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Trekking In Langtang
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Ganjala Pass Trekking |
Langtang Ganjala Pass trek
starts from Sybru Bensi, ends at Melamchi Pul
Bazar. From Sybru Bensi, you will follow the
Langtang river to the east until you get to
Kyanching Gompa (3,049.). Some 5 km to the south
of Kyanching Gompa are the peaks of Naya Kanga
(5,846m) and , to the south east, Ponggen Dopku
(5,930m). Kyanching Gompa is surrounded by Mt
Langtang Lirung (7245m ) on the west, Yala peak
on the north , Dorje Lakpa(6966m),
Urkeinmang(6387m), Loenpo Gang (6979) and
Kangchenpo on the north-east. In Kyanjing Gompa
there are a small Buddhist monastary and a
cheese factory started in 1955 by the Swiss
Association for Technical Assistance. When you
are crossing the pass there are spectacular
views of Langtang Lirung and the Tibetan peaks
beyond. Much of this route is spent above 3,000m
(10,000ft) .The highest point of this trek is
Ganjala Pass (5,122m ). On the very pass of
Ganjala , the last few 100m trail is precarious
so we use a rope there for safety, though the
utmost care is enough. The descent from the pass
is on a steep slope for over 1 km which requires
good care again. But the rest of the trail is
easy and comfortable. As there are no lodges and
no settlements for three days along the way, the
group should be well equipped with enough food.
Only organised camping treks are possible for
this region. The use of firewood is also
prohibited within the park, so all supplies
should be taken with us. The trek requires 13
days .The people living in Langtang are of
Tibetan origin, though they introduce themselves
as Tamang or Gurung. After passing the Ganjala
Pass, the trail takes you to Malemchigaon and
Tarke Ghyang .People here call themselves
Sherpas but their relationship with the Sherpa
of Solu Khumbu is distant. The dialects spoken
are also different. People here follow the
Buddhist religion so you will find many old
Buddhist monasteries in the villages. Tarke
Ghyang is another Sherpa town along the way,
which bears its own story. The town name means
temple of "100 horses" and was taken from the
name of a temple established in 1727 by a Lama (
Buddhist monk ) who was called on by the king of
Kathmandu ( Kantipur) to stop an epidemic. As
his reward the Lama asked for 100 horses, which
he brought here. The local temple, rebuilt in
1969, follows the Bhutanese style. |
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Facts Of The Trek |
Trekking Destination :
Ganjala pass
Group Size : Min - 1
Minimum altitude : 1950m.
Maximum altitude : 5122m.
Season : September to late December and February
to late June.
Grade Info : Moderate
** + Fairly Strenuous ***
Transportation : Bus,
Car, Land Cruiser or Jeep
Total Days : 8 Days ( Kathmandu - Kathmandu)
Walking Hour : Approximately
6 - 7 hours each
day.
Highlights : Visit
Tibetan village at Langtang – Amazing views of
Langtang Ri, Ganesh Himal, Lang Sisa – Ascent of
Chorkari Ri (5050m) – Panoramic views of 10
peaks over 6000m – Spectacular views of the Ice
fluted Gyanghempo- Crossing the Ganjala pass
5122m- Walk through the Helembu valley. |
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Day 1 :
Drive Kathmandu to Sybru Bensi (1462m) via
Trisuli Bazaar 400m.) – Dhunche (1950m). |
Day 2 :
Trek to Lama Hotel(2500m) |
Day 3 :
Trek to Langtang Village (3307m) |
Day 4 :
Trek to Kyanjin Gompa (3798m). |
Day 5 :
Acclmatization in Kyanjing Gompa valley (hiking
to Kyanjing Ri, Tserko Ri (5033m). |
Day 6 :
Trek to Ngegang. |
Day 7 :
Ganja La pass. |
Day 8 :
Trek down to Dukpu. |
Day 9 :
Trek to Tarke Gyang. |
Day 10 :
Trek to Sermathang. |
Day 11 :
Trek to Malemche Pul Bazar. |
Day 12 :
Drive back to Kathmandu. |
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