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Ganja La Pass Trekking - 16 Days

Ganjala Pass TrekkingGanja la Pass trekking is one another attraction in the Langtang region. Ganja la pass trekking starts from Sybru Bensi and ends at Melamchi Pul Bazar. From Sybru Bensi, you follow the Langtang River to the east until you get to Kyanjin Gompa (3,049 m), where there is a small Buddhist monastery and a cheese factory initiated 1955 by the Swiss Association for Technical Assistance. On the way, you can have spectacular views of Langtang Lirung, Tibetan peaks and other mountains. You have a rest at Kyanjin Gompa for about a day for acclimatization. Next day, you head up to Ganja La Pass (5122m), from there we can have magnificent views of villages and pristine Himalayas etc. The tea house facilities are not available in Ganja La region; hence trekking should be fully supported and self-sufficient to meet all requirement and contingencies. The highest point of this trek is Ganja La Pass (5122m). This region has so far remained one of the attractive trekking corners in Nepal. Once you make a trip in the area, you descend from the pass is on a steep slope for over 1 km, only camping trekking is possible for the area, After passing the Ganja la Pass, the trail takes you to Malemchi villageand Tarke Ghyang, where people follow the Buddhist religion so you will find many old Buddhist monasteries in the villages and trekking trail goes continue descend to Melamchi Pul bazaar than by private vehicle or by bus, you return back to kathmandu.

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Ganja La Pass Trip Facts

Trekking Destination: Ganja La Pass
Group Size: Min - 1 Pax.
Highest Access of the Trekking: 5116m.
Best Season: March/April/May/Sept/Oct/Nov
Transportation: Bus/Car/Land Cursor
Trip Grade: Fairly Strenuous
Mode of Trekking Tour: Tea House/Camping
Trekking Hour: Approximately 6 - 7 hours
Total Days: 16 Days

Trip Route Map

Ganjala Pass Trekking Route Map

Ganja La Pass Trekking Details Itinerary:

Day 01.
Arrive at Kathmandu airport (1345meters). You will be met by our representative and transfer to hotel and a short brief about the trekking after refreshment.
Day 02.
Kathmandu Valley Sightseeing Tour including Kathmandu Durbar Square, Patan Durbar Square, Monkey Temple, Pashupatinath Temple and Baudhanath Stupa.
Day 03.
Drive from Kathmandu to Dhunche (1966m.):
It takes about eight hours. You head north out of Kathmandu driving through scenic foothills and ridgeline vistas to Dhunche. The first part of your drive upto Trishuli Bazaar is quite smooth. The path now moves along the gravel road. During the rainy season, the path is sometime blocked due to landslides. Your drive from Kathamandu to the destination is to be made by either local bus or land cruiser.
Day 04.
Trek from Dhunche to Syabru Gaon (2581m.):
It takes about five and half hours. Trek to Syabru Gaon (6950ft, 2120m). The trekking 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 village to your campsite about fifteen minutes beyond on the slopes below the village. The sunset is magnificent; brilliantly backlighting the houses perched on the ridgeline above. From here you can enjoy spectacular view of Lantang Lirung (7245m.) and Tibetan Himal ranges.
Day 05.
Trek from Syabru Gaon to Lama Hotel (2470m.):
It takes about five hours. The trail descends along the ridge on Syabru's 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, wild monkeys and bear if you are lucky.
Day 06.
Trek from Lama Hotel to Langtang village (3430m.):
It 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 villages are of the flat-roofed Tibetan style, surrounded by stone walls enclosing fields of buckwheat, potatoes, wheat, turnips and barley.
Day 07.
Trek from Langtang Village to Kyangjin (3870m.):
It 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. There is a small monastery and a government-operated cheese factory. You will arrive at Kyangjin by lunch time 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 Lakpa (6990m.), Langtang Ri (6370m.) and Langtang Lirung (7245m.).
Day 08.
Rest day at Kyangjin Gompa and excursion around:
This is 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 09.
Trek from Kyangjin Gompa to Lama Hotel:
It takes about six hours. From Kyangjin you retrace your route, following the Langtang Khola to Langtang village and on to Ghora Tabela. After lunch you continue the steep descent to Lama Hotel.
Day 10.
Trek Kyanjing Gompa to Ngegang(4000m.):
It takes about 5 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 11.
Trek Ngegang to Keldang (5106m.) via Ganja La (5100m.):
It 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 times through out the year
Day 12.
Trek Keldang to Dukpu(4080m.):
It takes about 5 and half hours. Your camping site will be inside the forest. This day will be long day walking along ridge, grassland, very silent, amazing views of Mountains.
Day 13.
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 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 14.
Trek from Tarkeghyang to Shermathang (2621m.):
It takes about four hours.This day the trail is quite easier through flat land with beautiful forests on the way. You trek on crossing some small streams on the way. There is situated a beautiful 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 Jugal Himal range at the north face of Shermathang village.
Day 15.
Trek from Shermathang to Melamchi Pul Bazaar (846m.) and Drive to Kathamndu:
It takes approximately two hours To Melamchi Pul Bazar, The trail gradually descends all the way to Melamchi Pul Bazaar through meadows ad cultivated fields. On the way, you come across several old villages with their own particular tradition. Walking this day is quite pleasant with mountain views and interaction with local and friendly people and it takes about six hours to drive to Kathamndu.
Day 16.
Transfer to international airport for your final flight departure.
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