Ganjala Pass Trekking
Trip Duration: 11 nights / 12 days
Location: North from Kathmandu
Highest elevation: 5106 m
Walking Hour: 4/7 hours every day
Grade Information: Strenuous
Best Season: Autumn/spring (fair weather in Nepal)
Accommodation: Guest house + Tented Camp (few days compulsory camping)
Group Size: 01–50 persons
Highlight of trip: Excellence view, Experience the varieties of ethnicity, Wildlife, flora and fauna, Lush valley and beautiful Helambu, Adventure Ganjala pass
Ganjala Pass trekking lies in an upper Langtang valley combined with Helambu region, in the central north part of Nepal. Ganjala pass is one of the famous high passes in Nepal which proposes physical fitness and well equipment for a few meters technological climb. So that you need to prepare as peak climbing equipment. Ganjala pass is a trekking however, we need climbing boot, crampons, Harness, Helmet, fix rope, main rope, snow bar, etc. Three nights will be sleeping in a tent camp. The excellent view, experiencing the varieties of ethnicity, wildlife, flora and fauna are the highlights of Ganjala pass trekking for adventure seekers.
Trekking to upper Langtang Ganjala Pass provides the perfect environments of rivers, forests and high soaring peaks. Witnessing the Tamangs attired in traditional Tibetan gowns adds to the rich cultural experience. Ganjala pass trek is a great choice for nature lovers and adventurers alike. Langtang Ganja la pass trekking is a challenging trekking trail in the Langtang Himalaya area. Langtang Ganja-la pass 5100 meters trekking offers panoramic Himalayan views, lush valley and beautiful Helambu Valley.
Ganjala trek begins from Shyabru Besi passing through Langtang village, trekking trails are heading to Naya Kanga Base camp. There are not a proper Tea house for a few days, so they organize camping until Tarky-Chang. You will finish the trek in Melamchi Pul Bazaar, then a few hours’ drive to Kathmandu.
Day by day itinerary
Day 01: Kathmandu to Shyabru Besi (1430m), overnight Lodge/Camp.
Day 02: Shyabru Besi to Lama Hotel (2380m), overnight Lodge/Camp.
Day 03: Trek from Lama Hotel to Langtang (3500m), overnight Lodge/Camp.
Day 04: Trek from Langtang to Kyanjin Gompa (3800m), overnight Lodge/Camp.
Day 05: Today is the rest day, so we can explore upper Langtang valley.
Day 06: Trek from Kyanjing Gompa to Nayakhanga Base camp (4000m), overnight Camp.
Day 07: Trek from Nayakhanga to Keldang (5106m) via Ganja La (5100m), overnight Camp.
Day 08: Trek from Keldang to Dukpu (4080m), overnight Camp.
Day 09: Trek from Dukpu to Tarkeghyang (2740m), overnight Lodge/Camp.
Day 10: Trek from Tarkeghyang to Shermathang (2621m), overnight Lodge/Camp.
Day 11: Trek from Shermathang to Melamchi Pul Bazaar (846m), overnight Lodge/Camp.
Day 12: Melamchi Pul Bazaar to Kathmandu, overnight Hotel.
Cost and payment details
The cost is depending on group size, affected due to the requirement of number of guides and porters, requisite of Hotel in Kathmandu, method of land/air transport. The itinerary is changeable and modifiable as per needs and time frame of trekkers. Cost will be re calculated if the itinerary is changed or modified. Additional activities may be added as per trekkers request with appropriate additional cost. For Total Tour cost, EMAIL US, we will send you within 24 hours as your requirements.
Service Includes:
- Airport /Hotel/Airport by private vehicle.
- Trekking starting and ending point by Bus/Jeep.
- Major Meals during the trekking; Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner by Tea house/Hotel menu.
- Accommodation during the trekking as best available Lodge / Hotel as itinerary.
- Tented Camping for a few nights.
- Three times camping hot meals with hot drinks.
- Trekkers’ Information Management System, “TIMS” (Trekking permit).
- Langtang National Park fees - permits, fees.
- Monasteries and Temple entrance fees during the trekking.
- A First Aid and Eco trained & Government licensed holder professional equipped English-speaking guide.
- One Porter between each 2 members while on trek (Maximum weight for a porter is 25 Kg).
- All camping equipment, foods and necessary porters, cook, kitchen boy.
- Accommodation, meals, salary, equipment, transportation & Insurance of Asian Hiking Team staffs.
- First Aid Kit.
- Travel & Rescue arrangement.
- All government taxes.
- Farewell dinner.
Service Excludes:
- Accommodation and Meals in Kathmandu.
- Soft/hard drinks, drinking water, Tea/ coffee in Lunch & Dinner time during trek.
- Hot shower, internet & electricity bills during trek.
- Personal gears & clothing.
- Medical evacuation in case of emergency, expenses incurred due to mishaps, landslide, strikes, political unrest etc. in such case extra will be charged as per actual.
- Tips/Donation.
Notes: Payment should be made 20 % of total amount in advance. Full amount must be paid before your trip starts.
Cancellation should be made 48 hours before departure and 20 % cancellation charge is applicable beside Tax, transportation, permits and others fixed expensive.
In case of incomplete Trekking / Tour / Rafting / Climbing / Expedition / Jungles safari / or others days due to the client own problem, the amount of money paid not refundable.
If clients want to go Trekking / Tour / Rafting / Climbing / Expedition / Jungles safari / or others tours more than itinerary, they can pay after back from tour with per day basic but should be permission with Tour guide / Leader.