A wonderful trek that cuts across wild rugged trails that
are pretty challenging where you begin to discover the unknown
from the known on every ridge, every path that you hike through
and continues to surprise your senses with the rare display
of breathtaking nature so rampantly wild, but yet serene
and so wonderfully calming.....stirring your imagination
and emotions with its rugged but resplendent beauty. This
is a trek you would love to venture into with your loved
ones.
The Langtang valley is aptly called ‘the valley of
glaciers’. Here, massive mountains rise, soaring towards
the sky. The valley offers pine forest, Swift Mountain streams
that gush over rugged rocks coupled with snowcapped peaks,
grassy lawns and comforting green meadows strewn with daisies
and wild animals. A variety of sights including Buddhist
monasteries, a cheese factory, yaks, glaciers and mountain
lakes make this trek an exciting one, right to the bones.
On this trek as you hike on the way through typical Sherpa
villages, interacting in-between with the local friendly
folks where your guide will interpret for you, and as you
continue on; you will encounter ancient monasteries. You
will also learn about ancient customs and superstitious beliefs
of how the local folks live life in our villages.
You follow a rugged trail with dramatic views to the west
Himal Chuli (7893m) Manaslu (8156mm) and Ganesh Himal (7406m).
On a clear day, even the Annapurna range can be seen rising
up behind, and to the north across the valley is Langtang
Lirung. You pass a few huts on the high pastures of Laurebina,
cross a small ridge and then we get our first views of the
holy lakes. There are about a dozen lakes in the Gosainkunda
Basin, the main three being Saraswatikunda, Bhairabkunda
and Gosainkunda. According to legend, Shiva created Gosainkunda
when he pierced a glacier with his trident to obtain water
to quench his thirst after having swallowed a poison that
threatened to destroy the world.
This trek brings you to the Langtang Valley surrounded by
Himalayan Peaks. Langtang Lirung-7240m and Ganesh Himal are
the highest in the region. Trek up to Kyanjin gompa and do
an excursion to Tshergo Ri that would acclimatize you well
for a further rugged hike to Ganja La pass. The trek then
turns straight south into the valley of Helambu via the Ganja
La pass which gets more exciting and challenging as well.
Facts of the Trek
Duration: 14 Days
Trek type: Tea House
Max Altitude: 5106 m.
Minimum Pax: 1 +
Mode of travel: By Jeep
Grade: Moderate
Itinerary of Langtang Ganjala Pass Trek in Details
Day 01: Drive from Kathmandu to Dhunche (1966m.) which takes
about eight hours. You head north out of Kathmandu driving through scenic foothills
and ridgeline vistas to Dhunche. The first part of your drive up to Trishuli
Bazaar is quite smooth. The path now moves along the gravel road. During the
rainy season, the way is sometime blocked due to landslides. Your drive from
Kathmandu to the destination will be made by either a local bus or land cruiser.
Stay overnight at lodge or camp.
Day 02: Trek from Dhunche to Syabru Gaon (2581m.) which takes
about five and half hours. Trek to Syabru Gaon (6950ft, 2120m). The trek today
is a leisure hike 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; brilliantly backlighting
the houses perched on the ridgeline above. From here you can enjoy spectacular
views of Lantang Lirung (7245m.), Tibetan Himal ranges and some other peaks.
Stay overnight at lodge or camp.
Day 03: Trek from Syabru Gaon to Lama Hotel (2470m.) it takes
about five hours. The trail descends along the ridge on Syabru's main street
and then drops to the Ghopche Khola (2050m.) and again descends to the landslide
(1810m.). Afterwards, you trek ascends gently to Rimche (2400m.) through Bamboo
(1960m.) and at the end your trail is level to the Lama Hotel. En route you
could see red pandas, monkeys and bears if you are lucky. There are few lodges
and shops which provide the trekkers supplies. Stay overnight at lodge or camp.
Day 04: Trek from Lama Hotel to Langtang village (3430m.)
via Ghore Tabela which takes about six hours. As you continue climbing there
are occasional glimpses of Langtang Lirung between the trees. At Ghora Tabela
[3000m], the trail emerges from the forest. While walking here, you can catch
a glimpse of white monkeys and local birds. Once there was a Tibetan resettlement
project here, but now it is a Nepalese army post though it has no permanent
inhabitants. 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. There is a monastery which we
can visit shortly before arriving at the village of Langtang, the headquarters
of the Langtang National Park. The houses of Langtang and its neighbouring
villages are of the flat-roofed Tibetan style, surrounded by stone walls enclosing
fields of buckwheat, potatoes, wheat, turnips and barley. Stay overnight at
lodge or camp.
Day 05: Trek from Langtang Village to Kyangjin (3870m.) which
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
extensive. After crossing several small streams and moraines, the trail reaches
the settlement at Kyangjin. Here, there is a small monastery and a government-operated
cheese factory. We should arrive at Kyangjin by lunch time allowing time to
acclimatise and explore the area. It is a dramatic 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.), Langtang Lirung (7245m.)
and other peaks. Stay overnight at lodge or camp.
Day 06: Rest day at Kyangjin Gompa and we do some excursions
in and around the area. This is 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 tumbling glaciers of Langtang Lirung or ascend Kyangjin Ri [4350m],
directly behind the village, for a breathtaking panorama of the Langtang peaks.
Stay overnight at lodge or camp.
Day 07: Trek and climb up to Tserko Ri (5033m.) and trek
back to Kyangjin Gompa which takes about seven hours. Through this trail you
ascend steeply all the way to the top. The path you follow is rocky and you
pass through small bushes along the side. You can see Himalayan peasants, Himalayan
deer and outstanding views of surrounding peaks and mountains. From Tserko
Ri, you are thoroughly captivated by the panoramic views of Sisapangma, Langshisa
Ri, NayaKanga, Yala peak, Langtang Lirung and several other peaks. Stay overnight
at lodge or camp.
Day 08: Trek from Kyanjing Gompa to Ngegang (4000m.) which
takes about five hours. Down here you don't see any villages. The trail goes
on ascending and the area is covered with little natural vegetation. Stay overnight
at camp.
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. On the Ganja la pass, you will find
it covered with snowy ice most times throughout the year. You need to camp
for the night.
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
will be a long day walking along ridge, grassland with amazing views of the
Mountains. Stay overnight at camp.
Day 11: Trek from Dukpu to Tarkeghyang (2740m.) that takes
approximately five hours. The trail descends about 200mt and we climb the 4100m
pass. Views from the Pass are spectacular to the Annapurna Region and Mt. Everest
Region too. From the pass, the trail descends through pine and rhododendron
forest past a tiny herder’s settlement to Tarkeghyang. You can visit
one of the oldest Buddhist monastery and Sherpa villages down here. These villages
are inhabited by a happy lot of local folks who are well-settled and very cheerful
and friendly.
Stay overnight at lodge or camp.
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. There is a beautiful village on the way to Shermathang. To add
to your joy, Shermathang is another pretty Sherpa village where you can visit
some ancient monasteries. From here you can see the Jugal Himal range from
the north face of Shermathang village. Stay overnight at lodge or camp.
Day 13: Trek from Shermathang to Melamchi Pul Bazaar (846m.),
it 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 while interacting with local
and friendly people.
Stay overnight at lodge or camp.
Day 14:
Drive from Melamchi Pul Bazaar to Kathmandu which takes about six hours. You
travel through a gravel and bumpy path up to Lamidanda and then you follow
the pitched road up to Kathmandu.
Services Included
National Park entry permit, Trekking permit, Land transportation to and fro, Accommodation in lodges during the trek, Food: three meals a day, A guide & required number of porter(s), Essential equipment.
Services Excluded
Personal expenses, Insurance, Tips, Emergency evacuation by Helicopter, Alternative transportation in case of heavy rain, landslide, strike, road blockade etc.
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