Saturday, July 28, 2012

Langtang Ganja La Pass Trek

Langtang Ganja La Pass TrekTrekking in Langtang the Ganja-La pass is one of the most challenging passes in Nepal. This way in the Himalayan is situated at an altitude of (5,12m.).The Langtang village to Tarke Gyang.Almost, the pass is blocked by snow from (December to March). Langtang village lies at 3,500 m and the national park headquarters is located here. The village exudes a Tibetan feel and you will see fields enclosed by stone walls as will as hards of yaks, the most important animal for the people here.

Itinerary in Details:

Day 01:Arrive in Kathmandu 
Arrive in Kathmandu meet assist and transfer to hotel and brifing about the trek evening dinner greeting with Nepali culture programmes. O/n at Hotel,

Day 02:Free Day/ Kathmandu Sightseeing 
After breakfast at Hotel start to visit Kathmandu Swayambhunath(monkey temple), and Boudhanath afternoon meeting with guide check the trekking gears. O/n Hotel in Kathmandu
Day 03:Kathmandu to Sybru Bensi
Drive from Kathmandu to Syabru Besi which takes about nine hours by private vehicle. You head north out of Kathmandu driving through scenic foothills and ridgeline vistas to Syabru Besi passing through Dhunche.
Day 03:Syabru Besi to Lama Hotel
Today, the first part of the trail crosses through Bhote Koshi and follows the Langtang Khola. This trail gradually ascents up to Bamboo passing through the Landslide. Afterwards, your trek ascends gently to Rimche (2400 meters) through Bamboo (1960 meters) which lies at the bank of Langtang Khola. You can have lunch at this place if you like at the end your trail is level to Lama Hotel. En route you could see red pandas, monkeys and bears if your lucky. Overnight at tented camp.
Day 04:Lama Hote to Langtang Village
The trek route follows Gumanechok, Ghoda Tabela literally it means the Horse Stable. After the trail is slightly gradual providing beautiful valley views with the grazing Yaks. Langtang village is very local and old along this trekking route. The view from here is more spectacular as we are getting closer to the mountains. Overnight at tented camp.
Day 05:Langtang Village to Kyanjin Gompa
Today is a shorter walk but enough for acclimatization. The surroundings are interesting because of the famous Cheese factory. This is the beautiful valley in the lap of the Langtang Lirung and other around. This is the place to explore the valley and lots of small peaks to climb. Overnight at tented camp.
Day 06:Kyanjin Gompa – Rest Day
Today is a day to rest and explore the area. You can visit the monastery and cheese factory, walk up the moraine to see the spectacular ice faces and tumbling glaciers of Langtang Lirung or ascend Kyangjin Ri (4350 meters) which is highest point of this trek, directly behind the village, for a breath-taking panorama of the Langtang peaks. Overnight at tented camp.
Day 07:Kyanging Gompa to Ngegang
Here you can not see any villages. The trail goes on ascending and the area is covered with few natural vegetation. Since there are no lodges available. Overnight at tented camp.
Day 08:Ngegang to Keldang via Ganja La
Today is comparatively strenuous as you need to cross the Ganja la pass over 5200 meters. On the Ganja la pass, you can find it covered with snowy ice most of the times through out the year. Overnight at tented camp.
Day 09:Keldang to Dukpu
A long day walking along the ridge, grassland, with amazing views of Mountains. Your camping site will be inside the forest. Overnight at tented camp.
Day 10:Dukpu to Tarkeghyang
Trail descends about 200mtrs, climb the 4100meters pass. Views from Pass are spectacular towards the Annapurna Region and Mt. Everest region as well. From the pass the trail descends through pine forest, rhododendron forest past tiny herder's to the settlement of 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. Overnight at tented camp.
Day 11:Tarkeghyang Rest day and exploring the valley
Day 12:Tarkeghyang to Shermathang
This day the trail is quite easy through flat land with beautiful forests along the way. You trek on crossing some small streams. A beautiful village half way to Shermathang. Shermathang is another pretty Sherpa village where you can visit many ancient monasteries and also see Jugal Himal range at the north face of Shermathang village. Overnight at tented camp.
Day 13:Shermathang to Melamchi Pul Bazaar
The trail gradually descends all the way to Melamchi Pul Bazaar through meadows and cultivated fields. Along the way, you come across several old villages with their own particular traditions. Walking today is quite pleasant with mountain views and interacting with friendly local people.
Day 14:Melamchi Pul Bazaar to Kathmandu
After breakfast you travel along a bumpy gravel path up to Lamidanda and then follow the pitched road up to Kathmandu.

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