As the name suggests Ganga –Jamuna trek involves a spirited passage to the twin waterfalls Ganga –Jamuna , an intimate encounter with the ethnic inhabitants of the region , thick forest 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 Bhuddhists. The famous Tripura Sundari temple lies at Salyankot. Annual fair on the first week of November 3 days before full moon is held around the temple.
Trip
Hightlights:
Duration:
14
Days
Type of Trek :
Camping
Max Altitude:
3244 m.
Minimum Pax:
1 +
Mode of travel:
Land Transportation
Grade:
Moderate
Detailed Itinerary
Day
1
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. King 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 Trishuli 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 lodge or
camp.
Day
2
Trek
from Samari Bhanjyang to Katunje Bazaar
(765m.) which 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 lodge
or camp.
Day
3
Trek from Katunje Bazaar to Kintang Phedi
(655m.) and it 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 lodge or
camp.
Day
4
Trek
from Kintang Phedi to Jharlang (1500m.)
and it 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 Tamang, Brahmin and Chhetris respectively.
Maize, millet, rice, wheat, buck wheat
and green vegetable are their staple food.
Jharlang is a Tamang village. You find
a government school and numerous typical
houses. The main occupation of the locals
is agriculture. Stay overnight at lodge
or camp.
Day
5
Trek
from Jharlang to Laba (1750m.) which takes
about six hours. The trail goes gradual
up and sometimes steep up in the beginning.
Towards the ending point the trail moves
downhill till Laba. En route you pass villages,
small gorges, small forests, farming terraces
and green hills. Laba is another village
which you encounter in this trek. It is
inhabited by both Tamang and Gurung. You
can observe the typical culture practiced
by these ethnic communities. They speak
their own language. The visitors can taste
their traditional food and local alcoholic
drink (chhyang). This trekking route is
enriched with distinct culture and unchanged
tradition of ethnic groups like Tamang
and Gurung. The potatoes grown in and around
this area are famous all over Nepal. Stay
overnight at lodge or camp.
Day
6
Trek from Laba
to Manyang Bhanjyang (2934m.) and it 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 grass
land here. This is a perfect place for camping
as your camping site is surrounded by rhododendron
and oak forests. Stay overnight at lodge
or camp.
Day
7
Trek from Manyang
Bhanjyang to Majhgaun (2200m.) and which
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 lodge or camp.
Day
8
Trek
from Majhgaun to Ganga Jamuna (3244m.)
which takes about six hours. After descending
for early few hours the trail turns steep
ascent until you reach Ganga Jamuna. This
is a Hindu pilgrimage site where a famous
fair is held around the temple before three
days of full moon day during the first
week of November. Many Hindu devotees crowd
this holy site for worship and blessing.
Here is a holy stone which is highly revered
by the Hindu devotees and local people.
It is believed that this holy stone preserves
the divine power as water originates from
there. 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. Stay overnight
at lodge or camp.
Day
9
Rest
day at Ganga Jamuna. This day you can hike
to the top of Ganga Jamuna and can enjoy
the spectacular views of Langtang range,
Ganesh Himal, Shringi Himal, Manaslu range,
Lamjung Himal, Himalchuli, Annapurna range
and many other unnamed mountains and peaks.
On the way you cross dense forests of rhododendron
and other natural vegetation. Stay overnight
at lodge or camp.
Day
10
Trek
from Ganga Jamuna to Salyankot (1100m.)
which takes about six hours. Leaving Ganga
Jamuna, you go straight downhill till Dangsing
village. From here you trek gradual downhill
all the way to Salyankot. This part of
the trail is quite beautiful. You pass
through many villages, walk along the ridge,
can enjoy magnificent views of green hills,
farming terraces and the best part is that
you can interact with the local people.
Salyankot is a village where there is a
temple of Tripura Sundari, one of the Hindu
Goddess. There is held a fair during Dashain
which is one of the biggest festivals of
Nepal. During this time special worship
is offered to deity and animal sacrifice
is must. Not limited to this, you can catch
panoramic views of Ganesh Himal. Stay overnight
at lodge or camp.
Day
11
Trek
from Salyankot to Aarughat Bazaar (500m.)
which takes about six hours. Until you
meet your destination you trek downhill
all the way. En route you pass through
villages, small forests, farming terraces
and green hills. Aarughat Bazaar covers
small area with an 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 Budi Gandaki river. Here the
route to Manaslu trekking meets. Stay overnight
at lodge or camp.
Day
12
Trek
from Aarughat Bazaar to Khanchok (1050m.)
and it takes about six hours. This day
you trek steep ascent path until you reach
a high school at Tandrang village. Now.
the trail goes gradual uphill along the
ridge till Khanchok. There you find a motor
able road, high school, local but old market.
This place offers you panoramic views of
Manaslu, Buddha peak and other views of
unnamed mountain and peaks. Stay overnight
at lodge or camp.
Day
13
Trek
from Khanchok to Gorkha (1143m.) which
takes about six hours. To reach Gorkha
the trail moves uphill all the way to Gorkha
temple. Now,you trek descent path along
stone stair for about 20 minutes to reach
Gorkha town. Stay overnight at lodge or
camp.
Day
14
Drive
from Gorkha to Kathmandu by bus and it
takes about four and half hours. It is
a pleasant drive back to Kathmandu via
beautiful Abu Khaireni town. While driving,
you head up to Mugling and Kurintar where
Nepal's first Cable car is operated to
reach to Manakamana Temple. 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 lodge or camp.
The
price includes the following services:
Airport pick-up and drop off services
Trekking permit
Entry permit fee
Trekking guide
A cook
Necessary porters
Necessary kitchen helpers
Necessary sherpas
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 stuff
First Aid and kits
Rescue assistance
The
price does not include:
Personal nature expenses such as all
kinds of drinks, beverages, etc.
As the name suggests Ganga –Jamuna trek involves a spirited passage to the twin waterfalls Ganga –Jamuna , an intimate encounter with the ethnic inhabitants of the region , thick forest and majestic mountain vistas. This is a purely camping and moderate trek.
