Ganjala Pass Trekking-14 Days  

Arrival in Kathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport. Your first day will be a relaxed day as you check into your hotel and enjoy a welcome dinner where you will meet your guide for the upcoming trek.

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  Dinner

Today after breakfast, we start a guided tour to several of the most historical and spiritual attractions in Kathmandu. The day will also be for finalizing official procedure and other necessary arrangements. You will be also briefed on the nature of the trek, equipments and team composition. Some of landmarks we visit include the World Heritage Sites are Kathmandu Durbar Square, the sacred Hindu temple of 'Pashupatinath', the famous 'Monkey Temple' (Swayambhunath) and Buddhists shrine (Boudhanath). In the afternoon, there will be a pre-trip discussion where we can meet our trek leader and other team members. You can also make your last minute buying of personal items as you will be flying to the Himalayas tomorrow.

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  Breakfast

After morning breakfast we drive out along the north-western hills of Kathmandu. Enjoy the Himlayan views and mountainous lifestyle through the terraced fields and rustic villages. Take Lunch at the Trishuli Bazar before continuing further t Dhunche (1,960m). From Dhunche, we descent down to Syabrubesi. 

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  Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

This is our first day of trekking today. We follow the Langtang Khola River and pass through the dense forests. Cross several suspension bridges. We also pass by a tea houses. The trail goes up and down but it's not that challenging. Meal inlcuded: Breakfast, lunch and dinner.

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  Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

After taking morning tea, we embark our second day of the jouney. Our trail continues along dense forests. After making a steady climb up through the valley, we leave the tree line behind us. Enjoy the marvelous views of Langtang Lirung (7,227m). Pass by water mills, prayer wheels, chortens, with sacred mounds of rocks with inscriptions carved on them. 

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  Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

After taking morning tea and breakfast, we get out of the village and pass on through yak pastures. We also pass the largest mani wall in Nepal, made from stone with prayers written on them. The prayers written on the mani wall is supposed to be blown away by the wind. Cross several of the wooden bridges. Since, we are really getting into the high altitude; you might start feeling the thin air.

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  Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Today, we make an excursion to Tsergo Ri which would also help us to acclimatize. The climb to Tsergo Ri which is about 5 thousand meters offers a magnificently panoramic views of the Himalayas. Besides, the climb to Tsergo Ri is a challenging one and the time for the climb depends upon your physical fitness and previous experience. By evening, we return back to Kyanjing Gompa.

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  Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Taking today's breakfast, we embark on our today's journey to Ganja La Phedi. We cross the Langtang River and ascend through rhododendron forests. Since, we're already in high altitude; the time for getting to our destination also depends upon the season of the trek. Since, during the winter snow, it might take longer time to cross the snow strewn path.

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  Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Today we cross the Ganja La pass (5,130m). It'd be a strenuous day since Ganja La is one of the difficult passes. Ganja la pass is covered with snow almost throughout the year. We make the long ascent through the boulders, pass the small lakes, and summit the Ganja La which is situated on a rocky moraine. Enjoy the spectacular views from the pass. Climbing up and down the pass can sometimes be tricky due to snowfall and ice. From the pass, we descend down to Keldang. Meal inlcuded: Breakfast, lunch and dinner.

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  Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Trek from Keldang to Yak Kharka. From Keldang, we descend further down following a prominent ridge line. In our 5-6 hrs trek today, we continue losing our altitude through forests, ridges, and grasslands.

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  Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Today, we lose altitude considereably, about 1500 meters. The trail would be similar, except that as you descend lower, you will notice more vegetation. 

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  Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

We cross small forest with the view of beautiful village of Helembu region. The trail makes a sweep around the wide valley end between Parachin and the pretty Sharpa village of Gangyul. The people of this village practice Drukpa Kagyu Buddhism, the same as the national religion of Bhutan. 

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  Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

On our final day of the trek, we walk down to Malemchi Pul Bazaar with many Sherpa village. From the Bazaar, catch the bus to Kathmandu.

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  Breakfast and Dinner

At about 3 hours prior to your flight time, we transfer you to the airport to fly your onward destination. Trekking Mart family wishes your best time ahead. 

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