The Ganja La trek is a popular trekking route in the Langtang area.

It offers an opportunity to explore Tibetan and Tamang villages and offers panoramic views of the Langtang Lirung, the Ganesh Himal and many other peaks.

To cross the Ganja La pass into Helambu valley is a serious undertaking requiring good equipment and an experienced guide. Crossing the pass may require the use of technical climbing equipment, which makes this trek one of the challenging routes in Nepal.

Length: 14 days
Trek level: hard
Accom.: lodges + camping
Max. height: 5122 m
Best time: October–November and March–May

 

Itinerary of the trek
Day 1 Arrival at Kathmandu, transfer to hotel
Day 2 Half day of guided sightseeing in Kathmandu. Preparation for the trek
Day 3 Drive to Syabru Besi, 2087 m
Day 4 Trekking from Syabru Besi to “Lama Hotel”, 2748 m (5 hrs)
Day 5 Trekking from “Lama Hotel” to Langtang Village, 3500 m (5 hrs)
Day 6 Trekking from Langtang Village to Kyangjin Gompa, 3800 m (3 hrs)
Day 7 Trekking from Kyangjin Gompa to Tserko Ri (x hrs). Return to Kyangjin Gompa
Day 8 Trekking from Kyangjin Gompa. to Ganja La Base Camp 4500 m (6 hrs) or to Ganja La High Camp, 4960 m (7,5 hrs)
Day 9 Cross Ganja La Pass, 5122 m. Camp at Chauri Kharka, 4420 m (7 hrs)
Day 10 Trekking from Chauri Kharka to Pokhari, 4270 m (6 hrs)
Day 11 Trekking from Pokhari to Yak Kharka, 3300 m (6 hrs)
Day 12 Trekking from Yak Kharka to Tarke Ghyang, 2530 m (6 hrs)
Day 13 Trekking from Tarke Ghyang to Shermathang, 2550 m (4 hrs)
Day 14 Trekking from Shermathang to Malemche Bazaar, 870m (5 hrs)
Day 15 Drive from Melamche Bazaar back to Kathmandu

Please note: Variations of the here shown itinerary are no problem, even appreciated. My ambition is to trim the trek for your individual timetable and budget. Please contact me for any further questions.

 

Service Include:

• Pick up drop airport to hotel and hotel to airport;
• Two Nights hotel accommodations in Kathmandu;
• Accommodation in guest house during the trek;
• 3 meals a day while on trek;
• A guide & required number of porter(s) ;
• National park fee;
• Trekking gear;
• Insurance for Nepali staff Airport / Hotel / Airport pick up & drop by private car;
• Food, drinks, accommodation, insurance, salary, equipment, transportation, local tax for Guide and porter;
• Group medical supplies (first aid kit will be available);
• All necessary paper works and national park entry permits;
• TIMS (Trekkers’ Information Management System);

Service Exclude:

• All personal expenses;
• All beverages included bottled water;
• Travel medical insurance;
• Alternative transportation (in case of road blockade);
• Emergency evacuation by helicopter;
• Meals while in Kathmandu;
• International airfare;
• Nepal entry visa;
• Personal shopping and laundry etc.;
• Personal trekking Equipment;
• Tips for trekking staff and driver;