Langtang Valley with Ganja La Pass

Welcome to Nepal, the land of Himalayas. Our representatives will be waiting for your arrival at the airport. You will be transferred to your respective hotels. You will have the rest of the day free to explore Kathmandu as you please. You can roam around vibrant Thamel and find yourself some typical local products to shop. You can also visit restaurants and café and try out Nepal cuisine. We will spend the night in Kathmandu.

On this day, we will visit some of the famous places in Kathmandu. We will visit the Pashupatinath Temple, which is located on the banks of Bagmati River. We could also visit Bouddhanath which is the Largest Stupa in Nepal and the holiest place for Buddhist. Swoyambunath is another historical shrine of Nepal visible from all corners of the valley that we could visit. We will also visit Kathmandu Durbar Square, which is a famous UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Later on this afternoon, we will begin your preparation for trekking.

We will be driving to Syabrubensi which is about 117Km away and 7hrs drive from Kathmandu. The road is winding, mostly unpaved, and on high mountains. We will be driving through scenic foothills and ridge-line landscape to Syabru Besi passing through Dhunche. While passing along the road on the bank of Trishuli River you catch a glimpse of Ganesh Himal, terraces and green hills.We will halt in a local guest house for the night.

We will be walking for about 6hrs from Syabru Bensi to Lama Hotel. The view of terraced fields and dense forest with variety of plants is impeccable. We also might come across some of the Wildlife inhabitant-throated martin, wild boar, Langur monkey, red panda and Himalayan black bear. The trail crosses a stream and a steel suspension bridge at 2000 meters. The route will further lead us to the northern bank of Langtang Khola from where an ideal view of waterfalls comes to sight. Upon reaching Lama Hotel, we will conclude the trek for the day.

From Lama Hotel, we will trek for about 6-7 hrs to Langtang. The sight from Langtang Lirung is exotic. We will come across a lush meadows of Ghora Tabela at 3000m, a valley of yak pastures and an ethnic Tamang villages during the journey.Langtang village is the headquarters for Langtang National Park. We will halt in a local guest house for the night.

We will be trekking a distance of about 3900m from Langtang to Kyanjin Gompa. During the trail, we will come across the largest mani wall in Nepal, made up of stone that have prayers inscribed on them. We will also come across several of the wooden bridges. Kyajing Gompa is surrounded by the Himalaya and ideal views, glaciers, icefalls, birds and yaks.We will conclude the day in a local guest house.

On this day, we can hike up to Kyanjin Ri or Tseku Ri for superb Himalayan scenery of Langtang Lirung 7245m, Ganesh Himal 7406m, Naya khanga 5846m , Dorje Lakpa 6988m, Gaurishanker 7145m, Gangchenpo 6387 m, Yala peak 5500m or hike to Langtang Lirung base camp. We will stay in a local guest house at Kyanjin Gompa for the night.

We will embark on our journey for the day to Ganja La Phedi. We will cross the Langtang River and ascend through rhododendron forests. The time duration required to reach our destination entirely depends upon the prevailing season. It takes more time during winter due to the snow covered path.

One of the most difficult passes to cross, the Ganja La pass is covered in snow almost throughout the year. The trails ascend through boulders and small lakes before it reaches the summit of the Ganja La which is situated on a rocky moraine. The pass has a spectacular view to offer. From the pass, we descend down to Keldang.

We will trek for about six hours from Keldang to Yak Kharka. We will descend further down following a prominent ridge line. The entire journey descends downward. We will lose the altitude as we continue further through forests, ridges and grasslands.

On this day we will trek to Tarek Ghang. The trail will lead us to Melamchi Khola and then to a settlement of the Sherpa people. We will have the opportunity to enjoy the view of the Himalayan peaks glistening under sunshine on our journey. We will also confront one of the oldest and the biggest monastery in the region. The village is more popularly known as Helambu, since most of the inhabitants belong to the Helmu caste. We will halt in a local guest house at Helambu for the night.

This trek is comparatively easier because of the much lower altitude we experience.Major part of the trail is dominated by forests, streams, and waterfalls. The trail flows around the wide valley end between Parachin and the Sherpa village of Gangyul. Upon our arrival at Sermathang, we will discover the village. We will spend the night in a local guest house.

On this day we will walk to Melemchi Pul Bazar. It is an easy trail and will take about two hours to reach Melemchi Pul Bazar. Most of the route is through scattered settlements. Upon arrival at Melemchi Pul Bazar, we will spend the rest of the day exploring the place. The place comprises mostly of the Sherpa inhabitants. They are known for their hospitality and friendly nature. We will spend the night in the Melamchi Pul Bazar.

On this day we will drive back to Kathmandu. The drive is short and pleasant and shouldn’t take us more than three hours to reach Kathmandu. Once we arrive in Kathmandu, you will be assisted through the check-in process in your respective hotel. You will have the rest of the day to yourself to explore the city as you please. You can go around shopping for some local handicraft products. You can also try out various restaurants and café or just relax in a coffee shop.

After bidding your final goodbyes, you will be received from your respective hotels and transferred to Tribhuwan International Airport for your final departure to your next destination. If you have any intentions of extending your stay in Nepal for adventurous experience, we would be more than happy to be of help. We also welcome you to visit our country again for further experiences of nature’s bounty in new and exciting places. It would be our pleasure to help you plan your next trip to Nepal.