi Pul Bazar (846m) and drive back to Kathmandu
As we leave Sermathang the trails then continue to descent to Dubhochaur at 1500m and then again steeply down to Melamchi Pul Bazar (830m) where we find our van/bus waiting for us! Remember, we will be hosting a fantastic celebration "Farewell dinner" at a traditional Nepalese restaurant with Mountain Guide Trek staff for the successful completion of the Langtang Ganja La Pass Trek! (Overnight at deluxe hotel on BB basis)

Day 12: Farewell Friend (Final departure to your onward destination)
Today is the last day in Nepal for this trip, you are saying goodbye to the mountains as the journey in Nepal, comes to an end today! There is nothing to do but trade emails with travel companions and organize the photos. If you have more time you can do some shopping or sightseeing. Approximately 3 hours before the scheduled flight a representative from Mountain Guide Treks will take you to the airport.

Cost Include

  • Airport pick up drop service
  • All land transportation as per itinerary
  • One-day sightseeing tour in Kathmandu with license holder tour guide
  • 2 night's hotel accommodation at Kathmandu in a deluxe hotel on a BB basis.
  • "Farewell dinner" before the day of your departure from Nepal.
  • Guest house accommodation according to given itinerary (sharing in 2 bed-room) and 3 meals (Breakfast, lunch, Dinner) during the trek
  • An experienced English-speaking trek leader (trekking guide), assistant trek leader (4 trekkers: 1 assistant guide), and Sherpa porters to carry luggage (2 trekkers: 1 porter) including their salary, insurance, equipment, flight, food, and lodging.
  • Down jacket, for a seasonal sleeping bag, Mountain Guide treks & Expedition kit bag/duffel bag, trekking map (down jacket and sleeping bag are to be returned after trip completion)
  • All necessary paperwork and permits (National park permit, TIMS)
  • A comprehensive medical kit

Cost Exclude

  • Nepal entree visa: you can get 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 the US $ 100. Please bring 2 copies of passport-size photos.)
  • International airfare to and from Kathmandu
  • Lunch and evening meals in Kathmandu (and also in the case of early return from the mountain than the scheduled itinerary)
  • Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu because of early arrival, late departure, and early return from the mountain(due to any reason) than the scheduled itinerary
  • Travel and rescue insurance
  • Personal expenses (phone calls, laundry, bar bills, battery recharge, water bottle, hot shower during the trekking, etc.)
  • Tips for guides and porters
  • Any donation and monuments entrance fee

Note:- The cost includes and excludes section may give you a better idea of how the trip is organized. Once you let us know the number of interested travelers and the departure date we would get back to you with the actual cost for the trip.

Equipment

The following is a list of clothing and accessories that we recommend for Langtang Ganja La Pass Trekking Nepal. This is not intended to be a comprehensive clothing and equipment list; rather it is intended to act as a reminder of those items that we feel necessary for your comfort and convenience. However, we recognize that you may have your personal preferences for clothing that may be equally as suitable.

Head

  • Light or warm fleece hat.
  • Watch with light & alarm
  • Sun hat and scrap
  • Sunglasses

Upper Body

  • T-shirts (4)
  • Light and expedition weight thermal tops
  • Fleece jacket or sweater
  • Fleece Wind-Stopper jacket (optional)
  • Waterproof (preferably breathable fabric) shell jacket
  • Down vest and/or jacket (optional)
  • Body lotion/Anti-sunlight cream

Hands

  • Playing cards
  • Lightweight gloves (water/windproof)
  • Trail map and guide book
  • Heavyweight gloves or mittens with a waterproof shell outer

Lower Body

  • Underwear (4)
  • Hiking shorts (4)
  • Lightweight cotton long pants
  • Lightweight thermal bottoms
  • Fleece or wool pants
  • Waterproof (preferably breathable fabric) shell pants

Feet

  • Thin, lightweight inner socks (4-pairs)
  • Thick, warm wool hiking socks (4-pairs)
  • Hiking boots with spare laces
  • Camp shoes (sneakers and/or sandals)

Accessories

  • Sleeping bag
  • Money belt
  • Head touch and batteries
  • Basic First Aid Kit (see Health and Medicinal)
  • Water bottle
  • Toiletries
  • Small wash towel

Optional Items

  • Swiss Knife
  • Playing cards/backgammon/chess set
  • Trekking map
  • Books (Highly Recommended)
  • Binoculars
  • Camera & extra batteries
  • Binoculars
  • Reading books
  • Journal & pen
  • Photo of home/family
  • Energy/protein bars (optional)
  • Walkman

Note: If the above schedule does not meet your requirements, we can design individualized travel plans based on your preferences.

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Note: If the above departures dates are not matched for you may request own your suitable date!

Our Grand Discount Offer For 2021/2022

  • 04 to 06 people in a group, there will be 10% discount in total cost.
  • 07 to 09 people in a group, there will be 15% discount in total cost.
  • 10 to 19 people in a group, there will be 15 % discount in total cost and 1 group leader free of cost.
  • 20 & above people in a group, there will be special discount in total cost and + + member free of cost.
  • Winter Special Offer: If you travel in winter time (Dec / Jan / Feb), there will be 10% discount in total cost.
  • Summer Special Offer: If you travel in summer time (June / July / August), there will be 10% discount in total cost.
  • Early Booking Special Offer: If you Book a Trip before 6 months from the trip departure, there will be 10% discount in total cost.

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