Ganja La Pass Trek is one of the famous but difficult trekking in the Langtang region
and is considered a unique, wilder, and more adventurous place than other
trekking areas. The Ganja la Pass hike is a famous passage that offers the
opportunity to explore the villages of Tamang and enjoy panoramic views of
Langtang Lirung, Dorje Lakpa, Ganesh Himal, Yala Peak and Naya Kanga,
Gaurishanker Etc. The trip itself goes through magnificent rhododendrons and
bamboo forests with a splendid view of the snow-capped mountains.
Main Highlights
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Visit the
Tibetan village in Langtang
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Impressive
view from Ganja La Pass
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Panoramic
mountain view from Kyangjin Ri
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Spectacular
view of the peaks torn by the ice.
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Panoramic
view of 10 peaks of more than 6000 m.
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Picturesque
road trip from Kathmandu to Syabrubesi
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Stunning
views of Langtang RI, Ganesh Himal, Lang Sisa and Chorkari Ri
Ganja La Pass Trek
itinerary can be customized according to your choice. Please write to us for
the individual travel Itinerary. The price varies depending on hotel category,
transportation, private vehicle, and flight service.
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu (1,300 m)
Day 02: Sightseeing around Kathmandu
valley and Preparation for Trekking
Day 03: Drive to Syabrubesi: Walking
Duration 8 to 9 hours
Day 04: Trek from Syabrubesi to Hotel Lama:
Duration 6-7 hours.
Day 05: Trek from Lama Hotel to Mundu via
Langtang village: walking duration 6-7 hours
Day 06: Trek from Mundu to Kyangjin Gompa
(3,870 m): Duration 3 hours.
Day 07: Explore Tserko Ri (5000m) Walking
Distance 7-8 hours.
Day 08: Trek from Kyangjin Gompa to Ganja La
Phedi: walking distance 5-6 hours
Day 09: cross Ganja La Pass and trek to
Keldang (4250m): walking distance 6-7 hours
Day 10: Trek keldang to Yak Kharka: walking
distance 5-6 hours
Day 11: Trek from Yak Kharka to Tarke Gyang
(2,590 m): walking distance 5-6 hours
Day 12: Trek from Tarke Gyang to Sermathang
(2,610 m): Walking distance 3-4 hours
Day 13: Trek from Sermathang to Melamchi Pul
and drive to Kathmandu
Day 14: Drop to Kathmandu Airport
Ganja La Pass Trekking trip is especially
to prepare for tourist trails that show up the Langtang region in Nepal and are
descendants of Tibetan origin. People still look like Tibetans. These treks are
more adventurous and unique than other treks in the Langtang region which
offers a panoramic view of the Himalayas, the beautiful Langtang Valley, and
the Helambu Valley. The Ganja la Pass Trek follows the alpine forests, the rich
flora and fauna, and the high pastures.
The attraction of the Langtang region is
its proximity to Kathmandu. Ganjala Pass Trek is as wild as any Tibetan
mountain. The northern parts of the area are mainly within the borders of the
Langtang National Park. The main ethnic groups are Sherpa and Tamang, whose
religious practices, languages and clothing are very similar to those of Tibet.
The forests in this region have temperate, subalpine vegetation and diverse
wildlife.
Ganjala Pass Trek starts from Syabru
Bensi. You follow the Langtang Khola east to Kyanjin Gompa, where there are a
small Buddhist monastery and a cheese dairy. You also make an exciting trip to
Tserko Ri (5000 m) and offer a breathtaking view of the Langtang Himalaya. The
highest point of the walk is (5122 m). The Ganja La pass is covered with snowy
ice almost all year round. The pass offers a majestic panoramic view of Langtang
Lirung and the snow-capped peaks of the Tibetan border.
Depending on your arrival time, we will
be at the Kathmandu International Airport to give you a warm welcome to our
country, where you can enjoy the entire trip. After exchanging friendly
greetings in the arrival area, we will guide you to our vehicle to take you to your
reserved hotel. After fresh up, visit our office to learn more about your
trekking trip. You will have a meeting with your trekking guide as well as
other participants and discuss the equipment required for trekking, and we will
process trekking permits. Today is a full leisure day, and we will be happy to
guide you through the city.
Meals included: none
Today, after breakfast, we begin a tour
of several of Kathmandu's most historical and spiritual places. The day will
also be to complete the official process and other necessary arrangements.
Attractions we visit include the World Heritage sites of Kathmandu Durbar
Square, the sacred Hindu temple of Pashupati Nath, the famous "Monkey
Temple" (Swayambhu Nath), and the Buddhist shrine (Bouddha Nath). In the
afternoon, there will be a travel discussion, and we will complete the trek
preparation. You can also buy personal items at the last minute, as we will be
leaving for the trek next early morning.
Meals included: Breakfast
Today, after having breakfast at the
hotel, you head towards Syabrubesi, the starting point of the Ganjala Pass
trek. The trip takes between 8 and 9 hours to reach Dhunche. As you drive to
Dhunche, you will notice a variety of landscapes, scenic foothills, and ridge
views. We descend from Dhunche to Syabrubesi. You will spend the night at the
guest house in Syabrubesi.
Meals included: Breakfast lunch and
dinner
Today is your first exciting day of
trekking. The path of excitement on the first day leads through the Bhote Koshi
River, which flows from Tibet and follows the Langtang Khola. After visiting
the Guru Rinpoche gompa, follow the main cobblestone road out of the village
through Langtang Khola. After crossing the suspension bridge, the path
gradually rises to the bamboo and leads past the landslide. The way leads
through the subtropical forest, which is covered by oaks and maples, large
spruces, firs, and blue pines. We drive through the jungle of trees and
rhododendrons. The diversity of wildlife; In the forest, live yellow-throated
martens, wild boars, langur monkeys, red pandas, and Himalayan black bears,
etc. Then your hike gently climbs to Rimche (2400m). And at the end to the
Hotel Lama for the night stay.
Meals included: Breakfast lunch and dinner
Today, after breakfast, we start our
trek towards the village of Mundu. Our path continues through dense forests.
After a steady climb through the valley, we left the tree line behind. Enjoy
the beautiful view of Langtang Lirung. On the way to Mundu, we passed the
village of Langtang. We also see the ruins of the Langtang village, where life
slows down, and some tea houses are reopened.
Meals included: Breakfast lunch and dinner
After breakfast, we head to Kyangjin
Gompa, a main monastery in the region. We will pass water mills, prayer wheels,
and choirs with sacred rocky hills with inscriptions carved on them. Also stop
by the most massive mani wall in Nepal, which is made of stone with prayers.
The prayers on the mani wall should be blown away by the wind. After the short
walking, you will spend the rest of the afternoon exploring the Buddhist shrine
and the surrounding area with great views of the mountains.
Meals included: Breakfast lunch and
dinner
After having breakfast in the morning,
we leave the village, cross yak grassland, and head to Tserko Ri (5000m) to
enjoy the sunrise in the mountains. Since then, we have been going up. In the
afternoon you return to Kanjin Gompa, surrounded by the Himalayas. We can take
a walk through Kanjin Gompa and enjoy the view, glaciers, icefalls, birds, and
yaks.
Meals included: Breakfast lunch and
dinner
After having breakfast early morning,
you will walk towards Ganja La Phedi, crossing the Langtang Khola ascent
through the rhododendron forests. We are already at high altitude; the time to
reach our destination depends on the season of the trek. Some time can take
longer to cross the snowy road in the winter snow
Meals included: Breakfast lunch and dinner
Today we cross the Ganja La Pass. It
would be a busy day since Ganja La is one of the steep passes. The Ganja la
Pass is covered in snow almost all year round. Enjoy the spectacular view from
the pass. Going in and out can sometimes be difficult due to snow and ice. We
descend from the pass to Keldang.
Meals included: Breakfast lunch and dinner
We start our trek from Keldang to Yak
Kharka. We descend from Keldang further down and follow a distinctive
ridgeline. During our 5-6 hour hike today, we continue to lose our height
through forests, ridges, and meadows.
Meals included: Breakfast lunch and dinner
Today's route will descend about 200m.
But we will go up the 4100 m high Faguna Pass. The view from the pass is
spectacular over the Annapurna region and the Mount Everest region too. On the
way down, we pass through rhododendron forest, past a small shepherd settlement
to Tarke Gyang. You can visit one of the ancient Buddhist monasteries. We will
stay at Tarke Gyang.
Meals included: Breakfast lunch and dinner
Today's route will be in the plains area,
so you won't have much trouble walking to Shermathang. If you hike to Helambu
in spring, you can enjoy the most impressive and beautiful view of the rhododendron
forest with many rhododendron flowers. Other than that, you will come across
Mani and Chortens walls everywhere, and the view of the mountains with these
Chortens and Mani walls is inspiring. Today you can also explore the Sherpa
people, their way of life, and their unique culture.
Meals included: Breakfast lunch and dinner
The path gradually leads through meadows
and cultivated fields to the Melamchi Pul Bazaar. You will find several ancient
Sherpa villages with their tradition are Very pleased with a view of the
mountains and interaction with local people. The trip to Kathmandu lasts
approximately six hours. Night stay at hotel in Kathmandu.
Meals included: Breakfast and lunch
On the last day of this trip, we will
take you back to the airport according to your flight schedule. We hope that you
enjoyed the Nepal trip and hope to see you for another adventure.
Meals included: Breakfast
All airport transfers
Three nights in a three-star hotel in Kathmandu with breakfast on twin
sharing
Lodge accommodation and three meals during the
trek
Full day excursion to Kathmandu with guide and entrance fees
Kathmandu-Syabrubesis-Melamchi-Kathmandu bus ticket
An experienced English speaking trekking guide
Salary, insurance, equipment, meals, and accommodation for staff.
All necessary documents and permits (Langtang national park permit,
TIMS)
A complete medical kit
Government and local taxes
Nepalese visa
fee for Nepal (bring cash in USD and two passport photos)
Private vehicle (except public bus)
lunch and dinner in Kathmandu and also in case of early return from
the mountain as planned)
Additional
night in Kathmandu due to early arrival, late departure and first return from
the mountain for any reason
Travel and rescue insurance
Personal expenses (phone calls, laundry, cash bills, battery charge,
additional luggage rack, boiled water
or bottle, shower, etc.)
Tips for guides and porters
All our
published fixed departure dates are guaranteed. If the date does not suit your
travel plans, the cost and duration of the trip, please contact us for your
individual private trip, itinerary and price. Since we are a local travel and
trekking company based in Kathmandu, we try to find a small private group that
fits your travel needs. Let us know what kind of trip you are looking for and
our travel experts will help you plan your customized trip to your dream
destination. Thank you and Namaste!
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You will spend the night in a three-star
hotel in Kathmandu and tea houses during the trek. All accommodations are
double or twin sharing rooms. A single room supplement is served upon request
and costs an additional $ 275. We organize rooms with attached bathrooms. In
teahouses, however, there are only shared washing and toilet facilities in some
places. Also note that single rooms in Kathmandu and trekking regions are
readily available at lower altitudes, but finding them at higher elevations can
be difficult.
We provide breakfast only in Kathmandu,
while all three meals are offered during the trek. During the trekking, you can
enjoy Nepalese food, as well as more international cuisine such as Tibetan, Italian,
Continental, Indian, etc. Breakfast and dinner are served from the lodge menu,
where we spend the night, while lunch is served on the way to the next
destination.
Travel insurance for each itinerary of
our company is a prerequisite for booking vacations. At a minimum, you must
have emergency and repatriation insurance that must include the cost of the
mountain rescue. It is vital to read Carefully on the terms and conditions of
your insurers. In particular, you should ensure that the following are covered:
1) Activity (i.e., tourism, trekking or mountaineering) 2) Maximum altitude
that can be reached during trekking 3) Evacuation of the helicopter in an
emergency. You should understand that you will bear the cost of the evacuation
and return procedures and that it is your responsibility to pay for the
evacuation or medical treatment. You must be fully aware of the effects of
travel insurance and understand the limitations and exclusions of your policy.
Please note that in certain circumstances, our company guide may initiate
helicopter rescue operations (or other necessary operations) in medical
emergencies without first seeking approval from your insurance company.
Trekking guides and other crew arrangements
The most important thing that makes this
trip enjoyable and unforgettable are the experienced, polite, and helpful
guides and the crew that can make our days in the mountains go smoothly. The
best and most professional leaders lead our tour. All of our company staff are
carefully selected based on their appropriate experience, leadership skills,
and personal talent. To preserve local communities, we try to employ only local
people who have sufficient knowledge of the culture, ecosystem, flora, fauna,
geography, and history of their region.
Climate and best season for this trek
The spring and fall seasons are
considered the best times for This Trek, as the weather and temperature are
calm and constant during these seasons. The spring months offer the flowering
of rhododendrons and many seasonal flowers. Autumn is also one of the best
times to explore, and you can enjoy various Nepalese festivals like Dashain and
Tihar.
Winter and summer are less suitable
compared to spring and autumn. In winter, the temperature level drops below
freezing, making it less pleasant to walk to higher regions. The days are cold,
followed by snowfall and snowstorms. Summer also comes with heavy rains and
unpredictable weather. However, with the right equipment, you can walk to the
Langtang region year-round.
Physical fitness and experience requirements
Ganjala Pass Trek is a medium difficulty
trek suitable for all passionate hikers who can hike around 5-7 hours a day
with a light backpack. Walking at higher altitudes is more physically exhausting
than at lower elevations, but if you are in excellent health with an average
physical condition and have a positive attitude, self-confidence, and strong
determination. Exercising and running regularly for a few weeks before the trip
is an excellent idea to improve your strength and stability. Previous hiking
experiences would be a bonus, but no technical knowledge is required for this
trip. For participants with existing conditions such as heart, lung, and blood
diseases, it is essential to consult your doctor before starting your journey.
It is also recommended that you inform us of your health before booking the
trek.
Proposed preparation
Generally
the trek is narrow where it rises steeply. It's probably the hardest high pass.
It is much longer and in many places almost as steep as the west face of Cho La
Pass in Everest
by Mike Tyson, USA
I have just
returned from Ganjala Pass. The beautiful Ganjala Pass is located between
Helambu and the Langtang Valley. Our guide Pema was top-notch, personable,
professional, very good at the place, and took good care of us. Without him, we
would not choose any other journey; It was so awesome. From the first contact
with Ganesh at this company, I knew they were the team to book with. All my
questions were answered immediately with the exact information I was looking
for. The walk itself, as I investigated, was hard, but very satisfying. Again,
our guide has taken all the necessary safety precautions so that we can
properly acclimatize and learn all the everyday things we would experience. He
asked about our physical health; Without this guide, we would not have
completed the hike as many other people we saw were evacuated due to
insufficient acclimatization and speed to travel properly. Many thanks to all
the teams. I can only recommend them and will always use them for other treks
in Nepal.
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