What immunizations will I need?

No vaccinations are compulsory fro travelling in Bhutan, but we do recommend you are covered for diphtheria TB, hepatitis A, hepatitis B, *malaria, typhoid, polio and tetanus. We also recommend: · A dental check-up prior to travelling. · That you know your blood group in case of emergency. If you have any pre-existing medical conditions which might affect you on tour, you make these known to your tour leader and Ace the Himalaya at the time of your booking.

Do you use yaks/porters on the trek or do we carry all of our own gear?

Whilst on the trek, our porter will take care of your luggage. All you need to carry is your small day bag for your personal belongings like camera, water bottle, sun cream etc only.

Can I add extra days to my trekking trip?

Holiday should never be about making it to the final point quickly. Along your trek, we can add days at your request with additional costs to cover guides, porters, accommodation and food.

Is Ace the Himalaya's staff insured?

Our company insures all our trekking staff members, including guides, cooks, Sherpas and porters. Please browse through Company Information pages to view insurance details.

What opportunities will I have for shower along the trek?

In major places, we arrange guesthouse with hot shower. And in rest of the places, hot water in the bucket will be provided for shower. During the camping, the shower facilities won’t be available.

Do I need to tip my guide and porters? How much would that be?

This is a difficult thing to gauge. We have seen everything from USD 20 to USD 1000 per person for guides and porters. Tipping is not required, but a small gesture of thanks to your guides and local porters. The level of the tip should reflect the level of satisfaction from and personal involvement with your guide. However, we recommend you to spend minimum 10% of your total trip cost for tipping entire local staffs, the ratio of tipping guide and porter will be given to you at the pre-trip meeting in Kathmandu before starting the trek.

How much additional money do I need per day?

It depends on your spending habits. Generally, in Kathmandu, you can allocate USD 10 to USD 15 for a lunch and a dinner. USD 10 to USD 15 per person a day will be enough to buy bottles of water, chocolates, pay for the hot shower and a few drinks during the trekking.

Can I use credit cards in the places I visit in trekking?

In the cities, yes – to some extent. Once you are out of the cities, all you need is cash. Please change the currency in local Nepali Rupees before you go to the mountains.

Is there any communication while we are on trekking?

There are telephones in some villages along the trekking routes from which you can make international calls. All our guides are equipped with the local mobile phone. You may wish to pass the number of our guide to your family for the callback or you can make a call from the guide’s mobile and pay him directly for the international call too.

Can I charge my digital camera or other equipments on my trip?

These facilities will be available in most of the places in your hotel reception by paying some service charges. Remember to bring TWO and THREE pin travel adapters!

Langtang Valley Ganja La Pass Trek

16 days

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Start and end in Kathmandu

4.6

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Operator: Ace the Himalaya
Hiking & Trekking: Epic trails and breathtaking landscapes await
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Partially Guided: Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Guided in English
Group Size 2 - 14
All Ages Welcome

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Itinerary

Day 1
Arrival in Kathmandu
Day 2
Kathmandu City Tour
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Boudhanath Stupa with observation of Buddhist monks praying in surrounding monasteries
- Visit Pashupatinath Temple on the banks of the Bagmati River
- Visit Bhaktapur Durbar Square including the Lion Gate, Golden Gate, Palace of Fifty-Five Windows, Art Galleries, and Statue of King Bhupatindra Malla
Optional Activities
- Shopping in Thamel area
Landmarks
Boudhanath Stupa
Pashupatinath Temple
Bhaktapur Durbar Square
Day 3
Kathmandu to Syabru Besi
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Landmarks
Ganesh Himal
Trishuli River
Day 4
Syabru Besi to Lama Hotel
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Syabru Besi crossing Bhote Koshi river through Langtang Khola valley
- Ascent to Bamboo (1,960m)
- Trek to Rimche (2,400m)
Optional Activities
- Lunch at Rimche
Landmarks
Bhote Koshi River
Langtang Khola
Day 5
Lama Hotel to Langtang Village
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Lama Hotel to Langtang Village
Landmarks
Ghoda Tabela
Day 6
Langtang Valley Rest Day
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit famous cheese factory and taste locally produced cheese
- Explore Langtang Valley
Optional Activities
- Climb small peaks (hillocks) in the valley
Landmarks
Langtang Lirung
Day 7
Kyangjin Valley Exploration
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit monastery
- Visit cheese factory
- Walk up moraine to see ice faces and glaciers of Langtang Lirung
Optional Activities
- Ascend Kyangjin Ri (4,350m)
Landmarks
Kyangjin Ri
Day 8
Kyangjin to High Camp
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek through sparse vegetation alpine area to high camp
Day 9
Ganja La Pass Crossing
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek and cross Ganja La Pass (over 5,200m)
Landmarks
Ganja La Pass
Day 10
High Altitude Ridge and Grassland Trek
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek along ridge and grassland with Himalayan views
- Camp in forest area
Day 11
Mountain Pass to Tarkeghyang
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek over 4,100m pass with views of Annapurna and Everest regions
- Trek through pine forest and rhododendron forest
- Visit Tarkeghyang Buddhist monastery
- Visit Sherpa village
Landmarks
Tarkeghyang Buddhist Monastery
Day 12
Tarkeghyang to Shermathang
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek through forest and streams to Shermathang
- Visit ancient monasteries in Shermathang
Optional Activities
- Visit halfway village
Landmarks
Jugal Himal
Day 13
Shermathang to Melamchi Pul Bazaar
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Shermathang to Melamchi Pul Bazaar through meadows and cultivated fields
- Visit old villages
Day 14
Melamchi Pul Bazaar to Kathmandu
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
Day 15
Kathmandu Farewell
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell dinner in traditional Nepalese restaurant with cultural performances)
Included Activities
- Farewell dinner in traditional Nepalese restaurant with cultural performances
Optional Activities
- Chitwan jungle safari
- Rafting adventure
- Kathmandu valley shopping tour
- Scenic Everest flight
- Mountain biking
Day 16
Departure from Kathmandu
Meals
Breakfast

Landmarks
Boudhanath Stupa
Pashupatinath Temple
Bhaktapur Durbar Square

Landmarks
Ganesh Himal
Trishuli River

Landmarks
Bhote Koshi River
Langtang Khola

Landmarks
Ghoda Tabela

Landmarks
Langtang Lirung

Landmarks
Kyangjin Ri

Landmarks
Ganja La Pass

Landmarks
Tarkeghyang Buddhist Monastery

Landmarks
Jugal Himal

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Rating: 4.6(163 reviews)
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Response rate: 100%
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Reviews from other tours by Ace the Himalaya

Tour Operator
4.6

Aerin
September 30th, 2025
Honestly I was a bit sceptical given all the glowing reviews and all the fake reviews that seem to be out there these...
Honestly I was a bit sceptical given all the glowing reviews and all the fake reviews that seem to be out there these days, but ACE were truely fantastic. I arrived in Nepal just after the riots during the final day of lockdown and it was very calm and peaceful. Everyone was very happy to see tourists and the place was very clean. I was supposed to do the Everest Base Camp trek but bad weather cancelled all flights including helicpoters to Lukla, so our group decided to do ABC instead. Throughout the process both Sujan in the office and our guide Ram were very professional and made sure we understood all the options. They picked me up from the airport even though I arrived early and was staying at a different hotel, and then picked me up again to transfer me to the group trek hotel. What I really liked about ACE, and the main reasons I chose them was that they are a local company with extremely experienced guides (15+ years), but also they actually include things that many of the other big operators like Intrepid and G do not, like nearly all meals, as much filtered water as we wanted as well as hot drinks. This to me made a huge difference overall. The food was also varied and actually very good at all the teahouses. It certainly wasnt Dal Bhat every meal. It was at times even too much food. I think I actually put on weight during the trek. The porters were also always friendly and smiling, helping out with food and filtered water. The trek itself was more geueling than I anticipated with a lot of stairs and a lot of up and down compared to Everest, but we had clear days and excellent mountain views at the top. Seriously, if you are looking for value for money and a professional local operator you will not go wrong choosing ACE.Show more
Anonymous
January 21st, 2023
Once in a lifetime experience! Went in April and the weather was sunny with temperatures dropping as we got higher....
Once in a lifetime experience! Went in April and the weather was sunny with temperatures dropping as we got higher. The organisation right from the start was excellent. Everything worked like clockwork throughout. The pre-trek briefing prepared us for the trip and the Kathmandu hotel was first class. The Porters actually did the hard work and seemed to make it look easy! For me though the guy who really made it an extraordinary adventure was our Guide: Milan. Nothing was too much trouble, he coaxed and cajoled us when the going was tougher and set a pace that meant that we all made Base Camp. Absolutely one of the nice guys! Fab company and fab crew!Show more
Anonymous
January 19th, 2023
Guide Pasang Dawa Sherpa - An Amazing Man! By: Larry C In completing the challenging trek to Mt. Everest Base...
Guide Pasang Dawa Sherpa - An Amazing Man! By: Larry C In completing the challenging trek to Mt. Everest Base Camp in October 2022 with Ace the Himalaya, we were so blessed to have Pasang Dawa Sherpa as our guide! Pasang was absolutely amazing! He not only led us every step of the way, but he was always so positive and encouraging. Pasang literally guided us from our hotel in Katmandu, riding with us on the long, winding road to Manthali for the flight to Lukla, then following our trek to Everest Base Camp, and Mt. Kalapathar, he remained with us all the way back to Kathmandu. The following day, we met with him for a celebratory dinner, and he presented us with special certificates for completing the trek successfully. During the trek, Pasang took care of all arrangements, even helping serve our meals and making sure we all remained healthy and acclimatized to the high altitude trekking. Pasang is such a friendly, humble man, but he always took charge of everything, and every village we came to he was so well known and respected by everyone. Pasang had a great sense of humor and an unlimited knowledge of the mountains, the cultures, the religions, and the history of the Khumbu Region we were hiking through. He was such a great guide in every way, and I would feel so privileged to follow his lead again when I make my next trip to Nepal. Larry ComptonShow more

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Dale
Asked on May 29th, 2017
What immunizations will I need?
Other
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  Dale
  Traveler•Written May 2017
  No vaccinations are compulsory fro travelling in Bhutan, but we do recommend you are covered for diphtheria TB, hepatitis A, hepatitis B, *malaria, typhoid, polio and tetanus.
  
  We also recommend:
  
  · A dental check-up prior to travelling.
  · That you know your blood group in case of emergency.
  
  If you have any pre-existing medical conditions which might affect you on tour, you make these known to your tour leader and Ace the Himalaya at the time of your booking.
D
Dale
Asked on May 29th, 2017
Do you use yaks/porters on the trek or do we carry all of our own gear?
Transport
- D
  Dale
  Traveler•Written May 2017
  Whilst on the trek, our porter will take care of your luggage. All you need to carry is your small day bag for your personal belongings like camera, water bottle, sun cream etc only.
D
Dale
Asked on May 29th, 2017
Can I add extra days to my trekking trip?
Tour Details
- D
  Dale
  Traveler•Written May 2017
  Holiday should never be about making it to the final point quickly. Along your trek, we can add days at your request with additional costs to cover guides, porters, accommodation and food.
D
Dale
Asked on May 29th, 2017
Is Ace the Himalaya's staff insured?
Operator
Travel Support
- D
  Dale
  Traveler•Written May 2017
  Our company insures all our trekking staff members, including guides, cooks, Sherpas and porters. Please browse through Company Information pages to view insurance details.
D
Dale
Asked on May 29th, 2017
What opportunities will I have for shower along the trek?
Accommodation
- D
  Dale
  Traveler•Written May 2017
  In major places, we arrange guesthouse with hot shower. And in rest of the places, hot water in the bucket will be provided for shower.
  
  During the camping, the shower facilities won’t be available.
D
Dale
Asked on May 29th, 2017
Do I need to tip my guide and porters? How much would that be?
Travel Support
- D
  Dale
  Traveler•Written May 2017
  This is a difficult thing to gauge. We have seen everything from USD 20 to USD 1000 per person for guides and porters. Tipping is not required, but a small gesture of thanks to your guides and local porters. The level of the tip should reflect the level of satisfaction from and personal involvement with your guide. However, we recommend you to spend minimum 10% of your total trip cost for tipping entire local staffs, the ratio of tipping guide and porter will be given to you at the pre-trip meeting in Kathmandu before starting the trek.
D
Dale
Asked on May 29th, 2017
How much additional money do I need per day?
Meals
Price / Availability
- D
  Dale
  Traveler•Written May 2017
  It depends on your spending habits. Generally, in Kathmandu, you can allocate USD 10 to USD 15 for a lunch and a dinner. USD 10 to USD 15 per person a day will be enough to buy bottles of water, chocolates, pay for the hot shower and a few drinks during the trekking.
D
Dale
Asked on May 29th, 2017
Can I use credit cards in the places I visit in trekking?
Payments
- D
  Dale
  Traveler•Written May 2017
  In the cities, yes – to some extent. Once you are out of the cities, all you need is cash. Please change the currency in local Nepali Rupees before you go to the mountains.
D
Dale
Asked on May 29th, 2017
Is there any communication while we are on trekking?
Travel Support
- D
  Dale
  Traveler•Written May 2017
  There are telephones in some villages along the trekking routes from which you can make international calls. All our guides are equipped with the local mobile phone. You may wish to pass the number of our guide to your family for the callback or you can make a call from the guide’s mobile and pay him directly for the international call too.
D
Dale
Asked on May 29th, 2017
Can I charge my digital camera or other equipments on my trip?
Travel Support
- D
  Dale
  Traveler•Written May 2017
  These facilities will be available in most of the places in your hotel reception by paying some service charges. Remember to bring TWO and THREE pin travel adapters!

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Vaccines
- These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
- Typhoid - Recommended for Nepal. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Hepatitis A - Recommended for Nepal. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Cholera - Recommended for Nepal. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Tuberculosis - Recommended for Nepal. Ideally 3 months before travel.
- Hepatitis B - Recommended for Nepal. Ideally 2 months before travel.
- Meningococcal meningitis - Recommended for Nepal. Ideally 1 week before travel.
- Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an area with a risk of yellow fever transmission for Nepal. Ideally 10 days before travel.
- Japanese B encephalitis - Recommended for Nepal. Ideally 1 month before travel.
Visa
- Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
- Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.
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- For any tour departing before June 17th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after June 17th, 2026, a minimum payment of 30% is required to confirm your booking with Ace the Himalaya. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 35 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
- Some departure dates and prices may vary and Ace the Himalaya will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
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