Ganjala pass (5100m/16732feet) trek starts from Syabrubensi (1460m).For the adventure seekers Ganjala can be a best choice. Ganjala is a high pass that links langtang valley with Helambu. It is really a challenging trail.
After driving Kathmandu to SybruBensi, you will follow the Langtang River to the east until you get to Kyanching Gompa (3860m). The people are all Tamang, who is the ethnic group for this area. We can explore their culture and way of living.  Kyanjing Gompa has small Buddhist monastery and a cheese factory started in 1955 by the Swiss Association for Technical Assistance. Naya Kanga (5,846m) ,Ponggen Dopku (5,930m), Mt Langtang Lirung (7245m ), Yala peak , Dorje Lakpa(6966m), Urkeinmang(6387m), Loenpo Gang (6979) and Kangchenpo views can be seen from this trek. When you are crossing the pass there are spectacular views of Langtang Lirung and the Tibetan peaks beyond. The highest point of this trek is Ganjala Pass (5,100m). On the pass of Ganjala, the last few 100m trails are precarious so we use a rope there for safety, though the utmost care is enough. The descent from the pass is on a steep slope for over 1 km, which requires good care again. But the rest of the trail is easy and comfortable. As there are no lodges and no settlements for three days along the way, the group should be well equipped with enough food. Only organized camping treks are possible for this region. The use of firewood is also prohibited within the park, so all supplies should be taken with us. Clients have to be physically fitness to do this adventure trek.
After passing the Ganjala Pass, the trail takes you to Tarke Ghyanga and Malemchi gaon. People here call themselves Sherpas. People here follow the Buddhist religion so you will find many old Buddhist monasteries in the villages. You then end your trek at Melamchi Pul Bazar. You drive back to Kathmandu.

TRIP FACTS
Destination: Ganjala Pass - Langtang
Trip Duration: 15 Days
Season: Spring & Autumn
Trip Start/End: Kathmandu
Trek Start: Syabru Besi
Trek End: Melamchi Bazaar
Trek Type: Tea House / Camping
Accommodation: Lodge and Tented Camp
Transportation: Public Bus/CAR/Van
Altitude: 830m - 5100m
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ITINERARY

Day 01: Arrive at Trivuwan international airport in Kathmandu and free transport to selected hotel and rest of day personal activities.

Day 02: Kathmandu Valley sightseeing and trekking preparation.

• Kathmandu durbar square.
• Pashupatinath / Hindu Temple.
• Swoyambu nath / monkey temple.
• Bouddhanath stupa.

Day 03: Drive to Syabru bensi by bus (1450m 7/8 hours) over night at lodge
Trisuli – Dhunche- Syabrubensi
Local bus:
In the morning, we pick you up from the Hotel. We drive to new bus station. We take local bus from new bus station. We pass many small cities during our driving to Syabrubensi. When we reach to Dhunche (district headquarter of Rasuwa), if the weather is nice we can see the nice view of Ganesh Himal. We follow all the way Trisuli River. It is about 7/8 hours driving from Kathmandu to Syabrubensi.
Private bus/ jeep:
It is also possible to use private bus or jeep from Kathmandu to Syabrubensi. If you query, we can provide private bus or jeep as well. This way is much more conformable.

Day 04: Trek to Lama Hotel (2640m 6 hours walking) over night at lodge.
This is our trekking starting point. After the breakfast, we start to hike. As soon as we start our trek we cross the Bridge of Trisuli River. We follow the Langtang River. It is interesting part of walking through the forest. During our hike, we pass small town like, pahiro, Bamboo. It is about 6 hours walking hike from Syabrubensi to Lama Hotel. The trail is slowly up at the beginning but at the end it is hard.

Day 05: Trek to Langtang village (3340m 6 hours walking) overnight at the lodge.
This day, we start in the morning as normal time (8:00 am). We walk through the rhododendron forest. The trail is slowly up hill. This day we can see some mountains such as Langtang Lirung , Naya kang and some others peaks. During our trek, we pass Gunachok, Thomna , Ghoratabela , Thyangsyap and then Langtang village.  It takes us about 5/6 hours to get there. It is the village of Tamang people. We can explore rest of the day. It is big village.

Day 06: Trek to Kyanjing Gompa( 3860m 5/6 hours walking) overnight at the lodge.
This day we start our trip as usual time.If it is nice weather, we can see the wonderful view of mountains at the beginning of this hike. People from this village are Buddhist. During our hike we can see many mani stone walls. It is about 3/4 hours hiking from Langtang village to Kyanjing Gompa. The trail is much easier to Kyanjing Gompa. We can explore the rest of the day in Kyanjing Gompa and cheese factory as well.

Day 07: rest day explore around the Glacier, Tsergo Ri(Cherko Ri and climb kyanjing ri over night at same place.
This day we have many choices.  It is depending as your wish we take one of following hiking. we can see views of Langtang Lirung, Naya kang, Lang shisha Ri, Penthang Karpo Ri and Dorje Lakpa and some others mountains. 

• Kyanjing  Ri hiking.
• Tsergo Ri(Cherko Ri hiking.
• Explore the Langshisa kharka or glacier.

 Day 08: Trek Kyanjing Gompa to Ngegang (4000m.) which 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 09: Trek Ngegang to Keldang (5106m.) via Ganja La (5100m.) which 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. You need to camp.

Day 10: Trek Keldang to Dukpu (4080m.) which 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 11: Trek Dukpu to Tarkeghyang( 2740m.) 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 12: Trek from Tarkeghyang to Shermathang (2621m.) which 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 13: Trek from Shermathang to Melamchi Pul Bazaar (846m.) and it takes approximately two hours. 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.

Day 14: Drive from Melamchi Pul Bazaar to Kathmandu which takes about six hours. You travel through gravel and bumpy path up to Lamidanda and then you follow the pitched road up to Kathmandu.

Day 15: Departure to international airport to fly your home country. 

PRICE INCLUDES:

• Pick up and drop at Trivuwan international airport at Kathmandu by private car.
• 3 Nights Hotel in Kathmandu.
• Kathmandu valley sightseeing by professional tour guide.
• Hotel to Bus Park by car/bus station to hotel car.
• Local bus to Kathmandu/Syabrubensi and Melamchi/ Kathmandu.
• One English speaking Leader / guide required porters.
• All meals (Breakfast, lunch and dinner).
• Lodge accommodation on the way.
• Langtang National park entrance permits and TIMS (Trekker's Information Management System) card.
• Guide's; porter's food, lodge, insurance, equipment, salary etc.
• All government taxes.
• Farewell dinner in Kathmandu.
• Local fresh fruit like orange, banana, apple, grape etc 

PRICE EXCLUDES:

• Alll Hot, Soft and hard table drinks such as: coke, beer, mineral water.
• Rescue operation charge.
• Your travel insurance.
• Meals in Kathmandu.
• International airfare and visa fee (15 Days for USD$25 and 30 Days for USD$40)
• Tips for your guide and porters etc.

Short Note: The above itinerary is a guideline and standard pattern which we provide you. This trekking can be modified according to your time and requirements. Trekking price will be according to luxurious, classic trekking, group size so if you provide details about it we will be pleased. Customize »

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