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Ganesh Himal Trek

Ganesh Himal RangeTrekking in Ganesh Himal is not frequented by many tourists and it  is located on the central eastern part of Nepal. You can see Ganesh Himal easily from Kathmandu. This region offers spectacular views, virgin natural, and magnificence, wild and friendly people. The named is after the elephant-headed God of Good Fortune. The Ganesh Himal can clearly be seen from Kathmandu Valley. The Ganesh Range Peaks (Ganesh I, Ganesh II, Ganesh III, Ganesh IV) stand out like crystal, that is the "Great Himalayan Chain" forming the skyline. This great Himalayan massif is contained between the valley of the Budhi Gandaki in the west and Bhote Koshi in the east, which becomes Trishuli in the lower section.

The trek starts after a few hours of drive along the Kathmandu to Dhunche highway.It passes through foothills and lowland farm terraces to ethnic Tamang villages on higher altitude.Along the trail, the trek offers superb close views of Ganesh himal, Langtang, Bouddha Himal, Hiunchuli and other peaks of central Himalaya.The highest altitude on this trek are the Shingla pass at 4200 m and Pansang La pass at 4100 m. These passes are also two finest view points on the trek.The Ganesh Himal trek ends at Dhading besi from where we catch our vehicle to Kathmandu. It is a fully supported camping trek, our trekking crew will carry the luggage’s and supply, the camp cook will prepare hot meals for your and the sharps will fix the tents . You just carry a light daypack and on average walk for 5-6 hours. 

Itinerary:

Day 01: Drive from Kathmandu (1350m) to Betrawati (800m), trek to Chapdanda (1220m)

Day 02: Trek to Bhalche (2020m).

Day 03: Trek to Gonga (2800m).

Day 04: Kharka to Rupchet (3720m).

Day 05: Acclimatization day, and hiking around the valley.

Day 06: Crossing the Singla Bhanjyang (4750m) and camp at Phedi (3545m).

Day 07: Trek to Pansang Bhanjyang (4000m).

Day 08: Rest and hiking around the valley.

Day 09: Trek to Tipling (2500m).

Day 10: Trek to Sertung(2050m)

Day 11: Trek to Sapchet (1500m).

Day 12: Trek to Darkha (1250m).

Day 13: Trek to Lapang( 1000m).

Day 14: Trek to Khahare (900m).

Day 15: Trek to Arughat (700m).

Day 16: Trek to Khanchok (1448m).

Day 17: Trek to Gorkha Durbar (1143m).

Day 18: Drive Gorkha to Kathmandu.