To cross from Langtang
into Helambu, via the Ganja La pass, is serious undertaking
requiring good equipment. For three to four days there
are no tea house facilities so we have to be fully sufficient.
From the pass the views across the valley to the peaks
of the Langtang Himal are particularly good. In the
distance you can see Shishapangma, the only 800 meters
peak entirely in China (Tibet). After crossing the pass
we reach to Tarkeghayang (largest settlements of Tamang
in Helambu) The trek passes through some beautiful forests
and very interesting villages on route. As the journey
progresses you visit the homes of Brahmins, Tamangs
and Sherpa people of Nepal. This place has scenic grandeur
and pleasant climate as well as a long history of Buddhism,
culture and ancient tradition of Tamang and Sherpas.
Itinerary
( Note : Itinerary can be customized according to your
duration of holiday )
Day 1 : Arrival
In kathmandu
This is the first welcoming day that we meet upon arrival
at the Kathmandu International Airport and transfer
to Hotel. Short briefing will be followed about necessary
formalities and rest of the program. Depending on your
arrival time you will have choice of visiting nearby
sanctuaries or rest of the time free for leisure.
Day 2 : Sightseeing
/ Cultural Day In Kathmandu Valley
Half day sightseeing around Kathmandu, Patan city where
you will have time to fascinating Buddhist and Hindu
temples and shrines reflecting ancient local tradition
are highlighted on my guided tour. There’s time
to explore the city’s many charms on your own
or take a rest while I finalize trekking area permits.
In the evening delicious traditional Nepali well come
dinner await for you. Q/N in Kathmandu.
Day 3 : Kathmandu
– Trisuli Bazzar - Dhunche
Drive to Dhunche via Trisuli Bazaar by bus about 8 hours.
Overnight in Dhunche.
Day 4 : Dhunche
– Bharku - Syabrubesi
From Dhunche there is a decent to the Trisuli River,
which is reached within half an hour. From the river
bed there is a steep climb to Dovan. Right from here
a track to Gosaikunda leaves the main trail to Rasuwa
Ghari and the Lantang valley. From Dovan there is a
gentle climb to Gharku village is reached. From Bharku,
traversing up and down after crossing a suspension bridge
over the Langtang River, the village of Syabrubesi is
reached.
Day 5 : Syabrubesi
– Lama Hotel
Today we will hike along the Langtang khola (river),
consisting mainly of scrub oak, bottom of the high rocky
mountains. From Bamboo lodge, where we have lunch, the
ascent continues to steel suspension bridge at 2000m
then still climbs along side a series of waterfalls
and finally to we reached to Rimche. From here the trail
descend gently to Lama Hotel, at 2380m. Stay over night.
Day 6 : Lama Hotel
– Langtang Village
The trail traverses up and down through the forest and
Ghoratabela is reached within 3 hours. From there, again
a short climb for ½ hours will bring us to a
pass to the right of where the Langtang valley begins.
Day 7 : Langtang
Village – Kyanjin Ghompa
From Langtang there is a gentle ascent for 4 hrs to
Kyangjing Gompa.
Day 8 : Kyanjin
Ghompa - Rest Day
Day 9 : Kyanjin
Ghompa – Ngenang
This is the first day from Kyanjin Gompa so we will
not hike long. The Ngegang (4000) is the only last good
place to camp where we will camp.
Day 11 : Ngenang – Keldang
Today the trail is steeply climb towards the pass at
5106m. After crossing the pass the route descends to
a small stream at 4400m. Following the stream for few
hours we reach at keldang (4,280m.) where we will stop
for camp.
Day 10 : Keldang – Dukpu
This is a very long walking day toward the summer settlement
of Dukpu ( 4080). Stay overnight here.
Day 11 : Dukpu – Tarke Gyang
From Dukpu thte trail descends along the ridge then
climb to the pass. From here you can see the views of
Dorje Lakpa and some peaks of Khumbu regions. Now we
walk decent through the pine and rhododendron forests
then finally we reach to Tarke Gyang village ( largest
settlements of Tamang in Helambu.
Day 12 : Terek Gyang – Sermathang
From Terke Gyang we will walk on a gradual flat trail
to attractive village of Gangjwal(2500m) where we will
stop for lunch. After the lunch still the trail is quite
easy, it continues at around the same altitude along
the side of the ridge, crossing a number of streams
in the heart of Helambu region. Then we reach at the
edge of the large village of Sermathang (2620m). There
are some old gompa and Langtang National Park Office.
Stay overnight at Sermathang.
Day 13 : Sermathang – Melamche
Bazzar
From Sermathang then the trail follows the ridges passing
shorten and drop to the tiny pretty village of Kakani
situated on the ridge. This is a wonderful place for
splendid mountains views where we will stop for our
lunch. From Kakani the trail traverse several picturesque
small villages and drops to Melamchi Pul Bazaar about
3 hour where we can have lunch. Malamchi Bazaar has
a collection of shops and teahouses and abundant lodges.
Day 14 : Melamche Bazzar
– kathmandu
We drive to Kathmandu by vehicle about 4 hours on the
Kodari road.
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