Naya Kang peak also known as Ganja la chuli, is magnificently situated in the Langtang region of Nepal. Langtang is one of the popular trekking destination in Nepal situated north from Kathmandu is easily accessible by road transportation. Langtang National park was designated as the first Himalayan National park in 1970. The area extends from 32 KM north of Kathmandu to Tibet border. The highest peak in the area is Langtang Lirung(7200m). Its accessibility makes it an ideal choice of short visit to the himalayas, allowing the climbers to experience some best mountaineering activities all in short period within 2-3 weeks.The normal route to climb NayaKang peak is via the snowy north-east ridge.
The trip starts with driving from Kathmandu to the north and arrive at small town of SyabruBensi.Then we walk through the dense forests of Bamboo, Oaks, pines and Mapples following the narrow valley along Langtang Khola to the north-east. Once we get to Goratabela(2900m), the Langtang valley get wider and one can see Massif Langtang range rising above the skyline.Then heading up to Langtang village which is the biggest settlement of the area influenced by the pure tibetan culture. Once we reach the Kyngjin Gompa; the last settlement where is many lodges are run all year round. From there we make day hike up to Kyangjin Ri(4700m) or Tsherko Ri(4980M) for the spectacular himalayan views of the area and acclimatization.Then we cross the Langtang Khola south of Kyangjin Gompa and trek to Naya Kang Basecamp. We Set up highcamp and start the climbing from there. From the summit it can view the spectacular scenery of the mountains of Nepal such as Langtang lirung, Dorje Lhakpa, Gang Chhenpo, Ganesh himal ranges, Manaslu Ranges to Annapurna ranges, mighty Sishapangma(8013m) in tibet aswell the great views of the valley on the south including kathmandu. We will be trek same route back to syabrubensi and drive to Kathmandu. Optional route: we can trek over the Ganja La pass to Helambu valley on request.
Mike Bronson, Denver, Colorado, USA
Chuck Ramey, Tacoma, WA. USA
Aley Mills Willis, Seattle, WA. USA