Ganja La passes trek in the Langtang region, northwest of Kathmandu, is a demanding and exciting trek that offers a diverse experience of altitude, geography, wildlife, culture, tradition, and lifestyle. This trek takes you from the lower Himalayan foothills to active glaciers in the high Himalayas in just a few days, offering multiple opportunities for side treks, circuit treks, high mountain pass traverses, and peak climbing.
The trek passes through Rhododendron and Bamboo forests, waterfalls, snow-capped Himalayas, and holy lakes, allowing you to witness wildlife like bears, leopards, red pandas, and musk deer. Additionally, the Sherpa and Tamang inhabited Langtang region exhibits the Tibetan Buddhist culture with the ancient monastery of Kyanjin Gompa, impressive wood-carved houses, and colourful outfits. Ganja La Pass begins from Kyanjin Gompa in Langtang and continues south, following streams and moraines and climbing steeply towards the pass, giving views of many ranges on clear days. The views from north of the pass are the snow peaks in Tibet, including Shisha Pangma at 8013m. West of the pass is 5846m Naya Kangri named Ganja La Chuli, which is one of the trekking peaks that can be climbed with a permit from the Nepal Mountaineering Association.
However, the trekking region was severely damaged during the April 2015 earthquake and required reconstruction. Today, it has been reconstructed and reopened, offering a spectacular view of Dorje Lakpa (6,990m / 22,933 ft), Langtang Ri (6,370m / 20,898 ft), and Langtang Lirung (7,245m / 23,769 ft).
Itinerary
- Day 01 Arrival at Kathmandu.
- Day 02 Kathmandu | trek preparation, Permits Procedure
- Day 03 Kathmandu to Syabrubesi (Drive)1550 m / 5085 ft – 7 to 8 hrs
- Day 04 Syabrubesi to Lama Hotel (2,380m) 6 hrs
- Day 05 Lama Hotel to Mundu (3,543m) via Langtang village (3,430m) 6-7hrs
- Day 06 Mundu to Kyanjin Gompa
- Day 07 Kyanjin Gompa to Explore Tserko Ri (5,000m) to Kyanjin Gompa 7-8 hrs
- Day 08 Kyanjin Gompa to Ganja La Phedi (4300m) 5-6 hrs
- Day 09 Cross the Ganja La Pass (5,122m) Trek to Keldang (4,250m) 6-7 hrs
- Day 10 Keldang to Dhukpa (4,040m) 5-6 hrs
- Day 11 Dhukpa to Tarke Gyang (2,590m) 5-6 hrs
- Day 12 Tarke Gyang to Sermathan (2,610m) 3-4 hrs
- Day 13 Sermathang to Melamchi Bazaar – 846 m / 2775 – 3 to 4 hrs
- Day 14 Return to Kathmandu. (1400m)-4-6 hours
- Day 15 Departure (Breakfast)
Cost Details
- Airport/Hotel/Airport pick up and transfer by private car/van.
- Accommodation in twin bed sharing basis with breakfast Hotel in Kathmandu.
- The transportation from Kathmandu to Syabrubesi and Melamchi to Kathmandu by local bus.
- Tea House/ Lodge accommodation including meals Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner during trek.
- Government License holder experienced and qualified trek leader (guide), and porter to help trekkers luggage (2 trekkers: 1porter).
- Coverage of guides and porter’s meals, insurance, salary, lodging, transportation and other necessary equipment.
- Langtang National Park entry permit fee.
- Trekkers Information Management System (TIMS) card fee.
- All Government and Local Taxes
- International Flight.
- Optional day tour in Kathmandu
- Excess baggage charges.
- Meals (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner) and Accommodations in Kathmandu.
- Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu due to early arrival, late departure, early return from trekking (because of any reason) prior to the plan scheduled itinerary.
- Personal expense such as shopping, snacks, bar bills, bottle or boiled water, shower, Wi-Fi, laundry, telephone call, bettery re-charge fee extra porters etc.
- Personal clothing and gear.
- Travel insurance.
- Tips for guide and porters.
- Additional costs or delays caused by management out of control like landscape, bad weather condition, in case of itinerary modification with a view to safety concern, illness, change of government policy, political instability raises strike, moment etc.