Ganesh Himal Trek

Duration: 16 Days(5)of 22 reviews

Overview

  • Duration 16 Days
  • Difficulty Level Moderate
  • Max. Altitude 4200 m | 13,779 ft.
  • Trip Start and End Kathmandu
  • Trip Area Kathmandu - Trisuli Bazaar - Deurali - Kimdang Phedi - Kuri - Borang - Chalise - Bheda Kharka - Panorama pass - Somdang Phedi - Gotlang - Syabru Bensi - Kathmandu
  • Best Season October-May

Highlights

  • Trek on the non-touristy trail with solitude for trekkers
  • Visit traditional Tibetan culture influenced Sherpa and Tamang villages
  • Abundant and diverse flora and fauna in the Langtang National Park
  • Breathtaking views of Langtang Ri, Ganesh Himal, and Langsisa.

“Travel through the legendary "Hidden Valleys" of the Himalayas is simply more than enough to persuade hypnotized and to be spellbound"

The Ganesh Himal Trekking is the new trekking region found the north of the Ganesh go on the Tibetan fringe which is brimming with common excellence and experience. The legislature of Nepal has allowed trekking around there as of late so it will be an incredible chance and additionally new encounter for trekkers to visit this locale which comprises charming wild nature and profound history. Fundamentally, three to four hours later of driving from Kathmandu the trail begins from Trishuli with the surrounding perspectives of numerous charming mountains and one got to see springs, streams, and otherworldly timberland towards the Tibetan level. The towns along the trials have happy individuals occupying it who live in even roofed houses with distinctive lifestyles and society. The trekkers get hypnotized by the warm and inviting conduct of this nearby individual who likewise controls them, which is vital.

The Trekking in Ganesh Himal is an extremely overpowering background for any trekkers passing through as the trials are full wander aimlessly passes and amazing mountains. Throughout harvest time season, the superb perspective of the Ganesh Range incorporating the Peaks (Ganesh I, Ganesh II, Ganesh III, and Ganesh IV) might be seen plainly which verifiably portrays the Great Himalayan Chain. This Himalayan is arranged between the valley of the Buri Gandaki in the west and Bhote Koshi in the east, which gets to be Trishuli Khola in the more level segment. The Ganesh Himal is named after the fanciful elephant-headed god from the Hindu religion who is accepted to be the divine force of fortune and triumph. The excellent perspective of these Himal might be seen obviously even from the Kathmandu Valley. Finally, the trail closes at Syabrubensi and one can drive again to Kathmandu. The new and average adventure with an exploit might be encountered in this trekking zone so everybody who affections to investigate the riddle and excellence of the unstoppable force of life may as well visit this heavenly district.

Come and join Himalayan Scenery Treks & expedition for pleasant memory and wonderful experience to remember. Let us serve you with the best you deserve.

NOTE:It is recommended that you should arrive in Kathmandu a day earlier before you start your trek (if you do not have a day tour of Kathmandu scheduled). And If you have scheduled a Kathmandu day tour you should arrive two days prior to the actual day of trekking.

If you are able to arrive a day earlier, it will be best for you as you will get some time to rest, know about the trekking you are doing, get info about the trekking routes, and get time to buy trekking equipment if necessary. Adding some extra days beside actual trekking days will help you enjoy your trip to Nepal to the fullest without having to worry about any preparations, flight delays, and missing international flights.

Itinerary

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In accordance with your flight schedule, we will be at the Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu to extend a warm welcome to you in our beautiful country for the beautiful trip. After exchanging warm welcome greetings at the arrival section, we will lead you to our vehicle to drop you off at our trip hotel. It’s a day at complete leisure, you will be on your own and you can do whatever you want to do for refreshment. But we definitely will be happy to guide you around the city.

On the second day of arrival, we will be interacting with each other. After early breakfast, every guest needs to arrive at the Company to review their trip so that they can buy and manage the required stuff for their trips. After talking about the trip we will be taking our guests for a cultural sightseeing tour around Kathmandu valley.

The destination for sightseeing includes Swoyambhunath - the oldest monument in Kathmandu valley, Kathmandu Durbar Square – to see the temple of Living Goddess and other medieval architectural wonders, Pashupatinath – to immerse into Hindu death rites on the bank of a holy river, and Boudhanath – a massive Buddhist shrine considered as the biggest in the world.

After exploring the ancient Kathmandu city the other day, we will get prepared for our trekking journey to Ganesh Himal today. We will begin our journey with a 4 to 5 hours drive to Trishuli Bazaar. Situated on the bank of the Trishuli River, this is a starting point for our trek to the much-awaited Ganesh Himal. One can reach the Trishuli Bazaar for camping. Today, we shall also get prepared for the trekking beginning in the subsequent days. Overnight in Trishuli Bazaar.  

Each succeeding day from today involves an encounter with the lush green hills and villages with diverse cultures and traditions. We trek along the less traveled trail up from the Trishuli Bazaar and initially pass through settlements including Pokhari Bhanjyang, Khursane, Gogane, and others before we reach the greenery of Deurali.

In between, we explore the forests and grass, cultivation areas, and bushes as the prominent vegetational feature of the landscape. The small villages along the trail are occupied by a mixed-up culture that exists in perfect harmony with each other. Along the route, one can view Trisuli valley, an Interesting place. Overnight in Deurali.

With wonderful mountain views along this section of the trek, we also have the opportunity to view other attractive scenes. We pass through small rivers and rivulets, typical small temples of the hilly region of Nepal, and hills and ridges as we explore the off-the-beaten trail in the lower altitude regions of Ganesh Himal.

At the settlement of Kimdang Pedi, we join the main trekking trail of the region only to proceed further into the major/minor trail that departs from the generally followed route. Overnight in Kimdang Phedi.

From this section of trekking, we shall start gaining some considerable height in this Ganesh Himal Trek which shall make the trekking bit strenuous. The trek shall be slower yet steady which allows us to adapt to the changing altitude more effectively. This is a good way to acclimatize for those who want Trek to high altitudes.

After some hours of trekking, we depart from the main trekking route and explore the remote settlements, encounter some ups and downs and navigate through dense forests that have a variety of flora and fauna. After some strenuous trekking, we reach to the destination for today, Kuri. Overnight in Kuri.

In this section of the trek, we shall proceed along the main trekking trail of this region. During the peak season, trekkers may experience lesser solitude the trek. The destination for today is a major settlement in this region mostly inhabited by the people of the Tamang community.

Relatively unique from the other villages in terms of construction, Borang is nearby to the section of the Great Himalayan Trek in this region. In between the trail, we move parallel to the Netrawati river bit far away and navigate through the settlements of Singgang, Kalamrahg, and Chhapchet among the many others. Overnight in Borang.

As we proceed further from the settlement of Borang, we join the section of the Great Himalayan Trail as well as the secondary trekking route. With a slow and steady trekking speed, we depart from the secondary trekking trail and follow a minor trail as we proceed to the destination for today, the village of Chalise or Chalisegaon.

Majorly occupied by Gurung people, this area provides a mind-blowing view of the majestic Ganesh Himal. Unique houses that combine wood and stones for construction provides reflection into the different lifestyle of the locals. Interaction with the locals shall provide insight into the hilly lifestyle. Overnight in Chalise.

This is rather a scenic section of the trek as compared to the previous sections. The villages of Sharthung and Tibet are inhabited by the Tamang community. The views from the villages are really magnificent.

To reach the destination of today, you have to cross the jungle, which is at its best in springtime where the forests are adorned with a full blossom of Rhododendrons. We have clear views of major peaks like Ganesh Himal I, II, III, and IV, Manasalu, Boudha Himal, and Gorkha Himal, including other minor mountain peaks along the trail of this section of the trek. Overnight in Bheda Kharka.

The itinerary for today has the challenging Panorama Pass. We depart from the previous overnight stay at Bheda Kharka and explore the ridges, forests, wildlife, and scenic beauty that surround the trail.

At Panorama Pass we have a view of long ranges of mountains including the Goshaikund to Manasalu Himal. One can also catch sight of birds because there is a thick forest with different kinds of trees. This adds to the biodiversity of the trail. Overnight at Panorama Pass.

This is the rest day scheduled on the trail. Today we shall explore the surrounding area that including an excursion trip to Single-pass towards Jogeswarkund Lake.

We walk further deep into the Manaslu Conservation Area as we explore the beautiful lake that is located along the trail that leads to the Lake Base Camp if we are to proceed further along the trail. However, we explore the vicinity of the lake and descend to the previous overnight stay.

We shall explore the trails in the higher altitudes before we trek down to the villages at the lower altitude. In this section of the trek, we will cross a pass known as Yuri Kharka from where we have a spectacular view of Langtang Himal.

On the way to our destination we also navigate across the dense forest where you can enjoy the colorful Rhododendron flowers (in spring), and wildlife, provided you are lucky enough today. We shall have an increasing opportunity for interaction with the locals as we move further down on the trail to a lower altitude. Overnight in Somdang Phedi.

We are heading slowly towards the settlements at lower altitudes. The destination for today is Gotlang, a place at a relatively lower altitude as compared to the destinations in previous days of trekking. The other villages en route are equally beautiful and diverse cultures, traditions, and lifestyles can be experienced. The destination of Gotlang is a little hot place in comparison to other camping spots in the trekking expedition. Overnight in Gotlang.

Today is the last day of our trekking on the remote trails of this expedition. We shall start the day with a visit to a small monastery and get insight into the Buddhist culture and march along the ‘pilgrimage trail’ as it is used mostly by the pilgrims. This leads us to the Mani walls, chortens, and lively village. We further move on the trail and encounter a steep descent following which we reach the destination for today, Syabru Besi. After some strenuous walk for the day, ups and downs combined with the beautiful scenery we call it a day at Syabru Besi. Overnight in Syabru Besi.

Our adventurous yet entertaining trek comes to an end as we drive back to Kathmandu after the completion of the trek. We shall use either jeep or car as we shall enjoy the lush green hills, settlements along the highway, torrential river, and beautiful waterfalls along the winding Kathmandu-Trishuli road.

We shall either have some rest in the hotel or explore the streets of Kathmandu, especially the famous Thamel and surrounding areas. Other activities may be planned as per mutual convenience. You may do some souvenir shopping before you depart to your respective destination. Thank you for joining us for this adventurous trek and hope to see you again on other treks and activities.

    On the last day of this trip, we drive you to the airport as per your flight schedule back to home or onward destination.

    We definitely hope that you enjoyed the Ganesh Himal Trek and hope to see you for another adventure soon.

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    Cost Details

    Included

    • Airport pick up and drop off by private vehicle
    • Three-night accommodation with breakfast at a 3-star category hotel in Kathmandu
    • Three meals a day during the trek
    • Best available twin sharing lodge to lodge accommodation during the trek
    • Kathmandu city tours, tour guides, and private transportation
    • One highly experienced, helpful, and friendly guide.
    • Porters (1 porter for 2 people) and their food, accommodation, salary, and equipment. 
    • Accident insurance for all staff
    • Trekking map/ Trekking T-Shirt, duffel, and trip achievement certificate
    • First aid medical kit, Oximeter to check pulse, heart rate, and oxygen saturation at higher altitude.
    • Langtang National Park Permit & TIMS Fee- Trekkers' Information Management System (Please bring 2 passport size photos for permit)
    • Worst case, help with all rescue and evacuation arrangements.
    • Government taxes & office service charge

    Excluded

    • Personal Travel insurance
    • International airfare
    • Nepal entry visa. You can obtain a visa easily upon your arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport in Kathmandu. A multiple-entry tourist visa good for 30 days can be obtained by paying the US $ 40 or equivalent in foreign currency. Similarly, multiple-entry tourist visas for 90 days can be obtained by paying the US $ 100. Please bring 2 passport-size photos.
    • Snacks /Drinks and other personal expenses
    • Hot showers during the trek
    • Personal trekking equipment
    • WiFi internet and phone call unless it’s free.
    • Tips and gratuities for trekking staff and drivers

    Useful Info

    In Himalayan Scenery Treks and Expedition, your safety precedes every other thing. As this adventure entrails traveling in the remote mountainous region, we are always at mercy of nature. During the trip, the factors such as weather, natural disaster or a multitude of other factors which are beyond our control can subsequently bring the changes in the itinerary. Although all the itinerary we provide to you is guided and standard; please note that your team leader has the authority to alter or even drop the planned itinerary of any part if it is necessary due to safety concern. All the alternations or changes of the standard itinerary are made by the leader by taking into consideration the best interest of the whole group. We give our best effort to stick with the above-mentioned itinerary; however, in case of any unpredicted event which is beyond our control, you need to be flexible and take after the guideline as instructed by your leader.

    Note that the company won’t be responsible for any result of alterations on itineraries or any delays due to unforeseen circumstances.

    Hotel and Accommodation:

    We provide you with the 2 to 3-star standard hotel while you are at Kathmandu (i.e. for 3 Nights). During your Higher Dolpo Trekking, we provide you with the tented camp accommodation. In Kathmandu beside the 2 / 3 stars hotel, some 4 / 5 - star luxury accommodation is also available. If you want to change the accommodation plan for the luxury, please do let us know so that we can arrange and book the hotel for you for your Kathmandu stay.

    Food and Beverages:

    All the food and Beverages included on the package of Ganesh Himal Trek are provided by the company itself. The foods are professionally prepared and provided in the tented camp on the trail. We will have breakfast and dinner at the camp. On the everyday trek, our guide will decide the available place and stop for lunch. We also provide boiled drinking water at the camp. During the trek, there are options for buying the bottled water as well.

    Upon your arrival at Kathmandu after the successful trekking journey, we will provide farewell dinner consisting of authentic Nepalese cuisines and live cultural music.

    Transportation:

    We at Himalayan Scenery Treks and Expedition provide all the necessary transportation facilities for your trip. We provide private vehicles for airport pick up and sightseeing tour around Kathmandu. Likewise, we provide tourist bus transportation for your trip. However, you have other options like traveling through private vehicles such as cars or van.

    You have to pay additional for the transportation which is excluded from our package. You can send us an inquiry for the latest price details for private transportation and flight tickets.

    Luggage and Backpack:

    The main luggage of yours will be carried by your porters during the trek. For your personal things, we highly recommend you, to carry a small handbag containing water bottles, cameras, sunscreen and other things which you require daily during the trip. Making the backpack small and lighter will unquestionably assist you to enjoy the trip to its fullest. You should simply convey the thing which is basic for your outing and the rest of the garments and different things can be left in the locker room/safe store of hotels. The hotels provide the locker room / safe deposit for free. So, don’t hesitate to leave things which are redundant. While making the backpack or luggage for your trip to ensure that the luggage doesn’t exceed more than 15 Kg. Weight allowance at Nepal’s domestic airlines is 15 Kg including your handbag. Excess weight is chargeable of USD 1.5 or more which will be the additional cost of our trip.

    Guide and Porters on Trek:

    We provide you with the well trained and experienced guide and porter for your trek.  Our guide will assist you in every possible way to make your trips remarkable and memorable. Talking about the porter, we provide one porter for 2 trekkers each. The porters carry 20 Kg of total luggage (10 Kg form each trekker). We provide the one guide for the smaller groups and if the group size surpasses 10 individuals; we will provide the additional guide for your trip.

    Personnel Expenses:

    Personnel Expenses largely influenced upon your habit of expenditure. We provide you with all the necessary food and accommodation facilities inside the cost of your Ganesh Himal Trek. So, you only need money to pay for your drinks (alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages) and snacks while strolling on the trail. You will get a significant number of smaller shops on the trail to buy drinks and snacks. Likewise, you can also use the money to buy you souvenirs of the trip, entrance tickets, hot showers, tips and many more. Note that, tips and gratuities are not mandatory, but it is fine if you wish to. If you feel like the service provided to you is excellent, then you can tip directly to staffs. Of course, there is no obligation to tip if you are disappointed with the service you receive. As a suggestion, we advise you to allocate an amount of 5 - 10% of the total package price for tips. The amount you give depends on your budget and appreciation of their work.

    Rescue and Evacuation:

    Nepal is the country full of heart-warming natural beauty and a magnificent travel destination for the thrill and adventure seeker all around the globe. In spite of the fact that Nepal is an adventure paradise for the nature lover, thrill seeker. But in some cases, the thrilling experience comes up with a serious hazard. The most exciting, and the joyful trip may backfire on us and we may have to be the victim of nature. Not only that while trekking in the high altitude rough terrains may also occur afflictions like a sprained ankle or even broken leg, appendix ruptures, hypothermia, skin infection and respiratory infection. If any of this misfortune happens to you, then it should be treated on time. If left untreated then you may even lose your life. If any of the above-mentioned affliction happens during your trip, we at Himalayan scenery treks and expedition will do everything to transfer you to the nearest hospital ASAP. All the expenses made to rescue and evacuate you, are entirely liable to us. So, before departing off to your trip, make sure that your travel insurance company has the policy to cover up all the expenses in case of any misfortune arises during the trip so that you can enjoy the trip to the utmost. If not, be ready to pay on your own once you arrive at the Kathmandu. To learn more about the Travel Insurance for the Trip in Nepal, please do visit Travel Insurance page in Nepal Travel Guide.   

    Join a fixed date group trek or private departure:

    The Ganesh Himal Trek is available on both fixed departure and private basis, If you are looking for a group to join then please check our fixed departures dates and ask for availability or if you would like to travel independently, or with your friends, families & colleagues then you are invited to choose any date at your convenient timeframe for any number of people.

    Why Book With Us?

    • Best price
    • Best safety records
    • Easy payment processing
    • Customizable trips as per your needs
    • Departure for every booking
    • Best customer care
    • Specialized care and considerations
    • Easy cancellation conditions

    Booking Requirements

    Please provide us your full credentials or a copy of your passport. Give your weight so that preplan your group’s trips for proper weight distribution. You may deposit 20 to 30 percent advance of the total package amount while booking. You may pay rest of the amount before the flight. You can also pay us by card, bank transfer or online. Please visit here for payment details.

    Cancellation Policy

    If you are unable to make your trip, let us know in advance. We will refund you as per our booking terms and conditions and available time frame. At times, there might be delays or cancellation of flights due to weather and unforeseeable reasons. In such cases, we will make our best effort to adjust your bookings and rearranging the schedule.

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