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Ganja La Pass Trekking
This trek starts from Sybru Bensi, ends at Melamchi Pul Bazar. From Sybru Bensi, you will follow the Langtang River to the east until you get to Kyanching Gompa (3,049.). In Kyanjing Gompa there is a small Buddhist monastery and a cheese factory started in 1955 by the Swiss Association for Technical Assistance. When you are crossing the pass there are spectacular views of Langtang Lirung and the Tibetan peaks beyond. Much of this route is spent above 3,000m.The highest point of this trek is Ganjala Pass (5,122m). On the very pass of Ganjala, the last few 100m trails are precarious so we use a rope there for safety, though the utmost care is enough. The descent from the pass is on a steep slope for over 1 km, which requires good care again. But the rest of the trail is easy and comfortable. As there are no lodges and no settlements for three days along the way, the group should be well equipped with enough food. Only organized camping treks are possible for this region. The use of firewood is also prohibited within the park, so all supplies should be taken with us.
After passing the Ganjala Pass, the trail takes you to Malemchi gaon and Tarke Ghyang. People here call themselves Sherpas but their relationship with the Sherpa of Solu Khumbu is distant. The dialects spoken are also different. People here follow the Buddhist religion so you will find many old Buddhist monasteries in the villages. Tarkeghyang is another Sherpa town along the way, which bears its own story. The town name means temple of "100 horses" and was taken from the name of a temple established in 1727 by a Lama (Buddhist monk) who was called on by the king of Kathmandu (Kantipur) to stop an epidemic. As his reward the Lama asked for 100 horses, which he brought here. The local temple, rebuilt in 1969, follows the Bhutanese style.
Langtang Ganja La Pass Trekking Itinerary
Option No: 01 Ganja La pass trekking
Day 01: Arrival and transfer to hotel/
Day 02: Sightseeing around Kathmandu valley
Day 03: Kathmandu to Dhunche Bazaar (2030m)
Day 04: Dhunche trek to Thulo (big) Syabru (2100m)
Day 05: Thulo Syabru Trek to Lama Hotel (2380m)
Day 06: Lama Hotel Trek to Langtang (3500m)
Day 07: Langtang Trek to Kyanjing Gompa (3800m)
Day 08: Day trip to Tserkori (4984m) return Kyanjing Gompa
Day 09: Kyanjing Gompa Trek to Ngegang
Day 10: Ngegang trek cross to Ganja La pass (5130m) to Keldang ( 4270m)
Day 11: Keldang trek to Ganja La to Dukpu ( 4040m)
Day 12: Dukpu Trek to Tarkeghyang (2560m)
Day 13: Tarkeghyang Trek to Sermathang (2620m)
Day 14: Sermathang Trek to Malemchepul Bazzar (830m)
Day 15: Drive bus to Kathmandu/Hotel
Day 16: Free day for shopping or relax
Day 17: Drive to Airport for flying your own destination
Option No: 02 Ganja La pass trekking
Day 01 Arrival and transfer to hotel
Day 02 Sightseeing around Kathmandu Valley
Day 03 Drive to Syabru Bensi (1450m)
Day 04 Trek to Lama Hotel (2380m)
Day 05 Trek to Langtang village (3500m)
Day 06 Trek to Kyanjing Gompa (3800m)
Day 07 Hiking to Tserko Ri (4984m) back to Kyanjin Gompa
Day 08 Trek to Ngegang
Day 09: Ngegang trek cross to Ganja La pass (5130m) to Keldang ( 4270m)
Day 10: Keldang trek to Ganja La to Dukpu ( 4040m)
Day 11 Trek to Tarkeghyang (2560m)
Day 12 Trek to Sermathang (2620m)
Day 13 Trek to Malemchepul Bazaar (830)
Day 14 Drive to Kathmandu/Hotel
Day 15 Free day for shopping or relax
Day 16 Drive to Airport for flying your own destination
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