langtang-ganjala-pass-trek
5/5 Reviews

Langtang Ganja La Pass Trekking

Kathmandu- Syabru Besi- Langtang Valley- Ngegang- Ganja La Pass- Dukpu- Sermathang- Melamchi Pul Bazaar- Kathmandu
Trek Area

Langtang Trekking

Duration

15 Days

Suitable Season

March - June, September - December

Difficulty level

Moderate

Highest Altitude

5122m at Ganja La Pass

Group Size

from 1 Person & above

Trip Starts/Ends

Kathmandu

Nights Spent

4

Walking Hours

4-7 hrs

Accommodation

Hotels in Cities, Lodges/ Guest Houses in trek

Meal

Breakfast in City & all meals during trek included

Transport

Private Comfortable Car/ Van/ Hiace or domestic flights

Langtang Ganja La Pass trekking is one of the ideal trekking paths in Langtang trekking region. You will be exploring Tamang Villages, Tibetan villages accompanied by rhododendron, bamboo forests, magnificent waterfalls, scenic peak views of the Langtang, Ganesh Himal, Yala peak, Gaurishankar, Dorje Lakpa, Naya Kanga, including the Annapurna mountain range.

Langtang Ganja La Pass offers an adventurous experience. Especially during the Spring season, you will witness the forest with radiantly blooming rhododendrons. In order to reach Helambu valley from Langtang, passing through the Ganja-La pass (5122m.), you triumph over a challenging part of the trek. Trekking across the Ganja la pass trekking entails the technical mountaineering equipment and trekkers ought to be capable in using equipment. You will be staying at a guest house or setting up a tent to spend nights during the trek.

The 17 days Langtang Ganja La pass trek starts from Syabrubesi, which is connected with Kathmandu by 120km road. You pass through the Kyanjin Gompa, the highlight of the trek. You will also come across some striking rice terraces, wonderful Buddhist monasteries, the villages of Tarke Gyang and Sermathang before returning back to Kathmandu.

Visit Nepal Tibet Trek and Tours offers you an opportunity to trek to the challenging Ganja La Pass which ultimately rewards you with unforgettable experience. You can trust Nepal Tibet Tours and Treks as we do not compromise on your safety and comfortability. Make sure to talk to your representative at Nepal Tibet Tours and Treks about this incredible trip. Our experienced and qualified guides will assist you on your excellent adventure.

Note:

The following program can be tailor made as per your request. We can adjust the program as per your time and interest. Activities such as Rafting, visit to Chitwan National Park, Paragliding in Pokhara, Jeep flyer, Mountain flight in Kathmandu, etc can be customised in your trip. We can use the morning 8 am flight to Pokhara, which only takes 30 minutes and we can make a short trip to Pokhara after the Langtang Trekking. Please do not hesitate to write to us about your interests and concerns; we will make the itinerary to fit your needs.

Trip Itinerary

  • Day 01
    WELCOME TO KATHMANDU (1400M.)

    Upon your arrival in Kathmandu, you will be greeted by our representative at the airport and then s/he will usher you to the hotel. You will be briefly described about your tour and checked into the Hotel. You will have the rest of the day to yourself and overnight at the hotel.

  • Day 02
    Kathmandu – Syabrubesi (2000m.)

    After breakfast, it will be a drive of 6-7 hours from Kathmandu to reach Syabrubesi. All the way through the Bhotekoshi River bank, you will see a number of villages and striking ranges of mountains. While passing along the road at the bank of Trishuli River, you get the amazing view of Ganesh Himal and the lush hills. You will stay the night at a lodge in Syabrubesi.

  • Day 03
    Syabrubesi – Lama Hotel (2748m.)

    Today, you officially start your trek to the Langtang Valley. On your way, you pass through the Syabrubesi main road and reach the suspension bridge above the Bhote Koshi which lies to the north of the intersection with Langtang Khola. As you ascend the track, you come across another steel suspension bridge (2000 m.) above the Langrang Khola. The path further leads to the north shore of the Langtang Khola along with the stunning vistas of waterfalls. You then arrive at Changtang commonly known as Lama Hotel where you will stay the night.

  • Day 04
    Lama Hotel – Langtang Valley (3500m.)

    Ater breakfast, today you trek from Lama Hotel to Langtang (3430m.). Walk for about 2 hours and you reach Ghora Tabela, a small town with trekker’s lodge, shops and a police checkpoint. You pass through the Tamang Villages where you can see prayer flags and prayer wheels. Also, you will be enthralled by the stunning views of the Langtang range. A total of 5-6 hours of trekking and you will arrive at Langtang Village, the headquarter of Langtang National Park. You will rest the night at Trekkers Lodge.

  • Day 05
    Langtang Valley – Kyanjin (3800m.)

    Today, your route gradually moves ahead through the yak rich meadows and long-established villages of Muna to Singdun. You come across a wooden beam bridge and arrive at a wide valley after ascending a moraine. Finally, climbing along the peak passes, you reach Kyanjin Gompa where you will find a small monastery and a government-operated cheese factory. Lodge in Kyanjin will be your accommodation for tonight.

  • Day 06
    Kyagjin – Lama Hotel (2748m.)

    From Kyanjin, you trek back to Lama Hotel, walking along the same route following the Langtang Khola to Langtang village and then to Ghora Tabela. After having your lunch, you continue your descent to Lama Hotel.

  • Day 07
    LAMA HOTEL - TSERKO RI (5033M.) - NGEGANG (4000 m)

    Departing from Lama Hotel, you trek for 5 hours to reach Ngegang. On the way, you will come across different rivers. There will be ascending and descending trails and the striking view of huge Himalayas will accompany you throughout the trek. You will stay the night camping in Ngegang.

  • Day 08
    Ngegang - Ganja La Pass (5122m.)

    Today, you set off from Ngegang to Ganja La pass which is quite challenging. You initially follow the river and go on above rocks and snow. You move up on a vertical and snowy rise to reach the Ganja La Pass. The pass bestows a striking scene of the Langtang Lirung and the snowy peaks of the Tibetan border as well as Shisha Pangma (8013m.). Overnight in Ganja La Pass.

  • Day 09
    GANJA LA PASS (5122M.) - DUKPU (4040M)

    Today, your trail moves down a long ridge after you leave Ganja La Pass. You come across several ascents and descends before declining down to the valley. Then, following the edge line and passing small settlement areas, you will arrive at Dukpu where you will stay the night.

  • Day 10
    DUKPU - TARKE GYANG (25600M.)

    Today, you depart from Dukpu; your route leads to a pass. The pass offers an eye-catching view of the majestic Himalayas. You trek through rhododendron and pine forests, and then you move down to Gekye Gompa. Eventually, the trail proceeds to descend and come to the big Sherpa village of Tarke Gyang. You will stay the night in a lodge there.

  • Day 11
    TARKEGHYANG – SERMATHANG (2621M.)

    After breakfast today, you begin your 4 hours trek to Sermathang (2621m.). You walk your way through Sherpa village, Gangyul (2520m.) and thick forests, going across a number of streams, before arriving at Chumik. You trek from there to reach your destination for the day; Sermanthang. You have your lunch and stay overnight at a lodge in Sermathang.

  • Day 12
    Sermathang - Melamchi Pul Bazaar

    Today, you descend from Sermathang and the path reaches the village of Nigale and Gyalsha and proceeds to Raithani Gyang (2290m.). Going further down through the pine forest, you enter the large village of Dubha Chaur. Ultimately, you reach Melamchi Pul Bazaar which is your destination for the day.

  • Day 13
    Melamchi Pul Bazar – Kathmandu

    Today, you take a 4 hours bus ride back to Kathmandu. You will stay the night at the hotel in Kathmandu.

  • Day 14
    Kathmandu

    Today, you have the day assigned to yourself in Kathmandu. You can go shopping or stroll around some popular attractions. Kathmandu has a number of beautiful and interesting historic places which will amaze you.

  • Day 15
    Departure

    Today is the last day of your stay in Nepal. Our airport representative will transfer you to the Airport. We, Nepal Tibet Tours & Treks, wish you a safe journey back home.

Included/Excluded

  • Accommodation as per different standards of your choice in the City and simple Lodge or Tented Camp in Trekking
  • English speaking Trekking Guide & porter
  • All the ground transportation as per Group Size & standards ensured in Tour/Trek from start to end
  • Every day 3 Meals Trekking portions; Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner provided
  • At the Camping Trek, our Cook prepares & the Tea House Trek will provide at local Lodge.
  • All fees on Trek
  • Travel insurance
  • All the expenses of personal choices, drinks
  • Lunch and dinner in the City
  • All the Delay due to weather; situation beyond our control
  • Nepal Visa, (USD30 for 15days,) and Airport Tax, Tipping, etc.

**Discounts are solely based on your group size. We do not add anyone to your group.

Fully refundable up to 30 days before departure. Secure payment via Stripe

Speak to a travel expert

Wanna consult with our experts

expert expert expert
Wanna talk with us

Similar Package

Starting from

USD 95
5/5 Reviews

Royal Trek

Starting from

USD 380
×