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 This low altitude trek through the Langtang Valley, is near the Tibetan border. At a maximum altitude of 3,900m, magnificent views of glaciers and the Himalaya, this beautiful region of Langtang presents very good value with excellent lodge accommodation and food, also the lower altitude allows us to trek in Nepal's Winter, so less crowded. The Langtang trekking is one of the finest in Nepal despite being the 3rd most popular trek in the country. This isolated area just South of the Tibetan border offers unspoilt trekking, spectacular landscapes and a host of impressive peaks. In the remote Langtang valley we trek through Tamang villages where the culture is purely Tibetan. We trek through forests of Rhododendrons and Oak alive with birds, to emerge in alpine landscape of soaring snowcapped peaks and sweeping glaciers.
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.The Ganjala pass is one of the most challenging passes in Nepal. This wedge in the Himalaya is situated at an altitude of 5160m. Our Langtang trek takes you over this pass as you make your way south from Langtang village which lies at 3500m and where the national park headquarters is located. The route from Gyang in Helambu, require crossing the 5106m Ganja La. The pass is blocked by snow, so local inquiries about its condition , good equipment and mountaineering experience are necessary for safe crossing. The Helambu village excludes a Tibetan feel and you will see fields enclosed by stone walls as well as herds of yaks, the most important animal for the people here. From Tarke Gyang, we descend to Melamchi Khola before climbing to Pati Bhyanjyang, then trek down to Sundarijal, from here we drive back to Kathmandu.
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