Trip Overview

The Langtang Ganja La Pass Trek, situated northwest of the Kathmandu Valley in the Langtang region, is one of the most prevalent and challenging trekking targets. Langtang Ganja La Pass Trekking offers high passes secured by snow, great mountain perspectives, old religious communities, lovely valleys of the Langtang and Helambu, and natural life. Langtang Ganja La Pass Trek takes you from the busy trails of the Langtang region to the picturesque trail of Helambu via the frozen Ganja La Pass (5130 m) and allows you to be immersed in untouched, humanly interfering nature. Ganja La Pass is one of the difficult 5132 m long Himalayan Passes. Hikers can enjoy Buddhist culture and tradition at Ganja la pass trek. Magnificent sightseeing of the Himalayas as well as a magnificent Buddhist temple can be seen along the way. The 5106 m crossing path from Kyanjin Gompa in Langtang to Tarke Gyang in Helambu begins trekking via Ganja La Pass. Crossing the Langtang Khola below Kyanjin Gompa, the trail makes a steep climb through the woodland of rhododendron and juniper along the hill on the south side of the valley. Ganja La Trail proceeds to the south, avoiding streams and moraines and steeply descending towards the pass. The views from the pass, from Langtang Lirung to the north and from Tibet’s snow tops, including Shisha Pangma at 8013 m, are impressive. 

Kyanching Gompa is one of the landmarks surrounded by Mt Langtang Lirung (7245 m) to the west, Yala peak to the north, Dorje Lakpa (6966 m), Urkeinmang (6387 m), Loenpo Gang (6979) and Kangchenpo to the north-east. There is a small Buddhist temple in Kyanjing Gompa, and the Swiss Association for Technical Assistance opened a cheese factory in 1955. The views of Langtang Lirung and the Tibetan peaks above are excellent as you cross the pass. Most of this road is spent above 3,000 m (10,000 ft). Ganjala Pass (5,122 m) is the highest point of this trek. The last few 100 m trails are difficult on Ganja la,'s very road, so we have to be well prepared. The descent from the pass is over 1 km on a steep slope and again takes careful care. Yet the remainder of the trail is easy and convenient. Three days down the way, there are no lodges and no villages, the party will be well prepared with enough provisions.

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