Journey details
Langtang Valley Ganja La Pass , north of Kathmandu, offers a multitude of trekking destinations which is connected with main Himalayan range to the north Tibet Border and a slightly lower range of snowy peaks to the south. This is golden opportunity to explore Tibetan villages, Tamang Villages, to climb small peaks and to visit glaciers at comfortably low elevations. Your trek embark from the Kyanjin Gompa the gate way and the last Tibetan village which is connected with Helambu over Ganja La Pass (5,200 m).
Langtang Valley Ganja La Pass offers wilderness and adventure experiences and it is not easy like other trek in Langtang. So you need more courage for adventure and require good equipment and experience from local guides. Himalayan Adventure Nepal will give you proper suggestion and direction regarding this trip.
Langtang Valley Ganja-La Pass Trek : Trip Profile
Sightseeing in the World Heritage Sites: Bhaktapur Durbar Square, Pashupatinath Temple and Boudhanath Stupa
Scenic road drive from and to Kathmandu
Visiting Langtang village & Kyangjin Gompa
Panoramic view of the Himalayas from Kyangjin Ri
Crossing the Ganja La Pass at 5,200 m
Accommodations
We will be staying at 3 star hotels in Pokhara and Kathmandu and teahouses during the trek. All accommodations are on twin-shared basis. And Single supplement will be served on request and will have additional cost. We will have rooms with attached washrooms in most parts of the trek but according to place it can be afforded. In higher elevations single rooms are not available like in Kathmandu and the lower elevation regions but Himalayan Adventure Nepal will do our best for your happiness.
Meals
All meals will be served during Ganja la Pass trekking , while Kathmandu and Pokhara only offer breakfast. The hotel will also offer welcome and farewell dinner. The most common dishes on most menus are Nepalese, Tibetan, Indian and the most common Continental.
Can I accomplish this trek?
Langtang Valley Ganja La Pass is challenging trip which is a moderate and suitable for those trekkers who can walk at least 6-7 hours a day with a light backpack. Crossing the pass requires the use of technical climbing equipment and trekkers must be skilled and be prepared. The trail follows a small valley before reaching the glaciated pass where the use of ropes, crampons and ice axes may be necessary. To accomplish this trek you need to have basic good health However, it is always best to start jogging and exercising regularly at least a month before commencing the actual trek. If you have any disease please kindly inform to Himalayan Adventure Nepal .
Best Time to Travel
Autumn (Sept. to Nov.) and spring (March to May) are the best seasons for this trek. If you have some other time than this we can customize and make the trip viable.
Additional Information
Our website contains as much information as possible about this trip. If you have some query please directly call us at any time .Your happiness is our success.
Day by day
Detailed itinerary.
Day 1 Arrive in Kathmandu (1,400 m)
Overnight at a hotel. No meals included.
Day 2 Guided Sightseeing in the Kathmandu Valley
Pashupatinath Temple:
Pashupatinath Temple is one of the most significant Hindu temples of Lord Shiva in the world, located on the banks of the Bagmati River. Though you are not allowed to go inside the temple as it is strictly for Hindus only, you can clearly see the temple and the activities from the eastern bank of the Bagmati River. It is a square two-tiered pagoda temple built on a single-tier plinth which is famous all over the world.
Boudhanath Stupa:
Boudhananath is one of the holiest Buddhist sites in Kathmandu. It was built in the 5th century with four pairs of eyes of Lord Buddha in four cardinal directions keeping an eternal watch over the people and their doings. You will find Buddhist pilgrims from Tibet going round the stupa spinning the prayer wheels.
Bhaktapur Durbar Square:
Visit the Bhaktapur Durbar Square, the Royal Residential Quarter of Bhupatindra Malla, famous five-storied temple of Nyatapola in Pagoda style Batsala temple, Bhairavnath temple, Duttatraya temple, Pujari Muth and Palace of 55 windows.
The rest of our time in Kathmandu is free for further exploration and some last-minute shopping in Thamel area for trekking essentials.
Overnight at a hotel. Breakfast included.
Day 3 Drive to Syabru Besi (1,462 m) on a Public Bus - 8 hours
Overnight at a guesthouse. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
Day 4 Trek to Lama Hotel (2,500 m) - 5 hours
Overnight at a guesthouse. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
Day5 Trek to Langtang village (3,307 m) - 5 hours
Overnight at a guesthouse. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
Day 6 Trek to Kyanjin Gompa (3,798 m) - 4 hours
Overnight at a guesthouse. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
Day 7 Kyanjin Gompa Exploration Day
Overnight at a guesthouse. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
Day8 Trek to Ngegang (4,000 m) - 5 hours
Overnight at a tented camp. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
Day 9 Trek to Keldang (4,300 m) via Ganja La (5,200 m) - 6 hours
Overnight at a tented camp. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
Day 10 Trek to Dukpu (4,080 m) - 6.5 hours
Overnight at a tented camp. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
Day 11 Trek to Tarkeghyang (2,560 m) - 5.5 hours
Overnight at a guesthouse. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
Day 12 Trek to Shermathang (2,621 m) - 5.5 hours
Overnight at a guesthouse. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
Day 13 Trek to Melamchi Pul Bazaar (846 m) - 5 hours
Overnight at a guesthouse. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
Day 14 Drive from Melamchi Pul Bazaar to Kathmandu in a Public Bus - 4 hours
Overnight at a hotel. Breakfast included.
Day 15 Leisure Day and Farewell Dinner in Kathmandu
In the evening we will have a farewell dinner in a traditional Nepalese restaurant with cultural performances.
Overnight at a hotel. Breakfast and farewell dinner included.
Day 16 Transfer to the International Airport for Your Final Flight Departure
Breakfast included.
Your trip price
What your journey covers.
Cost Included
- Standard twin-sharing accommodation in a three-star hotel in Kathmandu including breakfast (3 nights).
- Guesthouse accommodation during the trek in mostly twin-share and occasionally dormitory-style rooms (11 nights).
- All standard meals during the trek (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner).
- Local English-speaking trekking guide having licensed. An experienced, English-speaking and government-licensed trek leader and assistant trek leader (6 trekkers: 1 assistant guide)
- The required number of local staff and porters to carry your luggage during the trek. Food, accommodation, salary, insurance, equipment and medicine for all staff.
- National Park permits and TIMS permit for trekking.
- Free HAN T shirt, bag and Hat.
- Official expenses.
- Welcome dinner with cultural program as listed in the itinerary.
- Day guided city tour
- Public bus ticket to and from the starting and ending points of the trek as applicable
- Medical kit (carried by your trek leader)
- All government and local taxes
Cost Not Included
- Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu. Depending on your budget, it may cost about USD 15 to USD 20 per person.
- Travel Insurance (compulsory!), which covers emergency high-altitude rescue and evacuation
- International airfare and airport departure tax
- Nepal entry visa - You can obtain the visa easily upon your arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport in Kathmandu (Tourist Visa with Multiple Entries for 15 days can be obtained by paying USD 25 or equivalent foreign currency. Similarly, Tourist Visa with Multiple Entries for 30 days and 90 days can be obtained by paying USD 40 and 100 respectively. Please bring 2 copies of passport size photos.)
- Alcoholic, hot and cold drinks.
- Personal trekking equipment (click on the Equipment tab).
- Tips for trekking staff and driver (tipping is expected).
- Any others expenses that are not mentioned in the 'Price Includes' section.
- Any 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 plan
- Cost arising out of landslides, road blockade, and rescue of any form, cancellation of flight or reasons beyond our control
- World heritage entrance Fees.
