Langtang Valley with Ganja La Pass Trekking
“Ganja La Pass Trekking Trip Highlights: “trek & traverse in one of the most beautiful alpine valley in the perfect tranquillity central Himalayan location, amazing valleys gorge, traditional culture & Buddhist religion, pristine forest, the area of the red pandas, and in the close backdrop of the high Langtang Himalayan range.”
BUNA introduces to a scenic and adventurous Langtang Valley with Ganja La Pass Trekking, starting out from Kathmandu by bus to Syabrubesi, the adventure begins to Langtang Valley and Ganja-la at 5,121m, taking the direct approach via the Langtang Khola. For days of easy walking on good trails, through the dense forest of oak, birch, pine and then rhododendron leads to the tree-line and then to Kyangjin Gompa (3749m). Kyangjin is a splendid base in a beautiful setting of high snowy mountains from which to acclimatise and plan our explorations and climbs of the upper valley. Good acclimatisation days and be spent exploring the upper Langtang valley, beyond the rich meadows of Langshisa Kharka, first explored by Tilman, when he was probing for routes into Tibet.
These upper meadows are rarely visited by trekkers and are home to large herds of that, the valley ending in a massive wall of mountains, forming the frontier with Tibet. Crossing to the Chimsedang Lekh and the Kangjal Himal, a ridge of peaks bordering the valley to the south, establish camp below the Ganja La (5,121m). From here there is a possible way to traverse from Langtang valley towards Helambu region with stunning views of the great mountains flanking the Langtang valley, including Ganchenpo (6387m), Dorje Lakpa (6990m), Pemthang Karpo Ri (6830m), Langtang Lirung (7245m) and across the border in Tibet rises the huge bulk of Shishapangma (8046m). After the pass of Ganja-la adventure leads to the charming villages of Helambu before ending the trip near Kathmandu. Langtang Valley with Ganja La Pass Trekking certainly a memorable adventure of a lifetime.
Trip Profile:
Mode of trekking: On Camping basis.
Trekking Grade: Moderate to Challenging.
Trekking days: 14-15 days.
Trip Duration: 18 – 19 Days. Kathmandu-Kathmandu.
Outline Itinerary:
Day 01: Arrive at Kathmandu 1,300m and transfer to Hotel.
Day 02: In Kathmandu half day guided tour.
Day 03: Drive from Kathmandu -Syabrubesi 1,460m. 7-8 hours.
Day 04: Trek to Riverside 2,240m. 5-6 hours.
Day 05: Trek to Ghoretabla 3,020m. 5 hours walk.
Day 06: Trek to Langtang village 3,430m. 3 hours walk.
Day 07: Trek to Kyangin Gompa 3,850m. 3-4 hours.
Day 08: Rest-Day for acclimatization at leisure for a hike around.
Day 09: Trek towards Naya Kanga at Branchen Kharka 4,100m. approx. 4-5 hrs walk.
Day 10: Trek and climb to Naya Kanga High Camp 5,100m.
Day 11: Traverse Ganja-la 5,121m descend towards Keldrong Kharka.
Day 12: Trek to Kharka before Dukpu. 4,023m.
Day 13: The Kharka before Dupku to Tarkeghyang 2,560m. 6-7 hrs.
Day 14: Rest Day at Tarkeghyang.
Day 15: Trek to Sermathang 2,621m. 4-5 hrs.
Day 16: Trek to Melamchi Pul 840m. 5-6 hrs.
Day 17: Drive to Kathmandu via Dhulikhel 4-5 hrs rides.
Day 18: Free day in Kathmandu.
Day 19: Transfer to Airport for International departure.
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