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Naya Kanga Peak also known as Ganja La Chuli is a popular trekking peak in
Nepal situated in Langtang region. Langtang is a popular destination for
climbing snow peaks and spectacular panoramic views of mountains in Nepal
and Tibet. Easy access to the region and availability of several snow peaks
scattered around for acclimatization make this region an ideal destination
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Many
small peaks in this region which require no previous climbing experience are
suitable for even trekkers to have little taste of what's like climbing in
Nepal. Naya Kanga is an attractive peak rising to the west of the Ganja La (5,122m) .
Ascending to Ganja La or the summit of Naya Kanga offers the spectacular
panoramic views of mountains in Nepal and Tibet including Langshisa Ri (6,370m),
Pemthang Ri (6,836m), Shisapangma (8,046m), Langtang Lirung (7,425m), Pemthang
Kapro Ri (6,830m) and Langtang II (6,571m). 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 Kyangjin (3,749m) for the ascent of Naya Kanga. To the
north above Kangjin, there are several hills that provide both the magnificent
views and the acclimatization. North - east of Kyangjin Ri (4,700m), there are
two peaks; Yala Peak (5, 500m) and Tsergo Peak (5,749m) that provide good
climbing for acclimatization.
The normal route
for climbing Naya Kanga peak is North - East Face & North Ridge
North - East Face & North Ridge
Crossing the
Langtang Khola below Kyangjin, we climb steeply along the ridge through a forest
of rhododendron and juniper. Finally climbing more gently, we arrive at yak
pastures of Ngegang at about 4000m. We continue following the trail to Ganja La
through moraine climbing steeply. We leave Ganja La trail to climb steeply up
yet more moraine to reach the eastern end of the glacier shelf beneath the north
- east face of Naya Kanga. We set up the high camp here for the ascent.
We cross the
glacier shelf to the foot of a shallow couloirs heading to the north ridge. We
climb the couloirs to the notch and the base of the ridge . Then we turn to the
ice nose on the left which is only the technical section on the climb. Now the
ridge widens and leads to a small col. on the east - west summit ridge and the
summit is only 30m higher to the right. The climb near the summit should be done
carefully. Normally, the ascent takes 5 - 7 hours from the high camp. For the
return trek, we may follow Ganja La - Helambu route or take the same route back
to Dhunche.
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Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu, transfer to hotel, day at leisure. (A)
Day 02: Day at leisure/ Hotel. (A, B) |
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Day 03: |
Kathmandu - Syabru by bus.
(A, B, L, D) |
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Day 04: |
Ghoratabela.
(A, B, L, D) |
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Day 05: |
Langtang.
(A, B, L, D) |
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Day 06: |
Rest at Kyangjin.
(A, B, L, D) |
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Day 07: |
Base Camp
(A, B, L, D) |
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Day 08: |
High Camp.
(A, B, L, D) |
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Day 09: |
Summit -
Kyanjin Gompa. (A, B, L, D) |
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Day 10: |
Spare Day. (A,
B, L, D) |
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Day 11: |
Ghoratabela.
(A, B, L, D) |
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Day 12: |
Syabru Besi. (A, B,
L, D) |
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Day 13: |
Kathmandu by
bus. (A, B, L) |
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Day 14: Free day for shopping or relax (A, B)
Day 15: Drive - Airport for return flight
(B) |
Abbreviation: A
= Accommodation, B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner
Note: If you
like inter Helambu Valley and back to Kathmandu, you need 3 more days extra
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