Langtang Ganjala Pass Trek

Detail Itinerary

• Day 01 :Arrival in Kathmandu - 1,300m/4,264 ft Wilderness Excursion representative will pick you from airport with warm greetings. Our staff will be there with our company display board or with clients name at the arrival gate. You will be then transferred to selected Hotel. After check in, you will visit Wilderness Excursion office, meet your trekking guide as well as other participants. Later in the evening we will organize a "Welcome Dinner" at an excellent traditional Nepalese Restaurant where you will enjoy a live Nepalese cultural program along with a fine meal.
• Day 02 :In Kathmandu, get permits and trip preparation Wilderness Excursion today will get your trekking permits and you could do your trip preparation sorting and selecting out your trekking gear. Also you could visit UNESCO listed World Heritage Sites and spiritual attractions including Kathmandu Durbar Square, the sacred Hindu temple of Pashupatinath, the famous Swayambhunath (known as monkey temple among westerners) and Boudhanath Stupa. We will also be for finalizing official procedure and other necessary arrangements. You will be also briefed on the nature of the trek, equipment and team composition. In the afternoon, there will be a pre-trip discussion where we can meet our trek leader and other team members. You can also make your last minute buying of personal items as you will be going to the Himalayas tomorrow.
• Day 03 :Drive to Syabru Bensi (1470m) approx. 7 hours drive After breakfast in Kathmandu; we drive to Syabrubesi which takes approximately 7-8 hours by public bus. Driving through beautiful foothills and ridgeline vistas to Syabru Besi passing Dhunche, we’ll get a glimpse of Ganesh Himal after driving along the mighty Trishuli river. Terraced farm lands, green hills and lush forests make the drive very pleasurable. Parts of the road though may be bumpy and under construction. Overnight at Syabrubesi in lodge.
• Day 04 :Trek to Lama hotel (2324 m); 5-6 hours of walk. Stay overnight in Lodge. After morning breakfast we drive out along the north-western hills of Kathmandu. Enjoy the Himlayan views and mountainous lifestyle through the terraced fields and rustic villages. Take Lunch at the Trishuli Bazar before continuing further to Dhunche. From Dhunche, we descent down to Syabrubesi.
• Day 05 :Trek to Langtang village (3,430m/11,253ft): 6-7 hours The trail continues along dense forests through uphill. After making a steady climb up through the valley, we leave the tree line behind us. Enjoy the marvelous views of Langtang Lirung. Pass by water mills, prayer wheels, chortens, with sacred mounds of rocks with prayers carved on them.
  
• Day 06 : Trek to Kyanjin Gompa (3,870m/12,697ft): about 3-4 hour leisurely walk. After taking breakfast, we get out of the village and pass on through yak pastures. Also pass the largest mani wall in Nepal, made from stone with prayers written on them. The prayers written on the mani wall is supposed to be walked away in close-wise for the merits of ourselves and all other living beings. Since, we are really getting into the high altitudes; you might start feeling the thin air.
• Day 07 :Excursion to Tsergo Ri (5033m/16,508 ft) and back to Kyanjin: 7-8 hrs Today, we make an excursion to Tsergo Ri which would also help us to acclimatize. The climb to Tsergo Ri which is 4985m offers a magnificently panoramic views of the Himalayas. Besides, the climb to Tsergo Ri is a challenging one and the time for the climb depends upon your physical fitness and previous experience. By evening, we return back to Kyanjing Gompa.
• Day 08 :Trek to Ngegang (4300m/14,104 ft): 5-6 hours Taking today's breakfast, we go on our today's journey to Ngegang. Cross the Langtang River. Ascend through rhododendron forests. Since, we're already in high altitude; the time for getting to our destination also depends upon the season of the trek. Since, during the winter snow, it might take longer time to cross the snow strewn path.
• Day 09 :Trek to Keldang (4300m/14104ft); about 8 hours of walk. Stay overnight in tent. Cross the Ganja La pass (5122m/16,800 ft) Trek to Keldang (4250m/13,940ft): 6/7 hour Today we cross the Ganja La pass. It will be a strenuous day since Ganja La is one of the difficult passes. Ganja la pass is covered with snow almost throughout the year. Make the long ascent through the boulders, pass the small lakes, and summit the Ganja La which situated on a rocky moraine. Enjoy the spectacular views from the pass. Climbing up and down the pass can sometimes be tricky due to snowfall and ice. From the pass, we descend down to Keldang.
  
• Day 10 :Trek to Dukpu (4080m/13382ft); 6-7 hours of walk. Stay overnight in tent. From Keldang, we descend further down following a prominent ridge line. In about 5-6 hours trek today, we continue losing our altitude through forests, ridges, and grasslands.
• Day 11 :Trek to Tarke Gyang (2,590m/8,497ft): 5-6 hours Today, we lose altitude considerably, about 1500 meters. The trail would be similar, except that as you descend lower, you will notice more vegetation.
• Day 12 :Trek to Sermathang (2,610m/8,563ft): 3-4 hours We cross small forest with the view of beautiful village of Helembu region. The trail makes a sweep around the wide valley end between Parachin and the pretty Sharpa village of Gangyul. The people of this village practice Drukpa Kagyu Buddhism, the same as the national religion of Bhutan.
• Day 13 :Trek to Malemchi Pul Bazaar and drive to Kathmandu: 3-4 hrs trek/ 2 hours drive On our final day of the trek, we walk down to Malemchi Pul Bazaar with many Sherpa village. From the Bazaar, catch the bus to Kathmandu. Upon reaching Kathmandu, Himalayan Glacier Trekking will host a farewell dinner. Congratulations on the completion of your trek!
• Day 14 :Farewell Friend Today the journey comes to an end. There's nothing to do but exchange emails with your new friends, organize all your photos and finally depart from Nepal. If departing, you'll be transferred to the International Airport for your departure flight to your onwards destination. Or get ready for the next adventure.