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Experience an adventurous and challenging high-altitude trek in the Langtang region to explore the remote wilderness, stunning landscapes, and rich Tamang and Tibetan Buddhist culture in a short time, with easy accessibility from Kathmandu.
The Langtang Ganjala Pass Trek is a remote, less crowded, challenging and rewarding adventure trek that takes trekkers through the beautiful Langtang Valley in the Langtang Region of Nepal. The highlight of the trek is crossing the Ganjala Pass at an elevation of about 5200 meters and offers the breathtaking views of the Langtang Himalayan range.
The trekking trail is follow rocky around Ganjala Pass and it is combines two different trekking routes such as Langtang Valley Trek and Helambu Village Trek. This adventure Ganja la Pass Treks offering you to observe the ethnic group of Tamang peoples and their own culture, religion, old and popular monasteries, Chortens, beautiful green forest, Yak pasture and cheese factory, wild life and birds and wonderful panoramic Mountain View from the top of Ganja la include Sisapangma, Langtang range and other popular snow peak mountains.
This trek is starts from Syabrubesi (1465m) after 8hrs drive form Kathmandu and ends Timbu via adventure Ganja la Pass (5200m). We pass several Tamang Village before reached the pass and we can explore the village, ancient monastery, cheese factory and beautiful landscape as well as an interesting side trip to Kyanjin Ri or Tserko Ri for fantastic views of the Langtang Himalayan range.
Then trekking trails lead south-east to the adventure Ganjala Pass, which is the highest altitude of the trek and frozen cold throughout the year. After the Ganjala Pass, the trail goes descending to Tarkeghyang in the Helambu Valley. Helembhu valley is also another popular trekking destination in Nepal for culture and religion. There is also you will enjoy and observe many old monasteries and different peoples and their lifestyle.
After that you will catch bus from Timbu to Kathmandu. Before catch the bus, you will also trek through beautiful rice terraces, Sherpa village and number of monastery. We (high Pass Adventure) provide to you best trekking staff to make sure for your adventure trip in Nepal.
The Ganja La Pass (5,200m) is one of the most challenging and technical trekking passes in the Langtang region of Nepal, located between Kyanjin Gompa (3,870m) and Tarke Gyang (2,590m). This section of the Langtang Ganja La Pass Trek presents multiple challenges due to high altitude, extreme weather, difficult terrain, and lack of infrastructure, making it a remote route with no teahouses (camping required).
After Kyanjin Gompa, there are no teahouses, lodges, or settlements until Tarke Gyang. Therefore, camping gear, food, and cooking equipment must be carried by porters. The section of the Ganja La Pass features rocky, icy, and snow-covered trails, making the pass crossing dangerous. Loose scree and steep descents pose a high risk of slips and falls. Hiring a licensed guide and strong porters is highly recommended for navigation and carrying heavy loads.
Just before the Ganja La Pass, trekkers must navigate a rocky path and cross glacial rivers and rugged trails. Trekking poles, crampons, an ice axe, and ropes are recommended for safety in these areas. At elevations above 5,000m, weather conditions can change suddenly—snowstorms, strong winds, and whiteouts are common. During such conditions, the unmarked trails beyond Kyanjin Gompa can become completely narrow trail, increasing the risk of trekkers getting lost in the remote wilderness.
Since the Ganja La Pass is over 5,200m, altitude sickness is a major concern. Additionally, there are limited rescue and emergency evacuation options, and no network coverage for most parts of the trek. Helicopter evacuation is difficult due to high altitude and unpredictable weather conditions.
Due to these challenges, trekkers attempting the Ganja La Pass should have prior high-altitude trekking experience, proper acclimatization, and the necessary camping and climbing equipment to ensure a safe and successful journey.
The Langtang Ganja La Pass Trek (5,200m) is one of the most challenging and technical trekking routes in the Langtang Region of Nepal. It requires proper preparation, excellent physical fitness, and prior high-altitude trekking experience. Since the trek involves crossing a high pass with no teahouses, it is a self-sufficient, remote wilderness trek that demands careful planning.
Once you choose this trek, the first step is physical and mental preparation, including fitness training (2–3 months before the trek), such as: Cardio training, Strength training, Endurance hiking, Altitude training.
For mental preparation, be ready for extreme cold, remote conditions, and lack of comfort, as teahouses are only available up to Kyanjin Gompa. Additionally, prepare for long hiking days (6–10 hours daily) with steep ascents and descents. For this need to pack right trekking and camping gear.
After completing your physical and mental preparation, it is essential to choose a reputable trekking agency like High Pass Adventure. We have extensive experience organizing adventure treks, with experienced trekking guides and strong porters. Our tailor-made itinerary includes extra acclimatization days to reduce the risk of high-altitude sickness. We strive to make every trekker’s journey enjoyable and memorable at a reasonable cost, ensuring a hassle-free experience by providing the all logistic things.
The itinerary provided given below is a just guideline for the Adventure Ganja La Pass Trek. If you have your own itinerary, we are flexible to follow it. If not, we will be happy to create a new itinerary based on your requirements and vacation time frame. This trek can be customized according to your preferred duration, budget, and schedule.
High Pass Adventure Pvt.Ltd. welcomes you to in Nepal, One of the company staff will be waiting outside the baggage hall of the Tribhuwan International Airport (TIA) in Kathmandu. You have to look for the person carrying on A4 size paper with your and company name. This person will take to you hotel in Kathmandu from the airport. Check into hotel, rest and fresh up and ready for the meeting to your programs in our trekking office.
You will enjoy your breakfast in the hotel and get ready for the Kathmandu valley tour with experience tour guide. Our tour is of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Kathmandu Valley. You will be visiting Swayambhunath, Kathmandu Durbar Square, Pasupatinath and Boudhanath, which are best and popular place 4 out of 7 UNESCO World Heritage Site in Kathmandu Valley. You will be visiting by comfortable privet vehicles before walk tour of these sites. There are interesting tour for full of fascinating insights in to Buddhism, Hinduism, ancient art and historical architecture, lifestyle, cultural of people of Kathmandu Valley. After this tour you will come to office and finalize your trekking clothing and gear.
Early in the morning having breakfast in a hotel and we take taxi to bus station for catch a bus and driving to north range of Kathmandu throughout ridgeline vistas to reach Syabru Besi passing through Trisuli, Dhunche. which takes about 7/8 hours. Enjoy with the spectacular views of the Himalayas through the terraced fields and rural villages.
After Breakfast, starts the our trekking trail following the Bhote Koshi River for crossing suspension bridge and again follows the Langtang River then after ascend through in thick forest and Pahiro, Bamboo settlement to Lama Hotel.
Today the trail goes following the raging Langtang stream and that we head bit ascent to Ghoda Tabela (3030m) through the Bamboo and Oak forest. Then the path continues to climb gently up, passing a couple of temporary settlements used by herders who bring their livestock to graze within the high pastures throughout the summer months and reach out the Langtang Village. Langtang village was the headquarters of Langtang National park and has flat-roofed Tibetan vogue homes and cultivated lands yielding buckwheat. But this village is totally damage by earthquake, so we continue our day trip to Langtang village.
After breakfast, we will leave for lovely Kyanjing Gompa, which takes about 3 hours hiking. Kyanjin Gompa is that the destination locates at altitude of 3817m; from sea level. You will have superb views of Mt Ganchempo, Langsisha Ri and Mt. Langtang Lirung. Within the late afternoon, we'll visit the Yak Cheese factory and Kyanjing Monastery in Kyanjing town.
Early in the morning, after breakfast hiking to Tserku Ri for spectacular views of snowy capped mountains include Langtang Lirung and others mountains. This day you have to take day bag pack with packed lunch and enough drinkking water because there are not hotel and restaurants along the hiking trail.
Today we will head up to Ganjala Base Camp and it takes about 4/5 hours. The trekking trails move to south-east by bit descending to Langtang River and cross the river. Then after, the trail is ascending up to camp through little bushes and rocky land. This day also you have to take packed lunch and enough drinking water to reach the camp. There are no lodges so you need to tent for overnight.
Today is our adventure trekking days compare with other days because we cross the Ganjala Pass (5200 m), which is takes 7/8 hours. Ganjala pass is moderately tough due to cover by snow and ice most of the time during the trekking season. This day also we have to take packed lunch and enough drinking water to reach the camp and leave early in the morning after breakfast. There are also no lodges to overnight to stay.
Today the trekking trail is follow north- west ridge. This day is gentle descending with easy and long walking through yak pasture (grassland) and highland green forest. You will have wonderful view of south hill and mountain along the way. This day also we have to take packed lunch and enough drinking water to reach the camp
Today also the trail follows the ridge until Amma-Yangri. Amma –Yangri is view point of panoramic mountain views of many mountains and it is popular place of Helambu Village Trek. Then after, the trails lead steep descending to Tarkeghyang through forest of Oak, Pine and Rhododendron. There are the available lodges for overnight stay.
Today you will visit the monastery in the Tarkeghyang village and leave to Timbu Village to cross several village and cultivated farm land. This day you will find the real Nepali lifestyle along the way. The trail all the way descends until Melamchi River and gentle flat to Camp.
After breakfast, we will catch the bus to Kathmandu and drive through several village, farm land and city with wonderful scenery. Our guide takes you to Hotel from Kathmandu bus station.
This is your last day of your trip in Nepal. One of our High Pass Adventure staff will take to you Kathmandu international Airport for your flight departure time. If you are looking to your extra trip in Nepal, High Pass Adventure help to you for your next trip and adventure activities in Nepal, Tibet, Bhutan and India.
Our well-experienced and genuinely knowledgeable trekking guides and the best porters at High Pass Adventure have been working together to provide excellent service, ensuring a quality tour that creates a lifetime of memorable experiences. We pay our trekking and tour guides and porters salaries that are higher than the government-fixed amounts. All our costs are transparent; clearly detailing what is included and excluded. You can follow the listing below for more details about the costs:
The Langtang Ganja La Pass Trek is located in the Langtang region of Nepal, north of Kathmandu. This trekking route connects the Langtang Valley Trek with the Helambu Village Trek by crossing the Ganja La Pass (5,130 m).
The trek begins in Kathmandu, leading through the classic Langtang Valley to Kyanjin Gompa. From there, it continues southward to Ganja La Pass before descending into the Helambu region, ending at Tarkegyang or Melamchi.
This trek passes through Langtang National Park, known for its glaciers, high-altitude lakes, and rich Tamang and Sherpa culture. Ganja La Pass is a challenging crossing with steep ascents, icy slopes, and technical sections that may require ropes and crampons. After the pass, the trail descends into the Helambu region, offering diverse landscapes and unique Sherpa culture.
The best seasons for the Langtang Ganja La Pass Trek are spring (March–May) and autumn (September–November). These seasons offer the most stable weather, clear skies, and safe trekking conditions for crossing the high-altitude Ganja La Pass (5,200 m).
However, the ideal months for this trek are April, May, September, and October. During March and November, the pass can be more challenging due to narrow trails and possible snowfall in the mountains.
Best for scenic beauty and mild weather, as daytime temperatures range from 10°C to 20°C in lower areas, while nighttime temperatures drop to -10°C to -5°C at Ganja La Pass.
In spring, the weather remains stable with low chances of snowfall, providing clear mountain views and making it easier to find the right trail. The longer daylight hours allow trekkers to reach camp on time and set up tented camps comfortably.
Additionally, spring brings rhododendron forests in full bloom, with vibrant red, pink, and white flowers decorating the trekking route, enhancing the natural beauty of the trek.
This season is also best for clear skies and ideal trekking conditions, with daytime temperatures ranging from 10°C to 18°C and nighttime temperatures dropping to -10°C to -5°C at high altitudes, including Ganja La Pass.
Autumn offers the most stable weather, with minimal risk of snowfall or rain, ensuring crystal-clear mountain views, making it the best time for photography. The longer daylight hours make trekking easier, allowing trekkers to reach camp on time and set up tented camps comfortably.
Additionally, autumn brings a festive atmosphere in Nepal with Dashain and Tihar festivals, adding a cultural experience to the trek. With ideal conditions for high-pass crossings, autumn is considered the peak trekking season in Nepal.
Summer and winter seasons are not recommended due to heavy rain and landslides in summer, and extreme cold with snow-covered trails in winter. Additionally, the route from Kyanjin Gompa to Tarkeghyang is risky due to the lack of teahouse accommodations.
The Langtang Ganja La Pass Trek is one of the most challenging and difficult treks in the Langtang region due to its high altitude (5,200m), technical sections, remote terrain, unpredictable weather, and lack of teahouse accommodations between Kyanjin Gompa and Tarkyaghyang, requiring camping for at least 3-4 days, with steep ascents and descents, glaciers, rocky and icy trails that demand basic climbing skills (including the use of crampons, ropes, and ice axes), while major challenges include high altitude sickness (AMS), extreme weather conditions, and heavy snow or ice on the pass, making proper preparation, fitness, technical skills, professional guidance, strong porters to carry camping equipment, essential mountaineering gear, a well-planned acclimatization stop at Kyanjin Gompa, trekking in the right season (spring or autumn), and having a backup plan with emergency contacts (such as helicopter evacuation) crucial for successfully completing this adventure on time.
The Langtang Ganja La Pass Trek is a challenging trekking route in the Langtang region and is not suitable for everyone, as it is best suited for experienced trekkers who have previously completed high-altitude treks (above 4,500m), physically fit hikers capable of walking 6-8 hours a day on steep ascents and descents, and individuals with basic climbing skills, including the use of crampons, ice axes, and rope handling, while it is not recommended for beginners due to its technical difficulty and high-altitude risks; however, with proper preparation—such as physical fitness training, acclimatization, mental readiness, hiring an experienced trekking guide, and using the right trekking and camping gear—determined beginners can also successfully complete the Langtang Ganja La Pass Trek
The Langtang Ganja La Pass Trek lies within Langtang National Park, requiring trekkers to obtain a National Park Entrance Permit and a TIMS (Trekker’s Information Management System) card for safety tracking; however, no special permit is needed, unlike restricted areas such as Upper Mustang, Upper Dolpo, the Manaslu Region, and Nar-Phu Valley, though the government has mandated these two permits specifically for trekking in the Langtang region, which must be presented at checkpoints along the Langtang Valley trekking route, and failure to obtain them in advance may result in additional charges (penalty) or legal consequences under Nepalese law, including being required to turn back, while these permits can be obtained through a registered trekking company or the Tourism Board (Bhrikuti Mandap), with the National Park Entrance Permit also available for purchase in Dhunche..
The required permits and their respective costs per person (per trek) are as follows:
The cost of the Langtang Ganja La Pass Trek can vary depending on several factors, such as the trek duration, guide and porter hire, accommodation preferences, and the level of service selected. Our package costs between USD 950 and USD 1,500 per person for groups of 2 or more, with a 14-day itinerary that includes everything from arrival to departure, transportation, 3 nights in a hotel in Kathmandu, Kathmandu Valley sightseeing, and all logistical services, including teahouse and tent camp accommodations during the trek. Opting for the full package for the Langtang Ganja La Pass Trek is ideal for trekkers, as it offers a hassle-free experience, allowing trekkers to focus solely on the trek, ensuring a more enjoyable experience.
The Langtang Region is the third most popular trekking destination in Nepal, with the Langtang Valley Trek and Helambu Village Trek being well-established routes near Kathmandu; the Langtang Ganja La Pass Trek connects these routes. The trekking trails in Langtang Valley and Helambu Village are well-managed by Langtang National Park and the local community. However, between Kyanjin Gompa and Tarkhyang, there are no teahouse accommodations, so camping is required. In the camping areas, high-quality tents with mattresses and sleeping bags are provided to ensure warmth.
There are numerous accommodations and restaurants along the trekking trail up to Kyanjin Gompa, and after Tarkhyang, new houses are built every year to accommodate the increasing number of trekkers. Therefore, you can easily find comfortable accommodations in these areas, with most teahouses (lodges) striving to provide excellent service. Typically, lodges offer private rooms with two beds and shared indoor bathrooms, and the warm dining room serves as the eating area. However, between these areas, trekkers need to carry camping equipment, as there are no teahouses.
Each lodge along the Langtang Ganja La Pass Trek offers a food menu, with most items being similar across different teahouses. We strongly recommend trying the typical Nepali dish "Dal-Bhat" (boiled rice, vegetables, and lentil soup), though you can also choose other items from the menu. Many lodges grow fresh vegetables in their gardens and serve them to customers. While the cooks are trained, the taste of the food may differ slightly from Western cuisine. Fresh meat is not readily available in the mountains, so it's advisable to opt for vegetarian options during the trek. Between Kyanjin Gompa and Tarkhyang, there are no teahouses, so all food must be brought along, and our trekking staff will serve meals like pasta, porridge, rice, and potatoes, which will provide enough nutrition.
As for drinks, you can purchase a variety of beverages at each lodge, but prices tend to increase as you ascend. You can drink regular water by using purification tablets, though it's recommended to avoid alcoholic drinks as you reach higher altitudes.
The trekking guides and the porters, play a crucial role in ensuring a smooth and successful trip. After completing the journey, they gratefully accept tips from trekkers. Tipping is an important aspect of trekking in Nepal, as it acknowledges and appreciates the hard work of the Guide and Porter that supports you throughout your adventure- Langtang Ganja La Pass Trek. It is customary to tip at the end of the trek, and you should gather all team members— including the guide, porter, and assistant guide— to distribute the tips fairly.
Tips are generally given in cash, preferably in US dollars or Nepalese rupees. It is best to use small denominations to facilitate easier distribution. While the typical guideline is to tip around 15 to 20% of the total payable amount, you can adjust this based on the quality of service provided.
Recommended tipping amounts are as follows:
These tips are highly recommended to motivate the team and reward them for their outstanding service, contributing to a memorable and inspiring experience.
Travel equipment is essential to pack before your trip. While it may seem overwhelming to carry everything from home to another country, some necessary equipment can be hired or purchased in Kathmandu, particularly around the Thamel area. These general items are suitable for all seasons while trekking in Nepal, but the required equipment may vary depending on the season and the duration of your chosen trekking route.
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Costina Marghescu
Chile
Ganjala Pass Trek via Langtang Valley
14th June, 2023
Me and my girl friends did the Ganjala Pass Trek with Purna who is also owner of the High Pass Adventure. The pass is challenging for us but we feel easy because Purna was professional to lead the trek and he helped us every step along the pass as well as he handled all the necessary safety measures.
He answering very quick about trek and always ask about our physical health so without this person we may not have completed the trip. Many many thanks to all high Pass Adventure team and I would highly recommend them and I always use them for any other trek in Nepal.