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Langtang Valley & Ganja-La Pass Trekking

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Max. Elevation
5122 m / 16804 ft
Group size
Min 1
Level
Difficult
Transportation
All ground transportation and domestic flight as per itinerary
Best Season
March-May, Sep-Nov
Starts at / Ends at
Kathmandu / Kathmandu
Accomodation
???Hotel in Kathmandu and Lodge / Tea house during the trek
Meals
Breakfast in Kathmandu and all meals during the trek
Trip Route
Kathmandu - Syabrubesi - Lama Hotel - Langtang village - Kyanjin Gompa - Tsergo Ri - Ganga La phedi - Ganja La Pass

Highlights

  • Exploring the hidden corners of beautiful Langtang valley and beyond
  • Enchanting forest covered in rhododendron, pines, and fir with birch trees
  • Adventure within the first mountainous Langtang National Park of Nepal
  • Walk into lovely traditional mountain villages enriched with age-old cultures.
  • From scenic Langtang valley and beyond to Helambu crossing Ganja-La Pass

Overview

Langtang Valley & Ganja-La Pass Trekking, an adventure of great combination visiting beautiful valley in the heart of Langtang Himal. Where journey leads to another exciting area of Helambu enriched with immense Buddhist culture crossing high dramatic Ganja-La Pass.

On this great scenic adventure, trekkers will have the opportunity to enjoy both the picturesque region of Langtang and the Jugal Himal range.

Epic Adventurers Langtang Valley & Ganja-La Pass Trekking, an exclusive journey from the popular mainstream route and towards a less ventured trail.

Langtang Himal is the nearest mountain range from the capital, situated a mere aerial distance of 32 km, north of Kathmandu. Which extends as far towards the old Trans Himalaya Salt Trade Route of Nepal-Tibet / China border.
 
The first part of the adventure leads to beautiful Langtang valley with a long interesting drive from Kathmandu to Syabrubesi village. The starting point of the trek, located within Rasuwa district around Langtang Himalaya range and close to Ganesh Himal. 

The adventure takes you around lovely Tamang farm villages, the indigenous tribes of Langtang and Central Himalaya are interwoven to Buddhism religion. 

The area around Rasuwa and Helambu falls within Langtang National Park, established in 1976 as Nepal's first Himalayan national park. A beautiful country besides stunning scenery of snow peaks, enriched with flora and fauna where rare endangered Res Panda dwells.

In springtime, the hills are bright and lively, with wildflowers in seasonal bloom with various species of rhododendron flower.

The walk takes you into a lovely forest lined with rhododendron, oaks, pines, and magnolia, fir trees following the Langtang River upstream. The adventure continues with a climb through the nice village of Langtang, as the route leads higher tree lines drops to a short Himalayan bush. Then entering the beautiful and scenic Langtang Valley at Kyanjin, a lovely settlement with many good lodges for travelers.

Kyanjin at 3, 800 m high, situated in the heart of Langtang Himal surrounded by an array of towering snow peaks. At Kyanjin around this picturesque location, a perfect place for rest and acclimatization day, where you can explore to high viewpoints.

After a wonderful time at Kyanjin, our true final adventure begins heading south of the Langtang Valley rim. The climb leads to traverse over the highest point of the trek crossing Ganja-La Pass 5,122 m close to Naya-Kanga peak. 

Ganja-La, a less ventured pass often visited by only a few trekkers and adventurers once in a year seasonal-wise. Depending upon season and weather normally the pass is covered in snow, ice, as it is well hidden from sunlight. In between Naya-Kanga and Baden Powell peaks, which is named as a tribute to the founder of Scout. 

After much preparation using fixed ropes descend to another valley, and then on a gradual downhill with short ups to Tarke Ghyang. A lovely village, where houses are decorated with a wonderful carving of Tibetan design, Helambu is the home of the Hyalmo community. One of the few and small hill tribes of Nepal Himalaya, a nice place to explore the village. The native is called Hyalmo / Yolmo visit its interesting old monastery enriched with ancient artifacts of religious idols.

From Helambu main village of Tarke Gyang slowly walks comes to near-complete at Sermathang another lovely village of Helambu. Then ending the walk an exciting drive brings you to Kathmandu, after a memorable experience on Langtang Valley & Ganja-La Pass Trekking.

Important Note

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.

Trip Itinerary

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. 

Max. altitude

1,355m / 4,446 ft.

Accommodation

⭐⭐⭐ Hotel

Meals

BLD

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.

Max. altitude

1,355m / 4,446 ft.

Accommodation

⭐⭐⭐Hotel

Meals

Breakfast

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.

Max. altitude

1,550m / 5,085 ft.

Accommodation

Simple Local Tea House

Meals

BLD

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.

Max. altitude

2,350m / 7,710 ft.

Accommodation

Simple Local Tea House

Meals

BLD

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.

Max. altitude

3,430m / 11,253 ft.

Accommodation

Simple Local Tea House

Meals

BLD

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.

Max. altitude

3,870m / 12,697 ft.

Accommodation

Simple Local Tea House

Meals

BLD

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.

Max. altitude

5,033m / 16,512 ft.

Accommodation

Simple Local Tea House

Meals

BLD

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.

Max. altitude

4,300m / 14,108 ft.

Accommodation

Simple Local Tea House

Meals

BLD

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.

Max. altitude

4,250m / 13,944 ft.

Accommodation

Simple Local Tea House

Meals

BLD

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.

Max. altitude

4,000m / 13,123 ft.

Accommodation

Simple Local Tea House

Meals

BLD

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.

Max. altitude

2,590m / 8,497 ft.

Accommodation

Simple Local Tea House

Meals

BLD

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.

Max. altitude

2,610m / 8,563 ft.

Accommodation

Simple Local Tea House

Meals

BLD

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.

Max. altitude

1,355m / 4,446 ft.

Accommodation

⭐⭐⭐ Hotel

Meals

Breakfast, Dinner

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. 

Max. altitude

1,355m / 4,446 ft.

Accommodation

⭐⭐⭐ Hotel

Meals

Breakfast
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Includes

  • Airport pickup and drop
  • All Ground transportation
  • All accommodation in ⭐⭐⭐ hotel
  • All accommodation in Simple Local Tea House during trek
  • Kathmandu sightseeing with a city tour guide
  • Full board meal 3 times a day during the trek and 3 cups of tea / Coffee
  • All Accommodation in the lodge as per Itinerary
  • Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Order by Our Company
  • Govt. trained guide and necessary no. of porters with their insurance, salary, and meals
  • First Aid kit box
  • One cultural show and dinner
  • National park entry fees and TIMS permit card
  • All Domestic Flights according to the itinerary in fixed-wing aircraft
  • All government taxes and official charges
  • Farewell dinner last night in Kathmandu
  • Porter for each 2 clients

Doesn't Include

  • Laundry service/battery charge
  • Rescue/emergency and Travel insurance
  • Personal equipment’s and personal expenses
  • Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu
  • Tips for guide and porter
  • Personal Travel Insurance
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