This is an interesting alternative route to the north of the Kathmandu Valley. To the north of the Valley, lies a chain of peaks called Jugal Himal, which includes Dorje Lakpa (6966 m.) Madiya (6257 m.) and Phurbi Chhyachu (6637 m.). It is easily accessible from the south, although it requires a long uphill climb.

Just above the Dolalghat on the Kodari road there is the jeep road to the large market town of Chautaara (1410 m). A trail from Chautaara descends to the Bhalephi Khola, then follows a ridge to Bhairav Kunda, a holy lake at 3500 metres. You can return from there to Tatopani on the Kodari road or make a circuit around the head of the Balephi Khola Valley to Panch Pokhari (‘five lakes’) at 3600 m. From Panch Pokhari (a seldom visited pilgrimage site), trails lead to Tarke Gyang in Helambu or back down the ridge of Panchkal on the Kodari Road.

This is a remote and unfrequented region, despite its proximity to Kathmandu. The area offers a combination of rich cultural heritage, unsurpassed beauty and diversity of flora and fauna. There are few villages and no hotels on this route.

The route from Kyanjin Gompa/Langtang to Tarke Gyang in Helambu requires crossing the 5106 m. high Ganjala. This pass is difficult and dangerous when covered by snow. Otherwise, it’s a fascinating routh from which you can then head for interesting one Lagtang or Helambu.
The route from Tarke Ghang to Kyanjin Gompa in Langtang requires crossing the 5106 m. high Ganjala. This pass is difficult and dangerous when covered by snow, but otherwise very practicable. From here you can head for Dhunche and back to Kathmandu.