Ganjala Pass Trekking by Adventure Travellers Club

Tour Itinerary

Fact of the Trek:

Grade: Moderate

Per day walking: 5-6 hours

Duration: 15 days

Best Seasons: February, March, April, May, October and November

Start: Syabru Besni

Finish: Malemchi Pul Bazaar

Type of Trek: Tented Camping

Maximum elevation: 5106m

Trekking Highlights:

Explore the Langtang National Park

Excellent view of Langtang Lirung

Endangered Wildlife

Discover Sherpa and Tamang Culture

Kathmandu Sightseeing

Suggested Trekking Itinerary:

Day 01: Arrive at Kathmandu

On your arrival at Kathmandu Airport you will be met by our representative who will take you to the hotel for the night.

Day 02: Kathmandu City Tour

After having breakfast you take a sightseeing tour around Kathmandu valley. You will visit many Buddhist and Hindu temples which reflect the local culture and tradition of Nepalese society. In the afternoon you will be taken back to your Hotel. O/N at Kathmandu. Hotel, B.B.

Day 03: Kathmandu to Syabru Bensi (1462m)

You are driven to Sybru Bensi from Kathmandu (8 hrs drive). O/N in Sybru Bensi.

Day 04: Syabru Bensi to Lama Hotel (2470m)

After crossing the suspension bridge the trek proceeds through the trees where langur monkey's frolic and takes you to Doman (1680m). The trail then makes a steep climb over a rocky ridge to Paira Lodge (1810m) and further the route climbs gently to Bamboo Lodge (1960m). Climbing steeply the trail will get to Rimche (2400m) and then to Lama Hotel. O/N in Lama Hotel.

Day 05: Lama Hotel to Langtang village (3430m)

From Lama Hotel the trail climbs through a forest of hemlock, oaks, maples and rhododendron observing glimpses of Langtang Lirung, reaches to Gumanchok (2800m) and then climbs to Ghora Tabela (2970m) after which it descends to Thangshyap (3140m). The trail further climbs to Langtang, which is the head quarter for Langtang National Park. O/N in Langtang Valley.

Day 06: Langtang village to Kyanjin Gompa (3870m)

From Langtang Valley the trail climbs gradually to Sindum and to Yamphu (3640m). Crossing the Laja Khola then climbs a moraine to a viewpoint where you can see Kyanjin Gompa and the dramatic icefall flowing from Langtang Lirung and Kinshung. Then the trail descends to Kyanjin Gompa. O/N in Kyanjin Gompa.

Day07: Kyanjin Gompa to Ngegang (4000m)

Crossing the Langtang Khola below Kyanjin Gompa the trail makes a steep climb through a forest of rhododendron and juniper. Then the trail reaches the yak pasture of Ngegang. On any day here you can see Yaks peacefully grazing. O/N at Ngegang.

Day 08: Ngegang to Keldang (4270m)

The trail continues south, following streams and moraines and climbs steeply towards the pass. The trail makes a final steep ascent to the pass, from the pass the trail descends steeply and enters the Yangri Khola Valley. Following the stream through grassy meadows, the trail reaches Keldang. O/N at Keldang.

Day09: Keldang to Dukpu (4080m)

The trail descends a long ridge, making many ups and downs and before heading down to the Valley. Then following the ridge line through small settlements, you will reach Dukpu. O/N at Dukpu.

Day 10: Dukpu to Tarke Gyang (2590m)

From, Dukpu the trail descends, and then make a climb to a pass. The pass offers a stunning view of the Himalaya. The trails descend through pine and rhododendron forest, then drops steeply to Gekye Gompa. Finally the trail continues its steep descent to the large Sherpa village of Tarke Gyang. O/N at Tarke Gyang.

Day 11: Acclimatization day

After having breakfast you will visit the village of Tarkegyang. If you want to observe the peak of 3771m which is north of the village, you will have to climb half a day to reach the destination. Here you can see panoramic views of the mountains to the north, its well worth the optional half day climb. Back to the Tarkegyang Camp.

Day 12: Tarkegyang to Sermathang (2610m)

The trail leaves Tarke Gyang and heads off to meet the pretty Sherpa village, Gangyul (2520m). The trail drops a little bit and climbs through deep forests, crossing a number of streams, before reaching Chumik. Making a gentle climb you come to the large village of Shermathang. O/N at Shermathang

Day 13: Sermathang to Malemchipul Bazaar (880m)

Making a drop, the trail reaches in the settlements of Nigale and Gyalsha and further to Raithani Gyang (2290m). Descending through the chir pine forest the trek gets to the large fascinating village of Dubha Chaur and finally descending you will reach Melamchi Pul Bazaar. O/N at Malemchi Pul Bazaar.

Day14: Malemchipul Bazaar to Kathmandu

Drive back to Kathmandu. O/N at Kathmandu. Hotel, B.B.

Day 15: Transfer to Airport. Farewell to continue your journey to your onward destination.