Langtang Valley Trek with Ganja la Pass

Duration
15 Days
Highest Location
Ganja La pass
Difficulty Level
High
Arrival
Kathmandu
Min Pax
01 Pax

Duration:
15 Days
Trek Starting Point:
Shyabrubesi
Trek End Point:
Melamchi Pool Bazaar
Difficulty Level:
High
Max-Altitude:
16351 ft / 4984m
Min Pax:
01 Pax

Trip Introduction

Langtang Valley Trek with Ganja la Pass, north of Kathmandu, offers a multitude of trekking destinations. Langtang is a narrow valley that lies just below the main Himalayan range to the north-Tibet Border and a slightly lower range of snowy peaks to the south.

A visit to the Langtang Valley offers an opportunity to explore Tibetan villages, and Tamang Villages, climb small peaks, and visit glaciers at comfortably low elevations. Kyanjin Gompa is the last Tibetan village in the valley, from where a trek starts to Helambu over Ganja La Pass (5,200 m). The pass itself is not easy. During autumn and spring, the pass opens for trekkers.

Langtang Valley Trek with Ganja la Pass Pass offers wilderness and adventure experiences. If you are trekking during spring, the forest on the trail is colorful and blooming full of rhododendrons.

Crossing from Langtang into Helambu via the Ganja La Pass is a serious undertaking requiring good equipment and experience from local guides. For three or four days there are no facilities and groups with their staff must be fully self-sufficient. Crossing the pass requires the use of technical climbing equipment and trekkers must be skilled and prepared.

The trail follows a small valley before reaching the glaciated pass where the use of ropes, crampons, and ice axes may be necessary.

Outline Itinerary

- Day 01
- Arrival day in Kathmandu (1300m)
- Day 02
- Preparation day for Trip
- Day 03
- Drive to Syabrubesi (1,550m/5,100ft), 145 km/ 7 hours
- Day 04
- Trek to Lama Hotel (2,380m/7,830ft), 6 hours
- Day 05
- Trek to Langtang village (3,430m/11,253ft), 6/7 hours
- Day 06
- Trek to Kyanjin Gompa (3,870m/12,697ft), 3-1/2 hours
- Day 07
- Visit to Tserko Ri and trek back to Lama Hotel, 5/6 hours
- Day 08
- Trek to Ganja La phedi (4300m/14,104 ft): 5-6 hr
- Day 09
- Cross the Ganja La pass (5122m/16,800 ft) Trek to Keldang (4250m/13,940ft): 6/7 hrs
- Day 10
- Trek to Yak Kharka (4000m/13,120ft): 5/6 hours
- Day 11
- Trek to Tarke Gyang(2,590m/8,497ft): 5/6 hours
- Day 12
- Trek to Sermathang (2,610m/8,563ft): 3/4 hr
- Day 13
- Trek to Melamchi Puul Bazaar: Drive to Kathmandu: 3/4 hours trek/ 2 hr drive
- Day 14
- Final Departure

- Day 01
- Arrival day in Kathmandu (1300m)
  
  On this day you will be landed at the Capital City of Nepal-Kathmandu (1300m/4265 ft). It is the only International Airport of Nepal. You will be received by Sherpa Himalaya Representative.
  
  Then with a brief introduction you will be welcomed by flower Garland. You will be Taken to your Hotel where you can rest and freshen up to keep away Jet Lag. You will get a nearby location map from hotel reception and you can explore around.
  
  Overnight at KTM Hotel
- Day 02
- Preparation day for Trip
  
  Today you will also be introduced to your respective Guide for Ganjala Pass. If you have anything to buy for your trek then you can purchase from the stores around. In the evening you will have to pack only the necessary and important items that you need during the Trek and rest you can either store at Hotel or with Sherpa Himalaya.
  
  We recommend you to use company Duffel bag as there will be less chance of misplace in airport and easier to find in case of missing.
  
  Overnight at Kathmandu
- Day 03
- Drive to Syabrubesi (1,550m/5,100ft), 145 km/ 7 hours
  
  Today will be a long day drive. We will be having drive mostly in the Hilly Region of Nepal. This Drive can provide you detail landscape of Hilly region.
  
  We will head as towards Syabrubesi from Kathmandu as we finish our breakfast. It will be 6-7 hours of Trek.
  
  We will reach Syabrubesi by evening and you can explore around the small town.
  
  Overnight at Syabrubesi
- Day 04
- Trek to Lama Hotel (2,380m/7,830ft), 6 hours
  
  We will have our breakfast at around 7 am and will be leaving towards Lama Hotel. Syabrubesi is also the separating point to different destination of Langtang Region.
  
  Today our Trek will be 6-7 Hours long. The trails are narrow and our trail upto Lama Hotel will be with river bank and gorge of two big ridge.
  
  Overnight at Lama hotel
- Day 05
- Trek to Langtang village (3,430m/11,253ft), 6/7 hours
  
  Today as we finish our breakfast we will head towards Langtang Village. Langang Village is a small village between two Ridge. You will find a small river flowing from the gorge.
  
  The trails are narrow and slope. you will encounter the domestic animals on the way with small shrubs throughout.
  
  Overnight at Langtang Village
- Day 06
- Trek to Kyanjin Gompa (3,870m/12,697ft), 3-1/2 hours
  
  Today our destination will be Kyanjin Gompa. We will head to a beautiful village which is below one of the best view point of the trail.
  
  Kyangin Gompa is the final destination of Langtang Valley Trek.
  
  Today we will explore Kyanjin Gompa and prepare for the short climb of Tserko Ryi.
  
  Overnight at Kyanjin Gompa
- Day 07
- Visit to Tserko Ri and trek back to Lama Hotel, 5/6 hours
  
  Today we will hike early in the morning to Tserko Ri which has an elevation of 5033m. from the view point you can see many mountains. Mountains such as Tsangbu Ri, Langtang Lirung, Baden Powell peaks and many small peaks can be seen. You will also see the beautiful gorge of Langtang Village, small glacier lake as well as villages of this Region.
  
  We will enjoy and capture our best memories at the top of the peak. After we stay there for while we will descend back to Kyanjin Gompa.
  
  We will now return back towards Lama hotel through the same trail.
  
  Overnight at Lama Hotel
- Day 08
- Trek to Ganja La phedi (4300m/14,104 ft): 5-6 hr
  
  Today as we finish our breakfast we will head for the Ganja la trail. Today and Tomorrow will be quite tough as you will now have to make uphill Trek.
  
  Our Trek will be 5-6 hours long through the light forest. You may encounter different birds and animals on the way up.
  
  Overnight at Ganja La Phedi
- Day 09
- Cross the Ganja La pass (5122m/16,800 ft) Trek to Keldang (4250m/13,940ft): 6/7 hrs
  
  Today is the pass Day. We will head towards the pass early in the morning and pass before the mid day hot sun hits.
  
  This pass in a normal and adventurous pass in Langtang region. We will be clear the pass and then start to descend down towards Keldang (4250m)
  
  Overnight at Keldang
- Day 10
- Trek to Yak Kharka (4000m/13,120ft): 5/6 hours
  
  As usual we will finish our breakfast and descend down between small villages of Nepal of Langtang region.
  
  You can experience the lifestyle of people of villagers in Nepal. You will get well information about the tradition and nature.
  
  It will take around 5-6 hours of Trek to reach Yak Kharka.
  
  Overnight at Yak Kharka
- Day 11
- Trek to Tarke Gyang(2,590m/8,497ft): 5/6 hours
  
  Today we will trek towards Tarke Gyang. The trails are normal descending trails.
  
  You will come across some villages and old monasteries.
  
  Overnight at Tarke Gyang
- Day 12
- Trek to Sermathang (2,610m/8,563ft): 3/4 hr
  
  These regions has a special destination where there are historic stories of Buddhist gods. Very well known caves are also located.
  
  We will trek down to Sermathang which will take 5-6 hours.
  
  Overnight at Sermathang
- Day 13
- Trek to Melamchi Puul Bazaar: Drive to Kathmandu: 3/4 hours trek/ 2 hr drive
  
  Today we will have a short trek and then drive to Kathmandu. After having our breakfast we will trek down to Melachi Bazaar.
  
  Melamchi Bazaar is the town of this area. As we arrive here we will have lunch and take a drive to Kathmandu. The drive will be 2-3 hours long.
  
  As we arrive Kathmandu you can freshen up yourself and prepare for the final departure.
- Day 14
- Final Departure
  
  Today morning you Sherpa Himalaya representative will be there at your hotel for last meet. You will be dropped at airport considering airport time.
  
  Sherpa Himalaya will thank you for amazing time together and handover Buddhist Scarf (Kha-tak) which symbolizes peace, prosperity, Long life and Harmony to everyone and certificate for your completion of Langtang Valley Trek with Ganja-la Pass Sherpa Himalaya.
  
  With a hope to see all the beautiful people again, a warm Namaste and a hand wave.
  
  Thank You for your co-operation with Sherpa Himalaya

Cost Include:

All transfer from Airport to Hotel and Hotel to Airport,
3 nights Hotel in Kathmandu. (B&B) 3 star level Hotel
Kathmandu to Syabrubesi by drive private jeep
Tea house, accommodation during the trek.
All Meals ( Tea, Breakfast , Lunch, Dinner) during the trek
Langtang National Park Entry Fee
TIMS Card (Trekking Permit)
Accommodation Tent with Cook staff In Ganja-la Phedi and Yak kharka
Experience Trekking guide & Assistant “Sherpa ” (For 4 Trekkers =1 Assistant Sherpa)
Required Number of Potters (2 Trekkers:1 Potter)
Insurance for Nepali Staff
All Government and Local Taxes
Melamchi Bazzar to Kathmandu by private jeep
Farewell Dinner in Kathmandu Last Night

Cost Exclude:

Nepal Visa fee (please bring two passport photographs and cash on USD Denomination) International airfare to and from Nepal
Personal, Travel and rescue insurance
International airfare to and from Nepal
Excess baggage charges for Air travel
Extra night stay in Kathmandu because of early arrival, late departure, early return from the trip(due to any reason) than the scheduled itinerary
Breakfast, lunch and evening meals in Kathmandu if you return early from the trip
Extended activities and destinations
All cold drinks during the trek (mineral water, cola, beer and Bar-bills)
Hot Shower During the Trek
Battery Charge ( All electronic devices) WI-FI (internet)
Tips for Guide and Staff
Emergency evacuation by Helicopter (in case needed)

Trekking
- Hiking Poles
- Trekking Wind Proof Jacket
- Water Bottle
- Trekking T Shirt
- Sun Cream
- Sun Glasses
- Socks
- Rain Coat
- Trekking Shoes
- Rain Coat
- Trekking Pants
- Inner Thermal
- Head Lamp
- Hat
- Thin Gloves
- Thick Gloves
- Flip Sweater
- Down Jacket
- Trekking Bag
- Portable Charger
- Sun Glasses