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Langtang Ganja La Pass Trek

Overview

The Langtang Ganjala Pass Trek is an exhilarating and picturesque adventure that takes trekkers through the breathtaking landscapes of the Langtang region in Nepal. With its diverse terrain, stunning Himalayan vistas, and unique cultural experiences, this trek offers an unforgettable journey for nature enthusiasts and adventurers alike.

The trek typically begins in Syabrubesi, a charming village located about 7-8 hours drive from Kathmandu. From there, trekkers embark on a gradual ascent through lush rhododendron and bamboo forests, crossing pristine rivers and traditional Sherpa and Tamang settlements along the way. These villages provide an opportunity to immerse in the local culture, witnessing their ancient customs and warm hospitality.

As the trail ascends, the scenery transforms into alpine meadows and yak pastures with jaw-dropping views of Langtang Lirung (7,227m) and other snow-capped peaks. The region is also home to the Langtang National Park, allowing trekkers to encounter diverse flora and fauna, including the elusive Red Panda.

The real highlight of the Langtang Ganjala Trek is the challenging Ganja La Pass (5,122m), which demands both physical stamina and mountaineering skills. Crossing the pass is a thrilling experience but offers panoramic views that make every effort worthwhile.

Beyond Ganja La, the trail descends into the Helambu region, where terraced farmlands and quaint villages add a different charm to the trek. The journey concludes in Melamchi Pul Bazaar, from where trekkers drive back to Kathmandu.

The best time to undertake the Langtang Ganjala Pass Trek is during the spring (March to May) and autumn (September to November) when the weather is most favorable, and the landscapes come alive with vibrant colors. However, trekkers must prepare for varying weather conditions and must pack essential trekking gear, including appropriate clothing, sleeping bags, and first aid supplies.

Conclusion and Summary

In conclusion, the Langtang Ganjala Pass Trek is an awe-inspiring adventure that blends nature, culture, and adventure into a memorable experience. Trekkers should be physically fit and mentally prepared for this challenging journey, but the rewards of witnessing the pristine Himalayan beauty and engaging with the local communities make it a once-in-a-lifetime trekking opportunity.

Itinerary

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Day 1: Drive to Syabrubesi from Kathmandu.

After early morning breakfast, the drive to Syabrubesi begins. You head out of Kathmandu to the highway, slowly heading towards the north along a main valley road. You will come across many beautiful views of the river, terraced fields, small villages and snowcapped mountains if the sky is clear. The road takes you to a little busy town called Dhunche and then to Syabrubesi with many things to explore and a riverside hot spring.
Day 2: Trek to Lama Hotel (2,380m) 6 hrs

We begin our trek from Syabrubensi following the route of the Bhote Kosi and Langtang river. We come across fertile jungle, terraced fields and pass through rural settlements with bamboo and birch groves. In this place, we might have the chance to spot rare and local wildlife like the red panda. Following the trail we reach the Lama Hotel and stay overnight.
Day 3: Trek to Mundu (3,543m) via Langtang village (3,430m) 6-7hrs

After breakfast, we continue our trek to the village of Mundu. The trail will lead us inside a dense forest the having to make a firm climb up through the valley. On our way to Mundu, we will be passing through the Langtang village. This ancient village has many Tibetans and Tamang living together following the Buddhist religion. This village was badly affected by the earthquake and now they have been slowly recovering. On our way, we will get to view the snow capped peak, Langtang Lirung (7,246m).
Day 4 Trek to Kyangjin Gompa (3,870m) 3 hrs for exploring

After a good cup of tea and breakfast, our journey waits for us. We trek through small villages and meadows and will come across water mills, prayer wheels, sacred mounds of rocks with inscriptions carved on them. This is when we reach an ancient monastery the Kyangjin Gompa. We have lunch at our lodge and explore around.
Day 5 Explore Tserko Ri (5,000m) 7-8 hrs

The exploration begins through the yak pastures and a beautiful scenery of the nature. We will visit the Tserko Ri for mountain views and as the elevation increases, the air thins out and so altitude sickness may occur. Then we will return back to Kyangjin Gompa enjoying the views of the mountains, birds, yaks, glacier etc.
Day 6 Trek to Ganja La Phedi (4300m) 5-6 hrs

Our journey to Ganja La Phedi is definitely a beautiful one as we cross the Langtang river and enter the evergreen blooming Rhododendron forests. Being in high elevation, the trek becomes challenging. During the winters, because of the snow it may take longer to trek.
7 Cross the Ganja La Pass (5,122m) Trek to Keldang (4,250m) 6-7 hrs

Trekking to Ganja La Pass will be a challenging trek as it is one of the difficult passes to cross being in a high elevation and also because it is mostly covered with snow throughout the year. Ganja La Pass is located on a rocky debris and thus gives an amazing view of the mountains. As challenging the trek is, it is equally rewarding with the beauty as you will be astonished. After taking in the view, we will incline down to Keldang and as mentioned the trek may be tricky.
Day 8 Trek to Dhukpa (4,040m) 5-6 hrs

As we descend down, the trail becomes easier to pass. We will trek through many forests and fields. The trek would only be about 5 to 6 hours.
Day 9 Trek to Tarke Gyang (2,590m) 5-6 hrs

Continuing down the trail, we will see more grasslands and will be nearing to small villages. The trail eventually becomes more easy to walk through. At this point, appreciation for the nature will be acknowledged as it will be greenery everywhere.
10 Trek to Sermathan (2,610m) 3-4 hrs

We will reach a small beautiful village and can experience the lifestyle of the locals. The villages will mostly comprise of Sherpa people following the Buddhist religion.
Day 11 Trek to Malemchi Puul Bazaar 3-4 hrs, Drive to Kathmandu 2hrs

Lastly, we will trek down to Malemchi Puul Bazaar continuing to see the little fascinating Sherpa Village. From the Bazaar, we will head back from the local bus to our hotel in Kathmandu.

Include / Exclude

Cost Includes:

- Airport Pick-up and Drop Off,
- Licensed and trained trekking guides,
- potters for carrying goods and supplies,
- Meal on full board (breakfast, lunch, dinner) basis during the trek
- 3 Nights Accommodation in the 3 Star Hotel in Kathmandu with B & B. (Bed & Breakfast) on Twin Sharing Basis.
- All accommodation on Tent during the trek on sharing Basis.
- All meals and hot beverages during the trek.
- Transportation to and from trail head by Private and Sharing Transport
- All necessary documents and permits for trekking (where applicable)
- National Park/Conservation Area entry Permit, Insurance, and
  equipment for the staffs.
- Coordination of quick Rescue service (Costs covered by your Insurance Plan)
- Trekking staffs wages etc.
- Welcome dinner in a Nepali Cultural Dance restaurant in Kathmandu.
- Trekking Map, T-shirt, and Trekking certificate.
- Exclusive of Medical Kit Bag
- All Government and local Taxes
- International Flight ticket re-confirmation.
- Meals will be Start when your Trek starts.
- Domestic Flights
- Domestic Flights for Trekking Guide.
- Trekking Staff Insurance of $10,000 Per Person

Cost Excludes:

International Airfares,
Travel/Trekking Insurance,
Excess baggage charges More than 16kg and hand bag more than 5 kg in domestic flights.
Visa fees.
Airport Departure Taxes.
Drinks (Cold and Alcoholic) Rescue charge.
Tips for The staffs.
Expenses of Personnel nature and Permit and Liaison officer fee (where Applicable.
Meals during stay in the Kathmandu
Extra Domestic Ticket of Jomsom, Pokhara etc.

Extra Hotel in Kathmandu and Pokhara

Price per person

Usefull Information

Getting there

You will arrive to Nepal, Kathmandu in Tribhuvan International Airport as that is the only international airport. An overnight stay in a hotel in Kathmandu is required upon the arrival. The trek begins from Syabrubesi, so to get there you can either take the local bus or a private jeep which is approximately 8/9 hours.

Free Transfer

Everest Expeditions Nepal provides free airport arrival and departure transfer on any flight for Langtang Valley Ganja La Pass trekking. You will be received from our representative crew from Everest Expeditions Nepal regardless the flight you take, with a warm-hearted welcome with either a khada or a marigold garland and you’ll be escorted to your hotel.

Accommodation

Langtang Valley Ganja La Pass Trek is a 11 days long trek with 10 nights at a mountain local lodges that provide basic facility and will make you feel homely with the warm hospitality of the local people. Two nights in Kathmandu is required as you would want to rest before and after the trek and is not included in the package. There are excellent range of hotels for all kind of budgets. The accommodation is almost twin sharing basis- bed with mattresses, blanket and pillows. Hot showers will be available at an extra cost. Everest Expeditions Nepal has good public relation with local service providers in the Himalaya region.

Meals

The meal package in this trek is very convenient. Three meal items of eleven breakfasts, eleven lunch and ten dinner are included in the package. The meals will be the best selected from the menu of the lodge which will be fresh, hygienic, tasty and nutritious. The menu is a combination of traditional local, Asian and western cuisine.

Best Season

The weather is one of the most important factor to look at when deciding to trek in Langtang Valley Ganja La Pass. It is best suited to trek during the spring and the autumn and during the winters it becomes difficult to trek due to snow.

January – February

This time is the coldest, specially from early January to early February. Then as February slowly comes to an end; the weather slowly starts to become warm. Temperature can drop up to minus 5 degrees in the night when at high altitude. Day time is very admirable with clear skies and a stunning mountain views. It would not be suggested to trek during this time because the trek is challenging itself and the snow would make it more tough.

May – June

This is also the perfect time for trekking. Nepal starts its rainfall from the end of June till mid of August. The season of spring and summer makes the trek much more enjoyable.

July – August

The rainfall hits at its peak during this time. Greenery takes over the valley as this is the time when many flowers bloom. Due to rainfall, it would not be advisable to trek during this season as the difficulty would rise.

September – October

This is also one of the perfect season for the Langtang Valley Ganja La Pass trek. This season is the peak of tourists due to the favorable weather. As the monsoon slowly ends, a perfect trekking climate sets itself. The temperature goes up to 20 degrees in the day time and falls down to 5 degrees during the night time. This season is when trekkers enjoy trekking the most, with a clear sky, and an amazing view of the mountains. Tourists in this season are also attracted by the main festival of Nepal; Dashain and Tihar.

November – December

As winter slowly begins, snow falls begins in the Himalaya region and it eventually tough to trek. Nights will start to get colder.

Acclimatization

Altitude sickness or acute mountain sickness is commonly faced by many trekkers and will need immediate treatment and shouldn’t be left ignored. In this trek, we will be stopping in Kyangjin Gompa for proper acclimatization as we will be exploring around. Our trekking leader and guide are well trained and experienced at high altitude and they have extensive first aid training as well. Your health and safety is important to us and we guarantee that it will be our very first priority. In case you have been rigorously affected, the only cure would be to descend immediately. Also, it is important to know that your group leader has the definitive responsibility to decide whether you can continue the trek based on your overall health conditions.

Trip Grade: Fitness level, Medical and Health

Langtang Valley Ganja La Pass is a challenging trek. The hiking will be about 6 to 8 hours a day taking regular breaks where we admire the mountain views. The trek routes involve long climbs, steep descents and a straightforward following a good trial. To go on such treks, the fitter, the more comfortable and enjoyable the journey will be. If you have an experience or enjoy trekking, this may be an advantage for you. This trek is not recommended to those who suffer from sensitive medical conditions such as heart or lungs disease.

Transportation

You will most likely be going in the local bus to Syabrubensi. If the clients wish we can arrange private transportation like jeeps, vans etc. Your transportation will be arranged for both ways.

Trekking group/single

The group will be generally be from 2 to 12 packs on trek. A group of 8 will be accompanied by a leader, assistant guide and porters. We are also happy to organize a single private trek with your own family time frame.

A typical day on trek

A day on trekking will be an unforgettable day because of the beautiful. You will get the time to enjoy the scenery, click pictures and explore the local villages. Your trek will be accompanied by experienced, friendly and qualified guides along with porters to carry your baggage’s. The day begins with early morning breakfast. Then we pack our bags and set off to trek to our destination between 7 to 8 am depending on the duration of the trek per day. We will trek for 3 to 5 hours before we take a short break. Lunch will be provided around midday. Some of our crew depart ahead to reach at the overnight lodge to do some preparation. Dinner is provided around 6 to 7 pm. Before going to bed, we will be discussing about the day’s trekking experience and plan for the next day. We will be enjoying and entertaining ourselves and it is truly up to the trekkers if they want to join us as they may prefer to rest/sleep.

Communication on trek

Depending on the kind of network you use, there will be signal but not very strong. On your request, we can provide you a separate local sim card for good access to contacting your family and friends through your cell phone.

Extra personal expenses on trekking

Everest Expeditions Nepal tries to provide all extra expenses excluded from the package. Meals and accommodations in Kathmandu will have to be arranged by self. Trekkers will have to bring personal spending money with them to cover costs of accommodations in Kathmandu, visa process, travel insurance policy purchase, beverages, snacks for the trek, tips to the trekking crew members, souvenirs etc. We recommend to bring cash (dollars) which can be changed to rupees here.

Travel insurance

Langtang Valley Ganja La Pass is not an easy trek. It is very challenging and because it is in the high altitude, serious sickness and another casualty can unexpectedly occur. You will have to come prepared and make sure to insure yourself before this trek. All clients should provide a copy of their insurance to Everest Expeditions Nepal and make sure that the insurance covers up medical and emergency repatriation with inclusive helicopter rescue and evacuation expenses for trekkers at high altitude. Trekkers are not allowed in Langtang Valley Ganja La Pass trek if they do not come with their health insurance.

After you book the trek, you are requested to send the details of the insurance information. You have to make sure your insurance company accepts the cost incurred for mountain rescue service even at a high altitude.

Passport and visa

All foreigners except Indians, require a visa to enter Nepal. Visa is available on arrival in the Tribhuwan international airport. Visa can be extended at the central immigration office www.immigratiion.gov.np The visa application will require at least a passport of 6 months’ validity, and a passport size photo. The current cost of visa fee is US $40 for 30 days which have to be paid in cash.
Citizens of China and the SAARC countries will receive free visa. There are certain countries that may not receive visa on arrival and so you will have to contact your local Nepalese embassy.

Money exchange

Money exchange is not a problem in Nepal as there are plenty of ATMs that accept foreign debit and credit card or privately exchange money. Thamel; a tourist hub is always open to exchanging money. During the trek, no ATM will be available so we suggest you to change your money to Nepalese rupees (NPR). Also, the government has banned INR 500 and 1000. You should ensure you are not carrying them as you may be fined if you are caught with it in the airport. You can also choose to exchange your money in banks. They may charge service fees depending on different banks. Also, please note that banks do not accept old, torn or faded foreign currency notes.

Luggage

The weight limit for your luggage, Porters will be assigned to carry your luggage. Two people will be assigned one porter , combined luggage should not exceed more than 18 kgs. We never overload our porters. but a should carry your own knapsack or backpack (with your valuables or anything important) on your own. Only carry what the essentials, You can leave any excess baggage either at your hotel or at Everest Expeditions Nepal store for free.

Safety

Our client’s safety is the utmost important concern of Everest Expeditions Nepal.

Responsible travel

We strongly believe that our environment has to be protected as tourism may bring negative effects on it. We highlight the positive aspects of tourism on the environment. Furthermore, Everest Expeditions Nepal works together with Kathmandu Environmental Education Project (KEEP) and organizes eco-friendly trips about most environmentally sensitive and culturally rewarding that meet the expectation of both travelers and communities.

Discovery World Trekking Crews

During the Langtang Valley Ganja la Pass Trekking, you will be accompanied by our local best trained and well experienced guides / sherpas to make your journey even more comfortable and memorable.All guides are well trained licensed with prior experience they have spent years rekking / climbing the peak all over the world. Porters will also be assigned to carry your luggage .Two people will be assigned one porter , combined luggage should not exceed more than 18 kgs.We never overload our porters. A proportion of one porter for two members and one assistant guide with 8 members. If required we can also have one porter per person. Our crew members are the local people of high Himalaya remote areas and their physical endurance and heredity nature can live easily and comfortably at high altitude without being affected. All our staff are very valuable to us , they are well paid and we take care of their insurance ,clothing, food and lodging throughout the expedition. All our Guides and Porters receive Medical care when ill or injured. We always make sure that they are happy as we believe that only happy people can make others happy The local expert trek leader to guide you is specialized under the following subject. We provide basic accommodation for our guides and porters or tent with sleeping gear we also provided them food and warm drinks.

Intensive wilderness first Aid
Authorized certificate of Trekking Guide Training
Fluency speaking English and other major Languages
Conservation and biodiversity
Rock climbing

Tipping

Tipping is always the trekkers choice and should be relied on good services. It is very much appreciated from the crew members and in the Nepalese culture the tip is accepted and honored way of thanking you. Tips are usually offered at the end of the trek or at the farewell dinner.

Booking and payment process

Everest Expeditions Nepal is a government authorized, registered, licensed and bonded as trekking and touring operator in Nepal. We are member of Trekking Agency Association of Nepal (TAAN), Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA). Therefore, book Everest Expeditions Nepal trip with confidence as we are reliable.10 percent of payment in advance and other necessary documentations like passport copy, passport size photos, travel insurance policy, arrival and departure flight detailed can be made later but must not exceed within two weeks’ period from booking date. Payment is to be made by bank transfer ,western union and online payment directly from our website.. Remaining trip cost can be paid whether in cash or by bank transfer and credit card when your arrival in Nepal. Furthermore, we put forward necessary modes of payment details as per your convenient by mail.

Last minute booking

Everest Expeditions Nepal has offered special provision of last minute booking with regard to Around Manaslu trekking. Under this condition, the last-minute booking with 100% percent trip payment within 24 hours is accepted.