Langtang region of Nepal is nearby the capital city of Kathmandu. However, the trail is mountainous and the scenery on offer is the ultimate Himalayan wilderness. Therefore, there are a couple of things that trekkers need to know before embarking on the journey of Langtang. Here is the ultimate guide to Langtang Ganjala Trekking in Nepal.
Physical Requirements (Before Trek)
For every trekking trail in Nepal, one has to be physically sound. If you do regular walking exercise in your daily life then there won’t be any problem. It is not mandatory that you have to do rigorous training and exercises before doing Langtang Trek. Trekkers reach a maximum altitude of 5,100 m from sea level which is during Ganjala Pass Trekking. However, for regular trekking, the maximum altitude is around 4,000 m from sea level. It is not considered high-altitude trekking. The most important aspect of the Langtang region is vegetation. Having green lush forests environment reduces the chance of high-altitude sickness.
Means of Transportation
Langtang Ganjala trekking doesn’t require flight transportation. Upon landing in Kathmandu, trekkers get to rest in Kathmandu Hotel. They will travel to the trekking start point via road trip. From Syaprubesi or Dhunche trekkers have to walk.
Lodging/Food/Drinking Water
After the 2015 earthquakes and the Langtang Lirung glacier outbreak, most of the houses and lodges in the region were damaged. However, the intrepid people of Langtang rose again. Nowadays there are more attractive yet traditional houses. Modern facilities equipped with teahouses are available. Trekkers can choose the level of accommodation according to their budget. The menu has a variety of local delicacies to international delicacies. For drinking water, we recommend you have boiled water or purifying tablets in order to match your digestive system. However, for the locals the water is drinkable.
Best Season to Trek
Nepal is blessed by Mother Nature in terms of weather and climate. Throughout the year one can trek on any trekking trail in Nepal. As for the Langtang Region of Nepal, trekkers are advised to choose the Spring Season for the trek. Spring Season is the time when rhododendron blooms. Green lush forests with colorful rhododendrons definitely enchant trekkers.
Trekking Trail Conditions
Most of the trekking trails in the region are well-paved and have enough signage. But after the earthquake, some parts of the trail are under the red zone of landslide. Therefore, trekkers must be careful while walking in the landslide area. Even if it is in a landslide area trekkers don’t need to panic seriously but the blogger recommends trekkers be more meticulous rather than reckless.
Trekking Guides & Porters
There is no mandatory term for the hiring of a trekking guide or porter for Trekking in the Langtang Region. However, if you get the travel package from the Nepal Government registered trekking agencies you will have a hassle-free trek. The guide will offer you a safe passage as well as full-on information. This will undoubtedly add value to the money that you invest in trekking.
There are other minor things that you might need to know regarding Langtang Trekking. You can get that information easily when you approach any trekking agencies. As for Karma Eco Adventure Nepal, we specialize in Langtang region trekking. Most of the trekking crew members are from this region. Therefore, you will have an amazing trip in your life.
Feel free to send your queries to travel planners of Karma Eco Adventure about the ultimate guide to Langtang Ganjala Trekking in Nepal.