‘moderate to challenging adventure from scenic Langtang valley to Helambu’
Main Aspect:
“Great scenic walks to beautiful Langtang valley enclosed within high peaks
Wonderful adventure from Langtang valley to Helambu via high Ganja-la pass
Enjoy mind-blowing views of massive Central Himalaya with high Langtang range
Walking into lovely forest to high wide scenic valley at Kyanjin with grand scenery
Explore cultures of both Langtang area with Tamang and Helambu Hyalmo tribes”
Trip Outlook:
Trek Mode: Hotels in Kathmandu local lodge on treks with camping.
Trekking Grade: Moderate to Adventurous and Challenging.
Highest elevation: Crossing Ganja-la Pass 5,122 m / 16,800 ft high.
People / Culture: Tamang and Hyalmo the hill tribes of Langtang Himalaya
and Jugal Himal range enriched with Buddhist
religion of interesting cultures.
Trekking: 11 Nights and 12 Days (with drives both ways)
Daily Walks: From minimum 4 hrs to maximum 6 hrs.
Total Trip: 14 Nights / 15 Days (Arrival to final departure)
Seasons:
Langtang Valley-Helambu via Ganja-la pass trekking the best times April and May, where most days are clear for mountain views with beautiful with wild flowers in bloom especially rhododendron of various colors (national flower of Nepal).
Another good time from September to mid November during autumn / fall where most days are fine and clear with breathtaking views of peaks and landscapes, but with short sunlight hours where temperatures can drop to freezing cold with chances of snow above 1,800 m high.
Introduction:
Asuka Treks and Expeditions offer for interested travelers and adventurer a grand scenic and adventurous journey in our “Langtang Valley-Helambu via Ganja-la pass trekking.”
Langtang Valley-Helambu via Ganja-la pass trekking a demanding and challenging adventure where all types of people can join in as we will do the rest to make this adventurous trek a success and enjoyable guided by our expert team of staff and guides.
This adventurous walks leads you into high Langtang valley at Kyanjin after an interesting drive from Kathmandu, where walks starts from a nice village of Syabrubesi then heading into high cooler hills filled with coniferous forest following Langtang River right up to Langtang village.
Enjoying great scenic walks and soaking into local culture of Tamang people the tribe of Central Himalaya and Langtang region, slowly walk takes you into magnificent Langtang valley for overnight stops at Kyanjin, a place with nice good lodge to accommodate trekkers.
A beautiful spot within Langtang valley enclosed by series of mighty peaks with acclimatization day at Kyanjin for side trips to higher view point hill to capture best views of the area.
After a marvelous time at Kyanjin our real adventure begins heading into remote areas away from human habitation for few days to cross over the highest spot of the adventure over Ganja-la facing spectacular panorama of Langtang Himal range.
Traverse from Langtang valley to reach at cultural and scenic areas of Helambu after a tough climb and steep descend crossing Ganja-la pass, at Helambu enjoy best time of the adventure exploring around Hyalmo villages at Tarke Ghyang and Sermathang enriched with impressive culture of Buddhism practice.
Finally walk completes with an exciting drive back to Kathmandu to complete our overwhelming adventure of great experience on Langtang Valley-Helambu via Ganja-la pass trekking.
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu and transfer to hotel.
Day 02: In Kathmandu with tour around world heritage sites.
Day 03: Drive to Syabrubesi 1,504 m-06 hrs and transfer to hotel.
Day 04: Trek to Lama Hotel 2,450 m - 05 hrs.
Day 05: Trek to Langtang village 3,430 m - 06 hrs.
Day 06: Trek to Kyanjin with Langtang valley 3,830 m / 12,565 ft - 04 hrs.
Day 07: At Kyanjin excursion to Tsergo-Ri 4,984 m or Kyanjin-Ri 4,773 m.
Day 08: Trek to Nage Kharka 4,000 m -05 hrs (Camping)
Day 09: Cross Ganja La pass 5,122m and descend to Keldang Kharka 4,270 m – 06 to 07 hrs.(Camping)
Day 10: Trek to Dhukpa 4,040 m -05 hrs (Camping)
Day 11: Trek to Tarkye-Ghyang 2,600m - 05 hrs.
Day 12: Rest day at Tarkye-Ghyang to explore around.
Day 13: Trek to Sermathang 2,590 m - 05hrs.
Day 14: Trek and drive to Kathmandu - 04 hrs.
Day 15: International Departure Homeward bound.
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu and transfer to hotel.
On landing at Kathmandu and Nepal international airport received by our guide and staff for short transfer to your hotel in the centre of Kathmandu, where our guide / leader briefs you of the treks with full information required to make your time in Nepal enjoyable.
Day 02: In Kathmandu with tour around world heritage sites.
Another day in Kathmandu where one can join in for interesting tour as Kathmandu steeped with historical and famous religious place listed in world heritage sites, rest of the afternoon free and preparation for Langtang Valley-Helambu via Ganja-la pass trekking.
Day 03: Drive to Syabrubesi 1,504 m - 06 hrs and transfer to hotel.
Morning transfer for overland journey towards Langtang Himal areas, as drive leads main mountain highway overlooking views of mountains and hills, driving past interesting farm villages and town to reach at Dhunche headquarter town of Rasuwa around Langtang Himal.
Dhunche the entrance of Langtang National Park, where drive leads further downhill on winding road to reach at Syabrubesi village for overnight stop.
Day 04: Trek to Lama Hotel 2,450 m - 05 hrs.
First day walk starts from Syabrubesi village as route leads to cross a bridge over Langtang River, and then climb past farm areas then into green dense forest to reach our second overnight stop at Lama Hotel, a nice spot within a forest clearing.
Day 05: Trek to Langtang Village 3,430 m -06 hrs.
From Lama Hotel morning walk follows by the bank of a river heading upstream into deep forest into a gorge, as walk continue to much cooler area around Ghode-Tabla, here with possible lunch stop.
Afternoon walk into cool shade of forest to reach at Langtang village for overnight stop surrounded by tree lines with views of Langtang Lirung peak towards north high above rocky cliff wall.
Day 06: Trek to Kyanjin 3,830 m /12,565 ft – 04 hrs.
Today short walk to reach at Kyanjin our final and major destination of the journey, morning starts with short steep climb to reach a ridge on leaving forest area, as walk leads into a wide scenic Langtang valley enclosed by array of peaks then reaching at Kyanj for two overnight stops.
Day 07: At Kyanjin for hike to Tsergo-Ri 4,984 m or Kyanjin-Ri 4,773 m.
A free day to enjoy walks and to explore its beautiful surroundings where one can take a hike to Tsergo-Ri or nearest hill at Kyanjin-Ri to catch best panorama with Langtang Himal, Ghengu Liru (Langtang II - 6571m), Langtang Lirung (7,425m) Kimshun (6,745m), Shalbachum (6,918m) towards views of Chimsedang Himal which forms a ridge with Naya-Kanga or Ganja-la peak at 5,846m includes Gangchempo and Tilman's beautiful Fluted Peak.
Grand views that extends towards east with Jugal Himal, Dorje Lakpa (6,980m), which makes a huge wall of mountains between Nepal and Tibet.
Day 08: Trek to Ngen-Gang Kharka 4,000 m - 5 hrs (Camping)
After marvelous time around scenic and beautiful Langtang Valley at Kyanjin our real adventure begins on crossing Langtang River with uphill into rhododendron and birch forested area, with steep climb to reach a flat ground to pitch our camp at a place called Ngen-Gang Kharka which is the base of Ganja La and Yak grazing area.
Day 09: Cross Ganja La pass 5,122m and descend to Keldang Kharka 4,270 m - 06 to 07 hrs (Camping)
An early morning start to cross over high Ganja La pass could be demanding and challenging sometimes in deep snow condition, beginning with slow and steady climb leading on top of Ganja-La pass marked with old cairns and Buddhist prayer flags normally. The pass offers close views of Naya Kanga (Ganjala Peak) and whole of Langtang and Jugal Himal range with some peaks within Tibet across the border.
After some rest then descend with support of ropes might encounter few sections of icy trail to reach at the bottom near a small glacial ponds around Keldang Kharka for overnight stop and camping.
Day 10: Trek to Dhukpa 4,040 m -05 hrs (Camping)
After a tough challenging of previous day climb with long downhill from Ganja-la pass, from here on moderate path and into forested surrounding as walk leads to a ridge line, with some ups and down to reach a small cattle herders temporary settlement at Dukpu for overnight stop around summer grazing pasture of Helambu area.
Day 11: Trek to Tarkye-Ghyang 2,600m - 05 hrs.
Morning walk to Tarkye-Ghyang village after spending some days in complete isolation away from human settlement, our route lead on downhill with climb to a small hill at above 4,100 m high offers grand views of Ganesh, Langtang and Jugal Himal range.
After a short refreshing stop then descend into deep forest of pine, rhododendron trees to reach at Tarkye-Ghyang village for overnight stop.
Day 12: Rest day at Tarkye-Ghyang to explore around.
At Tarkye Ghyang for rest day after a hard tough days crossing Ganja-la, a perfect spot and nice village populated by small hill tribe known as Hyalmo similar to Tamang and Sherpa culture of Buddhism religion.
Hyalmo people are known for excellent handy-crafts which you can witness around the houses doors and windows including furniture’s with intricate craving and design. Explore it nice lovely village and its old monastery Ama Yangri situated on top of the village.
Day 13: Trek to Sermathang 2,590 m - 05hrs.
Enjoying time at Tarkye-Ghyang in the harmony of local impressive culture and custom of Hyalmo local, morning walk towards a flat area within nice forest enjoying view of beautiful Helambu villages, walk continues past Chorten ‘Buddhist monuments’, following downhill trail to reach at another nice village at Shermathang village for overnight stop.
Day 14: Drive to Kathmandu and transfer to hotel.
Morning transfer in a vehicle for exciting drive heading past many farm villages with occasional views of snow capped peaks as ride leads downhill to low warmer areas within paddy fields to reach at Melamche town, from here on good road with climb to Dhulikhel a place with nice mountain resorts offers panorama of Himalaya range of peaks.
After Dhulikhel to a large town of Banepa then hour drive brings you into hustle and bustle city life of Kathmandu. On reaching Kathmandu transfer to your hotel with afternoon free at leisure for individual activities and shopping souvenirs.
Day 15: International Departure Homeward bound.
Last day in the country of high Himalaya and with great memory of exciting adventure and grand experience on Langtang Valley-Helambu via Ganja-la pass trekking, and then transfer to Kathmandu / Nepal international airport for on ward flight to respective destinations or homeward bound.
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