Langtang Ganjala Trek, 16-day program

Discover the impressive Langtang area in Nepal and its local culture with this 16-day trekking program, with a certified guide from the GuideSource team.

Himalaya

1 Day

Mar - May, Sep - Nov

High

Intermediate

Description

This 16-day trekking tour around the Langtang area, via the Ganja la Pass (5,122 m), is a great way to discover Nepal and its natural wonders. The itinerary is completed with visits to different Tibetan villages, making it a perfect opportunity to learn about the local culture and religious traditions.

To begin this program, we will meet you at the Kathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport. Next day, we will tour around Kathmandu’s World Heritage Sites, as well as get ready for the itinerary ahead.

The trekking itinerary begins at Sybru Bensi and concludes in Melamchi Bazaar. In between, we will visit different Tibetan and Sherpa villages like Kyangjin Gompa (3,800 m), Ngegang (4,520 m), Sermathang (2,620 m) and Melamchi Pul (850 m).

One of the key highlights of this itinerary is the views of the Langtang valley and the peaks in the Langtang range from the beautiful Tserko Ri (5,00o m). Some of the peaks you will have unique views of from here are Dorje Larpa (6,990m), Langtang Ri (6,370m), Langtang Lirung (7,245m) and Yala Peak (5,520m).

Along the itinerary, we will spend the nights in guesthouses and lodges in these traditional villages.

Have a look at a detailed day-by-day program below.

On this program, you will be guided by a certified member of the GuideSource team. At GuideSource we are proud of having over 35 years of experience guiding groups up in the mountains, with zero serious or fatal accidents in all of our years of experience.

Interested in this Langtang Ganjala Trek, 16-day program? Request your booking! Have a look at other similar programs in this area, like the Bhairav Kunda, Nepal, 14 Day Guided Trek and the Ganesh Himal Trek, 16-day program.

Price includes

- Accommodation included

- Guiding fee

- Breakfast

- Lunch

- Dinner

- Porters

- Mountain guide expenses

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu

Arrival in Kathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport
Transfer to the hotel
Briefing on the itinerary
Overnight at Hotel B/B

Day 2: Kathmandu

Sightseeing around Kathmandu – World Heritage Sites like the Durbar Square, the sacred Hindu temple of Pashupati Nath, the famous ‘Monkey Temple’ Swayambhu Nath, and the Bouddha Nath Buddhist shrine
Optional: last minute shopping of personal items in preparation for next day
Overnight at Hotel B/B

Day 3: Kathmandu - Syabru Besi

Drive along the north-western hills of Kathmandu – views of the mountainous lifestyle, terraced fields and rustic villages
Lunch at the Trishuli Bazar
Drive to Dhunche
Descent to Syabru Besi
Overnight at Hotel
Driving time: 8 hours

Day 4: Syabru Besi Trek to Lama Hotel

Cross over to the bank of the Langtang river to begin the trekking experience
Spotting wildlife such as local monkeys, wild boar and if we are lucky the Himalayan black bear or the endangered red panda
Trek aling the river bank
Gentle ascent to the reach Lama hotel (2,748 m) on the bank of the river
Overnight at Lodge

Day 5: Lama Hotel - Langtang Village

Trek from Lama Hotel to the green meadows of Ghora Tabela – view of the Langtang snowy peaks
Arrival in the Langtang village (3,500 m), with Tibetan houses and a quaint charm, and house of the Langtang National Park
Arrival in guesthouse
Visit around the village and to the local yak cheese factory
Overnight at Lodge

Day 6: Langtang Village - Kyangjin Gompa

Early start
Trek across tiny ethnic Tibetan villages
Arrival in Kyangjin Gompa (3,800 m), with a monastery, a government run cheese factory and a few houses and lodges
Views of the Langtang valley and peaks on the Langtang Range: Dorje Larpa (6,990m), Langtang Ri (6,370m), Langtang Lirung (7,245m) and Yala Peak (5,520m)
Overnight at Lodge

Day 7: Kyangjin Gompa / Tserko Ri

Options for this day:
- Rest
- Visit the nearby monastery and cheese factory
- Climb Tserko Ri (5,033 m), a steep climb from Kyangjin Gompa. Takes around 2 hours. It provides unique views of the surrounding peaks. It is the pinnacle of the Langtang trek, energy permitting
Overnight at Lodge

Day 8: Kyangin Gompa - Ngegang

Trek from Kyangin Gompa to Ngegang (4,520m)
Trekking time: 7 hours

Day 9: Ngegang - Ganja la Pass - Keldang

Trek from Ngegang to Keldang via the Ganja la Pass (5,130m)
Trekking time: 6 hours

Day 10: Keldang - Dukpu

Trek from Keldang to Dukpu (4,050 m)
Trekking time: 5 hours

Day 11: Dukpu - Tarke Ghyang

Trek from Dukpu to Tarke Ghyang (2,750 m)
Trekking time: 6 hours

Day 12: Tarke Ghyang - Sermathang

Trek from Tarke Ghyang to Sermathang (2,620 m)
Trekking time: 5 hours

Day 13: Sermathang - Melamchi Pul

Trek from Sermathang to Melamchi Pul (850 m)
Trekking time: 4.5 hours

Day 14: Melamchi - Kathmandu

Drive from Melamchi to Kathmandu (1,350 m)
Transfer to the hotel
Overnight in the hotel
Driving time: 6 hours

Day 15: Kathmandu

Day at leisure. Options:
- Take an extra trip
- Explore the Thamel for a last day of shopping
Farewell dinner
Overnight at Hotel B/B

Day 16: Departure from Kathmandu

Transfer to the International Airport
End of program

About the guide

GuideSource

Mountain Guide

Languages

Nepali | German | French | English

Certificates

AMGA | NNMGA

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