Kyanjin Gompa, Langtang, Nepal - By Mountain People

Suspension bridge near Kyanjin Gompa, Langtang, Nepal - By Mountein People

Langtang Trek, Nepal - By Mountain People

Langtang Valley, Nepal - By Mountain People

Langtang pass, Nepal - By Mountain People

Night view, Langtang, Nepal - By Mountain People

All about this trek

The Langtang Trek via Ganja La pass is a trekking full of diversity. Together, we follow the river upstream through forests of pine, bamboo and rhododendron. Then, we ascend through pastures to arrive at the alpine meadows of Kyanjin Gompa, the last Tibetan village in the valley. And, last but not least, we cross the exciting mountain pass of Ganja La.

Langtang is a narrow valley that lies just below the main Himalayan range to Nepal’s northern border with Tibet and, a slightly lower range of snowy peaks in the south. A visit to the Langtang valley gives you the opportunity to explore both Tibetan and Tamang villages. From Kyanjin Gompa, a Tibetan village in the valley, the Langtang Trek heads to Helambu via Ganja La pass (5,200 m / 17,060 ft).

Trek via Ganja La pass

The trek over Ganja La pass is an entirely wild and adventurous experience. It is a serious undertaking that requires good equipment and experience from one of our local guides. Crossing the pass requires technical climbing equipment and you must be skilled in the use of this. The trail follows a small valley before it reaches the glaciated pass where the use of ropes, crampons and ice axes may be necessary.

The pass is open for trekkers during autumn and spring. If you are on this trek during spring, the forest along the trail is colourful as it is full of blooming rhododendrons.

The highlights

this trek on the map

Included

Licensed mountain guide

All required trekking permits

Airport transfer

Bus (Kathmandu > Syabrubesi)

Bus (Melamchi Pul Bazaar > Kathmandu)

Hotel in Kathmandu (w/ breakfast) – 2 nights

Mountain lodge during your trek - 11 nights

All meals during your trek (breakfast, lunch and dinner including one hot drink)

Salary, accommodations, meals, gear and insurance for your trekking staff

Secured booking amount through VZR Garant

VAT and tourist service charges

Not Included

Alcohol, hot and cold drinks

Travel health insurance (that covers rescue & evacuation above 4,000 m)

All other expenses that are not mentioned below 'what's included'

Travel itinerary

Welcome to Nepal! Your international flight lands at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu. We’ll pick you up and bring you to your hotel.

At the hotel, you’ll meet your guide and have your pre-trip meeting. Got questions? Feel free to ask! You can also check your gear and trekking equipment together.

airport transfer – hotel

Early morning, your mountain guide picks you up from your hotel. Together, you take the bus to Syabrubesi (1,462 m / 4,797 ft). The ride takes about 8 hours.

Driving through the scenic foothills and ridgeline vistas to Syabrubesi along the mighty Trishuli river, we can get a glimpse of Ganesh Himal. Terraced green hills and lush forests make the drive pleasurable. Parts of the road are bumpy and probably under construction.

breakfast – bus – dinner – mountain lodge

Today’s the beginning of your trek! On the first part of the trail, you cross the Bhote Khosi river and follow the Langtang Khola. The trail gradually ascends and you’ll pass rugged paths up to Bamboo (1,960 m / 6,430 ft). Then, your trek climbs gently to Rimche (2,400 m / 7,874 ft) which lies at the bank of Langtang Khola. You can have lunch here, where after you continue following the trail to Lama Hotel (2,500 m / 8,202 ft). Along the way, if you’re lucky, you might see red pandas, monkeys and even boars.