Langtang Valley & Ganja-La Pass Trekking

Detailed Itinerary

• Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu and transfer to hotel.

  On first arrival at Kathmandu and Nepal international airport, our staff and guide receives you with traditional welcome. A short drive to your hotel, situated on the main part of the city, and then check into your rooms. After getting refresh join with other members of the group for trek briefing, our Tamang Randomness Treks guide. Will provide necessary information regarding the trek, culture with do’s and don’ts making your holiday in Nepal enjoyable. Evening a group dinner in a nice Nepalese restaurants with folk cultural programs, an introduction to Nepalese meals and culture.

• Day 02: Drive to Syabrubesi 1,470 m via Dhunche town 1,950 - 06 hrs.

  Morning after an early breakfast, and then depart for Langtang Valley trekking towards Nepal Central Himalayas around district of Rasuwa. An interesting overland journey of 5-6 hours. Drive follows on winding uphill through many farm villages and towns, reaching Dhunche town headquarters of the district. As well the entry point of Langtang National Park, from here drive downhill to Syabrubesi for overnight stop.

  Altitude: 1,470 m

• Day 03: Trek to Lama Hotel 2,350 m - 06 hrs.

  The morning starts from Syabrubesi a nice village of Tamang community one of the ancient hill tribes of Nepal. On leaving the lodge, a short easy walk to a bridge, and then climb towards farm areas past Riverside. A small place with few tea-shops, as walk continues entering a dense woodland with uphill walk. Then reaching a small clearing at Lama Hotel, located amidst forest surrounding close to Langtang River. Lama Hotel an isolated settlement with few simple lodges for trekkers with homely comfort.

  Altitude: 2,350 m

• Day 04: Trek to Langtang village 3,310 m - 05 hrs.

  From Lama Hotel, located on a deep river gorge within dense forest. Morning starts following uphill path above the river through forest of pine, rhododendron, firs and hemlocks. As walk reaches Ghoretabela, a small place within a forest surrounding stopping here for lunch. Afternoon walk on forested path, the trail leads to cross few streams, after few hours of pleasant trek reaching Langtang village. An open area on leaving the dense woods, a large settlement with several good lodges for overnight stop.

  Langtang village was destroyed during 2015 huge earthquake, with many villagers life was lost as well of some trekkers. As you can notice a memorable built with stones, with names of people who lost their life. The village is slowly returning back to normal life as it were before the earthquake.

  Altitude: 3,310 m

• Day 05: Trek to Kyanjin Gompa 3,860 m - 04 hrs.

  A short day walk to Kyanjin Gompa, our final destination and highlight of the adventure. Morning walk leads to a small climb reaching a high ridge, as gorge opens up into a wide scenic valley. The trail follows further east facing views of distant snow peaks, then ending the morning walk at Kyanjin. A lovely scenic settlement with many nice lodges and guest houses, situated in the heart of Langtang valley. Afternoon having lunch, enjoy the day exploring the areas and marveling the beautiful views of towering peaks.

  Altitude: 3,860 m

• Day 06: Rest-Day for acclimatization and hike to view points.

  At Kyanjin for another day, a perfect an ideal location for rest and acclimatization before heading towards high Ganja-La Pass. Morning having good breakfast take a hike to Kyanjin-Ri at 4, 773 m / 15, 655 feet, or much higher. A steep climb to Tserko-Ri ridge at 4, 983 m and 16,348 feet, both high ridges offers breathtaking panorama. Includes views of Ghengu Liru (Langtang II, at 6,571 m), Langtang Lirung (7,425 m) with Kim Shun (6,745 m). Extends towards Shalbachum (6,918 m) with Naya-Kanga 5,846 / Ganjala Himal with Gangchenpo and Tillman’s beautiful Fluted Peak. Towards east views of Jugal Himal range with Dorje Lakpa 6,966 m, and some peaks of Tibetan side. Rest of the day enjoy relaxing facing grand views of surrounding peaks.

• Day 07: Trek to Ngen-Gang Kharka 4,000 m-5 hours.

  From Kyanjin and around beautiful Langtang valley, leaving the main route for sheer wilderness towards mountainous zone. Walk lead south to cross Langtang River, and the steep climb through smaller trees of rhododendron and birch. As walk continues reaching a level open ground to set our first overnight with tented camping at Ngen-Gang Kharka. Close to the base of Ganja-La around Yak grazing pasture area.

  Altitude: 4,000 m

• Day 08: Cross Ganja La pass 5,122 m and descend to Keldang Kharka 4,270 m-07 hours.

  Our Big Day! Of the adventure, start early morning after having a good breakfast to cross over Ganja La pass. Where our guide will maintain the route fixing ropes where necessary on technical sections, especially on long descent. The pass could be challenging sometimes in snow condition making the narrow path slippery. After a steep climb to the top of Ganja-La pass marked with rock cairns and old Buddhist prayer flags.

  From the top enjoy stunning views of Naya Kanga or Ganjala Peak, with whole of Langtang and Jugal Himal range. Then slowly head for a long descent having rope support as you land on the bottom. Reaching a small glacial ponds at Keldang Kharka for overnight camping.

  Altitude: 5,122 m

• Day 09: Trek to Dhukpa 4,040 m -05 hours.

  After a long and hard climb and descend of previous day crossing Ganja-la pass, the highest point of the adventure. From here walk leads on gradual faint path and back into tree lines as trail follows a ridge. Continue trek with few ups and more downhill reaching a small cattle herder temporary settlement at Dukpu for overnight camp

  Altitude: 4,040 m

• Day 10: Trek to Tarke-Gyang 2,600 m - 05 hrs.

  Morning a wonderful walk after spending last overnight in tented camp, from here to Tarke- Gyang village. Walk follows down with short climb to a hill at 4,100 m, facing views of Ganesh, Langtang and Jugal Himal. After a refreshing stop, downhill continues reaching dense forest of pine, rhododendron trees to Tarke-Gyang village for overnight stop. In the comfort of a nice lodge with homely environment.

  Altitude: 2,600 m

• Day 11: Rest day at Tarke-Gyang and to explore.

  A great place for rest day after a long tough climb and descent crossing high Ganja-La pass, enjoy the morning. Rest of the day explore around lovely village of Tarke Gyang, the hub of Hyalmo people. The Hyalmo are quite similar to Tamang and Sherpa tribes with same culture of Buddhism religion. The people of Helambu are known for excellent craftsmanship. Which you can notice around houses where doors and windows with intricate craving of Tibetan design. As well visit the old monastery Ama Yangri situated on top of the village.

• Day 12: Trek to Sermathang 2,590 m – 05 hrs.

  From Tarke-Gyang, after an enjoyable pleasant rest day, morning walk on gradual trail within a nice cool forest surrounds. Facing views of beautiful landscapes of hills and snow peaks reaching a ‘Buddhist monuments’. Walk follows downhill path to the village of Sermathang village for last overnight stop around the high hills of Himalayas.

  Altitude: 2,590 m

• Day 13: Trek and drive to Kathmandu - 04 hrs.

  After an enjoyable last overnight at Helambu and Sermathang village, morning a short walk to a vehicle stand. From here an interesting drive heading downhill to Melamche Bazaar, around low warm town. Stopping here for some refreshment continue drive to Kathmandu past Dhulikhel town. Then finally ending the drive reaching in the heart of Kathmandu city and back to your hotel, rest of the afternoon at leisure for individual activities or shopping souvenirs.

• Day 14: Depart for international departure.

  Last day in Kathmandu and Nepal, as time for your international flight our staff and guide transfer you to the airport. For international flight homeward bound. After a great amazing adventure of wonderful experience on Langtang Valley & Ganja-La Pass Trekking.

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