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The Langtang Valley and Ganja-La Pass Trek is a thrilling and adventurous journey through the heart of the Langtang region. Reaching an elevation of 5,122 meters / 16,800 feet at Ganja-La Pass, this trek offers challenging high-altitude experiences along with breathtaking views of Langtang Lirung, Ganesh Himal, and the Tibetan border peaks.
The trek begins by exploring the serene Langtang Valley, rich in cultural heritage and biodiversity, and continues over the Ganja-La Pass, offering a mix of rugged landscapes, glaciers, and alpine terrain. This trek is ideal for seasoned trekkers seeking an off-the-beaten-path adventure.
On first arrival in Kathmandu and Nepal international airport, received by our Epic Adventures staff and guide for short transfer to your hotel in the hub of Kathmandu. After a short refreshing rest in your room then join with other group members for trek briefing, our expert guide will provides full information regarding the trek, culture, tour of Kathmandu at places of interest.
Evening a welcome dinner in a typical Nepalese restaurants with local folk cultural program entertains, while you have dinner.
A day in Kathmandu for trek preparation and tour at places of great interest around best historical and cultural places. Our city tour guide will take you to famous areas listed in World Heritage Sites and then back to hotel after a wonderful time at sightseeing tour with time for preparation for next day adventure to Langtang Valley & Ganja-La Pass Trekking.
To avoid traffic, we will leave Kathmandu early in the morning to reach Sybrubensi from where we will begin our trekking. The drive to Syabrubesi will take you out of the hustle and bustle of Kathmandu city through winding roads by the hills filled with glimpses of the Himalayas. Overnight in Sybrubensi.
Morning having good breakfast, start the first walk of the adventure heading towards a bridge, and then route climbs over farm hills and forested area to reach a small place River side with few smaller huts serving as tea house and shops. Here for short refreshing break, and then continue trek entering cool shaded forest of tall rhododendron, oaks, pines, magnolia and fir trees with some Bamboo. Slowly walk comes to an end on reaching a small clearing at Lama Hotel, situated within beautiful forest and by the raging Langtang Khola / River.
Lama Hotel with few good simple lodges to offer for the trekkers, check into one its nice cosy lodge for overnight stop.
We will be accompanied by many waterfalls as we walk through lush meadows and mountainous landscapes. The path is dotted by many Gompas and settlements with a breathtaking view of the Langtang range. Most of what was destroyed in the 2015 earthquake has been slowly rebuilding in Langtang village. The village makes up for a brilliant photography spot. Overnight in Langtang.
Morning from Langtang village a short climb then heading past some prayer walls and monuments, as walk enters a scenic Langtang valley surrounded by array of high snow mountain range of Langtang Himal, as you reach overnight halt at Kyanjin as well for lunch, a lovely spot located in the heart of Langtang Valley.
Afternoon free to relax and marvel the magnificent scenery that encircles the Lovely spot of Kyanjin and the valley.
To acclimatize, we will spend our day hiking to Tserko Ri (4984m) and return to Kyanjin. This hike leads us through green pastures with herds of yaks scattered on them. We will be able to feel the thin air here, so a slow climb is advised. From atop Tserko Ri, we will be able to get a panoramic view of the Himalayas, including the Langtang range, Tserko Peak (5749m), Yala Peak (5500m), and the Dorje Himal range. This is a very good spot for taking some great pictures. We will then make our way back to Kyanjin to rest for the night.
After breakfast, we will make our way to Ganja La Phedi by crossing the Langtang River and entering a forested trail. Afterward, the trail throughout the day’s trek moves on stony terrain amid barren, rocky hills that contrast with the shiny white peaks on the backdrop. We then walk on the moraine of Kangja La Himal for a short while and arrive in Ganja La Phedi. Overnight in Ganja La Phedi.
Today is going to be a strenuous trek as Ganja La (5130m) is a difficult pass. Slowly but steadily we will make our way through rocky boulders covered in snow. We will also get to witness little streams of crystal clear water and the Ganja La Pass on a rocky glacier. From the pass, we will be able to get a beautiful view of the Himalayas and the surrounding landscape. From here, we move down to Keldang. Overnight in Keldang.
This trek will take us along a ridge at first, but later it passes through varying landscapes as we slowly lose altitude. We will be walking through the forest and many green pastures and grassland where we may see many animals grazing. There are no settlements en route excepts for a few temporary shelters of yak herders. Overnight in Yak Kharka.
Today we walk through lush pastures, and as we descend, we can see a change in the landscape as the vegetation remarkably increases. We will descend through the forest enjoying the chirping of the birds and the hissing of the streams echoing in the silence of the dense forest. After a steep downhill trek, we will reach the Hyolmo village of Tarkeghyang, also famously known as Helambu. Overnight in Tarkeghyang.
Today as we walk more, we will be crossing forests and Mani walls to Ghangyul from where you take on the flat trail through the forest to reach Sermathang. You will pass small monasteries on your way to Sermathang, giving you a feeling of calmness and scenic pleasure. Close to Kathmandu, the arrival of Sermathang also announces the nearing of city life. Overnight in Sermathang.
This is our final day of trekking, and we will walk down many villages and monasteries to reach Melamchi Pul. From here, we drive back to Kathmandu leaving the Himalayas and the Tamang villages behind. Upon arrival in Kathmandu, you will be transferred to your hotel for a good rest before departure.
Last day in Kathmandu and in Nepal, as
per your international flight time our staff and guide will accompany you for a
short drive to international airport for final departure, after a memorable and
fabulous adventure at Annapurna Base Camp Trekking and around amazing Nepal.