The Ganja La Pass Trek begins from Dhunche or Syabrubesi, following the same initial route as the Langtang Valley trek, and concludes at Melamchi Pul Bazaar. Setting off from Syabrubesi, trekkers follow the Langtang River eastward until reaching Kyanjin Gompa (3,049m), the final permanent settlement in the valley. The local residents of Langtang are of Tibetan origin, though they generally identify as Tamang or Gurung. Kyanjin Gompa features a small Buddhist monastery and a cheese factory established in 1955 by the Swiss Association for Technical Assistance, and it is surrounded by magnificent peaks such as Langtang Lirung (7,245m) to the west, Yala Peak, Dorje Lakpa (6,966m), Urkeinmang (6,387m), Loenpo Gang (6,979m), and Kangchenpo to the north-east, as well as Naya Kanga (5,846m) to the south and Ponggen Dopku (5,930m) to the south-east.
Reaching an elevation of 5,122m, Ganja La Pass offers spectacular views of Langtang Lirung and surrounding Tibetan peaks. Because the final hundred meters of the ascent are exceptionally steep, safety ropes are utilized. The descent involves a steep one-kilometer slope requiring careful concentration before the trail levels out into easier terrain. As there are no lodges or settlements for a three-day stretch along this section, groups must be fully equipped with adequate food supplies. Crossing the pass leads into Helambu villages such as Melamchigaon and Tarke Gyang. While residents here also follow Buddhism and maintain numerous ancient monasteries, their dialects and cultural ties differ from the Sherpas of Solu Khumbu.
Day 01: Your arrival to Tribhuwan International Airport (TIA) 1350m, one of our Airport Representatives will be met at airport, and transfer to hotel, Overnight at hotel on Bed and Breakfast (B.B. plan)
Day 02: Full day sightseeing tour of Kathmandu valley (Pashupatinath Temple, Boudhanath, Swayambhu, and Kathmandu durbar square), Overnight at hotel B.B.
Day 03: Drive Kathmandu to Syabru Besi (1462m) by Jeep / bus via Trisuli Bazaar - Dhunche. Overnight at lodge
Day 04: Trek to Lama Hotel (2581m), overnight at lodge
Day 05: Trek to Langtang Village (3307m), overnight at lodge
Day 06: Trek to Kyanjing Gompa (3800m), overnight at lodge
Day 07: Hiking around hidden valley, back to lodge
Day 08: Trek to Ngegang, Overnight at Tented Camp
Day 09: Ganja La Pass, Overnight at Tented Camp
Day 10: Trek down to Dukpu, Overnight at Tented Camp
Day 11: Trek to Tarkeghyang, Overnight at Tented Camp
Day 12: Trek to Sermathang, Overnight at Tented Camp
Day 13: Trek to Malamchipul Bazar, and drive back to Kathmandu, Overnight at hotel, B.B.
Day 14: Transfer to Airport for your onward Journey