Tuesday, March 19, 2013

Langtang Ganja la Pass trekking

Langtang Ganja la Pass trekking is one of the demanding trekking from entire Langtang Himalayan region in Nepal. The trek to Langtang Ganja la Pass start from Syabru Besi by flowing along the way to Langtang Valley trek until to Kyanjin Gumpa through Tibetan influence villages and peoples, Lush Valley forest includes deciduous Oak, Maple, Pine and various types of Rhododendron, Wildlife includes Himalayan black bear, the mountain goat  Himalayan tahr and Rhesus monkeys, surrounded panoramic mountain view of Langtang Lirung (7225m), Ganesh Himal (7406m), Naya Kang (5844m), Ganchempo (6387m) and Yala Peak (5500m), scenic Mountain Views point; Kyannjing Ri and Tserko Ri, Glacial moraines to Glacier and to the Langtang base camp. After Kyanjin Gumpa trail descent to Langtang River and after crossing ascend to the Ganja la Base camp (4460m) to Ganjala High Camp (4960m)and Ganjala Pass (5130m) through exploring stunning mountains view of Langtang Himalayan region and Tibetan Himalayan range as a Langtang Lirung (7225m), Naya Kang (5844m), Ganchempo (6387m), Yala Peak (5500m), Shisha Pangma (8013m). Before 200m to the top, Trail is precarious.  Therefore we use rope to get the top and for making memorial safe trip. After Ganja la Pass trail goes long descend to camp side to Yangri Kharka to Dhukpu Kharka to Helmbu trail and end at Melamchi Bazaar through crossing Naya Kang glacier, rocky Crains, several small passes, rocky stairs with lots of up and down, alpine forest , water fall, splendid Buddhist monastery and trace fields.

Langtang Ganja la Pass trekking gives you totally wilderness adventure experience in Langtang Himalayan. Most of part of Langtang Ganja la Pass is tea house trekking, but after Kyanjin Gumpa to Tarkeghyang.  We must do camping trek, because this trek is semi camping trekking, it need well camping crew and trekking staffs for several days.

Note: Our all itineraries are base on tow nights after from arrival and tow nights after arrival from trekking or tour in Kathmandu. So, these days can be best days for exploration and relief your pain witch you get after doing trekking or tour in Nepal Himalayas. But, is you have limit of day for Hiking, Trekking, Tour and Adventure activities for Nepal Himalayas, Let us know. We can adjust itinerary or we can make for you tailor-made Holiday.

Outline Itinerary

Day 01: Arrive at Tribhuwan International Airport (TIA) Kathmandu
Day 02: Kathmandu Valley Sightseeing Tour and Trek Preparation
Day 03: Kathmandu to Syabru Besi (2720 km), Drive by local bus/Land rover
Day 04: Syabru Besi and trek to Lama Hotel (2410m), Trek 6 hrs
Day 05: Lama Hotel to Langtan Village (3330m), Trek 6 hrs
Day 06: Langtan Village to Kyanjin Gumpa (3730m), Trek 4 hrs
Day 07: Exploring day
Day 08: Kyanjin Gumpa to Ganja la Base Camp (4460m), Trek 5 hrs
Day 09: Ganja la Base Camp to Yangri Kharka (4420m) via Ganja La Pass (5130m), Trek 8 hrs
Day 10: Yangri Kharka to Dhukpu Kharka (4040m), Trek 7 hrs
Day 11: Dhukpu Kharka to Tarkeghyang (2740m), Trek 5 hrs
Day 12: Tarkeghyang to Sermathang (2590m), Trek 5 hrs
Day 13: Sermathang to Melamchi Bazaar (870m), Trek 6 hrs
Day 14: Melamchi Bazaar to Kathmandu (1450m), Drive by local bus/Land rover
Day 15: Leisure Day
Day 16: Final departure onward destination

Cost Includes on:

  • All Airport – Hotel – Airports pick up and drop transfer by privet vehicle
  • All ground transportations by Local Bus or Land rover and to get bus stations by taxi
  • Four night accommodation with breakfast at budget hotel to star category hotel in Kathmandu
  • A full day Kathmandu Valley sight seen tour including tour guide, all entrance fees and privet vehicle
  • Full board meals with tea or coffee (Breakfast/Lunch/Diner) during Holy Gosaikunda Lake Trekking
  • Best available twin sharing lodge and tea house accommodation during Holy Gosaikunda Lake Trekking; we provide private bathrooms with hot shower in available condition.
  • An experienced English speaking trek leader or trekking guide, assistant trek guide (4 trekkers: 1 assistant guide) and needed Sherpa porters to carry luggage (2 trekkers: 1 porter) with including their salary, insurance, equipment, flight, food and lodging
  • Down jackets, sleeping bags and trekking pole (Down jackets & sleeping bags are returnable)
  • First aid medical kit
  • Trekking map and Visit Nepal Adventure T-shirts
  • Langtang National Park Permits fee and (TIMS) Trekkers\' Information Management System (Please bring 2 passport size photos for Permit and TIMS)
  • Farewell dinner with traditional dance show
  • Emergency co-operative service incase of you needed
  • Entire administration and local taxes

Cost does not Includes on:

  • Nepal Visa fees on your airport arrival (You should bring accurate USD cash and two passport size picture)
  • Personal expenses (Shopping, Laundry, personal transportation incase of needed, bar bills, battery recharge, mineral water or boiled water, Phone calls)
  • Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu than above itinerary
  • Your Lunch and dinners in Kathmandu (This apply also early come back from trek then the fixed itinerary)
  • International fare/arrival taxes/departure taxes to and from Kathmandu
  • Tips for guides and porters /Donations
  • Rescue insurance and Travel insurancehttp://www.himalayastrip.com/destinations/nepal/nepal-trekking/langtang-ganja-la-pass.html