Langtang –Ganja-La Pass 14 Days

The drive from Kathmandu to our starting point at the foot of the Langtang Valley takes approx 8 hours.  The road follows with a spectacular views of village life of middle hill mountain. Climbing high over the ridges to escape the Kathmandu Valley and providing us with a superb panorama of the Himalaya, including the Annapurnas, Manaslu, Ganesh Himal and the peaks of the Langtang region that we will soon become better acquainted with you. First section drive to Trisuli before quite dirt road to the National park and police checkpost on the edge of the bustling trading town of Dhunche (2030m) and second section gradually down to Syabrubesi (1510m).

Overnight in SyabruBesi (1510m/4954ft) in a Mountain Lodge

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

The trail initially crosses the BhoteKosi, flowing down from Tibet, literally a few kilometers away, and then gradually climbs up throuch the sub- tropical forests, teeming with bird- life, to join the trail from Syabru. We then follow the river, climbing through uninhabited forest of oak and rhododendron and may be catching a glimpse of langur monkeys roaming through the trees. We climb along a steep trail to Lama Hotel.

Overnight in Lama Hotel (2740m/8989ft)in a Mountain Lodge

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

As we continue climbing there are occasional glimpses of Langtanglirung between the trees. At GhoraTabela (3000m), the trail emerges from the forest. Once there was a Tibetan resettlement project here but now it is a Nepalese army post though it has no permanent inhabitants. The trail continues to climb gently and the valley widens, passing a few temporary settlements used by herders who bring their livestock to graze in the high pastures during the summer months. There is a monastery which we can visit shortly before arriving at the village of Langtang, the headquarters of the Langtang National Park. The houses of Langtang and its neighbouring villages are of the flat- roofed Tibetan style, surrounded by stone walls enclosing fields of buckwheat, potatoes, wheat, turnips and barley.

Overnight in Lantang (3470m/11384ft)in a Mountain Lodge

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

The trail climbs gradually through small villages and Yak pastures as the valley opens out further and the views become more extensive. After crossing several small streams and moraines, the trail reaches the settlement at Kyangin by lunch time allowing time to acclimatize and explore the area. It is a dramatic setting, with snow covered peaks surrounding us in all directions.

Overnight in KyagjinGompa (3850m/12631ft) in a Mountain Lodge

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Today to explore around KinjingGompa/ Experience on high elevation climbing TsergoRi peak and explore the alpine vegetation and people. KyangjinGompa is the most important and the largest Gompa in the Langtang valley. The building is not the large, but the location is picturesque. The Gompa follows the traditions of the Nyingma-pa sects and that means Guru Rimpoche, the founder of this oldest school, holds pride of place.

There are a number of trips/day hike that can be made from Kyagjin but most trekkers do KyanjinRi (4440m/) or TsergoRi (5033m/16,512ft) or also some people do the long hike towards LangshisaKharka. Walk up the moraine to see the spectacular ice faces and tumbling glaciers of LangtangLirung or ascend KyangjinRi (4350m), directly behind the village for a breath – taking panorama of the Langtang peaks. Along with the great outstanding views of Himalayan peaks Sishaangma, LangshisaRi, Nayakanga, Yala peak, YubraHimal, LangtangLirung, you can see the Himalayan peasants, Himalayan deer and hundreds of many more white peaks.

Overnight in KyagjinGompa (3850m/12631ft) in a Mountain Lodge

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

There are no village and teahouses any more. It is seen from Kyanjin the route climbs up from the river through lightly forested hillsides to the shelf of Ngegang before the more serious ascent begins. Leave the settlement from west of the hydrology and meteorology research enclose south of and the trails heads up from TshonaKharka roughly close to a stream and then into rhododendron and juniper forest. The route is less steep further up and some climbers have camped at Ngengang (4000m/13123ft)the first easy stage. The usual camp be made near Chusangma.

Overnight in a tended camp in Chusangma (4000m/13123ft)

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

We almost are above the Tiber line. Suffice to say that the treacherous slopes and, being north-facing, the chances of ice and snow are great even in November, the least snowy month. the trail, such as it is, follows the moraines and small streams but can be hard to follow in cloudy conditions to high camp. Any contribution on this route would be welcomed.

Overnight in a tended camp in High Camp (4940m/16273ft)

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

This day will be a very tough day climb to the pass, but is views that you appreciate the most. Keldang is not quite far but it is quite steep. The snow will be the most troubling obstacle to the ascent higher up. The final stage to the pass needs extreme care, since there are apparently steep rocks followed by a steep snow slope. The Ganja La (5220m) is marked by cairns and prayer flags. On the clear day the view north are stunners. Mt. LangtangLirung (7,246m/23,773ft) plays centre stage but the peaks that ring the border are also stupendous. Far to the south are endless ridges towards the India border and over towards the Kathmandu valley. It is from here that the Trekking of Naya Kanga can be climbed, with the base camp in the area. Below is a camp area used by those climbing from Keldang to the Ganja La. En route is YangriKharka (4390m) and then the route arrives at the huts of Keldang (4270m/14009ft). Camping in Keldang.

Overnight in a tended camp in Keldang (4270m/14009ft)

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Tiring day with a number of ascents as well as longer descents. We will have packed lunch and carrying sufficient water a rare commodity on the long ridge. The trail descends long the ridge isolated springs and streams. The trails keeps high as it is descends and eventually prefers company of the ridge top. Dukpu is a summer grazing settlement with meadows that are dry during the trekking season.

Overnight in a tended camp in DukpuKharka (4030m/13221ft)

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

That takes approximately five to six hours from Dhukpu to Tarkeghang. The trail descends about 200mtrs, climb the 4100m pass. Views from pass are spectacular to the Annapurna region and Mt. Everest region too. From pass trail descends through pine forest, Rhododendron forest past tiny herder’s settlement to Tarkeghyang. You can visit one of the oldest Buddhist monastery and Sherpa villages. These villages are well settled where friendly and cheerful natured people inhabit.

Overnight in Tarkeghyang (2743m/8999ft) in a Mountain Lodge

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

This day the trail is quite easier the previous day with beautiful forests on the way. The path departs from Tarkeghyang following the dirt road initially around the hillside. The route is in woodlands for a while around Ghangyul (approx 2hrs from Tarkeghyang). Sermathang is on around the hillside and steadily up in forest a pretty Sherpa village where you can visit many ancient monasteries.

Overnight in Shermathang (2546m/8353ft) in a Mountain Lodge

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

It takes approximately 4 hours. The trail gradually descends all the way to MelamchiPul Bazaar through meadows ad cultivatedfields. On the way, you come across several old villages with their own particular tradition. Walking this day is quite pleasant with mountain views and interaction with local and friendly people. Then return back to Kathmandu through gravel and bumpy path up to Lamidanda and then follow the pitched road up to Kathmandu.

Overnight in a Boutique hotel in Kathmandu on BB basis

After Breakfast first you will clean and dry your trekking stuff used during your trekking. Full day sightseeing proceeds to the prominent UNESCO world heritage site to Syambhunath Stupa the Buddhist sanctuary said to be nearly 2000 years old. The hill itself is pleasant place overlooking the entire valley of Kathmandu. The all seeing eyes of Lord Buddha painted in prominent blue atop the dome are visible from long distance from around the Kathmandu city. Then proceed to Patan Durbar Squar also call Lalitpur the city full of fine arts. It cover the dozen of temples like Krishna Mandir, Kumbeswor temple, Golden temle. Next site proceed to Pashupatinath Temple the holiest Hindu Temple situated on the bank of sacred holy river Bagmati. Sightseeing continues to the Boudhanath Stupa the biggest Stupa around inhabited by Tibetan Refugee since 1959AD. The day ends at Kathmandu Durbar Squar where can visti the Living GoddesKumari who appear on the balcony of her temple to greet her devotees, Kastamandap temple ( now it is reconstructed again after collapsed in earthquake in 25 April 2014), the temple made out of single tree and named Kathmandu as it was known as Kantipur in earlier times. Kathmandu Durbar Squar cover dozen of temple concluding Kumari temple, Hanuman Dhoka.

Overnight in a Boutique hotel in Kathmandu on BB basis.

Meal: Farewell Dinner with Nepalese ethnic group culture shows in a typical Nepali Restauran.

Transfer from hotel to international airport to board onward journey flight. Or extend the day for Kathmandu city tour, or you may combine the day Rafting trip, or Bungy Jump, Paragliding, Jungle safari tour, as you required.  The cost would be extra for any additional activities.

All trips can be customized and extended as per requirements