13 Days Langtang Valley Ganja La Pass Trek | Nepal

Arrive in Nepal and meet our representative at the airport. Transfer to the hotel and enjoy free time exploring Kathmandu. Explore vibrant Thamel for local products. Sample Nepali cuisine at restaurants and cafés. Overnight in Kathmandu.

Visit Pashupatinath Temple on the Bagmati River. Explore Bouddhanath Stupa, Nepal's largest and holiest for Buddhists. See Swyambhunath, or The Monkey Temple, a historic shrine in Nepal. Visit Kathmandu Durbar Square, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Prepare and pack for trekking. Overnight at hotel.

Drive 122km to Syabru Besi from Kathmandu, a village with large stone houses. Journey takes 7-8 hours through winding, scenic foothills and ridgeline landscapes. Pass through Dhunche, along the Trishuli River with views of Ganesh Himal, terraces, and green hills. Overnight at a local guesthouse in Syabru Besi.

Trek 5-6 hours from Syabru Besi to Lama Hotel. The trail crosses Bhote Koshi and follows Langtang Khola to Bamboo (1960m). Pass through rhododendron and bamboo forests, and view terraced fields and diverse wildlife. Cross stream and steel suspension bridge at 2000 meters, reach Lama Hotel on northern bank of Langtang Khola.

Trek up steep forest slope to Langtang River. Follow the Gumanechok, Ghoda Tabela (Horse Stable) trail. Enjoy dense rhododendron forest and views of Langtang River and Mt. Langtang Lirung (7243m). Descend into the valley, cross stream, pass water-driven prayer wheels to Langtang village. Explore and overnight at guesthouse.

Depart Langtang village after breakfast, and climb the ridge with Chorten and Mani walls. Trek through yak-herding villages Mundu, Sindum, and Yamaha. Reach Kyanjin Gompa, surrounded by Langtang Lirung, Kyanjin Ri, Tserko Ri, and Naya Kangri peaks. Overnight at popular destination Kyanjin Gompa.

Rest day at Kyanjin Gompa for acclimatization and exploration. Visit monastery and cheese factory after breakfast. Hike to Tserko Ri peak for spectacular views of Langtang Valley and peaks. Overnight in the local guesthouse at Kyanjin Gompa.

Trek to Ganja La Phedi after breakfast. Cross Langtang River and hike through rhododendron forests. High-altitude trek, challenging and adventurous. Winter treks may be longer due to snowy conditions. Overnight in Ganja La Phedi.

Trek 6-7 hours to Ganja La Pass (5,122m) and Keldang (4,250m). A steep ascent through icy moraine, glaciers, and small lakes to reach Ganja La Pass. Enjoy serene landscapes and views of Langtang Range and Langtang Lirung. Descend through grassy meadows to Keldang. Overnight in camp.

After breakfast at Keldang, trek downhill along ridge to Dukpu. Pass through farmland and Helambu Valley settlement. Ascend through dense forest to Dukpu, a non-human settlement. Camp in the forest, enjoy warm meals, and share trekking experiences, and evening activities.

Breakfast at Dukpu camp, then trek to Tarke Gyang. Descend through dense rhododendron and pine forests. Enjoy views of the Annapurna and Everest regions. Arrive at Tarke Gyang in Helambu Valley for an overnight stay in Tamang village lodge.

Trek from Tarke Gyang, descending through dense forest. Enjoy serene green surroundings and views of snow-clad mountains. Arrive at Sherpa Village Shermathang, see Jugal Himal, Ganesh Himal, Langtang, Rolwaling range, and Mt. Everest. Overnight in Shermathang, explore stone houses and enjoy Nepali cuisine. Drive back to Kathmandu, and admire Himalayan views along the way.

Assisted Tribhuwan International Airport with departure. Option to extend stay in Nepal for more adventures. Welcome to revisit Nepal for future experiences. Happy to assist with planning your next trip. Take care and goodbye.