Langtang Valley Trek with Ganja La Pass - 14 Days

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu (1,300m/4,264 ft)

When we arrive at Kathmandu airport, a representative from Himalayan Traverse will be there to welcome us. Once we finish our customs formalities, including visa procedures, we collect our luggage and look for the Himalayan Traverse sign at the arrival gate. Our representative will then take us to the hotel. After checking in, we meet our trekking guide and the other travelers. In the evening, Himalayan Traverse hosts a welcome dinner where we enjoy delicious, authentic Nepalese food that gives us a taste of the country's cuisine.

Included meals: Dinner

Day 02: Kathmandu Sightseeing & Preparation for the Trek

After breakfast today, we will begin a guided tour of some of Kathmandu's most historic and spiritual sites. The day will also include finalizing official procedures and making other necessary arrangements. We will also receive a briefing on the trek's nature, required equipment, and team composition. Some of the landmarks we'll visit include the World Heritage Site of Kathmandu Durbar Square, the sacred Hindu temple of Pashupati Nath, the famous 'Monkey Temple' (Swayambhu Nath), and the Buddhist shrine (Bouddha Nath). In the afternoon, there will be a pre-trip meeting where we can meet our trek leader and other team members. This will also be a good time to buy any last-minute personal items, as we will be heading to the Himalayas tomorrow.

Included meals: Breakfast

Day 03: Drive to Syabrubesi (1,550m/5,100ft): 145 km/ 7 hrs

After having breakfast in the morning, we drive through the north-western hills of Kathmandu. We enjoy the beautiful views of the Himalayas and get a chance to see the mountain lifestyle through the terraced fields and traditional villages. We have lunch in Trishuli Bazar and then continue our journey towards Dhunche. From there, we head down to Syabrubesi.

Included meals: Breakfast Lunch Dinner

Day 04: Trek to Lama Hotel (2,380m/7,830ft): 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.

Included meals: Breakfast Lunch Dinner

Day 05: Trek to Mundu (3543m/11,621ft) via Langtang village (3,430m/11,253ft): 6-7 hrs

Today, after breakfast, we begin our trekking day heading towards the village of Mundu. Our trail takes us through dense forests, and after a steady climb up the valley, we leave the tree line behind. We get to enjoy wonderful views of Langtang Lirung. On the way to Mundu, we also pass through Langtang Village, which was badly hit by the earthquake last year. The Langtang Valley alone lost 400 lives when an earthquake-triggered avalanche flooded the area, destroying an entire village and its infrastructure. We also see the ruins of Langtang Village, where life is slowly rebuilding and a few tea-houses have reopened.

Included meals: Breakfast Lunch Dinner

Day 06: Trek to Kyangjin Gompa (3,870m/12,697ft): 3 hrs. Explore the area.

After breakfast, we will start our journey to Kyangjin Gompa, a principal monastery of the region. We will pass by water mills, prayer wheels, chortens, with sacred mounds of rocks with inscriptions carved on them.  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. After the short trek, you will spend the rest of the afternoon exploring the buddhist shrine and surrounding areas with the amazing views of the mountains.

Included meals: Breakfast Lunch Dinner

Day 07: Explore Tserko Ri (5000m/16,404ft) 7-8 hrs

After taking morning tea and breakfast,we get out of the village and pass on through yak pastures and start for visiting to Tserko Ri  (5000m/16,404ft) for mountain sunrise views. Since, we are really getting into the high altitudes, we might start feeling the thin air. In the afternoon return to Kanjin Gompa- surrounded by the Himalayas all around. We can take a walk around Kanjin Gompa enjoying the views, glaciers, icefalls, birds and yaks.

Included meals: Breakfast Lunch Dinner

Day 08: Trek to Ganja La phedi (4300m/14,104 ft): 5-6 hr

Starting with today's breakfast, we begin our journey to Ganja La Phedi. We'll cross the Langtang River and move through rhododendron forests. As we are already at a high altitude, the time it takes to reach our destination depends on the season. During winter, when there is snow, it may take longer to cross the snow-covered path.

Included meals: Breakfast Lunch Dinner

Day 09: Cross the Ganja La pass(5122m/16,800 ft) Trek to Keldang (4250m/13,940ft): 6/7 hr

Today we cross the Ganja La pass. It's going to be a tough day because Ganja La is one of the challenging passes. The Ganja La pass is covered in snow most of the year. We'll have a long climb over the boulders, pass by some small lakes, and reach the summit which is located on a rocky moraine. Once there, we can enjoy the amazing views from the pass. Climbing up and down the pass can be tricky at times because of the snow and ice. After that, we'll descend down to Keldang.

Included meals: Breakfast Lunch Dinner

Day 10: Trek to Yak Kharka (4000m/13,120ft): 5/6 hr

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.

Included meals: Breakfast Lunch Dinner

Day 11: Trek to Tarke Gyang(2,590m/8,497ft): 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.

Included meals: Breakfast Lunch Dinner

Day 12: Trek to Sermathang(2,610m/8,563ft): 3/4 hr

We walk through a small forest with a view of the beautiful village in the Helembu region. The trail circles around the wide valley between Parachin and the cute village of Gangyul in Sharpa. The people here follow Drukpa Kagyu Buddhism, which is also the main religion of Bhutan.

Included meals: Breakfast Lunch Dinner

Day 13: Trek to Malemchi Puul Bazaar: Drive to Kathmandu: 3/4 hrs trek/ 2 hr drive

On our last day of the trek, we walked down to Malemchi Pul Bazaar, where we met many Sherpa villages. From the bazaar, we took a bus to Kathmandu. To mark the successful end of our journey, we planned a farewell dinner in the evening. We spent the night in Kathmandu.

Included meals: Breakfast Lunch Dinner

Day 14: Departure

Today there's nothing to do but trade emails with your new friends, organize all your photos and finally depart from Nepal. A representative from Himalayan Traverse will take you to the airport approximately 3 hours before the scheduled flight.

Included meals: Breakfast

(Note: Booking must be confirmed 6 months before in advance)