Trip Facts: Activities : 12 day Trekking, 3 nights in Kathmandu.

Start/End: Kathmandu

Destination : Ganja La Pass

Trip Duration : 16 days

Max. Altitude : 5200 meters

Group Size : Min. 1 / Max.20

Best Season : February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November & December.

Trip Grade :

Daily walking Hour: Approx. 4-6Helambu is popular among the trekkers for its scenery and favorable climate. Located about 72 kilometers northeast of Kathmandu, it extends from north of Taramarang to the tree limit of the Gosainkunda Lake and lower slopes of Jugal Himal. There we meet several highland Tamang and Sherpa villages, scattered on both sides of the Malemchi Khola.

This Langtang Ganja La pass trek leads you on a fascinating journey through the serene pine forests, the magnificent snowcapped mountain peaks, sparkling waters of mountain streams, meadows sprinkled with daisies, ancient monasteries, pristine glaciers and colorful Sherpa hamlets.

This trek offers the experience of being in a typical Sherpa village and many ancient monasteries. It is a golden chance to learn about life in our villages.

You follow a rugged trail with dramatic views; to the west Himal chuli (7893m) Manaslu (8156mm) and Ganesh Himal (7406m). On a clear day, even the Annapurna range can be seen rising up behind and to the north across the valley is Langtang Lirung. You pass a few huts in the high picture of Laurebina, cross a small ridge and have our first views of the holy lakes. There are about a dozen lakes in the Gosainkunda Basin, the main three being Saraswatikunda, Bhairabkunda, and Gosainkunda. According to legend, Shiva created Gosainkunda when he pierced a glacier with his trident to obtain water to quench his thirst after having swallowed a poison that threatened to destroy the world.


Itinerary Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu airport (1345 meters).

Day 02: Drive from Kathmandu to Sundarijal (1350m.) takes about one hour and then the uphill walk to Chisopani. Stay overnight at lodge.

Day 03: Trek from Chisopani to Kutumsang (2446m.) takes about six and half hours.
The trail continues to drop from Chisopani crossing meadow and fields. You will then descend through Pathi Bhanjyang till Gul Bhanjyang. Stay overnight at lodge.

Day 04: Trek from Kutumsang to Ghopte via Magen Goth (3514m.) and Tharepati Pass (3650m.) takes about six hours.
The trek continues north up the Yurin Danda ridge and affords views of the peaks. The trail climbs above Kutumsang on a steep, eroded trail mostly through fir and rhododendron forest where there are no permanent settlements. The trail then descends to Magen Goth. Next, you have to climb, steeply at first then more gradually before you reach Tharepati. Stay overnight at lodge.

Day 05: Trek from Ghopte to Gosaikunda (4361m.) takes approximately seven hours.
The trail ascends through the meadow of bushes and some rhododendron trees. The trail ascends along side a stream through alpine trees. Stay overnight at lodge.

Day 06: Rest at Gosaikunda.
The large lake Gosaikunda is at an elevation of 4361m. Hundreds of people come here to worship and bath in the lake during the full moon festival each August. Stay overnight at lodge.

Day 07: Trek from Gosaikunda to Chandanbari (2350m.) takes about five hours.
The trail gently ascends for a short through different chortens and small Shiva temples. The trail then descends to Laure Binayak to Singh Gompa. Stay overnight at lodge.

Day 08: Trek from Chandanbari to Syabru Gaon (2210m.) takes approximately four hours.
The trail descends through the forest. Stay overnight at lodge.

Day 09: Trek from Syabru Gaon to Lama Hotel (2380m.) takes about five hours.
The trail initially crosses the Langtang Khola (stream) and then gradually climbs up through the sub-tropical forests, teeming with bird-life, to join the trail from Syabru. You then follow the river, climbing through forest of oak and rhododendron. You climb along a steep trail to the forest. Stay overnight at lodge.

Day 10: Trek from Lama Hotel to Langtang (3500m.) takes about five hours.
At Ghora Tabela (3000m) the trail emerges from the forest. The trail continues to climb gently and the valley widens. There is a monastery you can visit shortly before arriving at the village of Langtang, the headquarters of the Langtang National Park. Stay overnight at lodge.

Day 11: Trek from Langtang to Kyangjin Gompa (3800m.) takes about three hours.
The trail ascends 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. Stay overnight at lodge.

Day 12: Rest at Kyangjin Gompa for excursion.
This day you can hike up to Langtang glaciers and back to Kyangjin Gompa. This is a 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 tumbling glaciers of Langtang Lirung or ascend Kyangjin Ri [4350m], directly behind the village, for a breath-taking panorama of the Langtang peaks. Stay overnight at lodge.

Day 13: Trek and climb up to Tserko Ri (5033m.) and trek back to Kyangjin Gompa takes about seven hours. This you trek through steep ascent all the way to the top. The path you follow is rocky and you pass through small bushes along side. 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 14: Trek from Kyanjing Gompa to Ngegang (4000m.) takes about five hours.
There you can not see any villages. The trail goes on ascending and area is covered with little natural vegetation. Stay overnight at camp

Day 15: Trek from Ngegang to Keldang (5106m.) via Ganja La (5100m.) takes about five and half hours.
On the Ganja la pass, you can find covered with snowy ice most of the times through out the year. Stay overnight at camp.

Day 16: Trek from Keldang to Dukpu (4080m.) takes about five and half hours.
This day will be long day walking along ridge, grassland with amazing views of Mountains. Stay overnight at camp.

Day 17: Trek from Dukpu to Tarkeghyang (2740m.) takes approximately five hours.
From pass trail descends through pine forest, rhododendron forest past tiny herder’s settlement to Tarkeghyang. Stay overnight at lodge.

Day 18: Trek from Tarkeghyang to Kakani (1991 m.) via Shermathang (2740 m.) takes about five hours.
You trek along leveled path and somewhere you cross gentle ascent and descent path through the forest with oak and some rhododendron trees. From Shermathang, you can enjoy panoramic views of Mt. Rolwaling, Mt. Dochelapcha, Langtang, Sesapangma, and also many other snow caped peaks in north-east whereas you can see terraces stretching in south. Leaving Shermathang, you trek downhill passing small forest in the early part of trek and later you pass through open terraces. Stay overnight at lodge.

Day 19: Trek from Kakani to Talamarang (960 m.) takes about four hours.
The trail begins with steep descent through the fields and villages with multi ethnic cultures till Talamarang. Stay overnight at lodge.

Day 20: Trek from Talamarang to Chisopani (2215 m.) takes about seven hours.
This day the trek is little bit strenuous in comparison to earlier day. Passing Thakani, a picturescue village with beautiful views at both side you trek decent trail up to Pati Bhanjyang. The trail moves uphill though steep at some point to reach Chisopani. While trekking you pass through terraces, hills at a distance and villages with its unique culture. Stay overnight at lodge.

Day 21: Trek from Chisopani to Sundarijal akes about four hours and drive from Sundarijal to Kathmandu takes about one hour.

Day 22: Transfer to international airport for your final departure.

Note: It is possible to combine with some other activities such as white water rafting and wildlife safari. The itinerary can be customized according to your duration of holiday.

• All meals (B/L/D) during the trekking period
• Accommodation (Lodge) during the trekking period
• National park permit
  
• Domestic airfare (if necessary)
• Domestic airport tax (if necessary)
• English speaking guide
• Highly experienced staffs
• Staffs food, clothing & salary
• Staffs insurance
• All necessary grounded transportation
• Medical supplies (first aid kit will be available).
• Airport picks up & drops
• Arrangement of Emergency Helicopter service which will be paid by your Travel insurance company.
• TIMS Card (Trekker's Information Management System)
• All Local / Government Taxes
  

• Personal nature expenses
• Bar bill and all kind of drinks
• Rescue & Evacuation
• Gratitude (tip) for staff