Langtang & Ganjala Pass Trek

The initial section follows the Prithivi Highway that leads to Trishuli Bazaar. From here your journey begins with the ascent of on the narrow road. We admire the views of Ganesh Himal and the Langtang ranges. Gradually with several ups, downs, and passes, the drive brings us to Lingling, a traditional village. After a couple of hours of a walk, we reach Briddhim. We will explore the village of Briddhim and visit the ancient monastery. Briddhim is a scenic village with a good homestay facility and good mountain views. This is a small and beautiful Tamang village that offers Himalayan culture experience in the form of Home-Stay. We will visit an ancient old monastery. Briddhim valley is good for its natural beauty, traditional cultures, Buddhist way of living. We will observe the rich architecture of the Tamang people and their villages. We will have a great view of mountains like Langtang Lirung, Ganesh Himal, Tibetan mountains and other peaks.
Overnight at teahouse

Our trek to Sherpagaon offers superb views along the trail between Kyanjin and Sherpagaon. The trail heads north to a checkpoint before the bridge over Trishuli river and climbs to lopsided Chorten and isolated farmhouse. We will pass through the rhododendron forest and continue the rentless climb. Enroute we will observe the view of Ganesh Himal, continuing the walk around the hillside. There are narrow slightly exposed area leads to mani walls and viewpoint of is inhabited Sherpagaon. Descending on to steel bridge we will reach Sherpagaon. Sherpagaon is inhabited by the people migrated long ago nearby Kyirong area in Tibet.
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The trail heads out of Sherpagaon around the hillside climbing steadily up. The path eventually drops through woodlands. The trek continues to climb through enchanting the forest with views of Langtang Lirung. An hr of walk from Rimche we will reach Lama Hotel, with a large selection of lodging. We will have a pleasant walk and follow the trail through rhododendron and pine forest for around three hours to reach Ghoretabela where we stop for lunch.Passing Gumnachowk, Chunama there is little respite from the height-gaining route as path beats away to Ghoretabela also called Ghodatabela and even Kyurpunesa.
Overnight at teahouse

Today the trail departs through vegetated upland meadows where yaks and goats munch. The views of the Langtang Lirung is enticing and explore Buddhist communities of the valley. Mani walls and Chortens grace the pathways. We'll pass through Langtang Village, which was decimated by an earthquake in 2015. On the way to Mundu, we will also visit the monastery. Crossing the suspension bridge to Chyamki, the trail heads up to the settlement of Gumba village. After shortly ahead of the bridge we reach Langtang valley. After the valley, the trail climbs to mani walls and descends to a small ravine and climbs to Mundu where the views of Gangchenpo are spectacular.
Overnight at teahouse

After breakfast in the hotel at Mundu, we will start our trek to Kyanjin gompa. Kyanjin Gompa is a beautiful mountain valley that offers close up Himalayas view, hiking in Kyangin Ri, Langsisa Kharka, Peak climbing, Paragliding, etc. From Nesapali, the climb continues with a mountain Urking Kanggari to the South and reaches white Chorten. We will cross the river and head towards the ridge of the moraine. From the crest, we will view the monastery of Kyangjin. After revealing the last ridge we will reach Kyangjin Gompa, the largest gompa in the Langtang valley. We will explore the Kyangjin Gompa and Cheese factory(the traditional method to make cheese). Then we will explore around natural beauties of Kyangjin Gompa and hike to Tsergo Ri. With panoramic views of the encircling cirque of mountains and glaciers, it provides an exciting and lofty vantage point. The path climbs a little across the base of the hillside and then drops to the moraine. After this, the trail descends to the stream that drains the west side of Tsergo Ri. Drop into the riverbed and then climb steeply up the ridge to the northeast. After the hike to Tsergo Ri, we will return back to Kyangjin.
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Early in the morning after having breakfast, we head towards Ngegang crossing the suspension bridge over Langtang river. Then we walk steep up through the forest of juniper, rhododendron and grassy meadow. Enjoying the spectacular view of Langtang Lirung (7,234m), Langtang glacier, streams, gigantic peaks and snow clad mountains, we reach at the flat section of the Yak Pasture of Nyengang. High above Kyanjin Gompa, there is no tea house or lodge; so we spend our night at tent.
[Included meals: breakfast+Lunch+Dinner]
Overnight at tent

The route picks a way up treacherous slopes & being north-facing, the chances of ice & snow are great. The trail follows the moraine & small streams but can be hard to follow in cloudy conditions to High Camp.
[Included meals: breakfast+Lunch+Dinner]
Overnight at tent

Today the walk is strenuous and difficult. We cross one of the difficult pass of this region and descend down to Keldang. We will continue the trail to the south through icy moraine. Since the passes are steep uphill the day seems difficult today. We pass the small Lakes & climb Ganja La Pass on the rocky moraine. From there, the view of Langtang Range including snow clad Langtang Lirung, tranquil landscape and the snowy peaks in Tibet, including Shisha Pangma looks incredible. From the pass, the trail descends steeply & enters the Yangri Khola Valley. Following the trail by a stream down through grassy meadows to Keldang. Heading upward and downward the pass we reach to Keldang.
[Included meals: breakfast+Lunch+Dinner]
Overnight at tent

Leaving Keldang the trail descends along the ridge. The altitude change is deceptive there are hours of ups and downs as we follow downhill route along the ridge. The trail follows the straight path through farmland and tiny human settlement of Helambu valley then eventually ascent to Dukpu through the dense forest. Dukpu is the non human settlement where we set our camp.
[Included meals: breakfast+Lunch+Dinner]
Overnight at tent

From Dukpu, today we will walk lower region through dense rhododendron and pine forest enjoying the spectacular view of the Himalayas. We will across the forest and after the steepy walk to downhill we visit the at Gekye Gompa. continuing the steep descent the trail leads us to the Sherpa village of Helambu valley ‘Tarke Ghyang’.
Overnight at teahouse

The path departs from tarkeghyang following dirt road uphill into the forest witnessing the scenery green surrounding and gigantic snow clad mountain. The route is in woodlands for a while to Ghangyul. Sermathang is a couple of hr further around the hillside and steadily up in forest before the dirt road leads into the village. Reaching there, we'll visit the monasteries as well as we'll have the impressive views of the Dorje Lhakpa peak, Jugal Himal, Rolwaling range.
Overnight at teahouse

The route goes down the ridge on the west side, gernerally on a forested dirt road. We pass through the dense forest, terraced farmland and many tiny Sherpa villages. The trail then continuous descent to Dubhachaur, and then steeply down to Melamchi. The village has a good collection of teahouses and lodges and all kinds of transportation including buses to get to Panchkhal on the Kodari road. From there, we will take vehicle to Kathmandu.
Overnight at teahouse