Ganja La Pass Trekking

Although the Ganja La Pass Trek and upper Langtang Valley were explored over sixty years ago, it has not changed much. Tented camps will be your accommodation for the time in the pass and almost everything required for the trip will have to be carried. Due to the restriction on use of firewood, even the fuel needs to be carried.

Highlights of the trek includes the valleys of Langtang and Helambu, the Tibetan village at Langtang, and of course, Ganja La Pass. There are breathtaking views of the Himalayan peaks such as Langtang Ri, Ganesh Himal, Lang Sisa, Chorkari Ri and about 10 other peaks over 6000 m.

Starting Point	Syabru Besi
End Point	Melamchi Bazar
Highest Point	5600 m
Lowest Point	1300 m
Duration	12 Days
Difficulty	Moderate
Accommodation	Hotel, Local Teahouse

Standard Prices (per person)
1 or 2 People	£1037
3 to 5 People	£908
6 to 9 People	£870
9 or more People	£819

Itinerary Details What is Included Ask Us a Question Customise Your Trip

Day 1	Get transferred to Syabrubesi from Kathmandu. The drive usually takes 8 hours. Spend the night at a local teahouse.
Day 2	Trek from Syabrubesi to Lama Hotel (2480 m)
Day 3	Continue trekking from Lama Hotel to Langtang Village (3541 m)
Day 4	Trek to Kyangjin Gompa (3900 m) and stay overnight at a local teahouse.
Day 5	We shall make a side-trip to summit Tesku Ri and return to Kanjing Gumba for the night. This usually takes 6-7 hours. Tesku Ri is a famous trekking peak of Nepal which can be climbed without any special mountaineering gear. From there we can see the Langtang Himalayan range without any obstruction.
Day 6	After having a good night’s sleep we wake up early, freshen up and head for Ngegang, our next stopover. This usually means not more than normal paced walking for 5 hours. Tonight we will be sleeping in a tent.
Day 7	Ngegang - Ganja La Pass - Langsisa Kharka Make our way up to Ganja La Pass. After walking for nearly 7-8 hours we descend down to Langsisa Kharka where we spend another night in a tent.
Day 8	Langisa Kharka - Dukpu Resuming our trek, descending down to Dukpu, we will stop at a location suitable for setting up our tents, not farther than a walking distance of 6 hours.
Day 9	Dukpu - Tarke Ghyang We start walking after having made our preparations and trek down to Tarke Ghyang, a village mostly inhabited by Tamang people, approximately at a walking distance of 6 hours from Dukpu.
Day 10	Tarke Ghyang - Helambu It will take us about 7 hours to reach the next village which is also included in other trekking routes of Helambu. Weather permitting, we shall explore a famous monastery and some parts of the village.
Day 11	Helambu - Melamchi Bazar The final portion of our trek takes about 7 hours and our final stopover is the famous Melamchi Bazar, a small town settled by the roaring Melamchi River.
Day 12	Melamchi Bazar - Kathmandu (Bus) After breakfast we ride a local bus back to Kathmandu taking about 6 hours.

Ganja La Pass Trekking Map

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Pick up from the international airport, transfer to Hotel in Kathmandu, as well as any airport transfers for any internal flights. Last day transfer to international airport (if required).
Transport to the start of the trip (usually by bus or plane but can be changed in accordance with the associated extra charge) as per the details in the itinerary. Transport back from the trip to Kathmandu.

2 night’s deluxe room at a hotel in Kathmandu with breakfast, before the start of the tip, and 1 night at the end of the trip.
Private accommodation during the trip to a basic standard. Please be aware that the toilet and bathroom will be outside of the room in most cases.
Three meals per day – Breakfast, lunch and dinner. You can choose food from the menu. Tea or coffee with meals.
Provision of tents and camping equipment if applicable
An experienced English speaking guide.
At least one porter for two people (Max baggage per porter is 30kg). Let us know if you would prefer not to use a porter.
Accommodation, wages, food and travel expenses for guide and porter(s).
National Park fees
Permit and trekking management fees
In cases of emergency, we will arrange for a helicopter rescue, medical treatment and after care for on your behalf. This will be paid by your own travel insurance company. (Please ensure that you are adequately covered for this eventuality).
Insurance for guide and porter(s).
First Aid Kid (for normal treatment only)
Government taxes & other applicable fees.
A method for water purification, e.g. Iodine or chlorine solution.
We will also inform your embassy that you are trekking under our care.

What is Not Included

Any drinks outside meal times (alcoholic, mineral water, hot chocolate, tea, coffee, etc)
Personal expenses
Tips and donations
Hot Showers
Travel insurance

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