Ganja la Pass

  • Max. Altitude: 5200m
  • Duration: 16
  • Grade: Difficult
  • Best Season: March -November.

  • Description
  • Itinerary

The Ganjala pass is one of the most challenging passes in Nepal. The Langtang Ganjala Pass is closer to Kathmandu than other trekking region. Just after the monsoon, this trek gives superb views of the great peak of Langtang Lirung (7246m) and Ganesh Himal which dominates the upper valley and straddles the Tibetan border. In spring time it is an ideal place to spot birds and flowers of Nepal.

Our return route takes us past the holy lakes of Gosainkunda, an important place of pilgrimage, and over a high pass that brings us almost to the edge of Kathmandu itself. The land scapes we cross are extremely varied rice terraces, gigantic rhododendron and fir forests. In the altitide a rock and shrub wilderness set against a back a drop of snowy peaks, The crossing of Ganjala pass is high mountain, sometimes requires the use of ice axe and crampons.

The Helambu village excludes a Tibetan feel and you will see fields enclosed by stone walls as well as herds of yaks, the most important animal for the people here. From Tarke Gyang, we descend to Melamchi Khola before climbing to Pati Bhyanjyang, then trek down to Sundarijal, from here we drive back to Kathmandu.

Ganja la can be defined as an adventure trekking pass in Nepal Himalayas. The territory of pass is bit narrow and danger of rock falling. Trekkers must have to careful during the passing period.


Trip Profile:-

Trek Name:Ganjala Pass Trekking
Trek Duration: 16 Days
Best Season:March -November.
Trek Grade: Difficult
Types: Camping and Tea House.
Max altitude: 5200 m

Day 01 : Arrival at Kathmandu; transfer to the Hotel
Day 02 : Sight seeing around Kathmandu valley
Day 03 : Drive to Syabru Besi, overnight at guesthouse/camp
Day 04 : Trek to Bamfu, overnight at guesthouse/camp
Day 05 : Trek to Ghora Tabela, overnight at guesthouse/camp
Day 06 : Trek to langtang village, overnight at guesthouse/camp
Day 07 : Trek to Kyanjin Gompa, overnight at guesthouse/camp
Day 08 : Acclimatization at Kyanjin Gompa; hike to Kyanjin RI, overnight at guesthouse/camp
Day 09 : Trek to Ganja La high camp, overnight at camp
Day 10 : Trek to Base camp after crossing Ganja La pass, overnight at camp
Day 11 : Trek to Yak Kharka, overnight at camp
Day 12 : Trek to Goth, overnight at camp
Day 13 : Trek to Tarkeghyang, overnight at camp
Day 14 : Drive back to Kathmandu
Day 15 : Departure your own destination

Note: You can also climb Naya Khanga from The high camp: 1 day more if you climb.


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