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Ganga - Jamuna trek (06 days)
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 As the name suggests the Ganga –Jamuna trek involves a spirited passage to the twin waterfalls Ganga –Jamuna and provides an intimate encounter with the ethnic inhabitants of the region, thick forests and majestic mountain vistas. This is a purely camping and moderate trek.
Located in the north-west region of Kathmandu you can enjoy the Langtang range, Ganesh Himal, Shringi Himal, Manaslu range, Lamjung Himal, Himalchuli, Annapurna range and many other unnamed mountain and peaks while trekking in the Ganga-Jamuna region.
Ganga-Jamuna trek also offers pilgrimage sites for Hindus and Buddhists. The famous Tripura Sundari temple lies at Salyankot where there is an annual fair the first week of November, 3 days before the full moon.
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| Trip
Hightlights: |
| Duration: |
06 Days
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| Type of Trek : |
Camping |
| Max Altitude: |
3244 m. |
| Minimum Pax: |
1 + |
| Mode of travel: |
Land Transportation |
| Grade: |
Easy |
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Drive from Kathmandu to Dhading Besi (579 m.) takes about three and half hours. Trek from Dhading Besi to Jyamrung Danda (1100m.) takes about three hours. While trekking uphill you pass through villages, hills and terraces. Jyamrung Danda is an excellent view point from where you can enjoy the panoramic views of Langtang, Ganesh Himal, Shringi Himal, Manaslu Himal and many other snow capped mountains and peaks. |
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Trek from Jyamrung Danda to Karki Gaon (1225 m.) takes about five hours. After descending for nearly two hours you cross a suspension bridge over the Ankhu Khola (Ankhu river). You then trek over flat leveled trails at the bank of Ankhu Khola river until you reach Ringne. This is a small town with a few shops. From here, your trail gradually moves up all the way to Karki Gaon. This is a big village mainly inhabited by Hindus. The main occupation of villagers is agriculture. |
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Trek from Karki Gaon to Ganga Jamuna (3244m.) takes about four hours. This day you trek a gradually ascending path all the way to Ganga Jamuna. En route, you pass beautiful forests, ridges, farming terraces and picturesque villages. The main attractions include interactions with ethnic groups such as Gurung, Brahmin, Chhetri and a few others. Ganga Jamuna is a Hindu pilgrimage site where a famous fair is held around the temple three days before the full moon, during the first week of November. This place is perfect for camping. The panoramic views of Langtang range, Ganesh Himal, Shringi Himal, Manaslu range, Lamjung Himal, Himalchuli, Annapurna range and many other unnamed mountains and peaks completely mesmerize you. |
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Rest day at Ganga Jamuna. This day you can hike to the top of Ganga Jamuna and can enjoy the spectacular views of the Langtang range, Ganesh Himal, Shringi Himal, Manaslu range, Lamjung Himal, Himalchuli, Annapurna range and many other unnamed mountains and peaks. Along the way you cross dense forests of rhododendron and other natural vegetation. |
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Trek from Ganga Jamuna to Budathum (850m.) takes about three and half hours. Some part of the trail goes downhill and then it moves along a leveled path before descending again towards the ending of your trek. Along your journey, you can enjoy fascinating green hills, beautiful waterfalls, small rhododendron and pine forests, picturesque villages rich in their own traditions and farming terraces. Budathum is a small town with an old local market. This village is predominately inhabited by the Newar community. From here you can enjoy the spectacular views of Manaslu range at a far distance. |
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Trek 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 a descending path and then along a leveled route. On the way, you pass a few streams, villages, farming terraces and small forests. Most of the route moves along the river bank of the Budhi Gandaki. Aarughat Bazzar covers a small area with an old market. Here, the route to Manaslu trekking meets. You board your vehicle at Arughat Bazaar to reach Kathmandu. This is a picturesque journey. While driving, you head up to Dhading Besi and Malekhu and Malekhu, which is famous for delicious fish. En route, you can 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 the capital city. |
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