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Langtang Ganja La Pass Trek

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US $ 1,300 per person
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Duration
15 days
Max. Elevation
5106m
Group size
Min 1
Level
MODERATE
Transportation
Public Bus
Best Season
Autumn: SEP-OCT-NOV, Spring: MAR-APR-MAY
Accomodation
2-3 Star Hotel Accomodation in Kathmandu. Lodge or Camping Accomodation during Trek
Meals
3 Meals a day (breakfast, lunch and dinner)
Starts at/ Ends at
Kathmandu / Kathmandu
Trip Route
{ Kathmandu - Syabru Besi - Lama Hotel - Langtang Village - Kyangjin - Tserko Ri - Kyangjin Gompa - Ngegang - Keldang - Dukpu - Tarkeghyang - Shermathang - Melamchi Pul - Kathmandu }

Highlights

Overview

The Langtang Ganja La Pass initially passes through villages of Syabrubesi, Lama Hotel and Langtang before making a cross over Ganja La pass at 5100m. The pass is a great vantage point to view Langtang Himalayan ranges which include Dorje Lakpa (6990m), Langtang Ri (6370m),Langtang Lirung (7245m.), Yala (5520m), and Morimoto (6150m). The Langtang village that was completely destroyed by the earthquake of April 2015 has been opened again for trekkers. Kyanjin Gompa (3870m) is perhaps the biggest Buddhist monastery you will come across in this trail. 
 
Langtang Ganja La Pass trek is located in popular Langtang Region, about 60km north of Kathmandu. The trek leads you onto a fascinating journey into Langtang as well as Helambu valley offering trekkers a rare mix of culture, nature and the Himalayas.
 
The culture and lifestyles of Tamang inhabitants of Langtang is similar to their Tibetan cousin across the border.  
 
Much of the langtang trek trails touch Langtang National Park which is forested with pine, maple, oak, rhododendrons etc. The forest is inhabited by endangered, unique species like Red Pandas, Himalayan Black Bear, Himalayan Tahr and even Yeti! In the second leg of the trail, you will make a gradual descent to Helambu. Helambu is a small community of Sherpa people renowned for their hospitality and apples. 
 
There are lodges available along the trail, however you will also do camping for a few nights.
Overall Langtang Ganja La pass trek is a strenuous one. You will require the knowledge of using rope and ice axes along with glacier walking to successfully complete this trek. Nepal Environmental Treks & Expedition provides experienced guides and excellent service.

Important Note

Note: There are different categories of Hotels in Kathmandu ranging from budget to 5 star hotels. We are happy to arrange your hotel accommodation in Kathmandu as per your interest and budget. Please inform us in advance about the type or category or price range of hotel that you would like to stay in.

Trip Itinerary

On your arrival at Kathmandu International Airport, you will be greeted with flower garlands/Khadas. Our representative will then take you to your hotel. If time prevails, you will visit office for paperwork.

Stay overnight at the hotel in Kathmandu.

Max. altitude

1400m

Accomodation

Hotel
Today, you will visit popular world heritage monuments in Kathmandu including Kathmandu Durbar Square, Boudhanath, Swoyambhunath, and Pashupatinath. Alternatively, you can choose Bhakatapur and Patan sightseeing.  By late afternoon you will drive back to your hotel.

Stay overnight at a hotel in Kathmandu.

Max. altitude

1400m

Accomodation

Hotel

Meals

Breakfast
After early-morning breakfast, our guide will pick you up from the hotel and take you to bus station. Drive from Kathmandu to Syabru Besi (1600m.) which takes about seven hours. You head north out of Kathmandu driving through scenic foothills and ridgeline vistas to Syabru Besi passing through Dhunche.

Stay overnight at lodge (tea house).

Max. altitude

1600m

Accomodation

Lodge

Meals

BLD

Trek from Syabru Besi (1600m.) to Lama Hotel (2470m.) takes about five and half hours.

The first part of the trail crosses through Bhote Koshi and follows the Langtang Khola. This trail gradually ascends up to Bamboo passing through landslide. Thereafter, your trek ascends gently to Rimche (2400m.) through Bamboo (1960m.) which lies at the bank of Langtang Khola.

Stay overnight at lodge (tea house).

Max. altitude

1600m

Accomodation

Lodge

Meals

BLD
Trek from Lama Hotel to Langtang village (3430m.) via Ghore Tabela takes about six hours.

At Ghora Tabela [3000m], the trail emerges from the forest. While walking here, you can catch a glimpse of white monkeys and local birds. 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.

Stay overnight at lodge.

Max. altitude

3430m

Accomodation

Lodge

Meals

BLD
Trek from Langtang Village to Kyangjin (3870m.) takes about three hours.

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 Kyangjin. We should arrive at Kyangjin 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. At this point, you can enjoy the panoramic view of Dorje Larpa (6990m.), Langtang Ri (6370m.) and Langtang Lirung (7245m.)

Stay overnight at lodge.

Max. altitude

3870m

Accomodation

Lodge

Meals

BLD
Rest day at Kyangjin Gompa and excursion in and around.

This is day to rest and explore the area. You can visit the monastery and the cheese factory, walk up the moraine to see the spectacular ice faces and glaciers of Langtang Lirung or ascend Kyangjin Ri [4350m], directly behind the village, for a breathtaking panorama of the Langtang peaks.

Stay overnight at lodge.

Max. altitude

3870m

Accomodation

Lodge

Meals

BLD
Trek and climb up to Tserko Ri (5033m.) and trek back to Kyangjin Gompa which takes about seven hours. You trek through steep path all the way to the top. You can see Himalayan peasants, Himalayan deer and outstanding views of surrounding peaks and mountains. From Tserko Ri, you are quite captivated by the panoramic views of Sisapangma, Langshisa Ri, NayaKang, Yala peak, Langtang Lirung and many others.

Stay overnight at lodge.

Max. altitude

5033m

Accomodation

Lodge

Meals

BLD
Trek from Kyanjing Gompa to Ngegang (4000m.) which takes about five hours. There you can not see any villages. The trail goes on ascending and area is covered with little natural vegetation.

Stay overnight at camp.

Max. altitude

4000m

Accomodation

Lodge

Meals

BLD
Trek from Ngegang to Keldang (5106m.) via Ganja La (5100m.) which takes about five and half hours. This day is comparatively strenuous as you need to cross the Ganja la pass. You can find the Ganja la pass covered with snowy ice most of the times throughout the year.

Stay overnight at camp.

Max. altitude

5106m

Accomodation

Lodge

Meals

BLD
Trek from Keldang to Dukpu (4080m.) which takes about five and half hours. Your camping site will be inside the forest. This day you will walk along ridge, grassland with amazing views of Mountains.

Stay overnight at camp.

Max. altitude

4080m

Accomodation

Lodge

Meals

BLD
Trek from Dukpu to Tarkeghyang (2740m.) takes approximately five hours.

The trail descends about 200mt. Views from Pass are spectacular to the Annapurna Region and Mt. Everest Region too. From pass, the 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.

Stay overnight at lodge.

Max. altitude

2740m

Accomodation

Lodge

Meals

BLD
Trek from Tarkeghyang to Shermathang (2621m.) which takes about four hours.

This day the trail is quite easier through flat land with beautiful forests on the way. You trek on crossing some small streams on the way. Shermathang is another pretty Sherpa village where you can visit many ancient monasteries. There you can see Jugal Himal range at the north face of Shermathang village.

Stay overnight at lodge.

Max. altitude

2621m

Accomodation

Lodge

Meals

BLD
Trek from Shermathang to Melamchi Pul Bazaar (846m.) takes approximately four hours.

Drive from Melamchi Pul Bazaar to Kathmandu which takes about four hours. You travel through gravel and bumpy path up to Lamidanda and then you follow the pitched road up to Kathmandu.

Stay overnight at hotel in Kathmandu.

Max. altitude

1400m

Accomodation

Hotel

Meals

Breakfast & Lunch

As per your flight schedule, our airport representative will transfer from your hotel to the airport for your final departure.

Max. altitude

1400m

Meals

Breakfast
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Includes

    Kathmandu:
    • Airport pick-up and drop-off services by private vehicle
    • 3 night hotel accommodation with breakfast at 3 star standards hotel
    • One day city sightseeing with an English speaking tour guide and private vehicle
    • Farewell dinner in Kathmandu with live cultural performance at authentic Nepali restaurant on the last evening
    • Souvenir


    Trekking:

    • One trekking guide (if there are 10 or more participants, we will provide 2 trekking guides)
    • Required porters (1 porter carries 25 kilograms of luggage)
    • All meals three times a day (breakfast, lunch & dinner)
    • Accommodation in tea houses (lodges) during the trek
    • Camping and cooking utensils for 3 nights
    • Trekking equipment: Sleeping bags, down jackets, duffle bags and trekking poles
    • Cooking fuel
    • Entry permits for Langtang National Park
    • Trekkers' Information Management System (TIMS) card
    • Land transportation from Kathmandu to Syabru Besi and Melamchi Pul Bazaar to Kathmandu by public bus

    Note: If you wish to travel by private jeep instead of local bus from Kathmandu to Syabrubesi and Melamchi Pul bazaar to Kathmandu, then it costs extra US$260.

    • Insurance and equipment for all guides and porters
    • First aid kit
    • Tax, VAT and our service charge
    • Rescue assistance (In case of emergency, we will organize prompt and professional rescue services. To arrange timely evacuation/rescue by helicopter, you must be well insured from a reliable travel insurance company that covers both helicopter evacuation and medical treatment cost.)

Doesn't Include

    • Personal nature expenses (Telephone calls, internet, toiletries, battery recharge, hot shower, laundry, soft drinks, beers and any alcoholic beverages)
    • Travel insurance
    • Tips for involved staffs
    • Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu
    • Entrance fees while sightseeing in Kathmandu
    • Extra nights’ accommodation in Kathmandu (even in case of early arrival or late departure, early return from trekking due to any personal reason than the scheduled itinerary)

Reviews

Nice Trip To Langtang

Had a nice trip to Langtang with Gopal and Kumar which was excellent to help and give the trip good value and all went good and safely way so I can recommend them and the Company.

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Niels E B Hansen
Denmark
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Equipment List

Below is a list of equipment and clothing required for trekking. The necessity of these items depends on the type, altitude, timing and destination of trekking. Appropriate trekking gears are not only required for the comfort/pleasure of your trek but also to improve safety factor.  Please have a look over these items in order to fully prepare and thoroughly enjoy the trekking.

General Items

Daypack, Rucksack, Sleeping bag, Duffel bag, Walking Poles, walking boots, sandals, Toiletries (Soaps, Toilet papers, Sanitizers, toothpaste, tooth brush, etc.)

Clothing Items

Thermal underwear, Down jacket, Shorts, Trekking trousers, Towels, Woolen gloves, Gaiters, Fleece jacket or Pullover, Wind/water proof jacket, Raincoat, Warm socks, buff  

Sun-worn Items

Sun hat, Sunglasses, Snow goggles, Sunscreen, Lip balm

Gadgets

Headlamp, Flash light, Binoculars, Cameras (chargers and batteries), 

Liquid/Snacks

Water bottle/bladder, Water purification Iodine tablets, Energy bars and snacks

Medical Essentials

First Aid Kit

Optional

Altimeter, Compass, Binoculars, Books/magazines, GPS, Pocket knife, Candles (for lodges), Notebook with pencil/pen, etc

Additional items for camping trek

Tent, Stove and fuel, Utensils for cooking, eating and drinking, sleeping mattresses

Note: We can also provide sleeping bag, down jacket, duffel bag, walking poles, and First Aid Kit in case if you don’t have one. These items are inclusive of total package price.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are various permits such as trekking permits, national park permits, conservation area permits required for trekkers and tourists.

TIMS

TIMs is an abbreviation of ‘Trekkers’ Information Management Systems’. TIMs is kind of a permit card issued by Trekking Agencies’ Association of Nepal (TAAN) and Nepal Tourism Board. TIMs is mandatory for entering all normal trekking areas in Nepal.

In the TIMS Card, you will have to fill in information about the dates of your trip, the itinerary, and a contact number. These data will be inserted in the visitors’ database, where they can be accessed for park management purposes or for rescue missions in case of accidents and/or natural calamities.

Trekkers and tourists can avail the card at specific counters designated by TAAN and NTB including their own head offices in Kathmandu.

There are two types of TIM Cards:

(a) Individual (Green coloured) TIMS

Free Individual Trekker (FIT) or Single trekkers who are planning to trek without the help of assistants (guides or porters) are required to obtain Green TIMS card. Green TIMS card can be obtained by paying Nepali currency equivalent to US$20 per person. The form can be filled out by the trekkers themselves by visiting the nearest TIMS Center. Such FIT trekkers will have to take full responsibility of the possible risks while trekking.

(b) Group (Blue coloured) TIMS

 Blue TIMS card is for those trekkers who are travelling in groups accompanied by assistants (guides and/or porters). Such groups of trekkers will be taking the service of government-authorized trekking agencies. The trekking agencies will help the groups to obtain Blue TIMS card by paying Nepali currency equivalent of US$20 per person.

Please note: Citizens of SAARC countries will have to pay NRs. 200. Nepali currency equivalent of US$ 10 per person

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