Hike Nepal (P.) Ltd.:Ganja-La Pass Trekking (Langtang Region)

(Trekking in Langtang Region)

Ganja-La Pass Trekking (Langtang Region)

Best season :	Oct - May
Trekking duration :	13 Days.
Trekking grade :	D (Challenging)
Mx. altitude :	5,200 m.
Starting from :	Dhunche
Ending Point :	Melamche Bazzar or Sundarijal
Culture :	Tamangs, Tibetan people and their unique culture and long history.
Mode of Trekking :	Tea house and Fully Organized Trekking
Himalayan Sights :	Langtang Lirung(7246m) Yala peak(5,500m), Langshisha Ri (6310m.) Gang Chhenpo (6388m) Annapurna range.
Highlight :	Ganja – La pass is the connection way between Langtang and Helambu. For 3,4 days there are no facilities so we have to be fully sufficient. The views of the valley and the peaks of the Langtang Himal are particularity good.

Brif Info

To cross from Langtang into Helambu, via the Ganja La pass, is serious undertaking requiring good equipment. For three to four days there are no tea house facilities so we have to be fully sufficient. From the pass the views across the valley to the peaks of the Langtang Himal are particularly good. In the distance you can see Shishapangma, the only 800 meters peak entirely in China (Tibet). After crossing the pass we reach to Tarkeghayang (largest settlements of Tamang in Helambu) The trek passes through some beautiful forests and very interesting villages on route. As the journey progresses you visit the homes of Brahmins, Tamangs and Sherpa people of Nepal. This place has scenic grandeur and pleasant climate as well as a long history of Buddhism, culture and ancient tradition of Tamang and Sherpas.

Itinerary ( Note : Itinerary can be customized according to your duration of holiday )

Day to Day Itinerary
Day 1:	Arrival In kathmandu This is the first welcoming day that we meet upon arrival at the Kathmandu International Airport and transfer to Hotel. Short briefing will be followed about necessary formalities and rest of the program. Depending on your arrival time you will have choice of visiting nearby sanctuaries or rest of the time free for leisure.
Day 2.	Sightseeing / Cultural Day In Kathmandu Valley Half day sightseeing around Kathmandu, Patan city where you will have time to fascinating Buddhist and Hindu temples and shrines reflecting ancient local tradition are highlighted on my guided tour. There’s time to explore the city’s many charms on your own or take a rest while I finalize trekking area permits. In the evening delicious traditional Nepali well come dinner await for you. Q/N in Kathmandu.
Day 3:	Kathmandu – Trisuli Bazzar - Dhunche Drive to Dhunche via Trisuli Bazaar by bus about 8 hours. Overnight in Dhunche.
Day 4.	Dhunche – Bharku - Syabrubesi From Dhunche there is a decent to the Trisuli River, which is reached within half an hour. From the river bed there is a steep climb to Dovan. Right from here a track to Gosaikunda leaves the main trail to Rasuwa Ghari and the Lantang valley. From Dovan there is a gentle climb to Gharku village is reached. From Bharku, traversing up and down after crossing a suspension bridge over the Langtang River, the village of Syabrubesi is reached.
Day 5:	Syabrubesi – Lama Hotel Today we will hike along the Langtang khola (river), consisting mainly of scrub oak, bottom of the high rocky mountains. From Bamboo lodge, where we have lunch, the ascent continues to steel suspension bridge at 2000m then still climbs along side a series of waterfalls and finally to we reached to Rimche. From here the trail descend gently to Lama Hotel, at 2380m. Stay over night.
Day 6.	Lama Hotel – Langtang Village The trail traverses up and down through the forest and Ghoratabela is reached within 3 hours. From there, again a short climb for ½ hours will bring us to a pass to the right of where the Langtang valley begins.
Day 7:	Langtang Village – Kyanjin Ghompa From Langtang there is a gentle ascent for 4 hrs to Kyangjing Gompa.
Day 8.	Kyanjin Ghompa - Rest Day
Day 9:	Kyanjin Ghompa – Ngenang This is the first day from Kyanjin Gompa so we will not hike long. The Ngegang (4000) is the only last good place to camp where we will camp.
Day 10.	Ngenang – Keldang Today the trail is steeply climb towards the pass at 5106m. After crossing the pass the route descends to a small stream at 4400m. Following the stream for few hours we reach at keldang (4,280m.) where we will stop for camp.
Day 11.	Keldang – Dukpu This is a very long walking day toward the summer settlement of Dukpu ( 4080). Stay overnight here.
Day 12.	Dukpu – Tarke Gyang From Dukpu thte trail descends along the ridge then climb to the pass. From here you can see the views of Dorje Lakpa and some peaks of Khumbu regions. Now we walk decent through the pine and rhododendron forests then finally we reach to Tarke Gyang village ( largest settlements of Tamang in Helambu.
Day 13.	Terek Gyang – Sermathang From Terke Gyang we will walk on a gradual flat trail to attractive village of Gangjwal(2500m) where we will stop for lunch. After the lunch still the trail is quite easy, it continues at around the same altitude along the side of the ridge, crossing a number of streams in the heart of Helambu region. Then we reach at the edge of the large village of Sermathang (2620m). There are some old gompa and Langtang National Park Office. Stay overnight at Sermathang.
Day 14.	Sermathang – Melamche Bazzar From Sermathang then the trail follows the ridges passing shorten and drop to the tiny pretty village of Kakani situated on the ridge. This is a wonderful place for splendid mountains views where we will stop for our lunch. From Kakani the trail traverse several picturesque small villages and drops to Melamchi Pul Bazaar about 3 hour where we can have lunch. Malamchi Bazaar has a collection of shops and teahouses and abundant lodges.
Day 15.	Sermathang – Melamche Bazzar From Sermathang then the trail follows the ridges passing shorten and drop to the tiny pretty village of Kakani situated on the ridge. This is a wonderful place for splendid mountains views where we will stop for our lunch. From Kakani the trail traverse several picturesque small villages and drops to Melamchi Pul Bazaar about 3 hour where we can have lunch. Malamchi Bazaar has a collection of shops and teahouses and abundant lodges.
Day 16.	Melamche Bazzar – kathmandu We drive to Kathmandu by vehicle about 4 hours on the Kodari road.
Day 17.	Free Time Free time till you need to transfer to the Airport for your international flight to home
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