Naya Kanga Peak (5844m) also known as Ganja-La Chuli is a popular trekking peak in Nepal situated in Langtang region. 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 offer 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 Gompa (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 Tserko Peak (5,749m) that provide good climbing for acclimatization.

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 climbing steeply through moraine. 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 back the way we came in to Dhunche.

The trip starts driving from Kathmandu to the north small town of Syabru Bensi. 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 we 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 Base camp. We set up high camp 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 as well 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.

  Naya Kanga Peak Climbing – 21 Days (Adventure combining with Langtang and Ganja-La Pass Trekking)

   Highlights of the trip

• Sightseeing tour of historical, cultural, religious heritages sites of Kathmandu

• Driving Experience through the scenic valleys and rivers of the Himalaya

• Visiting the villages of ethnic groups of Tamang and Tibetan, experience the cultures, religions & lifestyle of the people

• Abundant wildlife and flowers

• Superb views of the Himalayan peaks such as Langtang Lirung, Dorje Lhakpa, including Shisa Pangma

• Everyday 4-7 hrs adventurous & scenic walk though dense forests, terraced fields, monasteries, shrines, Mani walls, Chortens, riversides, high hills and high passes

• Yak farming and Cheese factory

• Hiking to Kyangjin-Ri

• Most challenging passes (5,220m) Ganja-La

• Unlimited Challenging climbing of Naya Kanga Peak

• Walking through the Helambu valley.

• Visit Buddhist Monasteries in Tarkeghyang and Sermathang

• Opportunity to see various flora and faunas in Langtang National park of Nepal