Langtang Valley Ganja La Pass Trek

When you arrive at Kathmandu's Tribhuvan International Airport, a representative from our organization will greet you and wish you a warm welcome to Nepal before driving you to the hotel you've reserved. After the check-in process is complete, you can unwind and sleep at the hotel. In order to familiarize you with some good restaurants, ATMs, money changers, and other vital places you might need during your stay in Thamel, the office staff will later accompany you on a brief tour of the neighborhood.

After breakfast in the early morning, the drive to Syabrubesi starts. You leave Kathmandu and make your way slowly along a key valley road to the highway in the direction of the north. If the sky is clear, you will see numerous stunning vistas of the river, terraced fields, little settlements, and snow-capped mountains. The road leads to Syabrubesi, which has a lot to see and a hot spring along the river, before passing through the small, lively town of Dhunche.

We set off on our journey from Syabrubensi, following the Bhote Kosi and Langtang river's course. We walk through rural towns with bamboo and birch woods, rich rainforest, and terraced farms. We might have an opportunity to see native animals like the red panda in this area. We arrive at the Lama Hotel by following the route, where we spend the night.

We continue our hike to the settlement of Mundu after breakfast. We will have to make a steep climb up through the valley as the trail will take us within a thick forest. We will pass via the Langtang village on the way to Mundu. Many Tibetans and Tamang people coexist in this historic village and practice Buddhism. The earthquake had a significant impact on this village, which is currently slowly recuperating. We will be able to see the snow-capped peak Langtang Lirung (7,246m) as we travel.

Our adventure awaits us after a satisfying cup of tea and an abundant breakfast. We pass through little towns and meadows as we go, passing by prayer wheels, water mills, and sacred rock piles with inscriptions cut into them. At this point, we arrive at the Kyangjin Gompa, a historic monastery. We eat lunch at our accommodation before heading out.

The exploration starts through yak pastures and a stunning natural setting. As we ascend in elevation, the air becomes thinner, which increases the risk of altitude sickness, which is why we're going to the Tserko Ri for mountain views. Then, as we make our way back to Kyangjin Gompa, we'll take in the scenery -- mountains, yaks, birds, glaciers, etc.

We cross the Langtang River on our way to Ganja La Phedi, and as we reach the evergreen forests with blossoming rhododendrons. Because of the elevation, the walk gets difficult. Due to the snow, it could take longer to journey during the winter.

Trekking to Ganja La Pass will be difficult because it is one of the tougher passes to traverse due to its high elevation and the fact that it is typically covered in snow all year long. Ganja La Pass offers a breathtaking perspective of the mountains because it is perched on a rocky outcrop. The walk is difficult, but it is also rewarding because of how beautiful it is; you will be amazed. We will descend down to Keldang after admiring the vista, and the trip may be challenging.

The trail gets simpler to traverse as we descend. We will travel through a lot of fields and woodlands. Only 5 to 6 hours would be spent on the hike.

As we continue down the trail, we will come closer to little communities and witness more grasslands. Over time, the trail gets simpler to navigate. As there will be vegetation everywhere at this point, appreciation for nature will be evident.

When we arrive in a small, picturesque village, we will be able to observe how inhabitants live. Sherpa Buddhists will make up the majority of the population in the villages.

Finally, we'll make the descent to Malemchi Puul Bazaar while still seeing the intriguing Sherpa village. We will take a local bus from the Bazaar back to our hotel in Kathmandu.

Fly back home.