Ganesh Himal
Trekking Guide Team Adventure offers although near to both Kathmandu and Pokhara, the Ganesh Himal Region has remained a well-kept secret to all but Nepal’s most avid trekkers. The unexplored area is concealed between the popular destinations of Langtang National Park and the Manaslu Conservation Area Project.
Wildflowers flourish, and waterfalls embellish the lush hill scenery in a land blessed with wide-ranging geographical, cultural and biological diversity. Sensational viewpoints feature the sublime Himalaya to the north. Most prominent is the Ganesh Himal Range — a family of peaks among the most attractive of the entire Himalaya. The Ganesh massif is named in honor of Hindu deity Ganesh, son of Shiva and Parvati. The Ganesh Himal area has some excellent viewpoints that offer magnificent views of peaks and valleys. Most rewarding are the magnificent Ganga Jamuna — twin waterfalls — Kalo, Seto and Ganesh Kunda, hot spring and Tripurasundari temple and especially the hospitable people that inhabit the region.
Ganesh Himal
The Ganesh Himal Region lies in Dhading, Gorkha, Rasuwa and Nuwakot districts. The area is populated mainly by Tamang Gurung and Ghale to the north, and Bramhin, Chhetri, Dalit, Newar and Chepang at the lower elevations in the south. Visitors are warmly welcomed by all with a friendliness that makes Nepal legendary. At least 10 separate trekking itineraries are recommended and await travelers promising unforgettable adventures.
Government registered trekking agencies will be happy to set up visitors with a guide and all necessities for exploring this captivating, undiscovered region. Ganesh Himal trekking area is easily accessed by the Prithvi Highway and Pasang Lhambu Highway along the southern fringes, connecting Kathmandu and Pokhara. Another adventurous option is to hike in from the Tamang Heritage Trail of Rasuwa and follow the Ruby Trek, so named for the precious stones found in the Area, as well as Bhalche in Nuwakot, Gorkha and Dhading Besi.
Itenerary
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Day1: Arrival Kathmandu.
Arrival in Kathmandu airport. Our airport representative will pick you up and drop to hotel.
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Day2: Kathmandu tour.
After breakfast, visit historic and cultural sites like Hanuman Dhoka Durbar Square, Swayambhunath, Boudhanath and Pashupatinath.
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Day 3: Kathmandu-Shyabru besi.
Go to Shyabru besi. On the way you will pass through terraced rice fields rolling down, soaring summits of the mighty Langtang, Ganesh, Shringi, Manaslu and Annapurna. Overnight at Tea house run by Nepali families.
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Day 4: Shyabru besi-Parvati Kunda.
Start the day by climbing Langtang valley to a sunny pass at Bahun Danda. Then pass around ridges to the Tamang village of Gatlang. Then hike up to a scenic grassy camp just above beautiful Parvati Kunda.
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Day 5: Parvati Kunda-Somdang.
Start the day with a steady climb to Khurpudanda pass. After enjoying lunch and inspiring high mountain views at Khurpundanda pass, we descend to the Somdang river, crossing from Rasuwa into Dhading district of Nepal.
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Day 6: Layover in Somdang, hike to zinc mine paldor peak view point.
Take a layover day to relax in Somdang or have the option of climbing to an abandoned zinc mine where a collection of old buildings and mining gear are found as well as a large shaft that had been drilled over 1 km horizontally into the mountain. From here, the trek continues up toward Paldor Peak base camp.
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Day 7: Somdang-Marmelung Karka.
FromSomdang, we go through a trail that climbs to Pang Sang pass. After lunch, we descend afterwards to our camp at Marmelung Karak.
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Day 8: Marmelung Karka-Tatopani (Hot spring).
Descend to Tipling, a large village home to two Buddhist Gompas. Later we reach Claish a village mostly populated by Gurung and Kami people. We then descend to cross the Ankhu Khola river before climbing about 40 mins to camp at the wonderful hot spring Tatopani.
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Day 9: Tatopani (hot spring)–Lapchet.
We return to Ankhu Kola River before traversing up and around wooded ridges to the hillside village of Tir Gaon. The trip from here to Lapchet begins.
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Day 10: Lapchet- Kachet
Start the day climbing to Barmachet Danda pass which offers impressive views if Ganesh IV, III, VII & V, Paldor peak and the now distant Pang Snag pass. After lunch, we descend to our camp at remote, friendly and quiet Kachet village.
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Day 11: Kachet-Rigaon.
Head down the trail this morning to cross the Hohang Khola River. We then climb and contour around ridges and hills sculpted with millet terraces and stop for lunch in kichet village. We continue the trail and you can camp at the ridge of Rigaon village.
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Day 12: Rigaon-Pokhara Danda.
Follow the trip with no trail signage to Pokhara Danda and camp there.
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Day 13: Pokhara Danda–Mantari Sky Camp.
Last day on the trek offers us several choices. Those who are ready to relax and kick back can enjoy a downhill homestretch to scenic but wooded Sky camp at Montari. Overnight at tea houses.
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Day 14: Drive back to Kathmandu.
Today we drive back to Kathmandu to the hotel to rest, clean up or treat ourselves to a spa or massage- a wonderful way to unwind!
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Day 15: Rets day in Kathmandu.
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Day 16: Departure from Tribhuwan International Airport.
Cost Includes
- 3 star hotel in Kathmandu for 4 nights.
- Kathmandu sightseeing by car and english speaking tour guide.
- Your breakfast, lunch and dinner during the trip available by local Nepali traditional food.
- Accommodation, tent camp, home stay, tea houses which is a run by Nepalese families.
- Airport pick up and drop by car.
- All private transportation.
- 1 English speaking guide and 1 porter each 2 tourist.
- First aid medical kit box.
- Sleeping bags.
- Traditional Nepali cultural dinner.
Cost Excludes:
- Your Nepal visa fee.
- Personal travel insurance to Nepal.
- All bar bill. (mineral water, beer, coca-cola)
- Personal expenses.
- Phone call, laundry service, internet.
- Lunch and dinner while you are in Kathmandu.
- Kathmandu sightseeing entry fee.
Ganesh Himal
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