Ganjala Pass Trekking Itinerary

• Pashupatinath Temple: Nepal's most sacred Hindu shrine and considered one of the greatest Shiva sites, is located on the banks of the Bagmati River five km north-east of Kathmandu Valley.

• Boudha Nath Stupa: The largest stupa in Nepal and the holiest Tibetan Buddhist temple outside Tibet. It is the centre of Tibetan culture in Kathmandu and rich in Buddhist symbolism.

• Monkey Temple: Swayambhunath is an ancient religious complex atop a hill in the Kathmandu Valley, west of Kathmandu city. It is also known as the Monkey Temple as there are holy monkeys living in the northwest parts of the temple.

• Kathmandu Durbar Square: Also known as Hanuman Dhoka Durbar Square is the plaza in front of the old royal palace of the then Kathmandu Kingdom. The Durbar Square is surrounded by spectacular architecture and vividly showcases the skills of the Newar artists and craftsmen over several centuries.

• Breakfast
• Hotel
• 1,350 m./4,428 ft.

After morning breakfast, we drive out along the north-western hills of Kathmandu. Enjoy the Himalayan views and significant landscapes, lifestyle through the terraced fields and rustic villages. Take Lunch at the Trishuli Bazar before continuing further to Dhunche. From Dhunche, we descend to Syabrubesi. You will have pleasant stay overnight.

• Full Board Meals
• Guest House/Tea House
• 1,550 m./5,084 ft.

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.

• Full Board Meals
• Guest House/Tea House
• 2,380 m./7,830 ft.

Today after breakfast, we start our trekking day towards the village of Langtang Village or Mundu. Our trail continues along dense forests. After making a steady climb up through the valley, we leave the tree line behind us. Enjoy the marvelous views of Langtang Lirung. On the way to Mundu, you will also pass the Langtang Village, which was severely affected the the earthquake last year. Langtang Valley alone lost 400 lives, flooded away by an earthquake-triggered avalanche, destroying an entire village and infrastructures. We also see the ruins of Langtang Village, where life is slowing building back and a few tea-houses are reopened.

• Full Board Meals
• Guest House/Tea House
• 3,430 m./11,253 ft.

After breakfast, we will start our journey to Kyangjin Gompa, a principal monastery of the region. You 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.

• Full Board Meals
• Guest House/Tea House
• 3,870 m./12,697 ft.

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 (5,033m/16,404 ft) for mountain sunrise views. Since, we are really getting into the high altitudes; you might start feeling the thin air. In the afternoon, return to Kanjin Gompa-surrounded by the Himalayas all around. You can take a walk around Kanjin Gompa enjoying the views, glaciers, icefalls, birds and yaks.

• Full Board Meals
• Guest House/Tea House
• 3,870 m./12,697 ft.

Taking today’s breakfast, we embark on our today’s journey to Ganja La Phedi. Cross the Langtang River. Ascend through rhododendron forests. Since, we’re already in high altitude, the time for getting to our destination also depends upon the season of the trek. Since, during the winter snow, it might take longer time to cross the snow strewn path.

• Full Board Meals
• Tented Camp
• 4,300 m./14,104 ft.

Today we cross the Ganja La pass. It’d be a strenuous day since Ganja La is one of the difficult passes. Ganja la pass is covered with snow almost throughout the year. Make the long ascent through the boulders, pass the small lakes, and summit the Ganja La which situated on a rocky moraine. Enjoy the spectacular views from the pass. Climbing up and down the pass can sometimes be tricky due to snowfall and ice. From the pass, we descend down to Keldang.

• Full Board Meals
• Tented Camp
• 4,250 m./13,940 ft.

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.

• Full Board Meals
• Tented Camp
• 4,000 m./13,120 ft.

Today, we lose altitude considerably, about 1500 meters. The trail would be similar, except that as you descend lower, you will notice more vegetation.

• Full Board Meals
• Guest House/Tea House
• 2,590 m./8,497 ft.

We cross small forest with the view of beautiful village of Helembu region. The trail makes a sweep around the wide valley end between Parachin and the pretty Sharpa village of Gangyul. The people of this village practice Drukpa Kagyu Buddhism, the same as the national religion of Bhutan.

• Full Board Meals
• Guest House/Tea House
• 2,610 m./8,663 ft.

On our final day of the trek, we walk down to Malemchi Pul Bazaar with several Sherpa villages. Melemchi Pul Bazaar is new and vibrant city lies at the river bank of Melemchi Khola, From the Bazaar, catch a bus to Katmandu. You will celebrate the successful completion of our journey, we will have a farewell dinner in the evening. Overnight in Kathmandu.

• Breakfast and Lunch
• Hotel
• 1,350 m./4,428 ft.

We are very much thankful of your successful trip. As this is your last day of your Nepal adventure holiday with GAT, We are pleased to arrange airport transportation for your next adventure journey. Wishing you all the best and safe journey.

• Breakfast