16 days tour

Langtang Valley Ganja La Pass Trek

$ 3,600 .00 USD

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Langtang Valley Ganja La Pass Trek

This tour includes:

Others

<ul> <li> Airport / Hotel / Airport pick up & drop by private tourist vehicle</li> <li> Guided city tour in Kathmandu by private tourist vehicle</li> <li> Tented and equipment during the camping trek.(We will provide fully water proof two men tents, dining tents, kitchen gear, chairs, toilet tents etc)</li> <li> The required number of local staff and porters to carry your luggage and camping equipment during the trek</li> <li> Food, accommodation, salary, insurance, equipment and medicine for all staff</li> <li> Langtang National Park permits and TIMS permit for trekking</li> <li> Down Jacket and sleeping bag by Ace the Himalaya (which need to be returned after the trek)</li> <li> Surface transfer from and to Kathmandu</li> <li> Free Ace the Himalaya duffel/kit bag, sun hat and T-shirt (yours to keep)</li> <li> Sightseeing/Monument entrance fees in Kathmandu (On Day 2)</li> <li> All our government taxes, vat, tourist service charges</li> <li> Official expenses</li> </ul>

Meals

<ul> <li> Breakfastin Kathmandu</li> <li> All your standard Meals during the trek (Breakfasts, Lunches and Dinners)</li> <li> Farewell dinner in typical Nepali Restaurant with cultural dance show on second last day (On Day 15th)</li> </ul>

Accommodation

<ul> <li> Standard twin sharing in a three star hotel in Kathmandu; Breakfast included. (4 nights)</li> <li> Lodges, Guesthouses during the trek (Twin sharing and ocasionally dormitory style room)</li> </ul>

Guide

<ul> <li> Local Ace the Himalaya licensed English speaking guide</li> </ul>

Not included:

Flights

Others

<ul> <li> Lunch and dinner whilst in Kathmandu</li> <li> Travel insurance which covers emergency Rescue and Evacuation</li> <li> International airfare and airport departure tax</li> <li> Nepal entry visa; you can obtain a visa easily upon your arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport in Kathmandu</li> <li> Alcoholic, hot and cold drinks</li> <li> Personal trekking Equipment </li> <li> Tips for trekking staff and driver (Tipping is expected)</li> <li> Any others expenses which are not mentioned on 'Price Includes' section</li> </ul>

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Itinerary of your trip Langtang Valley Ganja La Pass Trek

  • Day 1 Day 1: Arrival In Kathmandu Airport (1345Meters).
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Arrival In Kathmandu Airport (1345Meters).

      Our airport representative will be receiving you at Tribhuvan International airport, Kathmandu and s/he will be displaying an Ace the Himalaya signboard outside the airport terminal. You will be then transffered to your respective hotel in our private tourist vehicle. Overnight at Hotel.

      (No meals included)

  • Day 2 Day 2: Pre-Trip Meeting And Sightseeing Around Kathmandu Valley.
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Pre-Trip Meeting And Sightseeing Around Kathmandu Valley.

      In the morning, after breakfast, At around 8am, we host a pre-trip meeting at your hotel in Kathmandu and introduce your trek leader/guide. Please seek this opportunity to ask questions about your trek. We will also supply you with our trek Duffel Bag, T-shirt and a Cap. For the meeting, please make sure you bring passport, three copies of passport-size photos, and a readable copy of your travel insurance policy. During this meeting, please clear the due balance, if any, and sign the legally binding trip form as well as the non-liability disclaimer. Please inform us in advance if you will be arriving late and therefore are unable to attend the pre-trip meeting.

      After the meeting and a hearty breakfast, your sightseeing trip will start at around 9:45am. You will have a private vehicle and a professional tour guide at your disposal. We visit Boudhanath Stupa, one of the biggest Buddhist shrines in the world, where we observe Buddhist monks praying in the monasteries surrounding the stupa. After Boudhanath Stupa we visit Pashupatinath, the most famous Hindu temple in the country, located on the banks of the holy Bagmati River. Here we see Hindu holy men (sadhus) meditating, pilgrims bathing and occasionally funeral pyres burning on the ghats. We will also visit Bhaktapur Durbar Square, which is a collection of pagoda and shikhara – style temples grouped around a fifty-five-window palace of brick and wood. The attraction of the Bhaktapur Durbar Square is The Lion gate, The Golden gate, The Palace of fifty five windows, Art Galleries, The Statue of King Bhupatindra Malla.

      The rest of our time in Kathmandu is free for further exploration and some last-minute shopping in Thamel area near by your hotel. Overnight at a hotel.

      (Breakfast Included)

  • Day 3 Day 3: Drive To Syabru Besi (1,462M) On A Public Bus - 8 Hrs
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: Drive To Syabru Besi (1,462M) On A Public Bus - 8 Hrs

      Early in the morning, we drive from Kathmandu to Syabru Besi which takes about eight to nine hours by public bus. Driving through scenic foothills and ridgeline vistas to Syabru Besi passing Dhunche, we’ll get a glimpse of Ganesh Himal after driving along the mighty Trishuli river. Terraced green hills and lush forests make the drive very pleasurable. Parts of the road though may be bumpy and under construction. Overnight at a hotel.

      (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included)

  • Day 4 Day 4: Trek To Lama Hotel (2,500M) - 5 Hrs
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: Trek To Lama Hotel (2,500M) - 5 Hrs

      The first part of the trail crosses through the Bhote Koshi river and follows the Langtang Khola. This trail gradually ascends up to Bamboo (1,960m) passing rugged paths. Afterwards, your trek climbs gently to Rimche (2,400m) through Bamboo which lies at the bank of Langtang Khola. You can have lunch at this place if you like and at the end your trail is the Lama Hotel. En route you could see red pandas, monkeys and bears if you are lucky. Overnight at a guesthouse.

      (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included)

  • Day 5 Day 5: Trek To The Langtang Village (3,307M) - 5 Hrs
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5: Trek To The Langtang Village (3,307M) - 5 Hrs

      The trek route follows Gumanechok at Ghoda Tabela which literally means the Horse Stable. After this the trail climbs gradually to the beautiful valley with yaks about. Langtang is a typical village and one of the oldest along this trekking route. The views of the mountains are spectacular and become more imposing as well trek closer. Overnight at a guesthouse.

      (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included)

  • Day 6 Day 6: Trek To Kyanjin Gompa (3,798M) - 4 Hrs
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 6: Trek To Kyanjin Gompa (3,798M) - 4 Hrs

      It is shorter walk today, but adequate for acclimatizing. There are some interesting things to explore, especially the famouse cheese factory – don’t forget to try some locally produced cheese as fresh as it could get. This beautiful valley is on the lap of the Langtang Lirung. This is the spot where we can explore the valley and climbs several small peaks (hillocks). Overnight at a guesthouse.

      (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included)

  • Day 7 Day 7: Kyanjin Gompa Exploration Day
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 7: Kyanjin Gompa Exploration Day

      Today is a day to rest as we 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 (4,350m) which is the highest point of this trek, directly behind the village, for a breath-taking panorama of the Langtang peaks. Overnight at a guesthouse.

      (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included)

  • Day 8 Day 8: Trek To Ngegang (4,000M) - 5 Hrs
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 8: Trek To Ngegang (4,000M) - 5 Hrs

      The trail goes on ascending and the area is covered with few natural vegetation. No villages can be seen in this area, hence no lodges are available. Overnight at tented camps.

      (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included)

  • Day 9 Day 9: Trek To Keldang (4,300M) Via Ganja La (5, 200M ) - 6 Hrs
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 9: Trek To Keldang (4,300M) Via Ganja La (5, 200M ) - 6 Hrs

      Today is comparatively more strenuous as you cross the Ganja La Pass (over 5,200m) covered with snowy ice in most months. Overnight at tented camps.

      (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included)

  • Day 10 Day 10: Trek To Dukpu (4,080M) - 6.5 Hrs
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 10: Trek To Dukpu (4,080M) - 6.5 Hrs

      A long day walking along the ridge and grassland, with amazing views of Himalayas. The camping site will be in the forest. Overnight at tented camps.

      (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included)

  • Day 11 Day 11: Trek To Tarkeghyang (2,560M) - 5.5 Hrs
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 11: Trek To Tarkeghyang (2,560M) - 5.5 Hrs

      The trail descends slightly before climbing over a 4,100m pass, from where spectacular view of the Annapurna and the Everest regions can be clearly seen. From the pass the trail descends through the pine forest, rhododendron forest past a tiny herder settlement called Tarkeghyang. You can visit one of the oldest Buddhist monasteries and Sherpa villages in this region. You will be welcomed by cheerful and friendly people of this village. Overnight at Guesthouse.

      (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included)

  • Day 12 Day 12: Trek To Shermathang (2,621M) - 5.5 Hrs
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 12: Trek To Shermathang (2,621M) - 5.5 Hrs

      This day the trail is quite easy through flat land with beautiful forests and small streams along the way. We'll visit a beautiful village half way to Shermathang, another pretty Sherpa village where you can see many ancient monasteries and also the Jugal Himal range on the north face of the village. Overnight at Guesthouse.

      (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included)

  • Day 13 Day 13: Trek To Melamchi Pul Bazaar (846M) - 5 Hrs
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 13: Trek To Melamchi Pul Bazaar (846M) - 5 Hrs

      The trail gradually descends all the way to Melamchi Pul Bazaar through meadows and cultivated fields. Along the way, you come across several old villages with their own unique traditions. The walk today is quite pleasant with great mountain views. Overnight at Guesthouse.

      (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included)

  • Day 14 Day 14: Drive From Melamchi Pul Bazaar To Kathmandu - 4 Hrs
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 14: Drive From Melamchi Pul Bazaar To Kathmandu - 4 Hrs

      After breakfast you travel along a bumpy gravel path up to Lamidanda, then follow the metalled road up to Kathmandu. Overnight at a hotel.

      (Breakfast and Lunch Included)

  • Day 15 Day 15: Leisure Day And Farewell Dinner In Kathmandu
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 15: Leisure Day And Farewell Dinner In Kathmandu

      You have the option to extend your trip to continue onto Chitwan jungle safari, rafting adventure, Kathmandu valley shopping tour, scenic Everest flight, mountain biking and other activities. In the evening we will have a farewell dinner in a traditional Nepalese restaurant with cultural performances. (Your guide(s) and an office staff will accompany you.) Overnight at a hotel in Kathmandu.

      (Breakfast and farewell dinner Included)

  • Day 16 Day 16: Transfer To International Airport For Your Final Departure
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 16: Transfer To International Airport For Your Final Departure

      The trip concludes today. Our Airport Representative will drop you at the international airport in Kathmandu for your flight departure from Nepal.

      (Breakfast Included)

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Average

There are several physical activities that last from 2 to 6 hours in easy terrains, low altitude flats, or water experiences. Please ask if youโ€™re not sure this applies to you.

Age range

Age range

Min: 5 / Max: 80

Age range allowed for this experience.

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