Naya Kanga Peak Expedition

Naya Kanga Peak which is also known as “Ganja-la chuli” is a distinctive trekking peak situated on the southern mountain range in the Langtang valley.

Naya Kanga Peak is a nicely iced and snow-covered mountain that is 5863 meters high above sea level which is situated to the west of Ganja-la pass(5130m) and next to the Baden Powell scout peak(5890m).

This is a well-known peak in Langtang valley among trekkers and climbers as it offers a great adventure of vertical ice climbing. Naya kanga is not considered a highly technical climbing peak however, it presents much of the climbing challenge and demands high physical effort.

It’s a great summit for the newbie climber and gearing up for those who are looking for higher mountaineering ambitions in Nepal Himalayas.

The access to Naya Kanga peaks takes you through the famous Langtang valley and to kyanjin gompa(3865m). which is the last settlement and one of the comfortable bases for many objectives in the valley.

How difficult is climbing Naya kanga peak and route?

Naya Kanga is one of the most fascinating trekking peaks among climbers which is situated in Langtang valley. It is considered as not technical however, it demands a good level of physical fitness and effort to push forward onto the top. The success rate of summiteers is 90% at this peak.

This peak doesn’t pose any craves and avalanche hazards. There will be fixed rope on the vertical part of the climb set by the climbing Sherpa before the climbing begins. And the success rate of summiteers is 90%.

For Naya kanga peak the base camp is set at the altitude of 4400m which is an easy walk to the south side of Langtang river from Tianjin gompa then climbs through the birch forests then scrambles on a steep rocky trail to base camp.

The high camp is set at the altitude of about 5000 meters which climbs on the ridge and through the rocky gully to the moraine from where you can see the glacier near.

The summit day descends shortly and then traverses on the rocky trail and eventually climbs to the crampoon point to put on climbing gear then the climb goes on vertically angled about 40-450 which turns the east-north flank to the summit.

What is the cost of Naya kanga peak climbing permits?

• $250 USD per person during the spring season (March, April, May).
• $125 USD per person during the autumn season (September, October, November)And $70 USD per person during the summer (June, July, August) and winter (December, January, February).
• Besides this, you have to deposit the amount of $500 USD for “garbage deposit” as per the Nepal mountaineering association rules which is refundable at the end of the trip if the criteria are fulfilled.