Langtang Ganjala Pass Trekking - 14 Days

Day o1: Drive from Kathmandu to Dhunche (1966m.) this takes about eight hours.
You head north out of Kathmandu driving through scenic foothills and ridgeline sceneries to Dhunche. Your drive from Kathmandu to the trek point is either by local bus or land cruiser. Stay overnight at a lodge.

Day 02: Trek from Dhunche to Syabru Gaon (2581m.)
which takes about five and half hours. Trek to Syabru Gaon (6950ft, 2120m). The initial part of the trek is an easy walk through forests and terraced hill slopes. As you enter Syabru, you descend to the ridgeline that separates the Langtang Khola from the Trisuli River. Syabru is a beautiful village stretched out along the ridgeline. You will continue through the village to your campsite about fifteen minutes beyond on the slopes below the village. The sunset is spectacular. From here you can enjoy spectacular view of Lantang Lirung (7245m.) and Tibetan Himal ranges. Stay overnight at a lodge.

Day 03: Trek from Syabru Gaon to Lama Hotel (2470m.)
this takes about five hours. The trail descends along the ridge on Syabru’s main street and then drops to the Ghopche Khola (2050 m.) and again descends to the landslide (1810m.). From then onwards, your trek ascends gently to Rimche (2400m.) through Bamboo (1960m.) and at the end you travel through level path to the Lama Hotel. En route, you may get lucky and spot red pandas, and monkeys in their natural habitat. Stay overnight at a lodge.

Day 04: Trek from Lama Hotel to Langtang village (3430m.) via Ghore Tabela
which takes about six hours. At Ghora Tabela [3000m], the trail emerges from the forest. While hiking here, you can catch a glimpse of white monkeys and local birds. The trail continues to climb gently and the valley widens, passing a few temporary settlements used by herders who bring their livestock to graze in the high pastures during the summer months. A quiet monastery is found around here which we can visit shortly before arriving at the village of Langtang, the headquarters of the Langtang National Park. Stay overnight at your lodge.

Day 05: Trek from Langtang Village to Kyangjin (3870m.)
this takes about three hours. The trail climbs gradually through small villages and yak pastures as the valley opens out further and the views become more wide-ranging. After crossing several small streams and moraines, the trail reaches the settlement at Kyangjin. We should arrive at Kyangjin by lunch time allowing time to acclimatize and explore the area. It is a fantastic setting, with snow- covered peaks surrounding us in all directions. At this point, you can enjoy the panoramic view of Dorje Larpa (6990m.), Langtang Ri (6370m.) and Langtang Lirung (7245m.) Stay overnight at a lodge.

Day 06: A rest day at Kyangjin Gompa and we do some excursions in and around.
This is a day to rest and explore the area. You can visit the monastery and the cheese factory, walk up the moraine to see the spectacular ice faces and glaciers of Langtang Lirung or ascend Kyangjin Ri [4350m], directly behind the village, for a breathtaking scene of the Langtang peaks. Stay overnight at your lodge.

Day 07: Trek and climb up to Tserko Ri (5033m.) and trek back to Kyangjin Gompa
which takes about seven hours. You trek through steep trail all the way to the top. You can see Himalayan pheasants, Himalayan deer and outstanding views of surrounding peaks and mountains. From Tserko Ri, you are quite fascinated by the panoramic views of Sisapangma, Langshisa Ri, NayaKang, Yala peak, Langtang Lirung and many others. Stay overnight at a lodge.

Day 08: Trek from Kyanjing Gompa to Ngegang (4000m.)
which takes about five hours.  From here, you cannot see any villages. The trail goes on ascending and area is covered with little natural vegetation. Since there are no lodges available around here, we need to camp out for the night.

Day 09: Trek from Ngegang to Keldang (5106m.) via Ganja La (5100m.)
which takes about five and half hours. This day is comparatively strenuous as you need to cross the Ganja la pass. You can find the Ganja la pass covered with snowy ice most of the times throughout the year. You need to camp out here, too.

Day 10: Trek from Keldang to Dukpu (4080m.)
which takes about five and half hours. Your camping site will be inside the forest. This day you will walk along a ridge and grassland with amazing views of Mountains. Stay overnight at a lodge.

Day 11: Trek from Dukpu to Tarkeghyang (2740m.)
this takes approximately five hours. The trail descends about 200m. Views from the Pass are spectacular to the Annapurna Region and Mt. Everest Region too. From the pass, the trail descends through pine forest, rhododendron forest past tiny herder’s settlement to Tarkeghyang. You can visit one of the oldest Buddhist monastery and Sherpa villages around here. These villages are well settled where friendly and cheerful natured people are found around here. Stay overnight at a lodge.

Day 12: Trek from Tarkeghyang to Shermathang (2621m.)
which takes about four hours. This day the trail is quite easier through flat land with beautiful forests on the way. You trek on crossing some small streams on the way. Shermathang is another pretty Sherpa village where you can visit many ancient monasteries. Here, you can see Jugal Himal range at the north face of Shermathang village. Stay overnight at your lodge.

Day 13: Trek from Shermathang to Melamchi Pul Bazaar (846m.)
this takes approximately five hours. The trail gradually descends all the way to Melamchi Pul Bazaar through meadows and cultivated fields. On the way, you come across several old villages with their own particular tradition. Walking this day is quite pleasant with mountain views and interaction with local and friendly people. Stay overnight at a lodge.

Day 14: Drive from Melamchi Pul Bazaar to Kathmandu which takes about six hours.
You travel through gravel and bumpy road up to Lamidanda and then you follow the pitched road up to Kathmandu. After reaching your hotel, you take some rest & get some refreshment before we head out for a delicious Nepali cuisine to a well known Nepalese kitchen. As you enjoy your meal, you will be entertained to a scintillating cultural dance performed by the local belles. This memorable holiday will conclude with a memorable evening in the capital city of Kathmandu, known so well as the city of temples & cows.

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