Langtang Ganja La Pass Trek

Nepal Adventure Team’s representative will be at Tribhuvan International Airport to receive and welcome you. You will be transferred to the respective hotels in Thamel, the tourist hub of Kathmandu. As per your flight schedule and time available, you can rest and roam at the Thamel market. To welcome you to Nepal and to wish desirable Langtang Ganja La pass Trekking, Nepal Adventure Team arranges a welcome dinner at a typical Nepalese restaurant with a folk cultural program.

Before you begin your trekking journey, a spare day is added to the Langtang Ganja La Pass Trek so that you can relax and have sightseeing in Kathmandu, as well as a chance for the final preparation for trekking. Kathmandu city is not just filled with hustle but decorated with historic and religious monuments, which are added as World Heritage Sites: Bouddhanath Stupa, Pashupatinath (Hindu Temple of Lord Shiva), Bhaktapur Durbar Square, Kathmandu Durbar Square, and Swayambhunath Stupa. You can visit 2-3 of these areas on this day. Additionally, if you have missed anything necessary for the trek, you can purchase it. You can raise any queries/confusion related to trekking and communicate with your guide. 

Today, we leave the Kathmandu Valley and head north on a drive to Syabrubesi, a small town in the Langtang Region. You will pass many tiny towns and farm villages like Galchi, Kakani, and Trisuli. The air gets cooler as you drive towards the higher altitudes of the Langtang Area. You will enter the Langtang National Park area and stay at Syabrubesi town with an elevation of 1965 m. Syabrubesi is a second major town of the Langtang area and the Rasuwa district, where you see the different shops and stores. Probably, Syabrubesi is the last market for this journey ahead. 

You will climb for a few hours and then get gentle on the gradual path through terraced farms and scattered villages. After a lunch break, a walk leads on the uphill trail into a cool forest of rhododendron, oaks, and pine tree lines, and a gorge following the Langtang River fed from the glacier of Langtang peaks. Then, you will reach Lama Hotel for the night's stay.

Continuously climbing after breakfast, you will reach Ghoretable at midday. Having a short lunch break and rest, the afternoon trek leads to an overnight stop at Langtang village. Langtang village is a moderate-sized village of the Tamang and Bhotia’s tribe people, who have been the natives of the Langtang region for hundreds of years. Langtang village will take you close to nature and also introduce you to the ethnic culture and lifestyle of local people (Tamang and Bhotia).

Today, you will climb a steep hill where tree lines start to decline, whereas short bushes rise. Gradually, you will enter the wide glacial valley with incredible views of snowcapped peaks: Dorji Lakpa, Langtang Lirung, Tsego RI, Langshisha, and Naya Kanga. Walking through the scenic trail, you will reach Kyanjin Gompa. Kyanjin Gompa is an overnight stop with a wonderful, wide green pasture for Yaks and other cattle. It is the lovely Langtang valley, appreciated by most of the travelers.

This day is separated as an acclimatization day as well as an exploration day. You will have a long trek journey, so this day is also about resting and relaxing. An optional hike to Tsergo Ri at an altitude of 5,033m is available. The climb to Tsergo Ri is much steeper and requires good physical fitness. Tsergo Ri offers awesome views of high mountains and valleys, being at a high altitude of 5,033m. Enjoying the stunning peaks and exploring the surroundings, you return to Kyanjin for a comfortable night's stay. If you choose not to hike up to Tsergo Ri, you will have a whole day as a rest day. However, it is better to have a short hike to acclimate to the rising elevation. 

You will ascend on the trail with little or sparse vegetation. By crossing the suspension bridge over Langtang Khola (river), you will land at Chhana Lake. You can enjoy the peaceful lake and its surroundings. Then, a tiring walk through the bare hills, you’ll reach Ngengang, where you’ll rest for the night. 

You will take a rigorous walk to reach Keldang via Ganja La Pass (5130m/ 16,751ft). Ganja La Pass is covered in snow throughout the year. Ngegang to Keldang is the hardest part of the Langtang Ganja La Pass Trek.

Ganja La is situated at an altitude of 5,130 meters, where the weather is unpredictable, cold, and windy. Mostly, the path is covered with snow; the weather is unpredictable during the daytime, and it’s windier, which creates difficulty in passing Ganja la. So, you will need to head towards Ganja La before the beginning of dawn, so that we pass Ganja La in a comfortable and easier way. This path also gives us a worthwhile view of mountains brightened by sunrise. You will descend on a steep trail to reach Keldang after passing the famous Ganja La Pass of the Langtang Trekking Region. You will spend the night at a tented camp in Keldang Kharke.

After a tough trail of passing Ganja La, you will walk by following the ridgeline. Since you will be moving towards the lower altitude area, you will be facing a combination of ascending and descending trails. There is no steep climb that needs our long breath and immense energy as in the previous days of the trek. You will stay at the Dukpu camp. Dukpu is a small settlement of Sheppard and is known for the summer grazing pasture of Helambu.

Initially, the morning starts with a slow downhill trail where you will encounter a small pass with a scenic spot for fabulous views of Ganesh, Langtang, and Jugal Himal range. These mountains seem as if they lie within arm’s length distance, which gives a crystal clear view of the magnificent mountains. A short break at this spot energizes you for further trips. Then, you will descend through a thick forest of pine and rhododendron trees towards Tarke-Gyang village. Take-Gyang village is our home for the night. You will get leisure to explore Tarke-Gyang village and also visit the old Buddhist monastery like Gekye Gompa. Tarke-Gyang holds the history of this place and the beliefs of local people.

Nepal Adventure Team reserves a spare day during the Langtang Ganja La Pass Trek. This day allows adjusting the itinerary days in case of any delay crossing the Ganja-la pass due to unfavorable weather conditions. If everything goes well, a rewarding rest day at the pretty village, Tarke –Gyang, nearby mountains refresh your heart and mind. There are many myths related to Tarke Gyang village, which may be true. Tarke Gyang carries lots of historic beliefs and stories of traditions, culture, and values that you can explore while staying at Tarke Gyang.

You will head towards Sermathang village by passing Ghyangul and Chimighyang. This trail is through a flat area with unspoiled forests, supplying the view of Helambu village. Following the trail, you will see superb views of rolling green hills connecting with Shermathang. Shermathang village is a place for an overnight, which is the home of the Hyolmos ethnic tribes.

This is the final day of the Langtang Ganja La Pass Trek. You will descend towards flat land where the Buddhist Stupa “Padmasamba” statue is located. The path continues through the alpine forest to the village of Kakani. From Kakani, you will hike up to Melamchi Khola, also named as Melamchi Bazaar. Then, you will drive to Kathmandu from Melamchi Bazaar. A farewell dinner is organized for you by Nepal Adventure Team to wipe away the tiredness due to the long Lantang Ganja La Pass trek. 

As per your flight schedule, Nepal Adventure Team will transfer you to Tribhuvan International Airport for your flight back home or to the next port of call. After luring Langtang Ganja La Trek, Nepal Adventure Team bids you goodbye with the hope of serving you for your next trip to Nepal or nearby.