Trip Overview

Ganja La Pass Trek is the difficult high pass of Nepal which is situated at 5132 meters from sea level. It is one of the challenging passes which offer excellent adventure in the Langtang region. This trek is one of the most beautiful trekking passes where we get a chance to see the Himalayan peak, Tamang culture, Buddhist Monastery, and beautiful landscapes. While trekking on this route, we get an opportunity to enter a dense forest of rhododendron and Juniper and the trek continues following streams and moraines and climbing steeply. It offers excellent adventure which offers impressive views of the Langtang range and beautiful alpine.

Trekking this route provides an extraordinary experience of both natural and cultural influence which is an off-the-beaten-path that offers mesmerizing views of the mountain Langtang Lirung.  This is one of the adventurous treks in the Langtang region of Nepal which is a comparatively more challenging and demanding trek. We also get a chance to explore Kyangjin Gompa and this trek is suitable for those who want to experience the adventure and magnificence of nature. It is an adventurous undertaking that offers the seasoned trekker a true wilderness experience. We also get a chance to visit Langtang National Park which is home to many rare birds and animals.

Trip highlight

• Scenic drive toward Syabrubesi
• Mesmerizing views of the mountain Langtang Lirung
• Get a chance to explore Kyangjin Gompa
• Visit Langtang National Park which is home to many rare birds and animals
• Get into the rural Himalayan land of Nepal
• Ideal for those trekkers who wish short trek in the Himalayan part of Nepal
• A combined trek that offers both nature and cultural touches
• Provides an extraordinary experience of both natural and cultural influence
• More challenging and demanding trek

Ganja La Pass Trek without a guide

Ganja La Pass Trek is one of the most challenging trekking in the Langtang region. Trekking in this wonderful gives you a chance to learn about the culture and traditions of the rural Himalayan land. If you want to trek solo or trek without a guide then you can easily do it. There is no restriction for solo trekkers. Only in the restricted area, do you have to trek with a guide. As we all know this beautiful trekking route is a non-restricted zone and you can easily trek solo here.

But trekking in the high Himalayan is a little bit risky as well as uncomfortable and the guide will help you to find out the exact trail since there are side trails used by Tamang people. While trekking solo in the Langtang region, you have to face lots of problems and if you trek with a guide this trek will become easier and more memorable. Trekking on this route is perfect for those trekkers who are adventure and challenging lovers.

Best time for trekking to Ganja La Pass Trek

It is perfect for those trekkers who wish to trek in the high Himalayan land of Nepal. This beautiful trek offers both nature and cultural touches especially designed for those trekkers who want to explore and go wild alone with nature. For trekking on this route, the perfect season is autumn and spring. The weather and temperature of this time are perfect for trekking in this wonderful land. In the autumn season, we will get a mesmerizing view of the mountain with beautiful natural scenery. And in the spring season, we will get a chance to pass through a dense forest full of white, red, and pink rhododendrons which makes your journey more interesting.

If you want to trek in the winter and summer seasons then you can easily do. But in this season, you will not get a chance to see mesmerizing views of a mountain because there will be fog everywhere and the route becomes more muddy and slippery and becomes more challenging for trekkers. In the winter season, there will be heavy snowfall and in the summer season, there will rain all over here. It will become a little bit challenging for trekking. The scenery is not that much clear so trekking in this season is not worth it.

Accommodation and meal

In the Langtang region, there are lots of small hotels opened on the route. Trekking in the high Himalayan land, you have to take a rest as much as you can, and for a rest, there will be a small hotel here. All accommodations like the same quality as a basis on tea houses, and a tea house is a small hotel which is in the high Himalayan land of Nepal. This tea house is a small hotel with a small room with two small beds, pillows, mattresses, blankets, and other useful furniture. In some of the tea houses of the Langtang region, you have to share bathrooms with other trekkers too because there is no attached bathroom in the tea house.

If you trekking in the high Himalayan land, then you must carry a sleeping bag with you. It is because the blanket which is provided by the tea house is not enough at night time. Most tea house provides you a typical Nepalese food. It is because, while trekking in the high Himalayan land, you need high energy to trek and typical Nepalese food provides high energy for you. And western cuisine is also getting here but it is a little bit expensive.

Details Itinerary

• Day 01: Arrive in Kathmandu valley

  After landing at the international airport of Nepal, you will see our staff pick you up from the airport. From the airport, you will drop by the hotel in Thamel where you will spend the overnight here.     

  • Overnight stay at Thamel Park Hotel with Delux Room
  • Included standard Breakfast at Same Hotel

• Day 02: Scenic drive toward Syabrubesi

  The trail passes through a scenic bank of the Trishuli River with beautiful views of valleys, meadows, and mountains before entering Syabrubensi. We also get a chance to enter the Langtang National Park and get a chance to know about the culture and traditions of the high Himalayan land. It takes almost 7 to 8 hours to reach Syabrubesi from Kathmandu valley.    

  • Overnight stay at Lodge
  • Included standard meals (Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner)

• Day 03: Syabrubesi to Lama Hotel

  Today the trail takes us along the Bhote Kosi which flows from Tibet and the trail climbs through the sub-tropical forests. There are only temporary settlements and an army post situated there and the area is full of boulders. From Syabrubesi, it is just 6 to 7 hours far to reach Lama Hotel, and going to spend overnight here.

  • Overnight stay at Lodge
  • Included standard meals (Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner)

• Day 04: Lama Hotel to Munda

  The trail follows the river upstream within a deeply forested area and in a gorge. On the way, we get a chance to pass through rhododendron and pine forest. From here, we get a mesmerizing view of Mt Langtang Lirung and the trails come out of the forest and give a stunning view of a beautiful valley.

  • Overnight stay at Lodge
  • Included standard meals (Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner)

• Day 05: Munda to Kyanjin Gompa

  From Munda, we will walk toward Kyanjin Gompa after having a hot breakfast. The trail climbs higher through pastureland as the valley opens up offering more extensive views of many snow-capped mountains. On the way to Kyanjin Gompa, we get a chance to know about the culture and traditions of the local people.

  • Overnight stay at Lodge
  • Included standard meals (Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner)

• Day 06: Rest day in Kyanjin Gompa

  Today is the rest day of the Langtang Gosaikunda Lake trek. The trail is an exciting but challenging day because; we have to hike up to Tserko Ri. Very early in the morning, we get a chance to explore Tserko Ri. From Tserko Ri, we get a breathtaking view, and after mesmerizing views, we will back to Kyanjin Gompa and going to spend overnight here.

  • Overnight stay at Lodge
  • Included standard meals (Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner)

• Day 07: Kyanjin Gompa to Yak Kharka

  The trail follows the same path that took us toward Yak Kharka. Today the trail is mostly down which is surprisingly long. On the way to this day trekking, we get a chance to visit beautiful villages like Ngegang where we will have our lunch and take some rest then slowly move toward Yak Kharka where we going to spend overnight.

  • Overnight stay at Camping
  • Included standard meals (Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner)

• Day 08: Yak Kharka to Keldang

  Early in the morning, first of all, we will trek toward Ganja La Pass. It will become a little bit challenging while crossing Ganja La Pass because the way is full of rocks everywhere. And after crossing Ganja La Pass, we will slowly move toward Yak Kharka where we going to spend the overnight here.

  • Overnight stay at Camping
  • Included standard meals (Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner)

• Day 09: Keldang to Dikpu

  Today, we will move toward Dikpu where the trail is ups and downs. Along a ridge and we trek through a grassland while moving toward Dikpu. It takes almost 5 to 6 hours to reach Dikpu from Keldang and going to spend overnight here in this wonderful land.

  • Overnight stay at Camping
  • Included standard meals (Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner)

• Day 10: Dikpu to Tarke Ghyang

  This day trek will be interesting where we get a chance to observe different cultures and lifestyles. On this day of trekking, we will pass through a beautiful village with sacred Buddhist stupas, shrines, and monasteries visited by Guru Rinpoche. After 5 to 6 hours of walking from Dikpu, we will reach Tarke Ghyang where we going to spend overnight.

  • Overnight stay at Lodge
  • Included standard meals (Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner)

• Day 11: Tarke Ghyang to Sermathang

  The trail drops a little bit and climbs through a dense forest and crosses a number of streams. On the way, we will pass through beautiful Sherpa village which is Gangyul and Chumik. And on this trek, we get a chance to know about the culture and traditions of the Sherpa people too.

  • Overnight stay at Lodge
  • Included standard meals (Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner)

• Day 12: Sermathang to Melamchi Bazaar

  Today we will gradually descend all the way to Melamchi Bazaar. We will also reach the settlement of Nigale and Gyalsha. Before embarking on Melamchi Bazaar, we will pass through a dense forest of pine forest. It takes almost 5 hours to reach Melamchi Bazaar from Sermathang and going to spend overnight here.

  • Overnight stay at Hotel
  • Included standard meals (Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner)

• Day 13: Drive back to Kathmandu valley

  We will take a tourist bus towards Kathmandu valley after having breakfast. After 2 to 3 hours drive from Melamchi Bazaar, we will reach Kathmandu which is surrounded by a valley. In the evening time, you can walk around Thamel Bazaar which will become more beautiful at night time.

  • Overnight stay at Hotel
  • Included standard meals (Breakfast and Lunch)

• Day 14: Final International Departure

  This is the last day in Nepal for you. The guide will be in the hotel where you spend the overnight and the guide will take you to the international airport to see you off and hope you will give an opportunity to serve you again in the high Himalayas of Nepal.             

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