Ganesh Himal Base Camp trek + Kathmandu (16+4=20days)
The Ganesh Himal Base Camp trek presents the trekkers the plethora of flora that abounds in Nepal. Spring time brings in a burst of vibrant colors and sweet fragrance of berberis, primula, orchids, Jasmine and varieties of ferns in the Ganesh Himal Base Camp region.
Another interesting feature of this trek is the presence of the precious stone crystals in the Ganesh Himal region. You will enjoy the majestic views of Ganesh I, II, III and IV peaks, glaciers, gorges, hot natural spas and quaint Tamang villages. This trek can be organized only as a full boarded camping trek.
Trip
Hightlights:
Duration:
20
Days
Type of Trek :
Camping
Max Altitude:
2934 m.
Minimum Pax:
2 +
Mode of travel:
Land Transportation
Grade:
Strenous
Outline Itinerary
Day
1
Arrive in Kathmandu International Airport. Transfer to the hotel and stay overnight at hotel in Kathmandu.
Day
2
City sightseeing in and around Kathmandu valley. (Kathmandu, Bhaktapur & Patan). Stay overnight at hotel in Kathmandu.
Day
3
Drive from Kathmandu to
Samari Bhanjyang(1250m.) via Trishuli Bazaar
(540m.) by bus. Depart Kathmandu early
morning for a 7-hour drive to the hill
town of Sole Bazaar. Today you trace the
route taken by king Prithvi Narayan Shah
on his invasion march to Kathmandu over
two centuries ago. Prithvi Narayan Shah
is considered the founding father of modern
Nepal, being the first person to assemble
all the territories of the present country
of Nepal under one ruler. En route you
pass through Trisuli Bazaar, a small town
that was once the hub for trekking in this
region and is home to a small but interesting
traditional bazaar. From here you travel
through gravel road until you reach Samari
Bhanjyang and this is picturesque drive
as you can see the beautiful scenery of
rice terraces, small gorges and green hills.
Samari Bhanjyang is a small town and it
was a trading place in the past. Stay overnight
at camp in Samari Bhanjyang.
Day 4
Trek
from Samari Bhanjyang to Katunje Bazaar
(765m.) takes about six and half hours.
In the beginning you trek along gradual
descent path and then your trail turns
uphill. Finally you trek through flat land
to reach your destination. En route you
pass different villages, forests covered
with pine and rhododendron, farming terraces,
small streams and numerous green hills.
There is a small market in Katunje and
you can have first glimpse of Ganesh Himal
from here. Stay overnight at camp in Katunje
Bazaar.
Day
5
Trek from Katunje Bazaar
to Kintang Phedi (655m.) takes about five
and half hours. In the beginning the trail
goes downhill till Lapang Besi. Now you
walk along the river bank until you reach
Kintang Phedi. En route you pass several
traditional villages, farming terraces,
fishing spot and beautiful green hills.
Kintang Phedi lies at the bank of Netrawati
or Ankhu Khola (stream). There are few
typical houses, shops with minimal supply
and terraces where local people grow potatoes
and other food grains. Stay overnight at
camp in Kintang Phedi.
Day
6
Trek from Kintang Phedi
to Jharlang (1500m.) takes about six hours.
All the way you trek gradual ascent path
passing through several villages, farming
terraces and green hills. These villages
are predominated by Tamangs, Brahmins and
Chhetris respectively. Maize, millet, rice,
wheat, buckwheat and green vegetables are
their main staple food. Jharlang is a Tamang
village where you find a government school
and numerous typical houses. The main occupation
of the locals is agriculture. Stay overnight
at camp in Jharlang.
Day
7
Trek from Jharlang to
Chalise (2000m.) takes about six hours.
You trek quite ascent path and then the
trail moves through leveled path towards
the ending point. While trekking you pass
many Tamang villages, Borang and Shertum
among the famous Tamang villages. There
are schools, health post, chortens and
mani walls in these Tamang villages. The
main occupations of the people are farming.
The scenic beauties you can glance are
of green hills, terraces and villages at
far distance. Stay overnight at camp in
Chalise.
Day
8
Trek from Chalise to Hindung
takes about five hours. The early part
of the trail goes downhill up to Menchet
Khola (stream) and after crossing this
stream you trek steep up and then gradual
up to reach Hindung. This day you pass
small Tamang villages, small forests, farming
terraces and green hills. Hindung is a
pretty big village mainly inhabited by
Tamang. The main occupation is farming
and the farmers grow potatoes, millet,
barley, maize, beans and other vegetables.
You find mani walls and prayer flags in
some parts of the villages. One thing to
be noticed is that it is the last village
you pass while trekking to Ganesh Himal
Base Camp. Stay overnight at camp in Hindung.
Day
9
Trek from Hindung to
Rajgang Kharka takes about five and half
hours. After leaving Hindung you will rarely
find terraces. The route up to Rajgang
Kharka is ascent and flat as well. You
walk along the trail covered with forests
of rhododendron and local vegetation. These
forests are the nestling place of various
species of birds and wild animals. Rajgang
Kharka is surrounded by beautiful forests
and mainly with grassland. Except winter
season the local people bring domestic
animals especially sheep for grazing. Stay
overnight at camp in Rajgang Kharka.
Day
10
Trek from Rajgang Kharka
to Kalo Seto Kunda (Black and White Lake)
Ganesh Himal Base Camp takes about six
hours. The trail is narrow and moves mostly
uphill and leveled path somewhere. You
walk along the trail covered with forests
for few hours. Towards the ending the trail
moves along the land where you rarely find
any trees. You find alpine grass here due
to high altitude. At Kalo Seto Kunda there
are two lakes of holy significance. The
surface of Kalo or Black Lake is covered
with black stones. On the contrary, the
surface of Seto Kunda or White Lake is
covered with white shinning stones. During
winter season these lakes are frozen. Stay
overnight at camp in Kalo Seto Kunda.
Day
11
Rest day at the Base
Camp. You can have an excursion in and
around Kalo Seto Kunda (Black and White
Lake). From here you can enjoy the majestic
views of Ganesh Himal, Paldor Himal and
many others. Stay overnight at camp in
Base Camp.
Day
12
Trek from Ganesh Himal
Base Camp to Rajgang Kharka takes about
six hours. You trek along the descent and
narrow path where you find alpine grass
on both sides. Stay overnight at camp in
Rajgang Kharka.
Day 13
Trek
from Rajgang Kharka to Chalise (2000m.)
takes about six hours. The trail moves
down hill all the way to Chalise. While
trekking you pass forests till Hindung
and after crossing it you find few Tamang
villages. Stay overnight at camp in Chalise
Day 14
Trek
from Chalise to Laba village (1750m.) takes
about six hours. You trek downhill all
the way to Laba Besi and trek uphill to
reach Laba village. This day you pass pine
forests, Tamang villages, farming terraces,
green hills and villages at far distance.
Laba is a beautiful Gurung village with
its own tradition and culture. Stay overnight
at camp in Laba Village.
Day 15
Trek
from Laba village to Manyang Bhanjyang
(2934m.) takes about five hours. This day
you trek through beautiful rhododendron
and pine forests. These forests are the
home of various species of birds and wild
animals. The trail moves up hill all the
way to Manyang Bhanjyang. From here you
can see the first glimpse of Ganesh Himal.
While trekking you pass Khading village
mainly resided by Tamang and Gurung. The
main crop is potato here. Manyang Bhanjyang
is a ridge and you find forests and grassland
here. This is a perfect place for camping
as your camping site is surrounded by rhododendron
and oak forests. Stay overnight at camp
in Manyang Bhanjyang.
Day 16
Trek
from Manyang Bhanjyang to Majhgaun (2200m.)
takes approximately six hours. To reach
Majhgaun you have to trek along gradual
descent path and after some time steep
descent path but again you move downward
toward the ending point. On the way you
pass forests of rhododendron and oak, villages,
farming terraces and green hills. This
day you are quite captivated by the clear
views of Manaslu range, Buddha peak on
a clear weather and other unnamed mountains
and peaks. As you enter Majhgaun you will
find local people being engaged in farming
but it is reported that some people have
migrated either to foreign country or Kathmandu.
Stay overnight at camp in Majhgaun.
Day 17
Trek
from Majhgaun to Budathum takes about five
hours. You walk along the trail dominated
with villages, forests, streams and terraces.
This day you can enjoy the scenic beauty
of green hills. Budathum is a small town
with local old market. This village is
pre dominated by Newar community. From
here you can enjoy the spectacular views
of Manaslu range at far distance. Stay
overnight at camp in Budathum.
Day 18
rek
from Budathum to Arughat Bazaar (500m.)
takes about two hours. On the same day
you drive back to Kathmandu. To reach Arughat
Bazaar you trek descent path and then through
leveled route. On the way, you pass few
streams, villages, farming terraces, small
forests. Most of the time the route moves
along the river bank of Budhi Gandaki.
Aarughat Bazaar covers a small area with
old market. Here, you find shops with minimal
supply, motorable road, high school, health
post, typical tea houses, small lodges
and it lies at the bank of Budhi Gandaki
river. Here, the route to Manaslu trek
meets.
You board vehicle at Arughat Bazaar to reach Kathmandu. This is one of the picturesque
journey. While driving you head up to Dhading Besi and Malekhu and Malekhu is
famous for delicious fish. En route, you could enjoy the mountain views, green
sceneries, rice terrace fields, vegetable fields and people being engaged in
their daily life activities. From Naubishe you climb up to Thankot, the gateway
to capital city. Stay overnight at camp in Arughat Bazzar.
Day 19
Recreation & shopping day. Stay overnight at Hotel in Kathmandu.
Day 20
Transfer to the Airport for final departure. (Fly out from Kathmandu).
All surface transportation to the starting point and from the ending point of the trek
All meals three times a day (breakfast, lunch, dinner, juice, tea, coffee, hot chocolate, fruits etc.)
Necessary Camping equipment such as tents, kitchen tent, dining tent, toilet tent, mattresses, down sleeping bag, down jacket, cooking utensils, fuel etc.
Camping Charges
Necessary insurance for trekking staff
First Aid kit
Rescue assistance
Four
nights hotel accommodation in Kathmandu on
breakfast basis
One day city sightseeing in and around Kathmandu valley with tour guide and private vehicle
Entry fees while sightseeing in and around Kathmandu valley
The price does
not include:
Nature of personal expenses
Tips
Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu
Note:
10% commission for the tour agents/tour operators.
50% discount for a tour leader if there are 10-15 pax
in a group and 100% free for the tour leader if there are 16 and above
pax in a group
The Ganesh Himal Base Camp trek presents the trekkers the plethora of flora that abounds in Nepal. Spring time brings in a burst of vibrant colors and sweet fragrance of berberis, primula, orchids, Jasmine and varieties of ferns in the Ganesh Himal Base Camp region.
