Langtang Valley Trek 14 days is a challenging from Langtang Valley to Helambu valley via via Ganja La Pass(5000m). It is a good trek to experience scenic, adventure, a wonderful Tamang and Hyolmo culture. Every year, thousands of trekkers visit Nepal to go to Langtang valley trek. You will see dramatic landscapes and jaw-dropping mountain views of Langtang Lirung, Dorje Lakpa and other surrounding peaks. You will first trek to Langtang valley and then to Helambu valley via Ganja La Pass. The hike is suitable for adventure hikers who are physically fit with sound health. The 14-day Langtang Ganja La Pass Trek begins from Syabrubesi and ends at Melamchi Pul. So, a special trekking gears are required to do Langtang Valley and Ganja La pass trek. Please email us at missionecotreknepal@gmail.com and call or message on WhatsApp + 977 9851023742 for 14 days Langtang Ganja La pass trek itinerary, cost and dates for 2024, 2025.
Trek Name: Langtang Ganjala Pass Trek
Trek Duration: 14 Days
Trek Difficulty: Moderate /Hard
Trek Season: Sep/Oct/Nov/Dec/Mar/April/May
Trek Altitude: 1550m- 5122 m
Trek Cost: USD 990-USD 1790
Group Size: 1 - 12 people
Trek Package: Tea House Trek
Mode of Transfer: Bus/Jeep/Car
Start/End of Trek: Kathmandu /Kathmandu
13 nights 14 days Langtang Ganja La Pass Trekking package cost with departure dates.
Langtang Ganja La Pass Trek is an adventure trek in Langtang and Helambu valley via Ganja La pass at 5122 m with interesting side day hike to Kyanjin Ri (5000 m) offers fantastic view of mountains and sunrise. The trek has a real challenge and something that you will never forget. The 14 days Langtang Ganja La pass trek is recommended to anyone who wants a challenging trekking experience in the Himalayas.
Ganja la pass trekking in Langtang requires previous trekking experience, technical skill, climbing equipment and a professional guide. You will discover Tibetan style Tamang Villages in combination with panoramic Himalayan views of Langtang Lirung, Ganesh Himal, Yala peak, Gauri Shanker and many more. The most diverse trek of green rhododendron and bamboo forests, majestic waterfalls, beautiful landscape and snow-capped Himalayas easily accessible from Kathmandu.
Langtang Ganja La Pass Trek starts with a day bus drive from Kathmandu to Syabrubesi, trek to Kyanjin Gomba and Ganja la Pass(5122 m), the highest point of the trek. The last few 100 m trail to the pass is insecure so must use rope for the safety purpose and also about 1 km is a steep slope while coming down which may require better care. The group must be well equipped with enough food and shelter as we may not find any lodges for settlement for about 3 days along the route.
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu(1345m).
On arrival at Kathmandu airport, you will be met by us and transferred to hotel by private tourist vehicle.
Day 02: Kathmandu Sightseeing tour and trekking preparation.
Breakfast and Kathandu escorted sightseeing tour with private tour guide visit the historical and heritage sites of Kathmandu such as Kathmandu durbar square, swoyambhunath stupa, Boudhanath stupa and Pashupatinath temple. In the afternoon, there will be trip briefing where we can meet our trek guide and other team members.
Day 03: Drive to Syabrubesi (1,550m, 145 km/ 7 hrs)
After morning breakfast we drive out along the north-western hills of Kathmandu. Enjoy the Himlayan views and mountainous lifestyle through the terraced fields and rustic villages. Take Lunch at the Trishuli Bazar before continuing further to Dhunche. From Dhunche, we descent down to Syabrubesi.
Day 04: Trek to Lama Hotel (2,380m, 6 hrs)
This is our first day of trekking today. Follow the Langtang Khola River. Pass through the dense forests. Cross several suspension bridges. We also pass by a tea houses. The trail goes up and down but it's not that challenging.
Day 05: Trek to Langtang village (3,430m, 6/7 hrs)
After taking morning tea, we embark our second day of the jouney. Our trail continues along dense forests. After making a steady climb up through the valley, we leave the tree line behind us. Enjoy the marvelous views of Langtang Lirung.Pass by water mills, prayer wheels, chortens, with sacred mounds of rocks with inscriptions carved on them.
Day 06: Trek to Kyanjin Gompa (3,870m. 3/4 hrs)
After taking morning tea and breakfast, we get out of the village and pass on through yak pastures. Also pass the largest mani wall in Nepal, made from stone with prayers written on them. The prayers written on the mani wall is supposed to be blown away by the wind.Cross several of the wooden bridges. Since, we are really getting into the high altitudes, you might start feeling the thin air.
Day 07: Excursion to Tsergo Ri (5033m, 7/8 hours) and back to Kyanjin.
Today, we make an excursion to Tsergo Ri which would also help us to acclimatize. The climb to Tsergo Ri which is above 5 thousand meters offers a magnificently panoramic views of the Himalayas. Besides, the climb to Tsergo Ri is a challenging one and the time for the climb depends upon your physical fitness and previous experience. By evening, we return back to Kyanjing Gompa.
Day 08: Trek to Ganja La phedi (4300m,5/6 hrs)
Taking today's breakfast, we embark on our today's journey to Ganja La Phedi. Cross the Langtang River. Ascend through rhododendron forests. Since, we're already in high altitude, the time for getting to our destination also depends upon the season of the trek. Since, during the winter snow, it might take longer time to cross the snow strewn path.
Day 09: Cross the Ganja La pass(5122m) Trek to Keldang (4250m,6/7 hrs)
Today we cross the Ganja La pass. It'd be a strenuous day since Ganja La is one of the difficult passes. Ganja la pass is covered with snow almost throughout the year. Make the long ascent through the boulders, pass the small lakes, and summit the Ganja La which situated on a rocky moraine. Enjoy the spectacular views from the pass. Climbing up and down the pass can sometimes be tricky due to snowfall and ice. From the pass, we descend down to Keldang.
Day 10: Trek to Yak Kharka (4000m, 5/6 hrs)
Trek from Keldang to Yak Kharka. From Keldang, we descend further down following a prominent ridge line. In our 5-6 hrs trek today, we continue losing our altitude through forests, ridges, and grasslands.
Day 11: Trek to Tarke Gyang(2,590m, 5/6 hrs)
Today, we lose altitude considereably, about 1500 meters. The trail would be similar, except that as you descend lower, you will notice more vegetation.
Day 12: Trek to Sermathang(2,610m, 3/4 hrs)
We cross small forest with the view of beautiful village of Helembu region. The trail makes a sweep around the wide valley end between Parachin and the pretty Sharpa village of Gangyul. The people of this village practice Drukpa Kagyu Buddhism, the same as the national religion of Bhutan.
Day 13: Trek to Malemchi Pul Bazaar and drive to Kathmandu(3/4 hrs trek/ 2 hrs drive)
On our final day of the trek, we walk down to Malemchi Pul Bazaar with many Sherpa village. From the Bazaar, catch a bus to Katmandu. To celebrate the successful completion of our journey, we will have a farewell dinner at The Ship Restaurant Bar & Lounge in Kathmandu where we can pick our meal from their carefully crafted menu that offer a wide range of choices.
Day 14: Kathmadu Airport
Final transfers to Kathmandu airport to get your flight back to home.
Langtang Valley Trek Packing List
We would recommend to pack pretty light and managed to wash most of your clothes each afternoon/night for the first half of the trip. In the latter stages of the trip, it is pretty cold. There is no real need for multiple outfits.This is just a guide and it work quite well. sleeping bag is necessary as there are blankets in each guesthouse.
1 pair of pants that maybe convert to shorts
1 pair of shorts
1 Warm or thicker pair of hiking pants
1 Long sleeve quick-dry shirt
1 Long-sleeve thermal shirt
2 Short-sleeve t-shirts
1 Thermal long underwear
4 pairs of quick-dry underwear
1 Lightweight down jacket
1 Heavy-duty summit down jacket
1 Beanie
1 Cap
1 Sunglasses
1 Neck Buff
1 pair of Gloves
1 pair of Hiking boots
1 Head torch
1 pair of warm summit socks
2-3 pairs of regular socks
1 Sunscreen
1 pair of trekking poles
1 Water filter
1 Power bank
1 Poncho/rain coat
Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is compulsory for Langtang Trek. Though this is an easy trek with low risk of AMS. However, this mountain journey is not a normal visit due to the possibility of unforeseen or unexpected events such as injury, illness, flood, landslide and sudden climate changes. All trekkers must provide a copy of their comprehensive travel insurance policy certificate. The policy must cover medical and emergency repatriation - including helicopter rescue and evacuation expenses at high altitudes. We kindly request you to send your detailed insurance policy copy before trekking departures. In case of emergencies, we will use the documents you sent us for rescue. It will help us arrange a quick and effective rescue operation, transfer for emergency medical help, etc. Please make sure with the insurance company that they cover helicopter evacuation at high altitude trek along with medical costs.
Passport and Visa
All foreigners except Indian nationals need a visa to enter Nepal. You can get an on-arrival visa at Tribhuvan International Airport or Nepal border regional offices. For a visa application, you need a passport valid for at least six months, a passport size photo, and visa application fees.The current visa cost for 30 days is US$50 which you have to pay in USD cash. Children under the age of 10 will get a free visa. Chinese citizens and citizens of SAARC countries:Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka get a free visa.The citizen of Nigeria, Ghana, Zimbabwe, Swaziland, Cameroon, Somalia, Liberia, Ethiopia, Iraq, Palestine, and Afghanistan will not get visa on arrival in Nepal.
Tipping in Nepal
Nepali culture accepts tipping and views it as proof of good service. However, tipping is at the traveler’s discretion and should reflect the quality of service provided.We advise you to tip at the end of the trek.
Trip Extension
After completion of Poon Hill Trek, if you have extra days, we can arrange sightseeing tours around Kathmandu. Also cater your 2 nights 3 days Chitwan Jungle Safari tour, paragliding, rafting, canyoning, Everest Mountain Flight, Heli tour to ABC, EBC and Langtang.
Money Matter
Nepali Rupees (NPR/Rs) is the local currency and 1 USD =Rs 120 NPR.You can exchange most foreign currencies in banks and other financial institutions or money exchanges in Kathmandu or Pokhara. Money exchanges display exchange rates visibly for the public.
Please note that only Indian Rupee Notes (INR) of 100 and 2000 denominations are legal in Nepal. We recommend you to bring cash and exchange them for Nepali Rupees at money exchanges instead of traveler's Cheque are not accepted now in Nepal.You can also withdraw cash in Nepalese Rupees using your credit/debit card from ATMs in Kathmandu or Pokhara. You can withdraw up to Rs. 35,000 for a fee of Rs 500. Most banks in Asia do not accept old, torn and faded foreign currency notes so bring clean new notes.
Expenses of Personal Nature
Our package does not include meals and accommodation costs in Kathmandu and Pokhara. Moreover, all our valuable clients need to bring personal spending money to cover visa fee, travel insurance policy purchase, beverages, snacks for the trek, hot (tea/coffee) and cold drinks, tips to guide and porter, souvenirs and so on. We recommend you to bring cash in major currencies which you can easily exchange for rupees in Nepal. Poon Hill Trek accept only Nepalese currency.
Water and Electricity
Electricity is available for camera and mobile battery recharge at an extra cost. You can buy either packed mineral water from local lodges and en route shop or fill your water bottle with boiled water at an extra cost. If you require, we can provide you with water purification pills. You shouldn't drink water from rivers, taps and wells in trek as the water might not be drinkable.
Solo Travelers-Single travellers should not have to pay more to travel so our group trips are designed for shared accommodation and do not involve a single supplement. Single travellers joining group trips are paired in twin or multi-share accommodation with someone of the same sex for the duration of the trip. Some of our Independent trips are designed differently and single travellers on these itineraries must pay the single trip price.
Minimum Age-You must be 18 to travel unaccompanied on a our tour. For minors travelling with a guardian over 21 years old, the minimum age is 12.
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