The Naya Kanga Peak and Ganja La Pass Trek is a challenging venture that catapults you to the elevation above 5000 meters, as you traverse along the well trodden trails in picturesque and serene milieu of Langtang, passing by the interesting Tibetan settlements. We basically embark on the route to Langtang Valley Trek till Kyangjin Gompa, the last Tibetan village in the region. It’s from here that the trail gradually elevates to the Naya Kanga Base Camp (4600m), only to rocket up further to the Naya Kanga Summit (5846m). We conquer the summit and then take up another back to back challenge of trudging up the daunting, Ganja La Pass (5106m). If its spring, lucky you!! Apart from the captivating Himalayan vistas (Mt. Shisha Pangma- 8013m, Langtang Lirung- 7246m etc.) you can relish from the pass, the trails below embellished with blooming rhododendrons and verdant forests would also be the rejuvenating treat to your jaded eyes! The tough terrains and daunting ascents might make you feel crippled out of fatigue, but then the moment you shower your glances around the fascinating panorama, you get all jacked up. So, after those mammoth undertakings, we then make a soothing downhill walk down through the remote isolated region to Tarke Gyang. Before we drive back to Kathmandu, we have an awesome camping at Kakani, a lovely little hill station about an hour’s drive away from Kathmandu.
OUTLINE ITINERARY
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu
Day 02: Kathmandu city sightseeing (1400m)
Day 03: Drive from Kathmandu to Syabrubesi (1460m/8-9 hours)
Day 04: Trek from Syabrubesi to Lama Hotel (2420m/ 6- 7hours)
Day 05: Trek from Lama Hotel to Langtang (3430m/5 - 6hours)
Day 06: Trek from Langtang to Kyangjin Gompa(3870m/3 hours)
Day 07: Acclimatization & Excursion day in Kyangjin Gompa; Hike to Tsergo Ri and back to Kyangjin Gompa (3870m/6-7 hours)
Day 08: Trek from Kyangjin Gompa to Naya Kanga Base Camp (4600m/5 - 6hours)
Day 09: Trek from Naya Kanga Base Camp to High Camp (4960m/4hours)
Day 10: Trek from High Camp to the summit of Naya Kanga Peak (5846m) and back to Naya Kanga Base Camp (4600m/6 - 7hours)
Day 11: Trek from Naya Kanga Base Camp to Keldang (4270m) via Ganjala Pass (5106m/7- 8 hours)
Day 12: Trek from Keldang to Dukpu (4040m/6hours)
Day 13: Trek from Dukpu to Tarke Gyang (2550m/5 hours)
Day 14: Trek from Tarke Gyang to Kakani (2145m/7 hours)
Day 15: Drive from Kakani to Kathmandu (1400m/1 hour)
Day 16: A free day in Kathmandu
Day 17: Final Departure
The itinerary prescribed above is the standard template of the trip plan offered by Marron Treks which can be readily customized to match the guests’ preferences. However, the guests are expected to understand that the execution of the trip plan might be circumvented by an array of uncontrollable factors like bad weather, political turmoil, strikes, blockades and other unforeseen contingencies. Under such abnormal circumstances, the trip plans might undergo slight or sharp alterations, taking into consideration, the best interest of the clients. Wherever the changes are made, Marron Treks cannot be held responsible for the consequences. Nevertheless, we shall endeavor our level best to make sure that the trip is carried out with respect to the original trip specifics.
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu
Upon your arrival at the Tribhuwan International Airport in Kathmandu, a representative from Marron Treks will receive and transfer you to your hotel. After you are greeted with welcome drinks at the hotel, we will have a quick pre-trip meeting to discuss on the necessary formalities and trekking itinerary. You can then check in to your room, freshen up and rest. Or if you are not one of those “lay back” types, you can take a stroll around the vicinity of your hotel and get the feel of this hyperactive capital city of Nepal. On the streets, people seem to be on sheer rush, barely noticing one another, but if you utter “Namaste”, they will definitely reciprocate with a smile! Well, that’s Nepal’s Nepalese for you. Overnight at hotel in Kathmandu; breakfast included.
Day 02: Kathmandu city sightseeing (1400m)
Short stroll in the evening yesterday might not have acquainted you to Kathmandu. So we want to make sure that you know this city like you know yourself. Once done with your breakfast, let’s hop in to our reserved vehicle and then head on for a comfy ride with one of our experienced city guides. You will be visiting the most renowned historical/cultural landmarks in Kathmandu. Our guide will take you to the Pasupatinath Temple (the most revered Hindu shrine), Swayambunath (the Monkey Temple) and Kathmandu (Basantapur) Durbar Square. All these sites are enlisted in the UNESCO world’s heritage list. After this informative and interesting tour, drive back through the busy and noisy streets of Kathmandu to the serene premises of your hotel. The best use of the remaining time can be made by shopping the trekking goodies. Most of the items are available on rent and our guide will help you identify the best renting outlet. So, after you have hoarded all the handy gears for your trek, get back to the hotel. Overnight at hotel in Kathmandu; breakfast included.
Day 03: Drive from Kathmandu to Syabrubesi (1460m/8-9 hours)
After breakfast, we head of for a drive to Syabrubesi in our private car. The driver first steers the car through the crowded street of Kathmandu. Soon after surpassing the cacophony of the city, we will be driving along the bumpy and dusty single lane road tucked at the base of north western hills. As we move ahead, the terraced farms and orthodox villages whip past us. We will halt for lunch at Trisuli Bazaar. Our drive then resumes towards Dhunche, a headquarter of Rasuwa district, from where we take a descent and eventually arrive at Syabrubesi. If you contemplate over the drive today, you might not reckon it to be a comfy one, but of course, the views of the mountains, lush green terraced farms and the stone house clusters along side could have definitely cheered you up a lot. Overnight at teahouse in Syabrubesi; breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
Day 04: Trek from Syabrubesi to Lama Hotel (2420m/6 - 7 hours)
Its now time to commence our footy mission. The walk begins along a flat route, passing through the vicinity of Langtang National Park. On the way, we come across a police check point where we show our permits and then continue along the downhill route for about 10 minutes till we cross a suspension bridge over Langtang River. We follow the Langtang River and pass through a jungle. Watch out for the different species of monkeys. Moving ahead, we cross another suspension bridge and arrive at a place called Dobang (1672m), where we can relish the view of a splendid waterfall. The trail now takes us steeply up a rocky ridge from where we continue along a comparatively flatter trail to Bamboo Hotel. We halt for lunch here and then resume our trek making an ascent to the route alongside the north bank of Langtang River. A further steep climb to the landslide from here gets us to Rimche. Another fairly steep ascent from Rimche will bring us to Changtang, also known as Lama Hotel. This place is basically a cluster of very similar looking teahouses. Overnight at teahouse in Lama Hotel; breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
Day 05: Trek from Lama Hotel to Langtang (3430m/5 - 6hours)
After an energizing breakfast, we enthusiastically gear up for our fifth day's trek which begins with a subtle climb. The ascent then becomes steeper and steeper through the wild forests of hemlocks, oaks, mapples and rhododendron, high above the Langtang River. The view of the majestic Langtang Lirung (7246m) through the gaps of the trees is simply irresistable. We cross a stream and further ascend to a pass marked with prayer flags, only to cross yet another stream through a wooden bridge to arrive at our lunch spot, Ghora Tabela (2972m) which is currently a Nepal Army and a National Park check post. After lunch, we ascend further across the helipad, yak pastures and rhododendron bushes which gets us to Thangshyap (3200m). Continuing our climb ahead, we trail up the hillside above the potato, barley and buckwheat fields. We pass by few restaurants and guest houses through the Gumba Village. About 15 minutes' walk from here will bring us to the very picturesque village of Langtang. Overnight at teahouse in Langtang; breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
Day 06: Trek from Langtang to Kyangjin Gompa (3870m/3hours)
Enjoy the scintillating panorama of creamy peaks from the varenda of your teahouse as you take a sip of your hot masala tea in the morning. The trek from Langtang to Kyangjin Gompa is short and caters abundant scenic retreats. Bidding farewell to Langtang village we walk ahead and climb a ridge which leads us to a large chorten. Continuing our ascent past the splendid maniwalls (the largest in Nepal), we cross a stream and arrive a village called Mundu (3442m). We now trail alongside the river beside the pastures of Yamphu (3640m). Crossing a steel bridge, we climb a moraine and gradually descend to Kyangjin Gompa, the last Tibetan settlement in the region. Overnight at teahouse in Kyangjin Gompa; breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
Day 07: Acclimatization & Excursion day in Kyangjin Gompa; Hike to Tsergo Ri (4984m) and back to Kyangjin Gompa (3870m/6-7 hours)
Apart from being an absolutely scenic settlement in itself, Kyangjin Gompa also offers some of the most enthralling excursions. Lets make the most of this extra day here by going for a hike to the very famed Tsergo Ri (4984m). It takes us about 6-7 hours to reach the ridge top and get back to our teahouse in Kyangjin Gompa where we stay overnight. Overnight at teahouse in Kyangjin Gompa; breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
Day 08: Trek from Kyangjin Gompa to Naya Kanga Base Camp (4,600m/5 - 
6hours)
With tired legs but hyped spirits, we continue our walk towards the Naya Kanga Base Camp. From Kyangjin Gompa our trail crosses the Langtang River, goes past the settlement of Chhona and ascends the hillside through the rhododendron forest. Following the route to the Ganja La Pass, we arrive at the very barren looking premises of the Naya Kanga Base Camp. It looks barren in the sense that the vegetation is very sparse out here and there are no teahouses or lodges around. Overnight at camp in Naya Kanga Base Camp; breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
Day 09: Trek from Naya Kanga Base Camp to High Camp (4960m/4 hours)
From the Base Camp, we continue following the Ganja La track and make a steep climb along the rocky path with many boulders, up the moraine, below the north east face of the Naya Kanga Peak. The climb goes on, even steeper up several moraines until we arrive at the High Camp. Overnight at tented camp in Naya Kanga High Camp; breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
Day 10: Trek from High Camp to the summit of Naya Kanga Peak (5,846m) and 
back to Naya Kanga Base Camp (4600m/6 - 7hours)
On this big day, we make a pre-dawn preparation. To hit the summit, we will have to leave our campsite before 5 a.m. It takes us about 4 - 5 hours to get to the top, which offers absolutely stunning views of the Himalayas including the ones on the Tibet side. After this indulgence, we stroll down to the Naya Kanga Base Camp. Overnight at tent in Naya Kanga Base Camp; breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
Day 11: Trek from Naya Kanga Base Camp to Keldang (4,270m) via Ganjala Pass (5106m/7- 8 hours)
We had a strenuous venture yesterday, and still have to do a lot of trudging today as well. Crossing the ice-covered Ganja La is definitely going to tease your stamina. At the top of the pass, you can witness plenty of prayer flags and a large cairn of rock. With a fascinating backdrop of the Naya Kanga Peak to the west, the views from the top are simply mersmerizing. Spending some time at the top of the pass, we gradually descend to Keldang. Overnight at tented camp in Keldang; breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
Day 12: Trek from Keldang to Dukpu (4,040m/6 hours)
This could be another tiring day as the trail descends along a ridge through switchbacks. During October and November you can notice several small springs which are actually the sources of drinking water. But on winters, the ground generally goes dry. Our route now takes a dive down the valley, staying high above the river, and meeting a ridge. Following the ridge line, we eventually arrive at the cute little settlement of Dukpu. Overnight at tented camp in Dukpu; breakfast lunch and dinner included.
Day 13: Trek from Dukpu to Tarke Gyang (2,550m/5 hours)
We start off Day 13 with a descent along the ridge. Later our route climbs some 180m to a pass at an elevation of 4020m which caters a fantastic Himalayan vista of Dorje Lakpa East and the mighty Everest. Getting engrossed in the view, we make our way down the pass through the pine and rhododendron forest. We walk past the tiny herders' settlements towards a ridge, from where the trail drops steeply to Gekye Gompa (3020m), a small monastic community and the first permanent settlement since Kyangjin Gompa. We continue the steep downhill mission until we arrive at the prominent looking Sherpa village called Tarke Gyang. Overnight at teahouse in Tarke Gyang; breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
Day 14: Trek from Tarke Gyang to Kakani (2,145m/ 7 hours)
The day's trek begins with a walk heading south, following the power lines at Parachin on the seemingly flat trail embellished with beautiful forest along side. The route then descends a bit and contours south-east crossing a stream and a landslide area until we arrive at another promising Sherpa settlement, Shermathang, which appears to be dotted with many ancient monasteries at the fascinating backdrop of the Jugal Himal Range. Continuing the easy walk ahead, we descend past some interesting old settlements in the Melamchi Valley and eventually make our way to one of the famed hill stations in Nepal, Kakani. The monasteries herein reflect the fact that this is the land of Buddhists. Kakani boasts of mersmerizing natural beauty and a chain of sophisticated resorts. Overnight at teahouse in Kakani; breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
Day 15: Drive from Kakani to Kathmandu (1400m/1 hour)
Enjoy a good breakfast at the hotel simultaneoulsy getting wooed by a splendid sunrise view. We now take a private car and drive back to Kathmandu along the narrow curvy roads. After about an hour, we will soon find ourselves amidst the hustle and bustle of the capital. We drive into the hotel. You have a free day in Kathmandu tomorrow, so the rest of the time today can be spent on your own. You would probably want to groom yourself a bit and check out some herbal spas. Overnight at hotel in Kathmandu; breakfast included.
Day 16: A free day in Kathmandu
A free day in Kathmandu to fulfill anything that you missed out spotting in this energetic capital of Nepal. You can indulge yourself in shopping or strolling around some of the cultural and historical landmarks of Kathmandu. Thamel is your hot spot for shopping where you can haul all the souvenirs representing Nepal and its culture. May be that in addition to your interesting trip anecdotes, you would also want to take back some stuff for your friends and relatives. In the evening, a farewell dinner with a range of traditional Nepali cuisines, will be hosted by Marron Treks. Enjoy the dinner, pack/prepare yourself for a flight back home and have a beauty sleep. Overnight in hotel in Kathmandu; breakfast and dinner included.
Day 17: Final Departure
A representative from Marron Treks will escort you to the Tribhuwan International Airport, three hours prior to your flight schedule. As you wave us good bye and enter the terminal block, you would perhaps recall your arrival at this place. No wonder everything seems so familiar now because, you had come here as tourist, but you are going back as a friend! Have a safe flight back home and we look forward to being your travel companion in Nepal again! Trips can always be extended. You can try out some of our other exciting packages like Bungy Jumping, Mountain Biking, Jungle Safari, White Water Rafting, Golfing & Paragliding etc. Please let us know about your desire for trip extension so that we can make the necessary arrangements.
The itinerary prescribed above is the standard template of the trip plan offered by Marron Treks which can be readily customized to match the guests’ preferences. However, the guests are expected to understand that the execution of the trip plan might be circumvented by an array of uncontrollable factors like bad weather, political turmoil, strikes, blockades and other unforeseen contingencies. Under such abnormal circumstances, the trip plans might undergo slight or sharp alterations, taking into consideration, the best interest of the clients. Wherever the changes are made, Marron Treks cannot be held responsible for the consequences. Nevertheless, we shall endeavor our level best to make sure that the trip is carried out with respect to the original trip specifics.
Accommodation
While you are in Kathmandu, we opt to accommodate you in 3 star or 5 star hotels like Hotel Royal Singhi (3 star), Hotel Manaslu (3 star), Radisson (5 star), Yak & Yeti (5 star) or similar.
During the trek, you will be accommodated in a Tea House/ Lodge or Trekking Inn. Most of these lodges and teahouses cater good services and are equipped with modern amenities. We will endeavor to provide you the best accommodation available along the route so that you get a good night’s rest in a hygienic milieu.
Meals:
We arrange the best quality food during the trek as we are concerned about the health of the trekkers as well as the staff members. Basically, we opt for locally available food in the Langtang Region so that you could a real sense of the culture, living patterns, simultaneously promoting the locally available resources of organic food and beverages. Other than, a wide range of Continental, Chinese, Italian and Indian cuisines like Pizza, Spaghetti, French Fries, Soups, Breads etc are also available for your retreat.
Porter and Staff Care:
When it comes to high altitude trekking, porters and staff members make up a pivot. Marron Treks ensures that all the porters and staff members going to high altitude conditions, are provided with adequate clothing and equipments.
Best Months:
The months of January-May & September-December are considered to be best for Naya Kanga Peak and Ganjala Pass Trek.
Difficulties
The trek wouldn't be difficult for those who have good physical strength and stamina. Physical fitness is the only key to accomplish this trek.
Our Guides
Guides play a significant role during the trek. They are the ones who literally decipher the trekking codes for you so that you could actually connect with the nature, culture and people along the way. We have helpful and dedicated trekking guides, who are fairly literate, multilingual speakers and are very well versed to the culture, life patterns and every single detail pertaining to the Langtang region. Thus, in the company of our professional Sherpa guides, your trek becomes not only entertaining, but also equally informative.
Travel Insurance
It is advised that you arrange your travel insurance before leaving your homeland. The main thing is to make sure that your insurance covers you for both- medical as well as evacuation costs. Having a travel insurance with you, makes your trip secure and hassle free.
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TREKKING GEARS & EQUIPMENTS
Needless to say that kitting and stuffing yourself out for a trek is almost a herculean task which keeps you mulling and often gets you overwhelmed. But at the mercy of the renting outlets sprouting in every visible corner in Kathmandu, preparing for trekking in Nepal these days is almost tantamount to equipping yourself for a weekend backpacking trip. Most of the heavy and expensive items are easily available on rent, so you don’t actually have to travel Nepal with a cartload of gears. We have endeavored to formulate a categorical checklist that gives you a tentative idea regarding the gears and accessories mandatory for you during the trek. The list could vary depending upon the kind of trek you pursue, the terrain, weather conditions and time of the year. For instance, you don’t need the camp-trek equipments when you are on a tea-house trek. This listing below simply serves as a guideline and you can always have your own checklist. It is always preferable to pack light and the key to this is to carry the gears and accessories that have multidimensional uses.
CLOTHING (Core & Lower body)
Water-proof (breathable fabric) jacket, Poncho or Umbrella
Hard shell pants (breathable fabric- 1 set), preferably that zips from top and bottom which can be worn over boots without getting undressed, in case of abrupt weather changes
Fleece jacket or Pullover
Fleece windcheater jacket
Down jacket or a Down vest
T-shirts (2 – 3) and Long-sleeved shirts with collars ( 2- 3 pairs)
Nylon (cotton ought to be strictly avoided) hiking shorts ( 2- 3 pairs)
Hiking trousers- one that is detachable from the knees so that the it can be folded up as shorts ( 2- 3 pairs)
Thermal underwear as well as synthetic underwear (3 -4 each – avoid cotton)
Synthetic sport brassieres for women (2 pairs- avoid cotton)
Head/Eyes & Hand Gears
Sun hat/cap
Woolen hat or Balaclava
Sunglasses/Goggles (preferably the one with 100% UV protection)
Liner, Synthetic or Thin wool gloves (1 -2 pair)
Warm gloves (designed to the shield the sub-zero temperatures)- 1 pair
Footwear
Trekking boots (1 pair) and spare laces
Running shoes, Sandals or Thongs (flip-flops)- 1 pair each
Hiking gaiters (1 pair) to do away the rocks, dusts and moist feet
Liner socks- preferably synthetic (3 – 4 pairs)
Heavy or wool blend socks (3 – 4 pairs)
Equipments
Backpack/Rucksack
Duffle bag (will be provided by Marron Treks as a complimentary gear and you needn't return it )
Pack cover (to protect your gears from getting wet)
Day sack/Nylon stuff sack
Sleeping Bag/ Silk liner (will be provided by Marron Treks but should be
returned after the trip)
Water bottle
Good head torch along with spare batteries and bulbs
Maps, compass and a guide book
Trekking poles
Miscellaneous Bits
The items below could seem trivial, but if you don’t have them, you might just find
yourself sticky and stinky, which isn’t actually good for you!
Toiletries
Quick-drying camp towel
Detergent powder/bar
Toilet paper
Sunscreen Lotion (SPF 20+) & Lip balm
Pocket knife
Sewing/Repair Kit (for tent & mattress)
Emergency kit including a whistle, waterproof match/lighter
Padlocks for bags and lodge rooms
Stuff sacks
Earplugs
Candlesticks
Medicaments
It is important that you can include the medicines prescribed by your doctor.
Below is just the generic list of medications. We advice you to always consult your travel doctor as you might be resistant or allergic to some medicines
Anesthetics (Ibuprofen/Aspirin)
Broad spectrum antibiotics tablets
Metronidazole and Antacids (for diarrohea /indigestion)
Broad spectrum ointments (Neosporin/ Clotrimazole/Gentamicin)
Antiseptic liquids (Dettol/Savlon)
Assorted band-aids
Small gauge pad
Roll of adhesive tape
Iodine tablets
Optional Carry
Nothing hard and fast about carrying the items in this list as they are not the basics. Yet, though not all, if you still manage to squeeze in some of these items on your carry, you will not regret as they might just come handy during the trek
Camera, memory card and battery charger
GPS unit Altimeters
Binoculars
Pee bottle for men (leak proof/wide mouth) & Pee funnel for women
Books and magazines
Marron Treks has calibrated fixed departure dates for all the trek packages. We operate group as well as individual/private treks. Please pick the most palpable date for you and book your trip now. If the dates below don’t fit your schedule, kindly contact us directly and let us know about your preference.
