Langtang Ganja La Pass Trek - 16 Days
16 Days
5,130 M
Moderate to Fairly Challenging
Private Vehicle
Hotel and Lodge
Tea House and Camping
Langtang the Ganja-La pass is one of the most challenging passes in Nepal, it is a standout and a true challenge.located northwest of The Kathmandu Valley in the Langtang region.The trek offers, great perspectives of the mountains,a chance to live in old religious communities, beautiful Langtang and Helambu valleys,full of natural bird and wildlife.The route over the Ganja La Pass Trek takes you from the busier trails of the Langtang region to the quaint trails of Helambu )it provides an opportunity to be amid pristine nature for a day or two.
We commence from Sybrubensi passing through several Tamang settlements to reach the ancient monastery of Kyanjin Gompa. Kyanjin Gompa is the most sacred monastery for the Tamangs in the Langtang region. From here we have time to explore the upper reaches of the valley with time to acclimatise before we head off to challenge the compelling Ganja La Pass (5130m), the highest altitude of the trek, which is frozen throughout the year. The trail then goes through the Sherpa villages of Helambu before finishing at Melamchi Pul. A wonderful time away that provides insight into Tamang village culture,spectacular views of the Langtang range,treks through dense forests of rhododendron and pine, visits to Buddhist monasteries, local cheese factories, the diverse flora, and fauna of the region are just some of the highlights of this trek. An opportunity to see the red panda makes this trip equally enticing.
Itinerary
Day 1: Day 1 Arrival In Kathmandu And Transfer To The Hotel.
Day 2: Day 2 Free Day/ Kathmandu Sightseeing
Day 3: Day 3 Kathmandu To Sybru Bensi (1500m) 7 Hrs Drive
Day 4: Day 4 Syabru Besi To Lama Hotel (2500m) 5 Hrs
Day 5: Day 5 Lama Hote To Langtang Village (3430m) 6 Hrs Walk
Day 6: Day 6 Langtang Village To Kyanjin Gompa (3830m) 3 Hrs Walk
Day 7: Day 7 Rest Day At Kyanjin Gompa (3830 M)
Day 8: Day 8 Kyanging Gompa To Ngegang (4500m) 4-5 Hrs Walk
Day 9: Day 9 Ngegang To Keldang (4270m) Via Ganja La (5130m) 6-7 Hrs Walk
Day 10: Day 10 Keldang To Dukpu (4040m) 4 Hrs Walk
Day 11: Day 11 Dukpu To Tarkeghyang (2600m) 5hrs Walk
Day 12: Day 12 Tarkeghyang Rest Day And Exploring The Valley
Day 13: Day 13 Tarkeghyang To Shermathang (2590m) 4 Hrs Walk
Day 14: Day 14 Shermathang To Melamchi Pul (870m) Bazaar 4 Hrs Walk
Day 15: Day 15 Melamchi Pul Bazaar To Kathmandu
Day 16: Day 16 Departure From Kathmandu
The Cost Include(s)
- Private arrival & departure transfers for both international and domestic flights,
- Hotel accommodation in a double/ twin-sharing basis with breakfast,
- Guided tour of the city historical and heritage sites,
- Welcome and farewell dinner in Kathmandu
- Full board meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) when trekking, tea and coffee during the trip
- Accommodation in teahouse / lodge during trekking.
- Private transportation to and from the starting and ending points of the trek.
- Nepal Social Treks Gear – sleeping bag, duffel bag for the use during the trip if needed.
- Professional trained local guide with extensive experience,
- Comprehensive First Aid Kit
- Necessary Porters to carry all personal gear and group equipment.
- Adequate insurance for all staff including porters.
- Trek permit and government tax.
The Cost Exclude(s)
- N.B. All tour prices quoted are land only:
- Meals in the cities except Farewell and Welcome Dinner.
- Nepal entry visa fee can be obtained at Kathmandu airport upon arrival,
- Personal trekking equipment
- Items of a personal nature expenses
- Valid Travel Insurance with Medical evacuation in case of emergency
- Expenses incurred due to accidents, landslide, strikes, political unrest, etc.
Booking
Review
Highly recommend Nepal social treks!
We did the Annapurna circuit trek with Bishnu as our guide and Nabin and Suman as our porters. It was an incredible experience, amazing views and rewarding trekking getting to experience the nepalese culture along with way. Bishnu was very knowledgeable about the mountains, preventing altitude sickness, and was always there to help us with our crampons, poles, or anything else we needed. We were very well fed/ fuelled and he kept us laughing along the way with his funny sayings. We were always in accommodation with amazing views too. Nabin and Suman our porters, hard to summarise how incredibly hard they both work all while always having a smile on their face. We could not have done the Trek without them and are forever grateful for how hard they work. Definitely recommend going with nepal social treks it was an incredible experience.
10/10 experience with Nepal Social Treks
My sister & I just completed the Annapurna Circuit Trek with Nepal Social Treks, our guide was Bishnu. He was absolutely incredible and planned everything perfectly for us. Made sure we were extremely well fed always, to have energy for the trek & acclimatised us so we did not have altitude sickness over the trek. He made it so fun, we were singing, dancing, and having a great time while we were on the tour. Also special shout out to our porters Nobin & Sumon. They were absolutely incredible and the strongest, sweetest & happiest guys. Overall it was a 10/10 experience and I would definitely use this company again for any future Nepal treks.
Trek to Everest Base Camp
Our 15-day trek to Everest Base Camp with Nepal Social Treks was an incredible experience from start to finish. A huge thank you to our amazing guide, Narayan. He kept us motivated, safe, and always in good spirits. Was such an awesome person to have guiding us. The itinerary was well paced, and the whole team including our amazing porters took great care of us throughout. Reaching Everest Base Camp was unforgettable, and we couldn’t have done it without them. Highly recommend Nepal Social Treks to anyone planning a trek in Nepal!
I had an incredible experience doing the Manaslu Circuit trek!! As I was the only one who had booked, they paired me with another solo girl from a different company which worked super well. Our guide Nekhil was attentive, supportive and made us feel really safe. He was clearly a very experienced guide and gave us lots of tips to manage the altitude and trekking, plus having lots of fun together along the way! Our porter Chhiring was awesome too! Not only were the views incredible, it felt so nice to be ‘looked after’ and have everything taken care of so we could just enjoy ourselves. This included by the office in Kathmandu, who were so helpful and generous in giving me an extra day in a nearby hotel and lending me some gear. I couldn’t have been happier with the experience! I would definitely recommend :))
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Amazing experience! We had a very loving and caring guide Narayan. Also not possible without our porters 💜💜
