Langtang Ganjalapass Map
Langtang - Helambu - Gangala Pass Trek
To cross from Langtang into Helambu, via the Ganja La pass, is serious undertaking requiring good equipment. For three to four days there are no tea house facilities so we have to be fully sufficient. From the pass the views across the valley to the peaks of the Langtang Himal are particularly good. In the distance you can see Shishapangma, the only 800 meters peak entirely in China (Tibet). After crossing the pass we reach to Tarkeghayang (largest settlements of Tamang in Helambu) The trek passes through some beautiful forests and very interesting villages on route. As the journey progresses you visit the homes of Brahmins, Tamangs and Sherpa people of Nepal. This place has scenic grandeur and pleasant climate as well as a long history of Buddhism, culture and ancient tradition of Tamang and Sherpas.
- Starting from :
- Kathmandu
- Ending at :
- Pokhara
- Grade :
- Moderate-Difficult
- Highest Access of the Trek :
- 5106 m (Gyanja Laa Pass)
- Best Season :
- Gurung, Magar, Thakali
- Trekking type :
- Teahouse
- Best Season
- March till May & October till December
- Himalayan sights :
- Langtang, Langtang Lirung, Gosainkunda etc
- Most Attraction of the Trek
- Close Mountain View, Sherpa villages
- Meal :
- breakfast, lunch, & Dinner
- Transportation :
- Car/Van
- Minimum Group Size :
- 1
- Per day Walking :
- 5 to 7 hours
- Itinerary type :
- Fixed / Customized
- Day 1
- Arriving into Kathmandu
Namaste and welcome to Nepal, You'll be met and assisted at the airport by our local representatives who will arrange your transfer and check in to your hotel. - Day 2
- Sightseeing / Cultural Day In Kathmandu
Half day sightseeing around Kathmandu, Patan city where you will have time to fascinating Buddhist and Hindu temples and shrines reflecting ancient local tradition are highlighted on my guided tour. There’s time to explore the city’s many charms on your own or take a rest while I finalize trekking area permits. In the evening delicious traditional Nepali well come dinner await for you. Q/N in Kathmandu. - Day 3
- Kathmandu – Trisuli Bazzar - Dhunche
Drive to Dhunche via Trisuli Bazaar by bus about 8 hours. Overnight in Dhunche. - Day 4
- Dhunche – Bharku - Syabrubesi
From Dhunche there is a decent to the Trisuli River, which is reached within half an hour. From the river bed there is a steep climb to Dovan. Right from here a track to Gosaikunda leaves the main trail to Rasuwa Ghari and the Lantang valley. From Dovan there is a gentle climb to Gharku village is reached. From Bharku, traversing up and down after crossing a suspension bridge over the Langtang River, the village of Syabrubesi is reached. - Day 5
- Syabrubesi – Lama Hotel
Today we will hike along the Langtang khola (river), consisting mainly of scrub oak, bottom of the high rocky mountains. From Bamboo lodge, where we have lunch, the ascent continues to steel suspension bridge at 2000m then still climbs along side a series of waterfalls and finally to we reached to Rimche. From here the trail descend gently to Lama Hotel, at 2380m. Stay over night. - Day 6
- Lama Hotel – Langtang Valley
The trail traverses up and down through the forest and Ghoratabela is reached within 3 hours. From there, again a short climb for ½ hours will bring us to a pass to the right of where the Langtang valley begins. - Day 7
- Langtang Village – Kyangjing Gompa
From Langtang there is a gentle ascent for 4 hrs to Kyangjing Gompa. - Day 8
- Kyanjin Ghompa - Rest Day
- Day 9
- Kyanjin Ghompa – Ngenang
This is the first day from Kyanjin Gompa so we will not hike long. The Ngegang (4000) is the only last good place to camp where we will camp. - Day 11
- Ngenang – Keldang
Today the trail is steeply climb towards the pass at 5106m. After crossing the pass the route descends to a small stream at 4400m. Following the stream for few hours we reach at keldang (4,280m.) where we will stop for camp. - Day 12
- Keldang – Dukpu
This is a very long walking day toward the summer settlement of Dukpu ( 4080). Stay overnight here. - Day 13
- Dukpu – Tarke Gyang
From Dukpu thte trail descends along the ridge then climb to the pass. From here you can see the views of Dorje Lakpa and some peaks of Khumbu regions. Now we walk decent through the pine and rhododendron forests then finally we reach to Tarke Gyang village ( largest settlements of Tamang in Helambu. - Day 14
- Terek Gyang – Sermathang
From Terke Gyang we will walk on a gradual flat trail to attractive village of Gangjwal(2500m) where we will stop for lunch. After the lunch still the trail is quite easy, it continues at around the same altitude along the side of the ridge, crossing a number of streams in the heart of Helambu region. Then we reach at the edge of the large village of Sermathang (2620m). There are some old gompa and Langtang National Park Office. Stay overnight at Sermathang. - Day 15
- Sermathang – Melamche Bazzar
From Sermathang then the trail follows the ridges passing shorten and drop to the tiny pretty village of Kakani situated on the ridge. This is a wonderful place for splendid mountains views where we will stop for our lunch. From Kakani the trail traverse several picturesque small villages and drops to Melamchi Pul Bazaar about 3 hour where we can have lunch. Malamchi Bazaar has a collection of shops and teahouses and abundant lodges. - Day 16
- Melamche Bazzar – kathmandu
We drive to Kathmandu by vehicle about 4 hours on the Kodari road. - Day 17
- Departure with warm Good Bye.
Today is free to relax until departure or to commence any additional trips or activities you may have booked. If departing, you will transferred to the International Airport in time for your return flight home.
