Ganja La Chuli (Naya Kanga) 19,173 feet / 5,844 meters
Ganja La (Naya Kanga) is marvelously situated in the southern flank of Langtang region (thirty kilometers north of Kathmandu quite close to the Tibetan border) of Nepal towering over the south of alpine Langtang valley and holy lakes of Gosainkunda. Its fine ridge systems provide superb climbing and spectacular scenery from the top of the summit; from where one can gaze in wonder at such peaks of Jugal Himal as Dome Blanc, Langshisa Ri and at Tibet's highest Mt. Shisapangma. The reward is fantastic: A 360° view over the Himalayas make you feel this peak is higher than many other trekking peaks, often dwarfed by much taller mountains.
The normal route of ascent to Naya Kanga is via the north - East Ridge over a line on ice and snow. We follow the route of Langtang trek to Kyangjing (3,749m/12,297ft) for the ascent of Naya Kanga. To the north above Kyangjing, there are several hills that provide both the magnificent views and acclimatization. Northeast of Kyangjing Ri (4,700m/15,416ft), there are two peaks; Yala Peak (5,500m/18,045ft) and Tsergo Peak (5,749m/18,857ft) that provide good climbing for acclimatization. The snow conditions (often powdery) the height, the weather and the relative remoteness make this climb quite harder and more dangerous than similarly rated climbs in US and Europe.
No one knows who first climbed this peak but many would like to credit Tilman with the feat. Certainly he and Peter Lloyd were probably the first westerners to cross the ganja La in this region. However it is certainly a beautiful looking mountain and worthy of far more attempts than it gets compared with the more well known trekking peaks in the Kumbhu. The technical difficulty of the climb is rated at Alpine Grade PD+.
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Location: |
Langtang region of Nepal |
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Latitude: 28o09'00" |
Longitude: 85o35'24" |
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Best for the Climbing: |
April, October |
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Year First Climbed: |
Not known |
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First Climber (s): |
Not known |
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Convenient Center (s): |
Dhunche, Syabru Bensi |
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Nearest Major Airport: |
Kathmandu |
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Itinerary type: |
Fixed / Customized |
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Accommodations: |
Lodge / Camping |
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Trek grade: |
Moderate & Strenuous |
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Total days: |
(01) 14 + 4 = 18 days (02) 20 + 4 = 24 days |
Day 01: Arrive Kathmandu & Transfer to Hotel and welcome dinner in the evening
Day 02: Half day City sightseeing and preparation for the trip
Day-03: Drive to Syabru (2200m) - 9 hours by local bus
Day-04: Syabru - Lama hotel (2470m) - 6 hours
Day-05: Lama hotel - Langtang (3490m) - 6 hours
Day-06: Langtang - Kyangjing Gompa (3920m) - 3 hours
Day-07: Explore Langshisa Kharka and back to Kyangjing
Day-08: Kyangjing Gompa - Ganjala Pass (5200 m)
Day-09: Ganjala Pass (5200 m) - Naya Kanga BC
Day-10: Naya Kanga BC rest and acclimatization
Day-11: Naya Kanga BC - Summit Naya Kanga (5844 m), back to Ganjala Pass
Day-12: Extra summit day and back to Ganjala Pass
Day-13: Ganjala Pass and back to Kyangjing Gompa
Day-14: Kyangjing Gompa - Lama hotel - 7 hours
Day-15: Lama hotel Syabru Bensi (2200m) - 5 hours
Day-16: Drive back to Kathmandu from Syabru Bensi 9 hours
Day-17: Kathmandu sightseeing and farewell dinner in the evening
Day-18: Depart from hotel and transfer to the airport
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Itinerary two:
Day-14: Kyangjing Gompa - Lama hotel - 7 hours
Day-15: Lama hotel - Thulo Syabru (2200m) - 5 hours
Day-16: Climb up to Sing Gompa (3669m) - 6 hours
Day-17: Sing Gompa - Lauribinayak (3901m) - 5 hours
Day-18: Lauribinayak - Gosainkunda (4380m) - 3 hours
Day-19: Crossing of the Lauribinayak pass (4609m) to Ghopte (3500m) - 7 hours.
Day-20: Ghopte - Kutumsang (2471m) - 6 hours through the rhododendron forest.
Day-21: Kutumsang - Chisapani (2200m) - 7 hours.
Day-22: Chisapani - Sundarijal (1380m) - 5 hours, drive to Kathmandu -30 minutes.
Day-23: Kathmandu sightseeing and farewell dinner in the evening
Day-24: Depart from hotel and transfer to the airport
Airport pick up & drop
- Trekking and climbing guide
- Cook, Assistant cook, other trek crews & porters
- Insurance, lodging, food & allowance to your trek crews
- Tents & mattress
- All meals as per itinerary
- Land transportation as per itinerary
- Room in cities as per itinerary
- Trek permit, national park fee & peak permit fee
- Domestic flight ticket as per itinerary.
- International airfares
- The cost of personal items like laundry & all kind of soft & hard drinks
- Optional excursions
- Cost of visas, insurance charges & passports where is necessary
- Gratuities for services provided on a personal basis
- The single supplement payable on all bookings where only one person is traveling
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Climbing Royalty: |
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Group size |
Rate in US$ |
Additional P/P in US$ |
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1- 4 persons |
350.00 only |
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5 -8 persons |
350.00 plus |
40.00 per person |
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9- 12 persons |
510.00 plus |
25.00 per person |
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Climbing Guides fee: |
US $ 300 will be divided for all participants |
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Airfare: |
US $ 184 for round trip flight |
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Air rescue: |
US $ 1200.00 per hour if necessary |
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Garbage deposit: |
US $ 250.00 is refundable |
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For more details about the program, itinerary and price, please contact: info@expeditionnepal.com |
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