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Ganja La Pass -12 days
Ganja La pass requires sufficient utilities and equipments as for 3 nights journey there are no tea house facilities; you have to sleep at tented camp. From the pass the views across the valley to the peaks of the Langtang Himal are particularly marvelous. You can see far distance Shishapangma, the only 8000 meters peak in Tibet. After crossing this pass we reach Tarkeghayang, the largest settlements of Tamang people in Helambu. The trek passes through some beautiful forests and interesting villages on route meeting homes of Brahmins, Tamangs and Sherpa people of Nepal. This place has scenic majesty and pleasant climate as well as a long history of Buddhism culture and ancient tradition of Tamang and Sherpas.

OUTLINE ITINERARY (Participants join in Kathmandu)

Day 01: Early morning drive to Saybrubasi-overnight

Day 02:
Saybribasi-Lama Hotel- Trek along the Langtang khola (river), consists mainly of scrub oaks at the bottom of the high Rocky Mountains. From Bamboo lodge, where we take lunch, the ascent continues to a steel suspension bridge at 2000m then further climbing along side a series of waterfalls and finally reaching Rimche. From here the trails descend gently to Lama Hotel, at 2380m.

Day 03:
Lama Hotel – Langtang Village
The trail traverses up and down through the forest and reach Ghoratabela within 3 hours. From there, again a short climb for ½ hours will bring us to a pass to the right, where the Langtang valley begins.

Day 04:
Langtang Village – Kyanjin Ghompa- From Langtang there is a gentle ascent for 4 hrs to Kyangjing Gompa

Day 05:
Kyanjin Ghompa acclimatization day

Day 06:
Kyanjin Ghompa – Nenang- This is the first day from Kyanjin Gompa so we will not hike long. The Ngegang (4000) is the only last good place to camp where we will camp.

Day 07:
Nenang- Crossing Ganja La pass– Keldang
Today the trail is steep to climb towards the pass at 5106m. After crossing the pass the route descends to a small stream at 4400m. Following the stream for few hours we reach at keldang (4,280m.) where we will stop to camp.


Day 08:
Keldang – Dukpu- This is a very long walking day toward the summer settlement of Dukpu (4080).

Day 09: Dukpu – Tarke Ghyang- From Dukpu the trail descends along the ridge and then climb to the pass. From here you can see the views of Dorje Lakpa and some peaks of Khumbu regions. Now with a plain walk we move through the pine and rhododendron forests then finally we reach to Tarke Gyang village (largest settlements of Tamang in Helambu.

Day 10
: Terek Ghyang – Sermathang- From Terke Gyang we will walk on a gradual flat trail to attractive village of Gangjwal(2500m) where we stop for lunch. After the lunch the trail is quite easy, it continues at around the same altitude along the side of the ridge, crossing a number of streams in the heart of Helambu region. Then we reach at the edge of the large village of Sermathang (2620m). There are some old gompa and Langtang National Park Office. Stay overnight at Sermathang.

Day 11: Sermathang – Melamche Bazzar-
From Sermathang the trail follows the ridges passing shorter and drop to the tiny pretty village of Kakani situated on the ridge. This is a wonderful place for splendid mountains views where we will stop for our lunch. From Kakani the trail traverse several picturesque small villages and drops to Melamchi Pul Bazaar about 3 hour where we can have lunch. Malamchi Bazaar has a collection of shops and teahouses and abundant lodges

Day 12:
Melamche Bazzar – Kathmandu- Drive to Kathmandu by bus (4 hours) drop to hotel.

Extend trip: You can extend other programs such as hotel booking, Kathmandu city tours Chitwan wildlife safari, river rafting or any others you have in mind.

Price: 
Depends on size of group, type of trek mode of transportation

Departures:
This trip can be arranged at any time to suit you and adapted to your requirements as necessary.  

Trekking Type:
Full Camping
/Can be combine with teahouse

Fitness require:
This trek involves strenuous level trekking and requires 5-7 hours walking per day uphill and downhill frequently. You need to be physically fit and willing to accept high pass.

Note: Ganja – La pass is the connection between Langtang and Helambu. For 3 to 4 days there are no facilities so we have to be fully equipped with sufficient food etc. The views of the valley and the peaks at the Langtang Himal are particularity beautiful to watch.

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