Ganja la Pass Trekking
Ganja la Pass Trekking
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Trip Facts
Duration : 14 Days
Max-Altitude : 5100m
Program Type : Tea House/Camping
Best Season : Sep-Nov, April-Jun
Per Day Walking : 6/7 Hours
Trek Grade :
Grade 3:
Since the terrain can be hard and the days long, hikers on these treks should be in good physical condition and have some previous mountain walking experience. Steep climbing may be involved, although it is never necessary to use ropes. Treks at this level can he arranged for periods of 16 to 21 days. Typically, a gradual ascent through a green river valley will lead you up to a number of high passes, where you will reach the altitude of 5416m. Often times, you will get a close insight into the Tibetan culture. Participants should expect to trek above 5416m/17872ft.
Mode of Travel : Land
All price inclusive
$ 1400
$ 1200
Overview
Ganja La Pass Trekking
Ganja La Pass trekking is one of the most challenging adventure passes related to the Langtang and Helambu trek, and close by Tamang heritage culture trails. Ganja La Pass trekking trail closed most of the month because of sunny shadow and deep snow on the path along the pass.
Best time to do Ganjala pass:
From April – Jun and Aug-Oct is the best timing to do the Ganja la pass trekking. Ganja la pass is a difficult pass trekking in the Langtang region. The pass has a tiny and challenging trail with a scary mountain cliff, requires 50 to 60 m ropes to cross the pass. Ganja la pass is 5,122 m in height. After the pass has more miserable trails if you lead the wrong trail mistakenly, you could be lost 2/3 days in the dense forest.
14 days Langtang Ganga la pass trekking goes through Langtang National Park area of roughly 1,770 sq. km. Approximately one thousand plant species, 160 creatures, and 30 mammals identified in this area. Langtang valley, famed for its wildflowers that bloom throughout summer and spring.
The ganja la trek itinerary starts by bus through Betrawati Kalikasthan. A little village along the trails, the road progressively ascends to Dhunche. The open valley in Langtang gradually unfolds as you climb from Ghora Tabela through dotted Tamang villages. At Langtang, you can visit the Buddhism monastery in Kyanjin Gompa, a cheese factory that is famous in the Langtang region, and if weather and time permit you can explore the glacier in Langsisa.
Ganja La Pass trekking trail divide from Kyanjin Gompa, as the usual route of Langtang trek. The trail continues to join Shermathang Helambu Via Ganja la pass, most of the Place have tea house lodge, But after Kyanjin Gompa to Sherpathang 4 night 5 days you have to do Camping with all required equipment and employees like Tent, Cook, gash, meal, porters, Sherpas, and guide.
Nepal Wilderness trekking team lead Ganga la pass trekking with well-camping gear with a healthy meal during the camping with strong Highlanders porters, familiars Sherpa guide and experienced Cook, helpers to goal your dream.
Best SIM for the Langtang Ganja la trek?
Ncell sim card is best for Langtang Ganjala trek, and you able to buy any shop in Kathmandu, Ncell sim network reception coverage, Dhunche, Syabru Gatlang, Goljung, Sherpa Gaun, Bamboo, and lama hotel and Helambu. Still, Langtang and Kyanjin Gompa, and 3 days during the Ganjala pass have no reception.
Detail Itinerary
- Day 01: Drive from Kathmandu to Dhunche (1966m.) which takes about eight hours driving. You head north out of Kathmandu driving through scenic foothills and ridgeline vistas to Dhunche. The first part of your drive up to Trishuli Bazaar is quite smooth. The path now moves along the gravel road. During the rainy season, the way it could be blocked sometimes due to landslides. Your drive from Kathmandu to the destination is to be made by either a local bus or land cruiser.
- Day 02: Trek from Dhunche to Syabru Gaon (2581m.) which takes about five and half hours. Trek to Syabru Gaon (6950ft, 2120m). The trek today is very leisurely through forests and terraced hill slopes. As you enter Syabru, you descend to the ridgeline that separates the Langtang Khola from the Trisuli River. Syabru is a beautiful village stretched out along the ridgeline. You will continue through the town to your campsite about fifteen minutes beyond on the slopes below the village. The sunset is spectacular; brilliantly backlighting the houses perched on the ridgeline above. From here you can enjoy the panoramic view of Langtang Lirung (7245m.), Tibetan Himal ranges, and so on.
- Day 03: Trek from Syabru Gaon to Lama Hotel (2470m.) and it takes about five hours. The trail descends along the ridge on Syabru main street and then drop to the Ghopche Khola (2050 m.) and again descends to the Landslide (1810m.). Afterwards, you trek ascends gently to Rimche (2400m.) through Bamboo (1960m.) and at the end, your trail is level to the Lama Hotel. En route, you could see red pandas, monkeys, and bears if you are lucky. There are few lodges and shops which provide trekker supplies.
- Day 04: Trek from Lama Hotel to Langtang village (3430m.) via Ghore Tabela which takes about six hours. As you continue climbing there are occasional glimpses of Langtang Lirung between the trees. At Ghora Tabela [3000m], the trail emerges from the forest. While walking here, you can catch a glimpse of white monkeys and local birds. Once there was a Tibetan resettlement project here, but now it is a Nepalese army post though it has no permanent inhabitants. The trail continues to climb gently, and the valley widens, passing a few temporary settlements used by herders who bring their livestock to graze in the high pastures during the summer months. There is a monastery which we can visit shortly before arriving at the village of Langtang, the headquarters of the Langtang National Park. The houses of Langtang and its neighboring communities are of the flat-roofed Tibetan style, surrounded by stone walls enclosing fields of buckwheat, potatoes, wheat, turnips, and barley.
- Day 05: Trek from Langtang Village to Kyangjin(3870m.) which takes about three hours. The trail climbs gradually through small villages and yak pastures as the valley opens out further and the views become more extensive, After crossing several small streams and moraines, the trail reaches the settlement at Kyangjin. Here there is a small monastery and a government-operated cheese factory. We should arrive at Kyangjin by lunchtime allowing time to acclimatize and explore the area. It is a dramatic setting, with snow-covered peaks surrounding us in all directions. At this point, you can enjoy the panoramic view of Dorje Larpa (6990m.), Langtang Ri (6370m.), Langtang Lirung (7245m.) and so on.
- Day 06: Rest at Kyangjin Gompa for an excursion, hike up to Langtang glaciers and back to Kyangjin Gompa A day to rest and explore the area. You can visit the monastery and the cheese factory, walk up the moraine to see the spectacular ice faces and tumbling glaciers of Langtang Lirung or ascend Kyangjin Ri [4350m], directly behind the village, for a breath-taking panorama of the Langtang peaks.
- Day 07: Trek and climb up to Tserko Ri (5033m.) which takes about 5 hours to see the outstanding views of surrounding peaks and back to Kyangin Gompa
- Day 08: Trek Kyanjing Gompa to Ngegang(4000m.) which takes about 5 hours. There you can not see any villages. The trail goes on ascending area covered with little natural vegetation. Since there are available no lodges, you need to camp.
- Day 09: Trek Ngegang to Keldang (5106m.) via Ganja La (5100m.) which takes about 5 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 time throughout the year. You need to camp.
- Day 10: Trek Keldang to Dukpu(4080m.) which takes about 5 and a half hours. Your camping site will be inside the forest. This day will be a long day walking along the ridge, grassland, very silent, well-camping views of Mountains.
- Day 11: Trek Dukpu to Tarkeghyang( 2740m.) The trail descends about 200mtrs, climb the 4100m pass. Views from Pass are spectacular to the Annapurna Region and Mt. Everest region too. From the pass, the trail descends through pine forest, rhododendron forest past tiny herder's settlement to Tarkeghyang. You can visit one of the oldest Buddhist monasteries and Sherpa villages. These villages where friendly and cheerful natured people inhabit.
- Day 12: Trek from Tarkeghyang to Shermathang (2621m.) which takes about four hours. This day the trail is quite more accessible through the flat land with beautiful forests on the way. You trek on crossing some small streams on the road. There is situated a charming village on the half way to Shermathang. To add your joy, Shermathang is another pretty Sherpa village where you can visit many ancient monasteries. There you can see the Jugal Himal range at the north face of Shermathang village.
- Day 13: Trek from Shermathang to Melamchi Pul Bazaar (846m.) and it takes approximately two hours. The trail gradually descends all the way to Melamchi Pul Bazaar through meadows and cultivated fields. On the way, you come across several old villages with their particular tradition. Walking this day is quite pleasant with mountain views and interaction with local and friendly people.
- Day 14: Drive from Melamchi Pul Bazaar to Kathmandu which takes about six hours. You travel through gravel and the Bumpy path up to Lamidanda, and then you follow the pitched road up to Kathmandu.
Cost Included
- Pick up from Airport to Hotel drop to airport, by car.
- Full-day sightseeing with the professional tour guide.
- 3 Nights Hotel in Kathmandu BB Basis in 3 *** categories. A/C Room sharing double bed, Televisions, clean bathroom 24 hours hot showers
- Hotel to the bus park by taxi.
- Kathmandu to Dhunche by public bus.
- Lodge accommodation on the way during your trek, and Camping.
- Meals three times a day (Breakfast, lunch, and dinner).
- Tea and coffee three times a day in a cup.
- Langtang national park entrance permit and TIMS card.
- Two-person tent, kitchen tent, dining tent, Toilet Tent.
- 50m rope for a pass.
- One fluent English speaking, the government registered, experienced, first aid trained guide, one cook, Sherpa, and required porters.
- Trekking Equipment sleeping bags and down jackets kid Bags.
- Guides/ cook, Sherpa, porters - food, lodge, bus transportation, salary, insurance, equipment, etc.
Cost Excluded
- Lunch and dinner while in Kathmandu and Hard and soft table drinks such as coke, beer, Mineral water, hot shower, boiled water during your trek
- Personal insurance can be covering helicopter Rescue, and tips for Nepali staff.
Reviews
Ganja La Pass Trekking
Ganja La Pass trekking is one of the most challenging adventure passes related to the Langtang and Helambu trek, and close by Tamang heritage culture trails. Ganja La Pass trekking trail closed most of the month because of sunny shadow and deep snow on the path along the pass.
Best time to do Ganjala pass:
From April – Jun and Aug-Oct is the best timing to do the Ganja la pass trekking. Ganja la pass is a difficult pass trekking in the Langtang region. The pass has a tiny and challenging trail with a scary mountain cliff, requires 50 to 60 m ropes to cross the pass. Ganja la pass is 5,122 m in height. After the pass has more miserable trails if you lead the wrong trail mistakenly, you could be lost 2/3 days in the dense forest.
14 days Langtang Ganga la pass trekking goes through Langtang National Park area of roughly 1,770 sq. km. Approximately one thousand plant species, 160 creatures, and 30 mammals identified in this area. Langtang valley, famed for its wildflowers that bloom throughout summer and spring.
The ganja la trek itinerary starts by bus through Betrawati Kalikasthan. A little village along the trails, the road progressively ascends to Dhunche. The open valley in Langtang gradually unfolds as you climb from Ghora Tabela through dotted Tamang villages. At Langtang, you can visit the Buddhism monastery in Kyanjin Gompa, a cheese factory that is famous in the Langtang region, and if weather and time permit you can explore the glacier in Langsisa.
Ganja La Pass trekking trail divide from Kyanjin Gompa, as the usual route of Langtang trek. The trail continues to join Shermathang Helambu Via Ganja la pass, most of the Place have tea house lodge, But after Kyanjin Gompa to Sherpathang 4 night 5 days you have to do Camping with all required equipment and employees like Tent, Cook, gash, meal, porters, Sherpas, and guide.
Nepal Wilderness trekking team lead Ganga la pass trekking with well-camping gear with a healthy meal during the camping with strong Highlanders porters, familiars Sherpa guide and experienced Cook, helpers to goal your dream.
Best SIM for the Langtang Ganja la trek?
Ncell sim card is best for Langtang Ganjala trek, and you able to buy any shop in Kathmandu, Ncell sim network reception coverage, Dhunche, Syabru Gatlang, Goljung, Sherpa Gaun, Bamboo, and lama hotel and Helambu. Still, Langtang and Kyanjin Gompa, and 3 days during the Ganjala pass have no reception.
- Day 01: Drive from Kathmandu to Dhunche (1966m.) which takes about eight hours driving. You head north out of Kathmandu driving through scenic foothills and ridgeline vistas to Dhunche. The first part of your drive up to Trishuli Bazaar is quite smooth. The path now moves along the gravel road. During the rainy season, the way it could be blocked sometimes due to landslides. Your drive from Kathmandu to the destination is to be made by either a local bus or land cruiser.
- Day 02: Trek from Dhunche to Syabru Gaon (2581m.) which takes about five and half hours. Trek to Syabru Gaon (6950ft, 2120m). The trek today is very leisurely through forests and terraced hill slopes. As you enter Syabru, you descend to the ridgeline that separates the Langtang Khola from the Trisuli River. Syabru is a beautiful village stretched out along the ridgeline. You will continue through the town to your campsite about fifteen minutes beyond on the slopes below the village. The sunset is spectacular; brilliantly backlighting the houses perched on the ridgeline above. From here you can enjoy the panoramic view of Langtang Lirung (7245m.), Tibetan Himal ranges, and so on.
- Day 03: Trek from Syabru Gaon to Lama Hotel (2470m.) and it takes about five hours. The trail descends along the ridge on Syabru main street and then drop to the Ghopche Khola (2050 m.) and again descends to the Landslide (1810m.). Afterwards, you trek ascends gently to Rimche (2400m.) through Bamboo (1960m.) and at the end, your trail is level to the Lama Hotel. En route, you could see red pandas, monkeys, and bears if you are lucky. There are few lodges and shops which provide trekker supplies.
- Day 04: Trek from Lama Hotel to Langtang village (3430m.) via Ghore Tabela which takes about six hours. As you continue climbing there are occasional glimpses of Langtang Lirung between the trees. At Ghora Tabela [3000m], the trail emerges from the forest. While walking here, you can catch a glimpse of white monkeys and local birds. Once there was a Tibetan resettlement project here, but now it is a Nepalese army post though it has no permanent inhabitants. The trail continues to climb gently, and the valley widens, passing a few temporary settlements used by herders who bring their livestock to graze in the high pastures during the summer months. There is a monastery which we can visit shortly before arriving at the village of Langtang, the headquarters of the Langtang National Park. The houses of Langtang and its neighboring communities are of the flat-roofed Tibetan style, surrounded by stone walls enclosing fields of buckwheat, potatoes, wheat, turnips, and barley.
- Day 05: Trek from Langtang Village to Kyangjin(3870m.) which takes about three hours. The trail climbs gradually through small villages and yak pastures as the valley opens out further and the views become more extensive, After crossing several small streams and moraines, the trail reaches the settlement at Kyangjin. Here there is a small monastery and a government-operated cheese factory. We should arrive at Kyangjin by lunchtime allowing time to acclimatize and explore the area. It is a dramatic setting, with snow-covered peaks surrounding us in all directions. At this point, you can enjoy the panoramic view of Dorje Larpa (6990m.), Langtang Ri (6370m.), Langtang Lirung (7245m.) and so on.
- Day 06: Rest at Kyangjin Gompa for an excursion, hike up to Langtang glaciers and back to Kyangjin Gompa A day to rest and explore the area. You can visit the monastery and the cheese factory, walk up the moraine to see the spectacular ice faces and tumbling glaciers of Langtang Lirung or ascend Kyangjin Ri [4350m], directly behind the village, for a breath-taking panorama of the Langtang peaks.
- Day 07: Trek and climb up to Tserko Ri (5033m.) which takes about 5 hours to see the outstanding views of surrounding peaks and back to Kyangin Gompa
- Day 08: Trek Kyanjing Gompa to Ngegang(4000m.) which takes about 5 hours. There you can not see any villages. The trail goes on ascending area covered with little natural vegetation. Since there are available no lodges, you need to camp.
- Day 09: Trek Ngegang to Keldang (5106m.) via Ganja La (5100m.) which takes about 5 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 time throughout the year. You need to camp.
- Day 10: Trek Keldang to Dukpu(4080m.) which takes about 5 and a half hours. Your camping site will be inside the forest. This day will be a long day walking along the ridge, grassland, very silent, well-camping views of Mountains.
- Day 11: Trek Dukpu to Tarkeghyang( 2740m.) The trail descends about 200mtrs, climb the 4100m pass. Views from Pass are spectacular to the Annapurna Region and Mt. Everest region too. From the pass, the trail descends through pine forest, rhododendron forest past tiny herder's settlement to Tarkeghyang. You can visit one of the oldest Buddhist monasteries and Sherpa villages. These villages where friendly and cheerful natured people inhabit.
- Day 12: Trek from Tarkeghyang to Shermathang (2621m.) which takes about four hours. This day the trail is quite more accessible through the flat land with beautiful forests on the way. You trek on crossing some small streams on the road. There is situated a charming village on the half way to Shermathang. To add your joy, Shermathang is another pretty Sherpa village where you can visit many ancient monasteries. There you can see the Jugal Himal range at the north face of Shermathang village.
- Day 13: Trek from Shermathang to Melamchi Pul Bazaar (846m.) and it takes approximately two hours. The trail gradually descends all the way to Melamchi Pul Bazaar through meadows and cultivated fields. On the way, you come across several old villages with their particular tradition. Walking this day is quite pleasant with mountain views and interaction with local and friendly people.
- Day 14: Drive from Melamchi Pul Bazaar to Kathmandu which takes about six hours. You travel through gravel and the Bumpy path up to Lamidanda, and then you follow the pitched road up to Kathmandu.
Cost Included
- Pick up from Airport to Hotel drop to airport, by car.
- Full-day sightseeing with the professional tour guide.
- 3 Nights Hotel in Kathmandu BB Basis in 3 *** categories. A/C Room sharing double bed, Televisions, clean bathroom 24 hours hot showers
- Hotel to the bus park by taxi.
- Kathmandu to Dhunche by public bus.
- Lodge accommodation on the way during your trek, and Camping.
- Meals three times a day (Breakfast, lunch, and dinner).
- Tea and coffee three times a day in a cup.
- Langtang national park entrance permit and TIMS card.
- Two-person tent, kitchen tent, dining tent, Toilet Tent.
- 50m rope for a pass.
- One fluent English speaking, the government registered, experienced, first aid trained guide, one cook, Sherpa, and required porters.
- Trekking Equipment sleeping bags and down jackets kid Bags.
- Guides/ cook, Sherpa, porters - food, lodge, bus transportation, salary, insurance, equipment, etc.
Cost Excluded
- Lunch and dinner while in Kathmandu and Hard and soft table drinks such as coke, beer, Mineral water, hot shower, boiled water during your trek
- Personal insurance can be covering helicopter Rescue, and tips for Nepali staff.
