LANGTANG VALLEY GANJA LA PASS TREK

The best times for the Langtang Valley & Ganja La Pass Trek are spring and autumn/fall. Spring begins in March and ends in May, and autumn begins in September and ends in November.

Springtime, with longer sunshine hours, is one of the best seasons for drives, treks, and various adventures. As well as for stunning views of the Himalayan Mountain ranges, cold mornings, within the shade, and at night.
Late afternoon can get overcast with light rain and snowfall sometimes.
Late spring, from March to May, when wildflowers are in seasonal bloom.
Especially the rhododendrons of various colors and species, it is the national flower of Nepal.

Autumn begins in September and ends in November, one of the best times for trekking to Everest and other Himalayan regions. During autumn, most days are clear, for clear views and exciting walks. But with shorter sunshine hours. It gets dark by 5 p.m.  Most days are bright with sunshine, except for snowfall sometimes above 3,000 m. Cold mornings, and in the shade, nights, but with clear, starry nights.

Nepal is a country of great diversity of landscape and people with their age-old religions, cultures, and heritage. The mid-hill people around the high Langtang Himal area of Rasuwa District are predominantly Tamang.
The highlanders of Central and Mid-East and West Himalayas, the Tamang, are the indigenous ethnic tribes of Nepal.
With a history of 5,000 years or more, the Tamang migrated to Nepal from Inner Mongolia through Tibet. The Tamang follow the Buddhist religion and culture, similar to their early Tibetan predecessors. On walks to Langtang Valley and Helambu, you will come across many Buddhist monuments and shrines as well as monasteries.
The religious monuments include a series of prayer walls and spinning wheels, with impressive monasteries of spiritual and cultural interest.
Tamang also practices the ancient Bon cult, a pre-Buddhism and Shamanism, having witch doctors as well as Buddhist Lamas and priests.

It is suitable for adventure lovers who are keen on the complete wilderness of the Himalayas. It is a moderate trek with a touch of high altitude from Langtang Village onwards to Kyanjin Gompa, within the Langtang Valley.
The most adventurous and challenging part of the adventure is going through Ganja-La Pass. In snow conditions, it can be quite technical; without snow or ice, all members, staff, and porters will be on fixed ropes.
For safety measures and precautions for deep falls. The rest of the trek is pleasant, with long hours of walking to Tarke Gyang. So, it depends on how one can take these adventures before booking with us.

Preparation for the Langtang Valley & Ganja-La Pass trek, after planning and interest, and staying fit and healthy. Check with the airlines for a direct flight to Kathmandu. Including prices of respective airlines that fly to Kathmandu from Europe, Asia, Australia, or the USA. After booking with the airlines and obtaining a Nepal Visa from your home country’s Embassies or Consulates.
If not possible, you can get the visa at Kathmandu International Airport, which requires valid travel documents to enter Nepal.

The other requirements, preparation, and buying the right gear for the trek,
and ask Vertex Holiday. The equipment and gear list for the trek varies with
the seasons. Please bring portable solar power to charge electronic items, as you will be away from villages without electricity for some days.

The food and lodge accommodations around the  Langtang Himal region,
at designated overnight stops. Overnight accommodation and meals as per the itinerary set by Vertex Holiday offer the best lodge accommodation, where possible. The foods are as listed on the menu, from breakfast, lunch, dinner, or main courses. Includes side snacks with warm and cold refreshment drinks, served in a nice and cozy dining room with a fireplace. In Nepal, the most popular national food is Nepali Dal Bhat, boiled or steamed rice.

It is served with a mild curry of seasonal vegetables and includes Dal, a lentil bean soup, and pickles, with hot sauce as options. Breakfast from oats porridge and cereals to cornflakes, toast/ chapattis and pancakes, it includes a choice of egg variation.

Lunch and Dinner from Continental, Chinese, Indian, Nepali, and Tibetan main courses with a choice of soups. Trekkers with special dietary and vegetarian requirements, please inform us when booking with Vertex Holiday.
Kyanjin Gompa offers a good lodge with a comprehensive food menu served in nice, spacious dining rooms. In a large group with more than 4 people, it is best to order a set meal for all. It saves time and fuels energy, which is important in remote areas of the Himalayas. Following the norms and rules as Responsible Trekkers is a good practice for Eco-Tourism. As well as taking care of garbage and litter on the whole trek.

Important to know that alcoholic drinks are not healthy or good when going up to higher altitudes. But one can enjoy, after completing the main highlights, on the return journey to Syabrubesi after gaining the altitude to safe heights.
After Kyanjin Gompa to Tarke Gyang in Helambu, for a few overnights, spending
in tented camps.

The lodge accommodation and food are of moderate standard. The lodge accommodations at Syabrubesi, Lama Hotel, and Langtang Village are simple, with nice rooms. Most lodges provide common bathrooms and toilets. At Syabrubesi and Kyanjin Gompa, the lodges are of tourist standard. Offers rooms with attached bathrooms and toilets, at most places like Lama Hotel and Langtang Village. Rooms will be with common toilets and bathrooms, due to harsh terrain conditions.
The plumbing systems for running water freeze in the morning, evening, and nighttime. Due to freezing temperatures from Langtang Village to Kyanjin Gompa, using hot showers is at an extra cost.

All lodges have electricity to light the large dining room, powered by local hydro or solar power. For charging electronic items, at an extra cost per hour, and for each gadget. Internet and Wi-Fi are available, but it is slow and unreliable in some places due to weather conditions. On camping with Gas or Kerosene lamps to light the dining tent only.

Altitude Mountain Sickness (AMS), caused by a reduction in air pressure with lower oxygen levels at high altitude. The faster you climb to a high altitude, the more likely you are to get acute mountain sickness (AMS).

Symptoms:
Difficulty in sleeping. Dizziness or light-headedness. Fatigue. Headache. Loss of appetite. Nausea or vomiting. Rapid pulse (heart rate). Shortness of breath with exertion.

Treatment and Remedies:
Altitude mountain sickness is easier to treat in the early stage.
The treatment for all forms of mountain sickness is to head down to a lower altitude. Accompanied and supported by the guide and staff. Extra oxygen should be given if available. People with severe altitude mountain sickness should be admitted to a hospital or evacuated by the fastest means of transportation. Likewise, using the support of the Helicopter Service. Some doctors suggest Acetazolamide (Diamox), which makes you feel better. If you are trekking at higher altitudes. It also helps you to reduce mild symptoms. This medicine works best before you start the trek and to higher altitudes. The company suggests all clients consult with their doctor or medical personnel.

Langtang Valley & Ganja-La Pass Trek, or other adventures around the Nepal Himalayas. Trekkers should be aware beforehand that Nepal is a country with highlands, and mid-hills include the highest mountainous landscapes.
The walk follows a steep up and downhills with a few gradual sections to enjoy.

The trail follows a gradual winding path with a few short steep ups to Langtang Village. After reaching the wide Langtang Valley to Kyanjin Gompa, the walk is pleasant on a gradual path. The other difficulty to encounter is going through the high Ganja-La Pass. It will be a long day to cross over, after leaving the main human settlements at Kyanjin Gompa. The route heads with a steep climb for a few hours to reach Ganja-La Pass. It could be demanding and challenging in snow conditions; all members need the support of fixed ropes.

Including ferrying the load of camping gear, porters, and staff, and once over the pass to safe ground. The rest of the walk is pleasant and enjoyable back into the woods of tall rhododendrons, oaks, pines, and fir trees.
The walk is not overall difficult, as long as one takes it slowly with short, refreshing rests. Having time to enjoy the views and drinking enough water to prevent dehydration.

Medical and Travel Insurance are obligatory in all our treks and long tours. For the Langtang Valley & Ganja-La Pass Trek, all members should be physically fit and in sound health. For trekkers with a medical history and special dietary needs, please inform Vertex Holiday. So that the company can make necessary arrangements for booking these adventures. All age groups can join, up to a maximum of 70 years old.

Trekkers below 18 years of age must be accompanied by parents or guardians, as well as elderly persons. All need to obtain Travel and Medical Insurance in case of unfortunate incidents and accidents. Sometimes, treks may be rerouted to other safe destinations due to broken trails by avalanches and rock falls. Includes the unfavorable and bad weather conditions, which will obstruct the scheduled itinerary days.

If some members get seriously ill, they need immediate evacuation. Using the fastest means of transportation or taking a Helicopter service to the nearest hospital. In this condition, if it arises, the trekker has to bear all the extra expenses as well as those for accompanying staff. Should be claimed from the insurance company for the extra expenses incurred. The company and medical doctors will provide a supporting letter so that you can claim the reimbursement from your insurance. To stay physically fit, one needs to exercise, like walking, jogging, or any other good physical exercise, to maintain a fitness level. It is best to check with your doctor before booking the trip for Langtang Valley Trekking.

While climbing towards a higher elevation, drink plenty of fluids (water or plain black tea, lemon-tea, or nutritional value drinks). Avoid alcohol while going up; it’s okay on the way down. Avoid high-altitude treks if you have heart and lung disease. In an emergency, you will be immediately airlifted by Helicopter to Kathmandu and transferred to the nearest and best hospitals