Introduction:
Langtang Valley and Ganja-la pass one of the most awesome trekking in the Langtang and Helambu region another popular trek in the Langtang region that takes you to the vicinity of high mountains remoteness are totally mesmerizing. Langtang region is well known and the 03rd popular trekking after Annapurna and Everest region of Nepal and for its world-class expeditions and treks. Moreover, this region is also popular for its Himalaya glaciers. This region offers magnificent rhododendron and bamboo forests with an ampleness of wildlife, stunning waterfalls flowing over giant boulders, breathtaking views of the lofty mountains of Langtang Lirung (7,200m/23,622ft). The main ethnic groups here are Tamang, Bhotias, and Hyolmo whose culture, tradition, language, custom, and religion are similar and of Tibetan origin. This trip allows you to observe the local lifestyles the major highlight of this trek is the Langtang and the traverse of Ganja-la that lies at the elevation of 5,122 m (16, 800 ft) in the Rasuwa District of Central Nepal.
This entire region is surrounded by the second largest National Park of Nepal was established in 1976 considered the first Himalayan National Park with an area of 1,710 sq. km. This tremendous adventurous trip of Langtang Trek via Ganja La Pass begins with the drive to Syabrubeshi, which is nearly about 137 km from Kathmandu.
Starting wonderful trek to Langtang village through Lama Hotel, the trail follows through the rare wilderness trekking route with the majestic views of alpine forests and high altitude meadows and reaching Kyanjin Gompa via Langtang village and to Helembu after crossing the Ganja La Pass. The trek offers a mesmerizing view of Langtang Lirung, including Shishapangma world’s last 14th highest mountain at 8,013m which is totally in Tibet, China in the north, and Naya Kanga 5,846 m, formerly known as Ganja La Chuli to the west of this valley. Then finally the adventure leads Yak Khark and to Tarke-Ghyang, Sermathang and concluding this adventurous journey at Malemchi Pool Bazaar with an interesting scenic drive in Kathmandu after the most memorable time in the mountains and high hills with Sherpa Mountaineering Expeditions.
Day 01: Drive to Syabrubesi 1,440m / 4,724ft 08 hours journey.
Day 02: Trek to Lama Hotel 2,470m / 8,104ft 06 hours.
Day 03: Trek to Langtang Village 3,430m / 11,253ft 06 hours.
Day 04: Trek to Kyanjin Gompa 3,870m / 12,697ft 04 hours.
Day 05: In Kyanjin gompa rest day with excursion to Tsergo Ri (Cherko Ri)
5,033m /16,508 ft 06 hrs.
Day 06: Trek to Ganja La Phedi 4,300m / 14,104 ft 05 hrs
Day 07: Cross Ganja La pass 5,122m / 16,800 ft and descend to Keldang 4,250m /
13,940 ft 07 hrs.
Day 08: Trek to Dukpu 4,080 m /13,386 ft 05 hrs.
Day 09: Trek to Tarke Gyang 2,590m / 8,497 ft 05 hrs.
Day 10: Trek to Sermathang 2,610m / 8,563 ft 04 hours
Day 11: Trek to Malemchipul Bazaar and drive to Kathmandu 04 hrs walk with
05 hrs ride.
Day 01: Arrival at Kathmandu and transfer to hotel.
On arrival in Kathmandu, you are warmly greeted by our Sherpa Mountaineering Expeditions staff at Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA). SME representatives will assist then transfer to respective hotels.
Day 02: In Kathmandu sightseeing tour.
In Kathmandu sightseeing program includes a visit of world heritage sites the sacred Hindu temple of Pashupati Nath, the world biggest Stupa Boudhanath, known as little Tibet, Swoyambhunath Stupa (monkey temple) located on a hillside one of the oldest religious spot of more than 2,500 years old and historical Kathmandu Durbar Square with the unique architectural temple, and the virgin Kumari known as Living Goddess in Basantapur at central Kathmandu. Kathmandu is not only naturally beautiful but it also holds the beauty of incredible Newar people culture with ancient architectures.
Day 03: Drive to-Syabrubesi 1,460m. 07 hours.
Morning drive to Syabrubesi, the journey takes on the winding ups and downhill road, through many rural towns and farm villages the bigger town on route Trisuli Bazaar, in the sub-tropical climatic zone the road from here climbs uphill to a cooler region leaving the rice paddy behind to maize and millet terraced fields as the weather changes with the culture and the people as well, on arrival at the entrance of Dhunche 1,965m, the major town of the Langtang area and Rasuwa district. There’s a Langtang National Park headquarter. From here, the journey continues further downhill for 02 hours to Syabrubesi village for the overnight stop.
Day 04: Trek to Lama Hotel 2,430m. 06 hours.
The route from Syabrubesi with an uphill climb for a while but the rest of the walk is gradual on the winding trail through the terraced farm fields and villages, as the trail descends and joins the path coming from Thulo Syabru at the Riverside Lodge near the place of Bamboo, The walk from here leads to a cool forest inside the gorge following the torrent glacial Trisuli River upstream, the path from here leads to the gentle uphill in the cool shade of rhododendron and oaks forest after few hours walk, arriving at Lama-Hotel, where there are facilities for camping and staying in one of these local teahouses serving as lodges for the trekkers.
Day 05: Trek to Langtang village 3,430m. 06 hours.
From this place, another two to three hours reach Ghoretabla in the middle of a forest of pines, hemlocks, and rhododendron from here onwards you can feel the altitude also. Ghoretabla in Nepali means the “Horse-Stable” Trek continues for few hours on the trail to Langtang village and to its beautiful valley, the walk leads through the alpine forest for an hour, on reaching a small stream and then leaving the tree line behind.
From here the trail follows uphill for an hour, then the walks get better on the gradual winding path with few ups and down till Langtang Village is reached for the overnight stop with time visiting the villages with a glimpse of Langtang Himal peeping in the north on top of the great rock wall.
Day 06: Trek to Kyangin Gompa 3,850m. 04 hours.
From this wonderful village, morning walk leads through the gradual path for a short while, then the path winds uphill for few hours through the prickly Burberry and high alpine shrubs, and encountering “mani-prayer wall” where walking in the clockwise direction is the positive way of respecting the local culture and religion, as our walk leads to farther east the valley opens up and then walking on the grassy meadow with views of numerous snow-capped peaks in the distance. The walk is more pleasant and can be vigorous due to altitude gain as we come to our destination at Kyangin Gompa. Kyangin Gompa, a scenic charming spot, with peaks looming from all direction, the closest peak that you can see is the Langtang Lirung of over 7,000m and its icefall just at a leisurely distance from the campsite, Kyangin Gompa, a small monastery located on the top of the ridge formed by glacial moraine of rocks and boulders, within Kyangin Gompa area there are 10-15 lodges and a cheese factory.
Day 07: At Kyangin Gompa with a hike to Tsergo Ri (5,033m/16,508 ft) 07 hrs.
After a good breakfast has an excursion to Tsergo Ri positioned at 5,033m. The climb to Tsergo is quite challenging which demands good physical fitness, the breathtaking view of the highest mountains of central Himalaya. After spending some moments at Tsergo Ri, return to Kyanjin Gompa via the same path for an overnight stop.
Day 08: Trek to Ganja La Phedi 4,300m / 14,104 ft 05 hrs.
Leaving Kyanjin Gompa to start the challenging trek of this adventurous trip by crossing the Langtang River first and then ascend uphill through the rhododendron forests, then climb with a steep ascends on the icy path to reach the flat area of Ganja La Phedi for the overnight camp.
Day 09: Cross Ganja La pass 5,122 m / 16,800 ft and descend to Keldang
4,250 m / 13,940 ft 06 hrs.
Today early morning cross the Ganja La pass which is quite a challenging traverse as this Pass is covered by snow throughout the year. This region is considered as an adventurous and least visited place of Langtang Region, after the climb and long ascent on the icy path passing several small lakes to reach the top of the Pass with incredible views of surrounding high enclosed mountains, from here a long steep descent to reach the Keldang Kharka for the overnight stop.
Day 10: Trek to Dukpu 4,080 m /13,386 ft 05 hrs.
After breakfast starts trekking to Dukpu descending down following the main ridgeline, a moderate walking distance today with a few ups and downs to reach the small settlement of Dukpu for the overnight stop.
Day 11: Trek to Tarke Gyang 2,590 m / 8,497 ft 05 hrs.
Leaving Dukpu, move for Tarke Gyang with a gentle descend at first and then climb the small pass at an elevation of 4,100 m /13,451 ft a vantage point for spectacular mountain views of Ganesh, Langtang, and Jugal Himal range including Mt.Everest in good clear weather towards the far eastern horizon, from here follow the trail with descends through pine, rhododendron forest to reach a small cattle herder’s village of Tarkeghyang for an overnight stop with ample time to visit one of the oldest Buddhist monasteries of this area,
Day 12: Trek to Sermathang 2,610 m / 8,563 ft 04 hours.
Today, walk through flat land with beautiful forests enjoying the view of the beautiful village of Helambu region, continue walk passing many chortens and meadows to reach a small village of Gangyul, following the trail with magnificent views of green hills and natural vegetation and leading to Shermathang, another pretty Hyolmo village with a visit of old monasteries, overnight at Sermathang.
Day 13: Trek to Melamchi Pool Bazaar & drive to Kathmandu with 05 hrs drive
On the last day of this wonderful trip around Healmbu, after breakfast, walk downhill, through flat land till it reaches a newly built Stupa and a statue of Guru Rinpoche
( Guru Padmasamvaba) then gently descend and walk through the pine forest to the village of Kakani. The trail descends till it reaches Dubachaur and descending further from Dubachaur to reach a suspension bridge over Melamchi Khola, on arriving at Melamchi Pool take a bus ride of nearly 4-5 hours to reach Kathmandu, after a wonderful time at the high hills of central Himalaya.
Day 14: Free day in Kathmandu at leisure.
On the last day of this great adventure trip with Sherpa Mountaineering Expeditions and in Nepal today catch the last minute souvenir shopping with last night dinner with the group member and staff.
Day 15: Final departure for homeward bound.
SME staff assists you with the complimentary transfer to the airport for your departure flight to your onward destinations your wonderful moments with us will treasure it for many years to come.
Cost Include
- Kathmandu Transport (picks up and drop)
- Breakfast, Lunch, dinner, Included in Trekking.
- National park fee /conservation fee.
- Tims card fee and any trekking permits
- Guide food and daily wage.
- Porter’s food and daily wage.
- Guide and Porters transport flight Ticket
- Guide and Porters Insurance
- Ground Transport for trekking car Jip and bus etc.
- Domestic flight tickets as per the Itinerary
- Medical Kits
Cost Exclude
- International flight from Kathmandu,
- Kathmandu Hotel bed and breakfast.
- Sight seeing Kathmandu Valley
- Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu
- Laundry, postage, Telephone calls, and other items of personal nature
- Entry visa for Nepal and reentry visa
- International departure tax
- Medical and rescue insurance
- Bar Bills and beverage
- Personal equipment sleeping bags and down Jackets.
- Tips