--- title: Langtang Ganja-La Pass Trek url: https://creativeadventurenepal.com/trek/ganja-la-pass-trek updated: 2026-11-02T06:49:18.300Z --- # Langtang Ganja-La Pass Trek - Type: Trekking - Region: Langtang & Sacred Gosaikunda, Nepal - Duration: 18 days / 18 nights - Price: From USD 1,810 per person · 1 people: USD 2,150 per person · 2–3 people: USD 2,020 per person · 4–9 people: USD 1,890 per person · 10–50 people: USD 1,810 per person - Maximum altitude: 5,100 m - Difficulty: Strenuous - Best months: March, April, May, September, October, November - Starts: Kathmandu · Ends: Kathmandu - Accommodation: Tea house and lodge - Meals: Included - Dates: private trip on your own dates — ask for group departures - Book online: https://creativeadventurenepal.com/book/ganja-la-pass-trek Langtang Ganja-La Pass Trek The mountains rise in this valley, towering toward the sky, earning the name "the valley of glaciers" for the Langtang valley. The valley's bio-diversity includes pine woods, rapid mountain streams, craggy boulders, snow-capped summits, grassy downs, and meadows covered in wildflowers and daisies. We pass through cultural landmarks along the road, such as Buddhist temples, a cheese factory, yaks, glaciers, and alpine lakes. This trek provides the chance to see a typical Sherpa hamlet and visit several historic monasteries. This excursion will leave you with lifelong memories because of the natural diversity and cultural attractions. The tallest mountains in the area are Ganesh Himal (7240m) and Langtang Lirung. To prepare for our upcoming hike to Ganja La pass, we will also ascend to Kyanjingompa and take a side trip to Tshergo Ri (4984m). The Ganja La pass, which provides additional adventure and difficulties in the Himalayas, is our next stop before entering the valley of Helambu. The Langtang Ganja La Pass Trek is one of the most popular and challenging hiking objectives. It is situated in the Langtang area, northwest of the Kathmandu Valley. Trekking through the snow-covered Langtang Ganja La Pass provides breathtaking mountain views, historical religious settlements, Langtang and Helambu valleys, and a chance to experience nature. You may experience pristine nature free from human intervention on the Langtang Ganja La Pass Trek, which transports you from the crowded trails of the Langtang region to the quiet trails of Helambu across the icy Ganja La Pass (5130m). ## Highlights - Trekking: 140 km - Stay: 15 nights in tea houses and lodges - Mountains visible: Langtang Lirung, Dorje Lakpa, Shishapangma - Altitude gain: 870–5,100 m (2,854–16,732 ft) - Destinations: Syabru Besi, from Syabru Besi, Langtang village, Kyangjin, Tserko Ri - Activities: Tea house stays, Sherpa and Himalayan village visits, Sunrise viewpoints, Prayer flags, stupas and monasteries ## Itinerary ### Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu Upon arrival, our airport representative will meet you at the airport and transfer you to the hotel in Kathmandu. The evening is free to explore the city. ### Day 2: Sightseeing in Kathmandu After breakfast, our professional tour guide will accompany you on a sightseeing tour of Kathmandu Valley. On this tour, you will visit most of the significant UNESCO Heritage Sites, including Swyambbhunath, Hanumandhoka Palace, Pashupatinath, and Bouddhanath, all of which are located less than 6km from one another. ### Day 3: Drive Kathmandu to Syabru Besi (1470m) 1,470 m We head north out of Kathmandu, driving through scenic foothills and ridgeline vistas to Syabru Besi, passing through Dhunche. While passing along the road at the bank of the Trishuli river, we catch a glimpse of Ganesh Himal, terraces, and green hills. ### Day 4: Trek from Syabru Besi (2470m) 2,470 m The first part of the trail crosses through Bhote Koshi and follows the Langtang Khola. This trail is gradually ascending to Bamboo, passing through Landslide. Afterward, you trek to Rimche (2400m) from Bamboo (1960m), which lies at the bank of Langtang Khola. You can have lunch at this place ### Day 5: Trek to Langtang village (3430m) 3,430 m As you continue climbing, there are occasional glimpses of Langtang Lirung through the trees. The trail emerges from the forest at Ghora Tabela (3000m). Once there was a Tibetan resettlement project here, but now it is a Nepalese army post though it has no permanent inhabitants. The trail climbs gently, and the valley widens, passing a few temporary settlements. There is a monastery, which you can visit shortly before arriving at the Langtang village, the Langtang National Park headquarters. The houses of Langtang and its neighboring villages are of the flat-roofed Tibetan style, surrounded by stone walls enclosing buckwheat, potatoes, wheat, turnips, and barley fields. ### Day 6: Trek Langtang Village to Kyangjin (3870m) 3,870 m The trail climbs gradually through small villages and yak pastures. After crossing several streams and moraines, the trail settles Kyangjin. Here there is a small monastery and a government-operated cheese factory. We should arrive at Kyangjin by lunchtime, allowing time to acclimate and explore the area. ### Day 7: Excursion around Kyanjin gumpa Today we rest and explore the area. You can visit the monastery and the cheese factory, walk up the moraine to see the spectacular ice faces and tumbling glaciers of Langtang Lirung, or ascend Kyangjin Ri (4350m), directly behind the village, for a breath-taking panorama of the Langtang peaks. ### Day 8: Trek and climb up to Tserko Ri (4984m) 4,984 m Today we trek up a steep ascent to the top. On today's trek, you can see Himalayan peasants, deer, and outstanding views of surrounding peaks and mountains. From Tserko Ri, you will be captivated by the panoramic views of Sisapangma, Langshisa Ri, Naya Kang, Yala Peak, and Langtang Lirung. ### Day 9: Trek Kyanjing Gompa to Ngegang (4000m) 4,000 m Today we enter the wilderness and can no longer see any villages. The trail continues ascending, and the area is covered only with alpine vegetation. Since there is no available lodge, we camp from here on. ### Day 10: Acclimatize at High Camp (4650m) 4,650 m Before venturing over the pass, we take an extra day at a higher elevation to ensure that nothing goes wrong on the other side of the pass. The other side of Ganja La is inaccessible from any rescue facilities for at least two days. ### Day 11: Trek from Ngegang to Keldang via Ganja La (5100m) 5,100 m Today is comparatively strenuous as we cross the Ganja La Pass. As we cross the path, we will find it covered with snow and ice most of the time of the year. We will camp again in the evening. ### Day 12: Trek Keldang to Dukpu (4080m) 4,080 m It will be a long day walking along the ridge, with grassland and amazing views of the surrounding mountains. There are numerous small passes to cross even after the central Ganja La, so the trek remains exciting and energetic. Our campsite will be inside the forest. ### Day 13: Trek Dukpu to Tarkeghyang (2740m) 2,740 m Today we cross over a 4100-meter pass. From the pass, the trail descends through pine forest, rhododendron forest, and past a small herder’s settlement to Tarkeghyang. You can visit one of the oldest Buddhist monasteries and Sherpa villages. The scenery is spectacular, with the green valley view and the snow-capped Himalayas on this trek portion. ### Day 14: Rest and explore the village ### Day 15: Trek Tarkeghang to Shermathang (2590m) 2,590 m We take a pleasant walk through the last part of the Langtang National Park, and pass by farmlands. Shermathang is another Sherpa village with a monastery we can visit. ### Day 16: Shermathan to Melamchepul Bazaar (870m) 870 m After a long descent through the mixed cultural village of mid-hill people. we head to Melamchi Bazaar that has a road linked to Kathmandu. The town is large and situated along the riverbed of Indrawati. ### Day 17: Drive to Kathmandu Today we drive to Kathmandu which takes about 5 hours. At first the road runs along the Indrawati river and at Limidnda you join the Kathmandu-Lhasa road ,the friendship highway. Then, you pass by Dhulikhale, Banepa and Bhaktapur en route. ### Day 18: Airport transfer Our airport representative will transfer you to the airport. ## Cost includes - Airport pick-up and drop-off by private vehicle - Hotel in Kathmandu with breakfast - Licensed trekking guide and porters - Meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) during the trek - Tea house and lodge accommodation on the trail - Trekking permits and national park fees - Domestic flights or transfers as listed in the itinerary - First-aid kit and 24/7 support from our office ## Cost excludes - Meals in Kathmandu and Pokhara - Extra nights in the city because of early return or flight delays - Hot showers, battery charging and Wi-Fi on the trail - International flights and visa fees - Travel and rescue insurance - Personal expenses such as drinks, laundry and phone calls - Tips for guides, drivers and staff - Meals not mentioned in the program - Any costs caused by weather, strikes or other events beyond our control ## Frequently asked questions ### Do I need previous trekking experience? Not for most treks. Good general fitness is enough for routes like Ghorepani Poon Hill or Annapurna Base Camp. Each trip page shows its difficulty and maximum altitude; our team will tell you honestly which trips suit you. ### Which permits do I need, and do you arrange them? Most treks need a national park or conservation area permit, and some regions need a restricted area permit. We arrange the permits listed in each trip’s “Cost includes”. ### What is the best time to trek in Nepal? Spring (March–May) and autumn (September–November) have the clearest mountain views. Each trip page lists its best months. ### Is travel insurance required? Yes. Your insurance must cover trekking at the trip’s maximum altitude, including helicopter evacuation. ### Can I change the itinerary or book a private trip? Yes. Every trip can be run privately or adjusted to your dates, pace and budget — ask for a quote.