Langtang- Ganjala pass TrekkingLangtang- Ganjala pass Trekking

Langtang Ganjala pass Trek - 14 Days

  • Duration14 Days
  • DestinationNepal
  • Difficulty Adventure
  • Max Altitude 5121m
  • Activity Fully outfitter
  • Group Size Maximum 10
  • Accommodation Comfort Hotel in City, Tents on Trekking
  • Meals Hotel & Private Cook
  • Transportation Private Vehicle
  • Starts Shyabrubesi
  • Ends Tarkeghyang
  • Best Season March- May, late September- November
Overview
Trip Highlights
  • Scenic road drive from Kathmandu to Syabrubesi
  • Visit to Langtang village and Kyangiin Monastery
  • Panoramic view of the mountain from Tserku Ri
  • Adventure challenges at Ganjala pass 5,121m, and struggling with sliding gregarious after pass.
  • Wonderful landscapes and mountains across the highlander pasture
  • Ultimate destinations for flora, fauna and geological researcher
  • Old and significant Buddhist monasteries, stupas and monuments

Langtang Valley and Ganjala Pass Trekking

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Langtang Ganja-La pass (5,150 m.) trekking is one of the most challenging trekking trails in the Langtang region. It follows the same Langtang valley up to Kyanjin Gomba and turns right across the Nayakhang mountainside. This trekking is a mixture of mountain madness and culture together. Until Kyanjing we can make a lodge trek after then we have to go on a camping trek until we arrive at Tarkingyang across the adventure Pass Ganjala. The high pass Gonjala is at 5, 150m altitude. Very few trekkers follow this route that’s why losing the path is highly potential. During the snowy season, we have to have some climbing equipment including 100 meters of fixed rope to cross the col. After the pass, the trail descends through sliding rocky moraine, so you must be very careful from twisting your legs. Follow the yak trail until you arrive at Thulodhunga pasturer field then you can find a nice trail to follow. We would cross several wide areas of pasturing fields, Where (yaks) animals used to bring in the summer season from Melamchigyang, sermanthang, and Tarkighyang. Still old generation is bringing their yaks around here but the new generation is slowly diverting into other occupations. The landscape, wide spreading meadows and mountains are really very beautiful on this side. The trail mostly follows along the ridge side so that the views from left to the right valley are easily visible until you arrive at Tarkegyang.

Essential Notice for Langtang Ganjala Pass Trekking

Accommodations and Food: We will do lodge trekking till the famous Kyanjin Gomba then start complete outfitter adventure trip (Tents, food, professional guide, cook, kitchen staff and porters assist the trek) until we arrive Tarkighyang of Helambu then accommodation and food in the local comfortable lodges and Hotels.

Terrain Conditions: Least trekked and adventurous trekking trail: This trek is considered strenuous due to the high and narrow pass at the cross, steep ascents and descents, possibilities of losing the track along the rocky glacier, and rugged terrain. Mostly, the Ganja La Pass remains covered in snow and ice. And some sections before and after the pass may require technical skills, ropes (50-60m), crampons, and an ice axe, especially during colder season. Since some Years there is less snow on the pass due to the global warming problems.

High Altitude: The highlight is crossing Ganja La Pass, which is around 5,122m to 5,130m. Proper acclimatization is crucial to avoid altitude sickness.

Varied Trails: You'll encounter rocky paths, switchbacks and challenging until crossing the pass then it arrives into the beautiful highland yak’s pastures side of Hyolmose (People from Helambu). The trail often lead the trek along the panoramic ridge towards downtown and joins to the well-managed trekking trails or drive to KTM

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Best Time to Trek into the Langtang and Ganjala Pass

Spring (March to May): This is one of the best times with stable weather and blooming rhododendrons.

Autumn (September to November/early December): Another excellent period with clear skies and moderate temperatures, offering the best mountain views.

Monsoon (June to August): We do not recommend in the late Monsoon because the trails become rainy, slippery, muddy, and leeches and difficult to find the track due to the heavy thick clouds.

Winter (December to February): The pass is often closed due to heavy snowfall, making it inaccessible and dangerous.

Permits Required

Langtang National Park Entry Permit: This is mandatory as the trek passes through the national park. The cost is around NPR 3,000 for foreign nationals (excluding 13% VAT) and NPR 1,500 for SAARC nationals.

TIMS Card (Trekkers' Information Management System Card):  It cost $ 20 for indiidual and $10 for acompanied, While some sources suggest it's no longer required for Langtang but it is still undecided. So that it is better to have

Shivapuri National Park Entrance Fee: If your trek route includes the Gosaikunda-Helambu section from Chisapani, you may also need this permit that cost Rs.1000 Per person.

 

Itinerary

After your breakfast start driving to Shyabrubesi by Private vehicle, it may take about 6/7 hours. During driving you will see many different landscape, culture, tradition and will experience the Himalayan lifestyle very closely.

After morning breakfast follows the Langtang river bank with a spectacular view of the Jungle, river, and local culture. Lunch in Bamboo on the way you also see the wild bee hive on the other side of the River.

Following the gradual way up from the pine forest, oak, rhododendron, and many other floras with Shy Mountain Langtang two, in front and tremendously beautiful natural view around you make the day important. 

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Having a panoramic view of Mt. Langtang and other natural diversities makes your day more interesting and exciting. After a nice breakfast, the way starts easy uphill to Kyangjing Gomba by following the Langtang Valley.  You arrive in Kyanjing by lunch and take a noon time excursion around the cheese factory or glacier moraine.

A little earlier breakfast is better for today. Take your packed lunch and enough water for your final and important excursion to Tserku ri 5030mtr. Climbing up will be challenging however the views from the top will be lifetime unforgettable. 

excursion

Cross the river below the kyanjing Gomba and climb up through the alpine forest of paper birch and rhododendron. After a couple of hours of walking, we reach a barren sloppy hill, there is a place for summer yak Pasture.  Keep continuing uphill side to the moraine, finally, you arrive at a flat glacier field overnight in a tent.

pass

The pass is just a couple of hours walking from the camp, however, this must be very challenging until we get up to the pass. Sometimes rope must be fixed at the pass due to the narrow and sleeper pass. The pass is no longer very technical, after the pass trail descends to the wide moraine valley at this part most of the trekkers miss the way. However, keep following Stone man mark until Thulodhunga then you can find an easy track to the camp side. You must be aware of rock sliding otherwise you may fall uncountable of time. Overnight at tent

We have to follow a descending trail along the Little River stream that is called Melamchi River in the lowland. The day would be very enjoyable because of the beautiful valley views and spectacular mountains paradise on the other hand. Overnight at tent

 

gaikharkaRounding mountain paradise in the background, a wide sleeping colorful valley on the forehead horizon, and walking in the alpine landscape via ridged trail passing many summits, stupas, Chortens, and Deurali to the Dhukpu Kharka is the most joyful trek.

The Whole valley across this area is a wide pastureland for animals from Helambu Valley.  This highlander pastures landscape would be the most beautiful highland across the whole Himalayas. The walking trail applies along the complete ridge site so that the views from the left and right valleys are equally magnificent. There are many good places for viewpoint stop and take the joys of panoramic mountains. A shortcut trail is not recommended to descend Tarkigyang village. The evening will be farewell dinner, overnight at tent

A Jeep or necessary private vehical will arrive at evening from Kathmandu. You will get driving back to Kathmandu just after your breakfast throuhg the bank of Melamchi Khola by passing several beautiful village and landscape. The road is rough tough so that it might be quite bumpy and challanging until you arrrive Melamchi Bazaar. You and your trekking staff may arrive KTM by evening and your trekking crew will leave at the hotel and take your free time by yourself. 

Our private vehicle will drop you to the airport for your back home flight. If you have longer time than our program then you can take your own.

Cost Details
Group SizePrice per Person
1 People U.S. $ 2100 
2-4 People U.S.$ 1750
5+ PeopleU.S. $ 1580

 

What's included
  • International airport pickup with private vehicle
  • 2 nights deluxe room in Kathmandu on BB planning (3 stars hotel in Thamel) before the trek
  • Private comfort transportation to Shyabrubesi and back to Kathmandu from Tarkeghyang
  • Local Lodge and tented accommodation during trekking
  • 3 times meals and boiled driking water during camping (breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner)trek
  • Professional guides, Special private cook and strong alpine porters including their wages
  • Fully outfitter camping equipments including sleeping tents, Mattresses, Kitchen tents, dinning tents, dinning table and chairs, toilet tents including toilet commode, kitchen utensils etc.
  • Staff trekking insurance
  • Transportation charge for your trekking crews
  • All necessary permits for the Langtang trek 
  • 2 nights deluxe room in Kathmandu on BB planning ( 3 stars hotel in Thamel) after the trek
  • Farewell dinner
  • Airport drop with private vehicle
What's not included
  • Your International airfare
  • Your Personal travel insurance and Nepal entry visa fee
  • Extra night accommodation, lunch, and dinner in Kathmandu
  • Entrance fees, guides wages, and transportation for sightseeing in Kathmandu
  • Tips for your trekking staff
  • Your personal health insurance and expenses
  • Helicopter price in case you need to be evacuated
  • Drinks like alcohol, Coke, Fanta, mineral water, can juice, mars, bars etc.
  • Your personal sleeping bag for Camping trekking
Useful Info

Important Tips for the Trek:

Physical Preparation: It is complete outfitter trekking route so that being physical fit is recommended.

Acclimatization: Do not rush the ascent. Include dedicated acclimatization days in your itinerary.

Hydration: Drink plenty of water. You will receive enough boiled water from our camping Kitchen section also can use water purification tablets (if you have)

Altitude Sickness: Be aware of the symptoms and descend if they worsen. Carry anti-nausea tablets like Diamox.

Travel Insurance: Ensure you have comprehensive travel insurance that covers high-altitude trekking and emergency evacuation.

Clothing Equipment:

Lightweight walking boots, a pair of track shoes, and slippers to wear in the evening or when the boot is wet.

Warm jacket (Fibers fill or down should be adequate.)

A Rainproof jacket with a hood or poncho.

Warm clothes or fleece jackets.

Thin and thick trousers.

Warm trousers are useful higher up in the mountains in the morning and at night. (Windproof/ waterproof trousers are necessary during treks going above 3000mtr)

Thermal underwear (These are excellent for sleeping at night)

A pair of loose-fitting long shorts and 1 lightweight long-sleeved –shirt are particularly suitable for avoiding sunburn.

A woolen or warm hat to wear in the morning and at night. Sunhat and ensure it has a wide brim to cover the face and neck.

A pair of gloves (warm and normal ones)

2 pairs of thin and 2 pairs of thick warm socks.

Underwear, buff, and hankies as you need.

Accessories 

Duffle bag or kit bag to carry your gear while trekking, sleeping bag. Small rucksack to carry personal requirements for the day e.g. toilet paper, towel, soap, etc. Water bottle. Snow glasses and sunglasses, 2-4 large plastic bags to separate clean clothes from dirty ones. Headlamp with spare batteries, sun cream, personal medicine, lip guard, toothbrush, towel, Reading materials, game items (optional), notebook, rubber band, pen and pencil, a diary, a pocket knife, trekking map, passport, and copies.

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