Ganja La Pass Trekking

Trekking in Langtang valley and Ganja La pass which is located north of Kathmandu offers a multitude of trekking destinations. Langtang is a narrow valley that lies just below the main Himalayan range to the north Tibet Border and a slightly lower range of snowy peaks to the south. A visit to the Langtang valley offers an opportunity to explore Tibetan villages, Tamang Villages, to climb small peaks and to visit glaciers at a comfortably low elevation. Kyanjin Gompa is a last Tibetan Village in the valley, from where a trek starts to Helambu over Ganja La Pass (5200M). The pass it self is not easy, during autumn and spring the pass opens for trekkers.
A trek Over Ganja la pass offers an entirely wilderness and adventure experience. If you are trekking during spring the forest on the trail is colorful and blooming full of Rhododendrons. To cross from Langtang into Helambu via the Ganja-La pass which is a serious undertaking requiring good equipment and experience from local guides. For three or four days there are no teahouse facilities and groups with their staff must be fully self-sufficient. Crossing of the pass requires the use of technical climbing equipment and trekkers must be skilled in the use of this and be prepared to assist less well-equipped porter staff. The trail follows a small valley before reaching the glaciated pass where the use of ropes, crampons and ice axes may be necessary in snowing season.

TREKKING ITINERARY

Option No: 01 Ganja La pass trekking
Day 01: Arrival and transfer to hotel/
Day 02: Sightseeing around Kathmandu valley
Day 03: Kathmandu to Dhunche Bazaar (2030m)
Day 04: Dhunche trek to Thulo (big) Syabru (2100m)
Day 05: Thulo Syabru Trek to Lama Hotel (2380m)
Day 06: Lama Hotel Trek to Langtang (3500m)
Day 07: Langtang Trek to Kyanjing Gompa (3800m)
Day 08: Day trip to Tserkori (4984m) return Kyanjing Gompa
Day 09: Kyanjing Gompa Trek to Ngegang
Day 10: Ngegang trek cross to Ganja La pass (5130m) to Keldang ( 4270m)
Day 11: Keldang trek to Ganja La to Dukpu ( 4040m)
Day 12: Dukpu Trek to Tarkeghyang (2560m)
Day 13: Tarkeghyang Trek to Sermathang (2620m)
Day 14: Sermathang Trek to Malemchepul Bazzar (830m)
Day 15: Drive bus to Kathmandu/Hotel
Day 16: Free day for shopping or relax
Day 17: Drive to Airport for flying your own destination

Option No: 02 Ganja La pass trekking
Day 01 Arrival and transfer to hotel
Day 02 Sightseeing around Kathmandu Valley
Day 03 Drive to Syabru Bensi (1450m)
Day 04 Trek to Lama Hotel (2380m)
Day 05 Trek to Langtang village (3500m)
Day 06 Trek to Kyanjing Gompa (3800m)
Day 07 Hiking to Tserko Ri (4984m) back to Kyanjin Gompa
Day 08 Trek to Ngegang
Day 09: Ngegang trek cross to Ganja La pass (5130m) to Keldang ( 4270m)
Day 10: Keldang trek to Ganja La to Dukpu ( 4040m)
Day 11 Trek to Tarkeghyang (2560m)
Day 12 Trek to Sermathang (2620m)
Day 13 Trek to Malemchepul Bazaar (830)
Day 14 Drive to Kathmandu/Hotel
Day 15 Free day for shopping or relax
Day 16 Drive to Airport for flying your own destination

Trekking in Langtang & Helambu Region

Langtang Valley Trekking
Langtang & Helambu Trekking
Gosainkund Trekking
Ganja La pass Trekking
Helambu Trekking
Tamang Heritage Trail Trek
Around Kathmandu Valley Trek
Major Trekking in Nepal