Our 14-day Langtang Valley Ganja La Pass Trek adventure begins with an exciting overland journey from Kathmandu to Syabrubesi. From Kathmandu to Syabrubesi you’ll have a chance to get lost in the nature views of rivers, terraced fields, and snow-capped mountains.

At the same time, you may get some glimpses of Annapurna I, Ganesh Himal, Manaslu, and various there smaller peaks. Once you arrive in Syabrubesi, you’ll loosen up your limbs and take a pleasant walk around the town.

You’ll spend the night at hospitality establishment. The majority of the teahouses are located in rural regions and they offer minor, nutritious meals and cozy beds.

After having breakfast in Syabrubesi, your Ganja La Pass Trekking will start for a fresh and adventurous day.

A notable feature of this trek is encountering the Bhote Koshi River, flowing southward from Tibet, which you’ll see along the way. Continuing on your journey you will come upon Guru Rinpoche Gomba, a sacred site where you can pause and offer prayers to bless your trek. Further walking after you have crossed the Langtang Khola River on the suspension bridge will take you up to bamboo.

Many guest houses are located near the river in this vicinity. In fact on the route, which you will be travelling on next, you will get to know a subtropical forest through which there is a path with oaks, maples, firs, rhododendrons, blue pines and tall spruces.

Animals seen along the way include langurs, red pandas, yellow-throated martens, and Himalayan black bears, along with a variety of other wild creatures.

Follow your gradual climbs uphill until you reach the Lama Hotel. In this tiny village situated by the river, several top quality hotels can be found. Because of the abundant greenery, hikers use this place as a rest ​‍​‌‍​‍‌​‍​‌‍​‍‌stop.

Journeying​‍​‌‍​‍‌​‍​‌‍​‍‌ from Lama Hotel up to Langtang village promises a memorable day. You will get up early, prepare yourself for the walking, have breakfast, and then embark on the Langtang Valley Ganja-La Pass Trek that starts with a moderate uphill which gradually becomes harder. Walking next to Langtang Khola, you will see a forest of oaks, maples, colorful rhododendrons, and hemlocks. During this time, the snow-clad mountains particularly Mt. Langtang will come very close to your sight.

Further down the path, you will visit Ghodatabela Meadow and cross a wooden bridge. From there, your walk to the Tamang settlement brings you by yak pastures, over a helipad, and up into the thickets of rhododendron trees. Homes of this lovely village have a flat roof like that of Tibet and beautifully carved wooden windows. Around the town are stone walls that fully enclose the fields where you’ll find crops such as turnips, potatoes, barley, etc. growing.

After breakfast in Langtang village, your day will be dedicated to the trekking route leading to Kyanjin Gompa. The journey from Langtang village to Kyanjin Gompa lasts a few hours. First, the pathway will guide you beside lines of Mani Walls ahead of a climb to a high point marked by a large chorten.

Just after the climb, at Mundu, you will find fantastic prayer flags and a stream which you need to cross.

Upon reaching here, you get down on a series of moraines where you cross several small streams by using wooden bridges. Soon, you’ll come across Kyanjin Gompa, glaciers, descending from Kimshug, and Langtang Lirung peaks. Keeping on the trails will lead you directly to Kyanjin Gompa. While at Kyanjin Gompa visiting the beautiful and famous monastery is one of the options you can avail yourself of.

You will be rewarded with a magnificent view of peaks such as Dorje Lhakpa, Langshisha Ri, Ganja La, Tsergo Ri, and others while you are in the hamlet.

Spending one day for taking rest and nature appreciation is the best option on the 6th day of this trek. Before setting off, you may also like to go to the famous Kyanjin Gompa to take part in Morning Prayer. For something different, you can try for reaching Tserko RI, the second-highest point of the Langtang Ganja-La Pass Trek.

This quick yet quite thrilling climb to this place will unveil the most spectacular scenes of the snow caps. Apart from other summits of the mountains, Kinshung, Yansa Tsenji, and the whole Langtang range can be seen from here. For Tsergo RI, think of going to Kyanjin RI. Compared to the Tsergo RI, Kyanjin RI is near and the way up is half the length, but it is still a pretty tough climb. You are at 4773 meters/ 15,659ft when you reach Kyanjin RI.

Whatever route you pick, the breathtaking sights of the snow-draped mountains, vast valleys and icy lakes are sure to impress. The scenery at Kyanjin RI is just as spectacular as that from Tsergo RI. You will be staying another night at the guesthouse in Kyanjin ​‍​‌‍​‍‌​‍​‌‍​‍‌Gompa.

Continuing along the Langtang Ganja La Pass trekking trail, there are no settlements or agricultural places in this section as the journey progresses. After the first 30 minutes, the path lowers until it comes to a suspension bridge. Once you have crossed the Langtang Khola, you will be climbing a path flanked by juniper surrounded by beautiful Himalayan wilderness. Approximately after 5 hours of walking you will get to Nyengang Kharka with superb views of Langtang Lirung and the glacier. Here you will have to find your own accommodation and meals.

Water shortage is something you might face at times. However, this day is filled with lovely mountain scenes and natural beauty which will be a sharp contrast to the next day. The hike will be hard because of the altitude. Besides that, it may take longer to travel the route during the winter because of the snow.

Today’s main challenge is reaching Ganja La Pass, where you’ll ascend to elevations topping 5000 meters. For much of the year, snow covers the high point of Ganja La Pass. When you stand atop this rocky ridge at Ganja La Pass, you are rewarded with truly striking mountain vistas.

The walk might be tough, but the pictures along the route will take your breath away with their grandeur. Carry all your gears along with you, especially some energizing snacks and water. It is best to begin the trek towards Ganja La Pass before the sun gets strong in order to avoid becoming tired too quickly. Make sure you are taking deep breaths and also keep your cool since this will be without a doubt one of the hardest days of trek for you. After the pass, a short stream is coming up by a way that descends. Following the stream, you will come to Keldang, where an overnight stay in tents awaits.

Today, the trekking path primarily descends alongside a lofty ridgeline from Keldang to Dhukpa. However, the ridge walk is very beautiful and interesting, and besides, it has an amazing view. While hiking through the forests, mountains, and grasslands, you descend Until now you have dropped a significant amount of height.

To get to Dukpu, the summer village of Helambu folks, you will definitely need to take a further descent over a ridge and walk after that through the forests and meadows. If you are lucky enough to meet someone in the forest, you will almost certainly set up a tent camp, since it is by nature so solitary, peaceful, and it is an amazing experience to discover the Himalayan ​‍​‌‍​‍‌​‍​‌‍​‍‌majesty.

Tarkeghyang marks the target for today on the Langtang Ganja La Pass journey. Before reaching a Sherpa village, you’ll cross the Melamchi Khola. Your trek will offer you the most beautiful and unforgettable view of Himalayan peaks glittering in sunshine. From this pass, one can also see the Annapurna region, Mt. Everest region, and other mountain ranges. Along the trail, you will encounter historic Buddhist temples and scenic Sherpa settlements as the route descends through forests of pine and blossoming rhododendrons to the small herder’s settlement of Tarkeghyang.

These places have a good number of friendly, happy inhabitants. As most of the villagers are of the Helmu caste, the village is often recognized by its short form Helambu. At Tarkeghyang you are going to sleep in a small lodge/hotel.

The trek today is flat and relatively easy, through beautiful forests, streams and waterfalls. On the way to Sermathang, the trek route winds beneath rhododendron trees through pretty villages, farms and monasteries. The path leads across a broad valley between Parachin and the small Sherpa settlement of Gangyul. The inhabitants of this village are followers of Drukpa Kagyu Buddhism which is also the state religion of Bhutan. Another pretty Sherpa settlement Shermathang, is a good place for visitors to see several old monasteries and have a view of the Jugal Himal mountain range.

Today’s walk on the Langtang Ganja La Pass adventure starts after a relaxed breakfast at Shermathang. You will walk down through paddy fields and wide, lush meadows. When you leave the village of Sermanthang, you will pass through lovely villages like Kakani and Thimbu. The vegetation is also changing as you walk through the subtropical zone. After you cross several bridges and pass through a few small villages with chortens and mani walls, you will reach Melamchi Pul Bazaar, which is a Sherpa community. Your journey from Sermanthang to Melamchi Pul will take between 5 and 6 hours. At Melamchi Pul Bazaar, conveniently situated along the road, you will be handed over to your vehicle.

From Melamchi Pul Bazaar, the trip to Kathmandu takes approximately five hours. The journey passes along spectacular ridgelines with terraced farmlands, providing one last look at Nepal’s beautiful hills and stepped fields as you return to Kathmandu.

Initially, your ride takes you across a rough dirt track until it connects with the Tibet-Nepal Arniko Highway. Dhulikhel is a Newar settlement located at the eastern edge of the Kathmandu Valley and it can be reached within a hour from the highway. From Dhulikhel to Kathmandu, you will pass by several towns like Banepa and Bhaktapur. Once you are back in Kathmandu, take some rest at your hotel and freshen up a bit. Later, you will go out for shopping and Kathmandu sightseeing. After completing the Langtang Ganja La Pass Trek, you may probably enjoy the nightlife of Thamel in the evening.

Today marks the conclusion of your Langtang Valley Ganja La Pass Trekking journey. When it is time for your flight, one of our team will make arrangements for your airport transfer. However, if you wish to extend

Your trip, Nepal Royal Tourism can handle all arrangements for you. You may also do some last minute shopping for your family and friends if your flight is really in late evening. We thank you very much for spending your time with us and look forward to welcoming you again in ‍​‌‍​‍‌​‍​‌‍​‍‌Nepal.