Ganesh Himal

Ganesh Himal

Named after the elephant-headed God of Good Fortune, GaneshHimal offers spectacular views, untouched natural splendor and wild but friendly habitations. It can clearly be seen from the Kathmandu Valley. The Ganesh Range Peaks stands out, crystal-like, a "Great Himalayan Chain" forming the skyline. This great Himalayan massif is located between the valley of the BuriGandaki in the west and BhoteKoshi in the east, which becomes Trishuli Khola in the lower section.

  • Age Requirement

    18 Above
  • Activity

    Trekking
  • Duration

    15 days
  • Starting Location

    Kathmandu
  • Final Destination

    Kathmandu
  • Difficulty

    Medium/Hard
  • Max. Altitude

    4200 m
  • Accommodation

    Hotel/Camping

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu

Welcome to the Capital of Nepal “KATHMANDU”. Upon Arrival our representative will welcome you and drive you to Hotel. Refresh and Relax


Day 2: Explore Kathmandu

"Kathmandu" which has exclusive blend of art, culture, history and religion. It bears varieties from pre-history to modern art, culture and custom. Today we explore some of it most popular UNESCO heritage sites.  Afternoon walk around the main tourist hub of Kathmandu and prepare for your trek.


Day 3: Kathmandu drive to Pairo Bensi

A 6 hours scenic drive from Kathmandu takes you to PairoBensi, where you will camp overnight. PairoBensi is a small village next to Trishuli river. Enjoy your first night in your tent, under the stars next to the river bank.

Heights: Kathmandu 1350m, PairoBensi 800m
Driving time: approx.6 hours
Thank you so much for a great trek with good food and cool people. We have a lot of fun singing and dancing in the evening with the very cool staff. Hope to come back, love Nepal
Hazel and Gitte

Day 4: PairoBensi - Kispang

You wake up in the outdoors and get ready for the first walking day of your trek. Today you have an uphill walk for about 3 hours to the village called Satdobato and then gradual uphill walk for another 2 hours to your camping site call Kispang. Enjoy your walk-through villages of mixed ethnic groups living together and enjoy the stunning rural scenery on this day.

Heights: Kispang 1900m
Trekking time: approx.5 hours

Day 5: Kispang - Gonga

This morning you have a hard starter with a 3-hour ascent. This is followed by more gradual uphill through rhododendron forest, which is the national flower of Nepal. If you are here in Spring, you will see the blooms, stunning trekking! Tonight, you camp at Gonga, from where you can see Langtang Lirung and Gosainkunda Mountain ranges.

Heights: Gonga 2800m
Trekking time: approx.6-7 hours

Day 6: Gonga - Rupchet

Another uphill walk for about 5 hours through rhododendron forest takes you to Rupchet. Tonight, you stay in an alpine area with stunning views of the Langtang mountain range from the door of your tent.

Heights: Rupchet 3600m
Trekking time: approx.5 hours

Day 7: Rest day in Rupchet

Today is for resting to let your body acclimatize. If you feel great, then it's also a chance for some exploring.


Day 8: Rupchet - Sing La - Larkap

Get your camera ready for the spectacular mountain views from Sing La (pass), from where we can see peaks over 8,000 metres. From Rupchet we trek steeply uphill for 2 hours to Sing La pass from where you will have a incredible views of Ganesh Himal, Manaslu, Annapurna range, Fishtail, Langtang range, Gosainkunda range, Tibetan range and more. After the pass you have a downhill trek for about one hour to Larkap.

Heights: Sing La 4100m, Larkap 3700m
Trekking time: approx.5-6 hours

Day 9: Larkap - Pangsang La

This morning you have a good uphill walk to Pangsang La and the trail levels out through the rhododendron forest. You can enjoy a full day of mountain views while walking from Larkap – this is a great day of trekking!

Heights: Pangsang La 3800m
Trekking time: approx.6 hours
Thank you very much for a wonderful trek around Ganesh himal with super guide and rest of crew. They did everything possible. The office is so professional and helpful- it has made our trip so much easier.
Malte, Anne sofe, Peter, Anni

Day 10: Pangsang La - Somdang

Early in the morning, afterhavingbreakfast, wewill set up downhill and levelwalk. The Rhododendron, Pine and other vegetations willbe with usthroughout the wholeday. Wecanalso have good looks of Ganesh and PaldorHimal. Wewillbe at Somdang, a small TamangVillage, till the evening.

Heights: Somdang 3200m
Trekking time: approx.4-5 hours

Day 11: Somdang Trek to Gatlang

The morning starts with a fairly level trail and then you head uphill through Khurpe Banjyang saddle (3600m). From here it is downhill into Gatlang, where you camp the night. In Gatlang there is a small holy lake and it's a good chance to learn about sacred lakes in Nepal.

Heights: Gatlang 2500m
Trekking time: approx.6 hours

Day 12: Gatlang - Syabrubesi

Our last day of the trek, we come to a Gompa (small monastery) where we can visit inside and learn the art & the culture of Buddhism, we again walk the trail which is known as the pilgrimage trail uses by the pilgrims. This beautiful trail leads along a lot of mani walls and small chorten which has been built by the pilgrims themselves. The colorful village is an enjoying sight of spot to cross. We keep on walking and now have the steep descent; we come at the river which we follow till Syabrubesi. Today we walk about 7 hours, climbing up about 100 meters and getting down about 1300 meters

Height: 1600M
Walking: approx.5 hours

Day 13: Syabrubesi - Kathmandu

Today you bid farewell to the stunning mountains of the Ganesh Himal region and drive back to Kathmandu. It will take around 9 hours’ drive on a wild mountain road.

Driving time: approx.9 hours

Day 14: Free day and Shopping

Its free day today, walk around and find a nice souvenir.


Day 15: Fly back

We drive you to airport and farewell.


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