Ganja La Pass Trekking

Depending on your arrival time, we will be at the Kathmandu International Airport to give you a warm welcome to our country, where you can enjoy the entire trip. After exchanging friendly greetings in the arrival area, we will guide you to our vehicle to take you to your reserved hotel. After fresh up, visit our office to learn more about your trekking trip. You will have a meeting with your trekking guide as well as other participants and discuss the equipment required for trekking, and we will process trekking permits. Today is a full leisure day, and we will be happy to guide you through the city.

Meals included: none

Today, after breakfast, we begin a tour of several of Kathmandu's most historical and spiritual places. The day will also be to complete the official process and other necessary arrangements. Attractions we visit include the World Heritage sites of Kathmandu Durbar Square, the sacred Hindu temple of Pashupati Nath, the famous "Monkey Temple" (Swayambhu Nath), and the Buddhist shrine (Bouddha Nath). In the afternoon, there will be a travel discussion, and we will complete the trek preparation. You can also buy personal items at the last minute, as we will be leaving for the trek next early morning.

Meals included: Breakfast

Today, after having breakfast at the hotel, you head towards Syabrubesi, the starting point of the Ganjala Pass trek. The trip takes between 8 and 9 hours to reach Dhunche. As you drive to Dhunche, you will notice a variety of landscapes, scenic foothills, and ridge views. We descend from Dhunche to Syabrubesi. You will spend the night at the guest house in Syabrubesi.

Meals included: Breakfast lunch and dinner

Today is your first exciting day of trekking. The path of excitement on the first day leads through the Bhote Koshi River, which flows from Tibet and follows the Langtang Khola. After visiting the Guru Rinpoche gompa, follow the main cobblestone road out of the village through Langtang Khola. After crossing the suspension bridge, the path gradually rises to the bamboo and leads past the landslide. The way leads through the subtropical forest, which is covered by oaks and maples, large spruces, firs, and blue pines. We drive through the jungle of trees and rhododendrons. The diversity of wildlife; In the forest, live yellow-throated martens, wild boars, langur monkeys, red pandas, and Himalayan black bears, etc. Then your hike gently climbs to Rimche (2400m). And at the end to the Hotel Lama for the night stay.

Meals included: Breakfast lunch and dinner

Today, after breakfast, we start our trek towards the village of Mundu. Our path continues through dense forests. After a steady climb through the valley, we left the tree line behind. Enjoy the beautiful view of Langtang Lirung. On the way to Mundu, we passed the village of Langtang. We also see the ruins of the Langtang village, where life slows down, and some tea houses are reopened.

Meals included: Breakfast lunch and dinner

After breakfast, we head to Kyangjin Gompa, a main monastery in the region. We will pass water mills, prayer wheels, and choirs with sacred rocky hills with inscriptions carved on them. Also stop by the most massive mani wall in Nepal, which is made of stone with prayers. The prayers on the mani wall should be blown away by the wind. After the short walking, you will spend the rest of the afternoon exploring the Buddhist shrine and the surrounding area with great views of the mountains.

Meals included: Breakfast lunch and dinner

After having breakfast in the morning, we leave the village, cross yak grassland, and head to Tserko Ri (5000m) to enjoy the sunrise in the mountains. Since then, we have been going up. In the afternoon you return to Kanjin Gompa, surrounded by the Himalayas. We can take a walk through Kanjin Gompa and enjoy the view, glaciers, icefalls, birds, and yaks.

Meals included: Breakfast lunch and dinner

After having breakfast early morning, you will walk towards Ganja La Phedi, crossing the Langtang Khola ascent through the rhododendron forests. We are already at high altitude; the time to reach our destination depends on the season of the trek. Some time can take longer to cross the snowy road in the winter snow

Meals included: Breakfast lunch and dinner

Today we cross the Ganja La Pass. It would be a busy day since Ganja La is one of the steep passes. The Ganja la Pass is covered in snow almost all year round. Enjoy the spectacular view from the pass. Going in and out can sometimes be difficult due to snow and ice. We descend from the pass to Keldang.

Meals included: Breakfast lunch and dinner

We start our trek from Keldang to Yak Kharka. We descend from Keldang further down and follow a distinctive ridgeline. During our 5-6 hour hike today, we continue to lose our height through forests, ridges, and meadows.

Meals included: Breakfast lunch and dinner

Today's route will descend about 200m. But we will go up the 4100 m high Faguna Pass. The view from the pass is spectacular over the Annapurna region and the Mount Everest region too. On the way down, we pass through rhododendron forest, past a small shepherd settlement to Tarke Gyang. You can visit one of the ancient Buddhist monasteries. We will stay at Tarke Gyang.

Meals included: Breakfast lunch and dinner

Today's route will be in the plains area, so you won't have much trouble walking to Shermathang. If you hike to Helambu in spring, you can enjoy the most impressive and beautiful view of the rhododendron forest with many rhododendron flowers. Other than that, you will come across Mani and Chortens walls everywhere, and the view of the mountains with these Chortens and Mani walls is inspiring. Today you can also explore the Sherpa people, their way of life, and their unique culture.

Meals included: Breakfast lunch and dinner

The path gradually leads through meadows and cultivated fields to the Melamchi Pul Bazaar. You will find several ancient Sherpa villages with their tradition are Very pleased with a view of the mountains and interaction with local people. The trip to Kathmandu lasts approximately six hours. Night stay at hotel in Kathmandu.

Meals included: Breakfast and lunch

On the last day of this trip, we will take you back to the airport according to your flight schedule. We hope that you enjoyed the Nepal trip and hope to see you for another adventure.

Meals included: Breakfast