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Ganja La (Pass) - Nepal
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Ganja La
Pass (5122m): To cross from Langtang into
Helambu via the Ganja La Pass is a serious undertaking
and considering a challenging and one of the rare
trekking courses in Nepal. For three to four days there
are no facilities, and groups and their staff must be
fully self-sufficient. The route to Ganja La starts
above the settlement at Kyangjin Gompa in the Langtang
Valley (see route description for Langtang Valley). From
the pass the views across the valley to the peaks of the
Langtang Himal are particularly good. In the distance
you can see Shishapangma, the only 8000 meters peak
entirely in China (Tibet). Scattered stone shelters,
used as summer shelters by herders, are the only
evidence of human habitation. There are several fine
campsites along the ridge, which can be used by trekkers
and their staff on the trek between Ganja La and
Tarkeghayang, the first permanent settlement to be
reached. |
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Suggested
itinerary
Day 01: Kathmandu – Syabrubesi Bazar. By bus. Day
02: Syabrubesi Bazar - Lama Hotel. Trek. Day 03: Lama
Hotel - Ghoratabela. Trek. Day 04: Ghoratabela -
Kenjin Gompa. Trek. Day 05: Kenjin Gompa. Rest.
Day 06: Kenjin Gompa -Ngegang (Ganja-La Phedi) before
the Ganjala Pass. Trek. Day 07: Ngegang - Keldang,
crossing the Ganajala Pass, leaving Langtang valley and
entering Helambhu valley. Trek. Day 08: Keldang -
Dukpu. Trek. Day 09: Dukpu - Tarkegyang Bazar.
Trek. Day 10: Tarkegyang Bazar. Rest. Day 11:
Takegyang Bazar - Sermathang. Trek. Day 12:
Semathang - Melamche Bazar - Kathmandu. Trek to Melamche
and by bus to Kathmandu. |
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