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 for mountaineers.
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.

Itinerary in Details (Naya Kang peak)

Day 01: Arrival at Kathmandu Airport (1345 meters)
Meet our airport representative and transfer to the hotel by private vehicle. Overnight at hotel

Day 02: Sightseeing around Kathmandu Valley.
Start the sightseeing trip at 9 am in the morning after breakfast. Where you will be provided with a Private vehicle and a professional tour guide. You will be visiting Pashupatinath Temple, Buddhanath Temple, Monkey Temple, Bhaktapur Durbar Square and Kathmandu Durbar Square. The afternoon Includes a final briefing and preparation of the trek. Overnight at hotel.

Day 03: Drive from Kathmandu to Dhunche (1966m.) 8 hrs
 You head north out of Kathmandu driving through scenic foothills and ridgeline vistas to Dhunche. The first part of your drive upto Trishuli Bazaar is quite smooth. The path now moves along the gravel road. During the rainy season, the way is sometime blocked due to landslides. Your drive from Kathamandu to the destination is to be made by either local bus or land cruiser. Overnight at Guesthouse.

Day 04: Trek to Syabru Gaon (2581m.) 5.30 hrs
 Trek to Syabru Gaon (2120m). The trek today is very leisurely through forests and terraced hill slopes. As you enter Syabru, you descend to the ridgeline that separates the Langtang Khola from the Trisuli River. Syabru is a beautiful village stretched out along the ridgeline. You will continue through the village to your campsite about fifteen minutes beyond on the slopes below the village. Overnight at Guesthouse.

Day 05: Trek to Lama Hotel (2470m.) 5 hrs
 The trail descends along the ridge on Syabru's main street and then drop to the Ghopche Khola (2050 m.) and again descends to the Landslide (1810m.). Afterwards, you trek ascends gently to Rimche (2400m.) through Bamboo (1960m.) and at the end your trail is level to the Lama Hotel. En route you could see red pandas, monkey and bear if you are lucky. There are few lodges and shops which provides the trekker supplies. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 06: Trek to Langtang village (3430m.) via Ghore Tabela. 6 hrs
 As you continue climbing there are occasional glimpses of Langtang Lirung between the trees. At Ghora Tabela [3000m], the trail emerges from the forest. While walking here, you can catch a glimpse of white monkeys and local birds. Once there was a Tibetan resettlement project here, but now it is a Nepalese army post though it has no permanent inhabitants. There is a monastery which we can visit shortly before arriving at the village of Langtang, the headquarters of the Langtang National Park. The houses of Langtang and its neighboring villages are of the flat-roofed Tibetan style. Overnight at Guesthouse.

Day 07: Trek to Kyangjin (3870m.) 3hrs
 After crossing several small streams and moraines, the trail reaches the settlement at Kyangjin. Here there is a small monastery and a government-operated cheese factory. We should arrive at Kyangjin by lunch time allowing time to acclimatize and explore the area. It is a dramatic setting, with snow covered peaks surrounding us in all directions. At this point, you can enjoy the panoramic view of Dorje Larpa (6990m.), Langtang Ri (6370m.), Langtang Lirung (7245m.) and so on. Overnight at Guesthouse.

Day 08:  Rest day at Kyangjin Gompa and excursion in and around.
This is day to rest and explore the area. You can visit the monastery and the cheese factory, walk up the moraine to see the spectacular ice faces and tumbling glaciers of Langtang Lirung or ascend Kyangjin Ri [4350m], directly behind the village, for a breath-taking panorama of the Langtang peaks. Overnight at guesthouse.

 Day 09: Trek to Nyengang  Kharka (4430m.) 5 hrs
 After descending for about twenty minutes you cross a suspension bridge over Langtang Khola and then the trail moves uphill all the way to Nyengang Kharka. On both sides of your path you find juniper shrubs. You can enjoy the views of Langtang Lirung and Langtang Lirung glacier. Overnight at Guesthouse.

Day 10: Trek Naya Kang High Camp (4960m.) 4 hrs
The trail is steep ascent until you reach High Camp. You trek along the rocky and icy glacier. This day also you can enjoy the views of Langtang Lirung, Tserko ri, Ganchenpo peak, Kibgyu Ri, Yansi Tsenji peak and few others. Overnight at naya kangaed Camp.

Day 11:  Rest at Naya Kang High Camp.
This is an acclimatization day so that you can make preparation for Naya Kang summit. Overnight at naya kangaed Camp

Day 12:  Summit Naya Kang peak and climb back to Nyengang Kharka base camp. 10 hrs

Day 13: Trek to Kyangjin Gompa. 4 hrs
You trek downhill until you cross a suspension bridge over Langtang Khola. Now you ascend for about twenty minutes to reach Kyangjin Gompa. Overnight at Guesthouse.

Day 14 Trek  to Lama Hotel. 6 hrs
From Kyangjin you retrace your route, following the Langtang Khola to Langtang village and on to Ghora Tabela. After lunch you continue the steep descent to Lama Hotel. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 15: Trek to Syabru Besi via Sherpa Gaon. 5 hrs
The upper part of the trail is more beautiful for the panoramic view of mountains and green hill views. This path is broader and remains sunny through the different Shepra and Tamang villages. The first half part of the trail is gradually down and then the trail does steeply descent to the Syabru Besi (1600m.). There was run a project called Chilime Power Plant the main inhabitants belong to Tamang community and they have adopted Tibetan lifestyle. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 16: Drive from Syabru Besi to Kathmandu by bus. 9hrs. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 17: Transfer to international airport for your final departure.
The trip ends, our Airport Representative will drop you to the Kathmandu international airport for your final flight departure from Nepal.

Cost:
1 Person : USD 2000.00
2 Person : Per Person USD 1500.00
3,4 Person : Per Person USD 1300.00

Travel Insurance
It is a condition of travelling with us that you must be fully insured, including air rescue services. We also recommend you take out cancellation insurance. You should be careful in choosing a policy, however, as some make special exceptions for adventure travel.

Acclimatization
Our Naya Kanga Peak Climbing itinerary has been designed with a high degree of minimization of AMS (Acute Mountain Sickness). This itinerary will provide the enough days in High Mountain which is most important to attempt Naya Kanga Peak and following through the view top Ganja la pass. Base Camp. Going up too fast causes a medical condition serious enough to kill, your itinerary is slow and steady many days in high altitudes and then to the top of Naya khang summit. The higher the altitude the less oxygen there is in the air. Waking over 4500m/14764ft in Langtang Himalayas, for example, there is 25% less oxygen than at sea level. Your body needs many days to adapt to this so for a safe trek it absolutely essential to allow for sufficient time for acclimatization and also you are trekking/camping many days over high ridge snow and mountain. Sensible planning is therefore required to minimize the risk of AMS, which Expedition to Himalaya’s Itinerary assure to prevent your risk.
We advise specially the guest(s) with known heart or lungs or blood diseases to consult their doctor before traveling. Mild headaches, fever, loss of appetite or stomach disorder are symptoms of AMS.

Leader(s) & Staff Arrangements
Expedition to Himalaya only employs and train Nepalese leaders and local staff. By employing and training local people they put something back into their communities. ETH currently train all their trekking and climbing Guides in the following courses and your Naya Kang Peak Climbing leader will be one of the fully train climbing(Guides) Leader.
Intensive Wilderness First Aid - KEEP (Kathmandu Environmental Educational Project)
Trekking Guide Training - Nepal Government's Ministry of Tourism & Civil Aviation department of Hotel Management & Tourism Training Centre of Nepal.
Eco Trekking Workshop & Adventure Meet TAAN (Trekking Agents Association Of Nepal)
English Language - KEEP
Conservation & Biodiversity - KEEP
Rock & Ice Climbing & Mountaineering (optional) Nepal Mountaineering Association

Our Trek Leaders: obviously speak the English language but consider this is not our mother language and this enables Expedition to Himalaya traveler to pick up and use a few of the local greetings and get first hand experience of the local culture. The guides and porters know the route direction like the back of their hand, they practice the local culture themselves and they are extremely passionate about their country and it shows.
Our operation is smooth as a safety concern; there will be one Leader, one assistance leader and one sherpa porter on each group of two. This ensure if in case one get sick, it would not disturb the itinerary, the trip still running as plan as in itinerary. And please understand that our group starts from 2 and maximum it goes up to 10 which is good team to communicate and facilitate in every manner.

Porters Protection: Each trekker is allowed his/her gear bag weighted not exceeding 25/30kgs that Expedition to Himalaya strongly stands on porter’s rights and solely against any exploitation on its operation. And we are closely working with CPN (Care Porter Nepal Organization)

Day on your Trek...
Your sherpa cook knock your door and says? Good Morning? Bed Tea sir? At 6 am in the morning. After a while you will offer a basin of hot water to wash.
A variety of breakfast of many choices according your order, and you are off to trek for more then 3 hours through the forests, hills, mountain and local villages. You will stop at pleasant surroundings for hot lunch for an hour.
You will then walk 3 or more hours depends on the places and facilities for camping places, stop for the night camp, you will then offer tea or coffee some light snacks then explore the area or relax until dinner is served at the warm dining hall, and many choices of excellent food.
In the evening read or discuss among yourselves or with your crew about your spent days and next day(s). You will then encourage to sing or sang and they will show their traditional dances. Sometime you will spend playing cards and "Penny ante" card games are popular in Nepal, and the crew would love to teach you their 3 card poker-like game, among others.
Finally, go to bed which is two-men occupied room and foam mattress for a well deserved night's rest and you will also served with hot water rubber bag to keep you extra warm.

Meals during Naya Kang Peak Climbing
Freshly cook Meals on full board basis will be provided both on trekking and climbing sections through the best provided lodges and by our experienced and trained cook during the climbing respectively, foods are high level of balance diet, hygiene and safety. Three meals (Nepali, Sherpa, and Tibetan, Continental, Italian and Indian cusions) will be provided both in lodges and during the camp. Each day dinner and breakfast will be provided in the same lodge/camp you spend the night. Lunch camp will be fixed on a pleasant surrounding.

Best Time for Yaya Kang peak Climbing
The best months are September, October & November during the Autumn season and after mid March, April & May during the spring season are consider as the best seasons for attempting trekking and Climbing Island Peak although this peak can be climbed during the months of December, January and February but these months we do not follow the itinerary exactly we cut over crossing Ganja-la Pass.

Experience, Health & Fitness Required for Island Peak Climbing
Naya Khang Peak Mountain is not technical but you need long day effort while climbing, you should have your previous experience how to use Ice axe and crampons, although not mandatory. A pre climb, rock climbing training for one day here in Kathmandu and one day Ice climbing course at the base camp make you skillful of using ropes, ice pick, harness, crampons. Getting top of the Naya Kanga Peak is the tuffs part of your trek and climb.  
Naya khang Peak expedition usually require maximum 8 hours of walking and normally 5-6 ours everyday; You should be prepared max 12 Km of walking or jugging exercise everyday 3 months before your trip starts because you are walking on high altitude for long and short days. And also you must need a positive attitude and a strong determination; previous hiking experience preferred and technical experience preferred.
To join the Naya khang Peak climbing and have a good chance of success, you must have: Lots of willpower, tolerance of harsh conditions and reasonable fitness, good health and physical condition. It is vital that participants with pre-existing medical problems or conditions make these known to Expedition to Himalaya at the time of booking. Medical and evacuation expenses are the responsibility of the participant. It is also important that you consult your doctor for vaccination and other medical requirements for your trip. Expedition to Himalaya reserves the right to require a medical certificate prior to booking your trip.

Pre Trip Meeting
Prior to all our expeditions and treks, we host a Pre-Trip meeting here in Kathmandu on the 2nd day of your itinerary starts in the morning during the breakfast and introduced your trek Leader mean time and it will provide an opportunity for individuals to ask questions about the your trek and to introduce you to other team members,

Accommodations
Naya kanga Peak climbing itinerary is a mixture of lodges and tents accommodations while you are on the mountain. Actually trek part we accommodate on the best lodges/guest house and has been chosen according their comfortless, eco-friendliness, best location, hygiene and friendly nature. On climbing section will accommodate with comfortable two men camping tent, foam mattress, 4 season sleeping bag. We maintain standard & comfort in every means with best of our knowledge, experiences and costs. Accommodations are included in the trip cost and Expedition to Himalaya has chosen the best deluxe accommodation for 3 nights in Kathmandu, All accommodations on trekking/climbing lodge & tent is based on twin share, and will provide you single supplement if there is different sex; at no extra charge but if you'd like to have single supplement cost us$ 200 supplementary.

Additional Information
If you wish to discuss any aspect of the trek or your suitability for it, please contact us by telephone:  977-1-4420451 / 016212816(Office) and mobile No: - 97719841341954 alternatively, you can mail us, info@expeditiontohimalaya.com