Ganja la pass Trek

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Duration15 Days

Trip Grade Very hard

Start From Kathmandu

End From Kathmandu

Group Size Min. 1 Person

Transportation 4WD

Detail About Ganja la pass Trek

Ganja La pass trekking begins in Sybrubesi at the start of the beautiful, narrow Langtang valley. The trek begins by hiking up river through lush rhododendron and bamboo forests to Kyangin Gompa. Kyangin Gompa is surrounded by towering snow capped peaks and is home to a Buddhist monastery and a renowned cheese factory which was established by the Swiss Association for Technical Assistance back in 1955. Trekking over the 5,122m Ganja La pass is a serious undertaking and requires the use of some technical equipment and an experienced guide. As part of this trek passes through an area without settlements, we will be camping and fully self sufficient with our food and fuel.

After the Ganja La we pass into the Helambu and continue the journey through beautiful rice terraces, Buddhist monasteries and charming villages including the Sherpa village of Tarke Ghyang. The name means "temple of 100 horses" and was taken from the name of a temple built in 1727 by a Buddhist monk who was asked by the king of Kathmandu (then Kantipur) to stop an epidemic. As his reward the monk asked for 100 horses, which he brought to the village.

The Ganja La trek is an adventurous undertaking and offers the seasoned trekker a true wilderness experience.

Trip Itinerary

Day 01: Arrive in Kathmandu. (Pick up and transfer to the hotel)
Day 02: Kathmandu sightseeing tour by car, driver and tour guide.
Day 03: Drive Kathmandu – Syaprubesi (1500m), approximately 6 hours drive by 4WD.
Day 04: Syabrubesi – Lama Hotel (2450 mtr) 5 to 6 hours trek.
Day 05: Lama Hotel – Langtang (3450 mtr) 5 to 6 hours trek.
Day 06: Langtang – Kyangin Gompa (3890 mtr) 4 hours trek and climb to Kyanjin Ri(4770 mtr)
Day 07: Kyangin Gompa – Phedi (4200 mtr) full camping (5 hours trek)
Day 08: Phedi – Ganjala top (5100 mtr) full camping (5 hours trek)
Day 09: Ganjala pass (5130 mtr) to Dhukpa (4040 mtr) full camping trek (8 hours trek)
Day 10: Dukpa to Tarke Ghang ( 8 hours trek) stay at tea house.
Day 11: Tarke ghang to Sermanthang (5 hours trek) stay at tea house.
Day 12: Sermangthang to Kakani (5 hours trek) stay at tea house.
Day 13: Kakani to Melamchi bazar (5 hours trek) stay at lodge.
Day 14: Melamchi to Kathmandu, approximately 3 hours by 4WD
Day 15: Final departure to International airport.

An elevated point of 5416m. You will be mountain climbing in the main on well established trails. Come and join a Great adventure trip.

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Cost Includes

Pick up and drop off from and to International airport.
3 nights hotel in Kathmandu on B/B plan. (Note: if solo, we will provide single private room in Kathmandu)
All permits and paper works.
All transportation by comfortable private vehicle.
One Guide (experienced and registered, inc. insurance, salary and all food and accommodation)
All necessary porters (To carry tents and food, kitchen things, luggage)
Accommodation in tea houses / tents.
3 Meals a day: breakfast, lunch and dinner during the trek.
Equipment (Mountain Ram duffle bag, T-Shirt, Trekking Map, sleeping bag and down jacket, tent and so on for camping)
Culture guide for Kathmandu sightseeing tour.
Car and driver for Kathmandu sightseeing tour
Farewell dinner in Kathmandu after the trek.
All taxes and Company service charge

Cost Excludes

Bar and beverage bills, tea, coffee, bottled water, desserts, personal expenses, personal cloths.
Personal insurance for health and evacuation and tipping.
Entrance fee for Kathmandu sightseeing points.

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