Nepal Travel Trek

ACROSS GANJA~LA PASS TREK

The Langtang Himalayas are within easy reach of Kathmandu. But they rival any alpine area on the planet for staggering natural beauty. The Langtang region remains one of Nepal's hidden treasures with far less tourist traffic than the Everest or Annapurna regions so that you will feel more respect while traveling this region.

 

This trek starts at Dhunche (Drive from Kathmanudu- 8 hour drive) and ends at Melamchi Bazaar. We hike following the Langtang River to the east until we reach to Kyanjing Gompa (3049m).
Kyanjing Gompa is surrounded by Mt. Langtang Lirung (7245m) on the west, Yala peak on the north, Dorje Lakpa (6966m), Urkeinmang (6387m), Loenpo Gang (6979) and Kangchenpo on the northeast. In Kyanjing Gompa There are a small Buddhist monastery and a cheese factory started in 1955 by the Swiss Association for Technical Assistance. A magnificent view of Langtang Lirung can be achieved during the pass cross.
The highest point of this trek is Ganja~La Pass (5106m). On the very pass of Ganja~La, the last few 100m trail is precarious so we use a rope for safety and the extreme care is necessary.
In Langtang, people are from Tibetan origin. Lama, Sherpa and gurung are main cast living there. Leaving the Ganja~La Pass, the trail takes to Melamchigaon and Tarkeghyang. Along the way, we meet another Sherpa town called Tarkeghyang, which bears its own story. Tarkeghyang means "100 horses" & was taken from the name of a temple established in 1727 by a Lama (Buddhist monk) who was called on by the king of Kathmandu (Kantipur) to stop an epidemic. The Lama asked for 100 horses, which he brought here, as a reward. The local temple that was rebuilt in 1969 is designed in the Bhutanese style.

Best season to visit: In the spring (March to May) when the rhododendrons, the national flower of Nepal, are in bloom. Also in the fall (September to December) or post-monsoon when the weather is temperate and the skies are clear.

Trek Grade: Moderate to Difficult. This is a Moderate to difficult trek although, No mountaineering skills required. This itinerary offers a gradual gain of the altitude to greatly reduce the risk of altitude sickness.

Maximum altitude: 5106mm at Ganja~La.

Length of trek: The trek can be completed in a minimum of fourteen days, starting and finishing in Kathmandu. If a few extra days are allowed for it is then possible to enjoy several of the possible side trips and add immeasurably to the experience. It is advisable to spend two weeks and some days along this route to fully experience the full scenic and cultural splendor.

Accommodations: This is traditionally a combined (teahouse and camping) trek as some parts of the route has not facility of lodges. It can also be organized as a fully camping trek as the valley floor can provide comfortable camping spots in good weather. Camping trek rates and fees are considerably higher as more resources are required.

Legal Preparation: Entry permit (NRS 1000) for the Langtang National Park Permit is needed.

Additional Information: This Trek can be dangerous at times, especially during unexpected snowfall and Altitude sickness so potential trekkers must make sure that they are well prepared and equipped for all eventualities. Our experienced porters/guides will help you to avoid potentially unsafe situations.

Outlined Itinerary:

Price :

Price Includes 

• Arrival/ Departure Transportation By Car ( Airport to city, City To Airport)
• All Accommodation in trekking route.
• All meals in Trekking route (Breakfast/lunch/dinner).
• Farewell Dinner at Kathmandu
• All Ground transportation by Tourist Bus whenever available.
• Langtang National Park Permit.
• First Aid Kit.
• Iodine Tablets for Water Purification. (We hope you will not buy the bottle water during your trek. Nepal has not recycling technologies for mineral water bottle)
• Sleeping Bag & Dawn Jacket
• English speaking experienced Guide & Porters (1 Porter for each 2 client)
• All necessaries for Nepalese staff (all meals, accommodation in teahouses, equipments, insurance etc).
• Facilities to Porters and staffs as of the Himalayan Humanity social Justice http://www.himalayanhumanity.com/responsible_practices/porters.php

Price excludes:

• Any bar bills (alcoholic drinks, mineral water, and cold drinks),
• Meals/ Accommodation in Kathmandu. 
• Client's personal insurance
• Personal expenses
• Rescue( we assist you for emergency Rescue
•  Tips for staff (porter/Guide) etc.

 

Detailed Itinerary
Day 01: Kathmandu to Dhunche: Kathmandu to Dhunche (1950m): Drive
Drive to Dhunche by bus/jeep about eight hours perched amid stepped rice and wheat fields along the Trisuli river valley.  Evening, we explore around the Dhunche. Dhunche is the districts headquarter of Rasuwa. It is small village but picturesque.
Day 02: Dhunche to Syabrubesi (1470m): Trek.
There is road facility to Syabrubesi and some trekkers used to drive directly from Kathmandu to Syabrubesi as well but it is worth to trek by foot because the road is rough, winding down the river valley. We’ll see some houses are impossibly in steep hillsides surrounded by the horizontal lines of the steppes. The views, however, are incredible.
Day 03: Syabrubesi to Lama Hotel (2470m): Trek.
We are walking down a narrow path toward the river and enter into the narrow Langtang valley along the Trishuli and Langtang River. We continue up and down but the trail is higher and higher. We'll reach Lama Hotel after walking for six hours, walked about 10km and gained 810 meters.
Day 04:         Lama Hotel to Langtang Village (3320m): Trek.
The trail winds upward through idyllic forests walk in silence through the picturesque landscape and around mossy rocks. We can see the clear mountains view from Ghodatabela some hours far from Lama hotel. The trail continues past jokpe (part cow, part yak, and very furry) and yaks, and marvel at the huge rhododendron trees. Langtang village is a cluster of teahouses and local dwellings set in a rocky treeless landscape. Buddhist Chorten wind along the trail, a long line of rocks stacked into a low wall and carved with inscriptions and designs. It is a beautiful and peaceful place. We’ll travel about 10km and gain about 1020m.
Day 05: Langtang to Kyanjing Gompa (3730 m): Trek.
The trail is easy, ascending another 400m into Kyanjin Gompa, it is just four hours walk. The valley opens around us with huge snow-covered peaks reaching impossibly high into the brilliant blue sky. Leaving the entire afternoon free for an excursion.
Day 06-07: Rest day at Kyanjing Gompa: Excursion to Kyangin RI (4510m)
After careful acclimatization, we’ll reach on the top of Kyanjin RI from where we can see an incredible vista of snowy peaks and glacial valleys. Closer, the immense Langtang Lirung (7225 metres), Tserko RI, Yala Peak and other mountains. They are beautiful, immense, and of a scale greater than any mountain.
Day 08: Kyanjing Gompa to Ngegang (4000m): Trek.
Trek from Kyanjing Gompa to Ngegang 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. Since there are not available any lodge, you need to camp.
Day 09:         Ngegang to Ganja~La Pass (5106m) to Keldang (5100m): Trek.
Trek from Ngegang to Keldang via Ganja La which takes about five and half hours. This day is comparatively strenuous as you need to cross the Ganja la pass. On the Ganja la pass, you can find it covered with snowy ice most of the times through out the year. You need to camp.
Day 10:         Keldang to Dukpu (4080m): Trek.
Trek from Keldang to Dukpu (4080m.) which takes about five and half hours. Your camping site will be inside the forest. This day will be long day walking along ridge, grassland with amazing views of Mountains.
Day 11:         Dukpu to Tarkeghyang (2740m): Trek.
Trek from Dukpu to Tarkeghyang that takes approximately five hours. 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.
Day 12: Tarkeghyang to Sermathang: Trek.
Trek from Tarkeghyang to Shermathang which takes about five hours. You trek along leveled path and somewhere you cross gentle ascent and descent path through the forest with oak and some rhododendron trees. Middle way is situated a small village, Gangjawal with its distinct culture. There is a beautiful monastery and people are mainly involved in agriculture. From Shermathang, you can enjoy panoramic views of Mt. Rolwaling, Mt. Dochelapcha, Langtang, Sesapangma, and also many other snow caped peaks in north-east whereas you can see terraces stretching in south. Moreover, you can visit monastery and chorten to discern into original Sherpa people’s culture.
Day 13: Sermathang to Melamchi Bazzar: Trek.
Leaving Shermathang, you trek downhill passing small forest in the early part of trek and later you pass through open terraces. While trekking, you can the scenic beauty of hill surrounded around you. You stay overnight at Melamchi Bazar. People coming from surrounded villages have made new settlement there. You will be mesmerized by the views of Rolwaling, Mt. Dochelapcha, Gaurishankar, Sesapangma and many unnamed mountains. On a clear day, Kakani is an excellent view point for sunrise and sunset.
Day 14: Melamchi Bazzar to Kathmandu: Drive by bus/jeep.
With out climbing the hills, the trail goes through Dubhachaur and Kaphalgiri village ( crowded with thatched roof houses). Go through the pine forest path become like a steep ditch. Cross through the wooden bridge at Melamchi Khola you will reach to Melamchi bazaar. From Melamchi Bazar the bus ride will takes about 4hours to reach Kathmandu.