Ganesh Himal Trek Highlights
- Soulful Hospitality of Chettry, Gurung and Tamang community.
- Astonishing view of Ganesh Himal, Manaslu, and Langtang mountain range.
- Highlander pass at the altitude of 4100m.
- Breathtaking view of terrace farms, scintillating waterfalls and tranquil lakes.
- Beautiful monasteries, chortens and temples.
- 526 species of plants and 300 species of birds and animals
Ganesh Himal Trek
Ganesh Himal trek is popularly known as holy mountain trek as this trekking is connected with ancient Hindu mythology. The worthy roller coaster ride takes you to lush forests, diverse topography, and amazing Tamang culture. Ganesh Himal lies at close proximity with the capital city making it short and near trek.
This trek offers the chance to see different vegetation in single day, ranging from sub-tropical vegetation region to alpine vegetation region. Moreover, peculiar culture, soulful hospitality of Tamang people adds more to your trekking experience.
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In case you are wandering, then meaning of “Ganesh” is the Hindu lord whose head was similar to that of elephant. The Ganesh Himal resembles elephant, therefore known as Ganesh Himal. Ganesh Range peaks (Ganesh I, Ganesh II, Ganesh III, Ganesh IV), forms crystal like formation, thus creating “Great Himalayan Chain”. This trek awards you that captivating experience of setting your foot into vibrant lively villages, mountains and landscape. You will be witnessing 526 species of plants and 300 species of birds and animals. The exotic animals like Himalayan Thar, Gaur, Musk deers and monkeys is in this trekking area. The region is ultimate paradise as 40 species of orchid is in the region. Then there is beautiful blooming rhododendron, stunningly beautiful lakes and waterfalls.
The trekking in the region commences from Betrawati, 3.5 hrs drive from Kathmandu valley. In the course of trekking, you will have spectacular view of Ganesh Himal, Langtang Lirung, Buddha Himal, Hiunchuli Dorje Lakpa and other mountains. But that’s not all; there is another sight not to be missed. Once you cross Singa-La Pass you will be witnessing jaw dropping view of marvelous waterfall Ganga and Jamuna.
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Ganesh Himal Trek awards you with satisfying journey to coniferous forests, ethnic people’s culture and of course appealing villages. Good news to you is that the trekking in this region is not that frequent making this area less crowded. Ganesh Himal Trekking starts from Salangkhu Khola, at Trishuli valley and ends at Gorkha, the capital of King Pritihivi Narayan Shah. You pass through the dense forest and meadows and cross high highlander pass (4100m). This offers an excellent view of the massif Ganesh Himal (7406m), Langtang (7300m), Annapurna (8091m), Fishtail(6990m), Manaslu (8163m), Lamjung (6800m) and many more
So to give you the best of trekking experience of Nepal, Duke Nepal offers best Ganesh Himal Trek for you and your family.
Things to Remember
- Take your own tent, as hotels and lodges are very scarce or not found at all.
- Take lighter clothes for day trail as the temperature could soar to 70-80 F and don’t forget warm gore tex jackets for colder parts. Some parts of the trail are prone to heavy snowfall.
- Take dry food and snacks, as villages are few in numbers and if in case one has to take refuge by nightfall food is scarce in this region.
- Take rain gear, as the Pangsang Pass is famous for heavy rains and hailstorms.
- Take altitude sickness precautions – take medicines and emergency kits.
- Make sure you spend at least a day, exploring the local villages and get to know the local people. (Source : Nepal Tourism Board)
- Hotel / Airport pick up & drop by our car, van and bus
- Accommodation as required by you or as specified in the appropriate itinerary
- City tour with our guides in private car, van or bus if appropriate
- All typical Meals during the trek (Breakfasts, Lunches, Dinners)
- 3 Cup of teas during the trek
- English speaking Guide depending on the place
- Local staff and porters to carry your luggage during the trek
- Food, accommodation, salary, insurance, equipment and medicine for all staff
- Airfares including taxes as appropriate for internal flight transfer which is a part of trekking itinerary
- All our government taxes
- Official expense
- First aid kits
- Map
- Availability of Duke Nepal Personnel in emergency
- Certain lunches and dinners as explained in the trekking itinerary
- Your travel insurance which is compulsory
- Your International Plane fare and airport taxes
- Appropriate visa fees
- Sightseeing not listed in the itinerary
- Sightseeing not listed in the itinerary
- Meals not listed in the itinerary.
- Personal expenses such as room service, internet charge, laundry, drink, fax, telephone call, optional activities, etc
- Personal trekking equipment and gear
- Certain sightseeing entrance fees
- Gratuities, tips to guides, porters, drivers, etc.
- Day 1 Arrival in Kathmandu
- Day 2 Drive from Kathmnndu to Syabru Beshi
- Day 3 Syabru Beshi to Gatlang
- Day 4 Gatlang to Somdang
- Day 5 Somdang to Pangsang Pass
- Day 6 Pangsang Pass to Shertung
- Day 7 Shertung to Hindung
- Day 8 Hindung to Rajgang Kharka
- Day 9 Rajgang Kharka to Ganesh Himal Base Camp
- Day 10 Rest day at the Base Camp
- Day 11 Ganesh Himal Base Camp to Rajgang Kharka
- Day 12 Rajgang Kharka to Chalise
- Day 13 Chalise to Jharlang
- Day 14 Jharlang to Darkha
- Day 15 Darkha to Khahare Bazaar
- Day 16 Drive from Khahare Bazaar to Kathmandu
- Day 17 Sightseeing in Kathmandu
- Day 18 Departure from Kathmandu