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| Ganja La Pass Trekking
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 Ganja
la Pass trekking is one another attraction in the Langtang
region. Ganja la pass trekking starts from Sybru Bensi
and ends at Melamchi Pul Bazar. From Sybru Bensi, you
follow the Langtang River to the east until you get to
Kyanjin Gompa (3,049 m), where there is a small Buddhist
monastery and a cheese factory initiated 1955 by the Swiss
Association for Technical Assistance. On the way, you
can have spectacular views of Langtang Lirung, Tibetan
peaks and other mountains. You have a rest at Kyanjin
Gompa for about a day for acclimatization. Next day, you
head up to Ganja La Pass (5122m), from there we can have
magnificent views of villages and pristine Himalayas etc.
The tea house facilities are not available in Ganja La
region; hence trekking should be fully supported and self-sufficient
to meet all requirement and contingencies. The highest
point of this trek is Ganja La Pass (5122m). This region
has so far remained one of the attractive trekking corners
in Nepal. Once you make a trip in the area, you descend
from the pass is on a steep slope for over 1 km, only
camping trekking is possible for the area, After passing
the Ganja la Pass, the trail takes you to Malemchi villageand
Tarke Ghyang, where people follow the Buddhist religion
so you will find many old Buddhist monasteries in the
villages and trekking trail goes continue descend to Melamchi
Pul bazaar than by private vehicle or by bus, you return
back to kathmandu. |
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| Day to days Ganja La
Pass Trekking itinerary: |
Day 01 Arrive at Kathmandu airport (1345meters).
You will be met by our representative and transfer to
hotel and a short brief about the trekking after refreshment.
Day 02 Kathmandu Valley Sightseeing Tour including Kathmandu
Durbar Square, Patan Durbar Square, Monkey Temple, Pashupatinath
Temple and Baudhanath Stupa.
Day 03 Drive from Kathmandu to Dhunche (1966m.):
It takes about eight hours. You head north out of Kathmandu
driving through scenic foothills and ridgeline vistas
to Dhunche. The first part of your drive upto Trishuli
Bazaar is quite smooth. The path now moves along the gravel
road. During the rainy season, the path is sometime blocked
due to landslides. Your drive from Kathamandu to the destination
is to be made by either local bus or land cruiser.
Day 04 Trek from Dhunche to Syabru Gaon (2581m.):
It takes about five and half hours. Trek to Syabru Gaon
(6950ft, 2120m). The trekking today is very leisurely
through forests and terraced hill slopes. As you enter
Syabru, you descend to the ridgeline that separates the
Langtang Khola from the Trisuli River. Syabru is a beautiful
village stretched out along the ridgeline. You will continue
through the village to your campsite about fifteen minutes
beyond on the slopes below the village. The sunset is
magnificent; brilliantly backlighting the houses perched
on the ridgeline above. From here you can enjoy spectacular
view of Lantang Lirung (7245m.) and Tibetan Himal ranges.
Day 05 Trek from Syabru Gaon to Lama Hotel (2470m.):
It takes about five hours. The trail descends along the
ridge on Syabru's main street and then drop to the Ghopche
Khola (2050 m.) and again descends to the Landslide (1810m.).
Afterwards, you trek ascends gently to Rimche (2400m.)
through Bamboo (1960m.) and at the end your trail is level
to the Lama Hotel. En route you could see red pandas,
wild monkeys and bear if you are lucky.
Day 06 Trek from Lama Hotel to Langtang village (3430m.):
It takes about six hours. As you continue climbing there
are occasional glimpses of Langtang Lirung between the
trees. At Ghora Tabela (3000m), the trail emerges from
the forest. While walking here, you can catch a glimpse
of white monkeys and local birds. Once there was a Tibetan
resettlement project here, but now it is a Nepalese army
post though it has no permanent inhabitants. The trail
continues to climb gently and the valley widens, passing
a few temporary settlements used by herders who bring
their livestock to graze in the high pastures during the
summer months. There is a monastery which we can visit
shortly before arriving at the village of Langtang, the
headquarters of the Langtang National Park. The houses
of Langtang and its neighboring villages are of the flat-roofed
Tibetan style, surrounded by stone walls enclosing fields
of buckwheat, potatoes, wheat, turnips and barley.
Day 07 Trek from Langtang Village to Kyangjin (3870m.):
It takes about three hours. The trail climbs gradually
through small villages and yak pastures as the valley
opens out further and the views become more extensive.
After crossing several small streams and moraines, the
trail reaches the settlement at Kyangjin. There is a small
monastery and a government-operated cheese factory. You
will arrive at Kyangjin by lunch time allowing time to
acclimatize and explore the area. It is a dramatic setting,
with snow covered peaks surrounding us in all directions.
At this point, you can enjoy the panoramic view of Dorje
Lakpa (6990m.), Langtang Ri (6370m.) and Langtang Lirung
(7245m.).
Day 08 Rest day at Kyangjin Gompa and excursion around:
This is day to rest and explore the area. You can visit
the monastery and the cheese factory, walk up the moraine
to see the spectacular ice faces and tumbling glaciers
of Langtang Lirung or ascend Kyangjin Ri [4350m], directly
behind the village, for a breath-taking panorama of the
Langtang peaks.
Day 09 Trek from Kyangjin Gompa to Lama Hotel:
It takes about six hours. From Kyangjin you retrace your
route, following the Langtang Khola to Langtang village
and on to Ghora Tabela. After lunch you continue the steep
descent to Lama Hotel.
Day 10 Trek Kyanjing Gompa to Ngegang(4000m.):
It takes about 5 hours. There you cannot see any villages.
The trail goes on ascending and area is covered with little
natural vegetation. Since there are not available any
lodge, you need to camp.
Day 11 Trek Ngegang to Keldang (5106m.) via Ganja La (5100m.):
It takes about 5 hours. This day is comparatively strenuous
as you need to cross the Ganja la pass. On the Ganja la
pass, you can find it covered with snowy ice most of the
times throughout the year
Day 12 Trek Keldang to Dukpu(4080m.):
It takes about 5 and half hours. Your camping site will
be inside the forest. This day will be long day walking
along ridge, grassland, very silent, amazing views of
Mountains.
Day 13 Trek Dukpu to Tarkeghyang( 2740m.):
The Trail descends about 200mtrs, climb the 4100m pass.
Views from Pass are spectacular to the Annapurna Region
and Mt. Everest region too. From pass trail descends through
pine forest, rhododendron forest past tiny herder's settlement
to Tarkeghyang. You can visit one of the oldest Buddhist
monastery and Sherpa villages. These villages are well
settled where friendly and cheerful natured people inhabit.
Day 14 Trek from Tarkeghyang to Shermathang (2621m.):
It takes about four hours.This day the trail is quite
easier through flat land with beautiful forests on the
way. You trek on crossing some small streams on the way.
There is situated a beautiful village on the half way
to Shermathang. To add your joy, Shermathang is another
pretty Sherpa village where you can visit many ancient
monasteries. There you can see Jugal Himal range at the
north face of Shermathang village.
Day 15 Trek from Shermathang to Melamchi Pul Bazaar (846m.)
and Drive to Kathamndu:
It takes approximately two hours To Melamchi Pul Bazar,
The trail gradually descends all the way to Melamchi Pul
Bazaar through meadows ad cultivated fields. On the way,
you come across several old villages with their own particular
tradition. Walking this day is quite pleasant with mountain
views and interaction with local and friendly people and
it takes about six hours to drive to Kathamndu.
Day 16 Departure your destination
Cost Included:
• Airport picks up & Drop.
• Guide, cook, Kitchen staff, Sherpa, porters and
other necessary staffs.
• All food (Break fast, Lunch, Dinner & Two
times tea biscuit)
• Accommodation. (Tent & 2 night local house)
• All Camping Gear( Two men tents, dining tent,
kitchen tent, toilet tent, down jacket, sleeping bag,
matrices, torch light, water bottle etc)
• Hot & Cold drinks. (Tea, coffee, hot milk,
hot chocolate & Juice.).
• All transportation.
• Langtang National Park trekking permit fee
• Trekker's Information Management System (TIMS)
permit fee
• Four nights Hotel with breakfast in Kathmandu.
• Sightseeing in Kathmandu valley.
• All temples Entry Permit in kathamndu.
• All food, drinks, accommodation, salary, Insurance,
Medical, Equipments, all camping gear, transport etc for
Nepalese staff.
• All taxes.
Cost Excluded:
• Bar bills (alcoholic drinks, mineral water,),
cigarettes, client’s personal insurance, and any
kind of unforeseen & personal expenses
• Lunch & Dinner in Kathmandu. |
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