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Langtang Ganja La Pass trek

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Duration :14 days

Grade :Moderate

Max. Altitude :5033 m.

Minimum Pax :1+

Travel Mode :Land Transportation

Trekking Type :Tea House (Lodge)/Camping

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This trek leads you onto a fascinating journey through the serene pine forest, the magnificent snowcapped mountain peaks, sparkling waters of mountain streams, meadows sprinkled with daisies, monastries, pristine glaciers and colorful Sherpa hamlets. The trail opens up to the dramatic views of the Himal Chuli (7893m), Mananslu (8156m) and Ganesh Himal (7406). This trek takes you to Lantang,the valley of glaciers before proceeding to the challenging route to the Ganja La Pass.

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Day 01	Drive from Kathmandu to Dhunche (1966m.) takes about eight hours. You head north out of Kathmandu driving through scenic foothills and ridgeline vistas to Dhunche. Your drive from Kathmandu to the destination is either by local bus or land cruiser. Stay overnight at lodge.
Day 02	Trek from Dhunche to Syabru Gaon (2581m.) takes about five and half hours. Trek to Syabru Gaon (6950ft, 2120m). The initial part of the trek is leisurely walk through forests and terraced hill slopes. As you enter Syabru, you descend to the ridgeline that separates the Langtang Khola from the Trisuli River. Syabru is a beautiful village stretched out along the ridgeline. You will continue through the village to your campsite about fifteen minutes beyond on the slopes below the village. The sunset is spectacular. From here you can enjoy spectacular view of Lantang Lirung (7245m.) and Tibetan Himal ranges. Stay overnight at lodge.
Day 03	Trek from Syabru Gaon to Lama Hotel (2470m.) takes about five hours. The trail descends along the ridge on Syabru's main street and then drops to the Ghopche Khola (2050 m.) and again descends to the landslide (1810m.).Thereafter your trek ascends gently to Rimche (2400m.) through Bamboo (1960m.) and at the end you travel through level path to the Lama Hotel. En route you may get lucky and spot red pandas, monkeys in their natural habitat. Stay overnight at lodge.
Day 04	Trek from Lama Hotel to Langtang village (3430m.) via Ghore Tabela takes about six hours. At Ghora Tabela [3000m], the trail emerges from the forest. While walking here, you can catch a glimpse of white monkeys and local birds. The trail continues to climb gently and the valley widens, passing a few temporary settlements used by herders who bring their livestock to graze in the high pastures during the summer months. There is a monastery which we can visit shortly before arriving at the village of Langtang, the headquarters of the Langtang National Park. Stay overnight at lodge.
Day 05	Trek from Langtang Village to Kyangjin (3870m.) takes about three hours. The trail climbs gradually through small villages and yak pastures as the valley opens out further and the views become more extensive. After crossing several small streams and moraines, the trail reaches the settlement at Kyangjin. We should arrive at Kyangjin by lunch time allowing time to acclimatise and explore the area. It is a dramatic setting, with snow- covered peaks surrounding us in all directions. At this point, you can enjoy the panoramic view of Dorje Larpa (6990m.), Langtang Ri (6370m.) and Langtang Lirung (7245m.)Stay overnight at lodge.
Day 06	Rest day at Kyangjin Gompa and excursion in and around. This is day to rest and explore the area. You can visit the monastery and the cheese factory, walk up the moraine to see the spectacular ice faces and glaciers of Langtang Lirung or ascend Kyangjin Ri [4350m], directly behind the village, for a breathtaking panorama of the Langtang peaks. Stay overnight at lodge.
Day 07	Trek and climb up to Tserko Ri (5033m.) and trek back to Kyangjin Gompa which takes about seven hours. You trek through steep path all the way to the top. You can see Himalayan peasants, Himalayan deer and outstanding views of surrounding peaks and mountains. From Tserko Ri, you are quite captivated by the panoramic views of Sisapangma, Langshisa Ri, NayaKang, Yala peak, Langtang Lirung and many others. Stay overnight at lodge.
Day 08	Trek from Kyanjing Gompa to Ngegang (4000m.) which takes about five hours. There you can not see any villages. The trail goes on ascending and area is covered with little natural vegetation. Since there are no lodge available, you need to camp.
Day 09	Trek from Ngegang to Keldang (5106m.) via Ganja La (5100m.) which takes about five and half hours. This day is comparatively strenuous as you need to cross the Ganja la pass. You can find the Ganja la pass covered with snowy ice most of the times throughout the year. You need to camp.
Day 10	Trek from Keldang to Dukpu (4080m.) which takes about five and half hours. Your camping site will be inside the forest. This day you will walk along ridge, grassland with amazing views of Mountains. Stay overnight at lodge.
Day 11	Trek from Dukpu to Tarkeghyang (2740m.) takes approximately five hours. The trail descends about 200mt. Views from Pass are spectacular to the Annapurna Region and Mt. Everest Region too. From pass, the 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. Stay overnight at lodge.
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. 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. Stay overnight at lodge.
Day 13	Trek from Shermathang to Melamchi Pul Bazaar (846m.) takes approximately five 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. Stay overnight at lodge.
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.