Langtang - Ganja La pass

This is a superb introduction to trekking in Nepal among some of the most beautiful scenery in the whole country.

This Langtang trek towards the base of Langtang Himal, north of Kathmandu valley, offers the shortest approach to snowy mountains from Kathmandu. The Langtang trek starts from Syabru Besi after a 7 to 8 hrs drive from Kathmandu. Following a trail upstream Bhote Kosi river through ethnic Tamang villages,

Langtang trek is not considered strenuous, but yet, it remains challenging as it reaches an altitude of 3826 meter at Kyangjin. The Langtang trek can be done any time of the year except during monsoons.

ITINERARY

DAY 01 ARRIVAL IN KATHMANDU

DAY 02 KATHMANDU TO SYABRU BESI BY BUS

DAY 03 SYABRU BESI - LAMA HOTEL

DAY 04 LAMA HOTEL – MUNDU 3545M

DAY 05 MUNDU- KYANJIN GOMPA 3910M

DAY 06 KYANJIN GOMPA - KYANJING RI 4770M

DAY 07 KYANJIN GOMPA - GANJALA PHEDI 4300M

DAY 8 GANJALA PHEDI - GANJALA PASSS 5122M -KELDANG

DAY 09 KELDANG - DUKPU 4080M

DAY 10 DUKPU - TARKAY GAYANG 2740M

DAY 11 TARKAY GAYANG - SHERMANGTHANG 2600M

DAY 12 SHERMANTHANG - MELANCHIPOOL - KATHMANDU

DAY 13 KATHMANDU VISITE LIBRE

DAY 14 DEPARTURE FROM KATHMANDU

OVERVIEW

What's Included

· Hotel in kathmandu ** or ***

· Quality lodge accommodation during trek

· Airport transfers by Private vehicle and local Bus

· Expert Local Sherpa guide and poters during trek

· Porters (1 Porter for 2 Person )

· TIMS Card and Langtang trekking permit fee

· Guides and porters pay, meals and insurance

· Welcome dinner in KTM

What's Not Included

· International Airfare and Nepal Visa fee

· Travel and Health Insurance-most recomended

· Emergency Helicopter Rescue Insurance

· Lunch & Dinner in Kathmandu:

· Any Alcoholic Drinks, Water and deserts during Trek

· Gratitudes for Guide and Porters

· Phone, internet & Battery Charges bills during trek.

· Unforeseen Cost such as Flight Delayed

· All the cost which is not mention in what is included

ESSENTIAL INFO

Nepal

Most nationalities require a visa for Nepal, which can be obtained in advance or on entry. All Nepal tourist visas are multiple entry. We recommend that you apply in advance as queues on arrival. Please bring one passport-size photo for visa. Visa fees are US $ 25 for 15 days, US $ 40 for 30 days and US $ 100 for 100 days with multi-entry.

Money

Monetary unit of Nepal is Nepali rupee.  So you provide with €,$ of traveler’s check and of cash. You can also withdraw cash with your credit card (ATM machines) in the majority of the cities Nepal. For your payments, the credit cards are accepted in the large hotels and the majority of the shops.

Weather

The main trekking season in Nepal is from October to mid-May.

Pre-monsoon: March to May

Post Monsoon autumn: Mid-September to November

Foods

If you have a gluten free diet, then we strongly recommend you bring some extra food and snacks with you.

Drinking Water

We strongly encourage you not to buy bottled water during trek as this contributes to the growing problem of plastic pollution in Himalaya.

The teahouses sell boiled water which should not require treating.

Vaccinations

There are no mandatory vaccination requirements.

Recommended vaccinations are: Hepatitis A, Typhoid, Diphtheria, Tetanus and Polio.