Ganesh Himal Base Camp Trekking-20 Days

"Adventure on the Remote Pockets of Nepal Mid-West Himalayas"
Good to Know
  • Duration 20 Days
  • Difficulty Level Easy
  • Max. Altitude 3774m
  • Group Size 2+
  • Trip Starts Kathmandu
  • Trip Ends Kathmandu
  • Group Style Private
  • Activities Trekking, Historical And Cultural Excursion
  • Best Season March-June and Sept-November

Highlights

  •  Adventure in the far corners of Nepal's West Central Himalayan Mountain range.
  •  Enjoy perfect wilderness in the close harmony of natural pristine surroundings.
  •  On and off the beaten tracks around hidden pockets of Mid-West Nepal Himalaya.
  •  Within an enchanting forest of rhododendron, oaks, magnolia, pines, and fir trees.
  •  Explore rural farm villages in the shade of the high Ganesh and Manaslu Himalayas.
  •  Less visited by the main flow of trekkers away from villages and human settlements.

An Advantage of Booking a Trip with Nepal Trekking Planner.

  • Private vehicles pick up and drop off passengers at all airports.
  • First-aid kit box.
  • Trekking Planner’s down jackets, t-shirt, and cap, if necessary.
  • Arrangement of emergency evacuation service (you should have insurance for emergency evacuation, which will be paid for by your travel insurance company).
  • We use an oximeter to check your pulse, oxygen saturation, and heart rate, and we provide oxygen.
  • Sim cards are provided by our company for travelers, so there won’t be any networking issues.

 

Trip Introduction: 20 Days Ganesh Himal Base Camp Trekking.

Ganesh Himal Base Camp Trekking is a wonderful place to visit away from human settlements and villages for some days in close harmony with the mountain wilderness. One of the less ventured regions of North Mid-West by trekkers and adventurers, although not far from the capital Kathmandu at a mere 65 km crow fly distance and yet remote, isolated country.

Ganesh Himal's massive bulk of peaks can be seen from Kathmandu on a clear fine day, towards the northwest direction close to Manaslu Himalaya in the west withLangtang Himal towards the east.

Ganesh Himal Base Camp Trekking where few groups of trekkers seldom visit due to its remoteness and away from villages on off-the-beaten tracks where there are no facilities of lodge or guest house for travelers.

All trekkers need full camping equipment and foods to carry with them and ferry throughout the trek from the start to the end, which makes it a real outdoor adventure with overnight camping in the sheer wilderness.

Ganesh Himal is, an unknown mountain for other travelers as it is below 8, 000 meters from other famous and popular peaks, but one of the most beautiful and striking mountain ranges the main peak Ganesh-I is at 7, 422 m and 24, 350 feet high.

Ganesh Himal is the name of the popular and favorite Hindu God ‘Ganesh’ the local name is Yangra of Tibetan origin language, as Ganesh Himal also straddles the border with Tibet / China.

Where’s the most common name is the Hindu word Ganesh, a depicted form of an elephant as the South Face of Pabil Himal (Ganesh IV) ridge that appears the shape of an elephant’s trunk hence the name Ganesh Himal.

Adventure to Ganesh Himal Base Camp Trekking involves exciting drive both ways before and after ending the walks, at first, the journey takes you towards the north-west around Nuwakott district and the warm area at Trisuli Bazaar, a busy town and main hub of hill villagers.

In the beginning, the walk takes you through several nice farm villages where you can witness the local immense culture of both Hinduism and Buddhism religions, as the adventure continues leaving the last small farm village of Chalise towards remote mountainous areas of massive bulk Ganesh Himal.

A lovely walk into a dense coniferous forest of tall rhododendron, pines, oaks, and fir trees with some bamboo stalks, which makes an excellent habitation for mountain wild animals and birdlife.

The green deep woods around Langtang and Ganesh Himal, where endangered and elusive Red Panda dwells, are often seen by trekkers on walks to the Ganesh Himal base camp and Ruby valley areas.

After days of exciting walks finally reach the main highlight of the adventure in the heart of massif Ganesh Himal at Base Camp, which towers high above you with icy ponds of Kalo and Seto Kunds.

The color of the pond with black and white due to lime and chalk minerals of rocks mixed from of glacier, and the black is due to heavy shade away from sunlight and the falling of black rocks.

Enjoying marvelous moments around Ganesh Himal Base Camp, the return journey takes you back into the dense forest and Kharka (cattle herder’s shelters) to reach a farm village, and back into human civilization.

Starting the adventure from the Nuwakott area and ending at the Gorkha district in the farm town of Arughat, which also falls on the trekking route to Manaslu and Tsum Valley. At Arughat ending the last walk of a fabulous journey to reach Kathmandu after a great wonderful experience on Ganesh Himal Base Camp Trekking.

Important Note.

  • This trip departure every day of the year
  • This trip is fully customizable. We can customize the trip as per your need, please contact us
  • This trip is available on both a Fixed Departure and a Private Group Basis.
  • This trip can be booked privately if you’re traveling solo or privately or with family.
  • Have a big group? We can help as per your needs.
  • We can help you make it fit your budget.
  • we accept the instant booking and online payment.

Best Season for Ganesh Himal Base Camp Trekking.

The best time for Ganesh Himal Base Camp Trek is during the spring season from March to May, when days are clear most of the month’s chances of light rain and snow sometimes in the late afternoon.

Cold in the morning and night time, but very scenic with wildflowers in seasonal bloom especially tall trees to bush rhododendron, magnolia, and other bright flowers. The day is clear for grand views of snow peaks and with much longer sunlight hours during the spring season.

Next, the best season is autumn/fall to pre-winter from the middle month of September to early December, although much colder morning and evening time, with short sunlight hours due to autumn and near winter. But most days are bright and clear for mountain views and walks with the bright starry night sky, and chances of snow in higher areas sometimes.

Itinerary
Expand All Collapse All

Ganesh Himal Base Camp trekking provided with standard Itinerary days where some days walks can be shorter or longer as per your physical fitness, some designated overnight stops can change, due to available rooms and other facilities, etc…….

We will follow the itinerary if it needs to be changed in case of weather, landslides, and difficulties on walks requiring more days where our leader and lead head guides decide holding full authority for Trekking Planner Treks and Expeditions.

    On reaching Kathmandu, Nepal international airport received by our staff and guides for a short transfer to your hotel around the main hub of Kathmandu city at Thamel area, most interesting and exciting place for all your needs and requirement.

    Checking into your rooms with time to get refreshed, and then join with other members of Ganesh Himal Base Camp trekking for briefing provided by our guide or leader.

    Evening enjoy group dinner in a nice authentic Nepalese restaurants with a live cultural program with your delicious meals.

      At Kathmandu, morning enjoy a tour around Kathmandu at places of great interest on a guided sightseeing tour led by an expert guide.

      Kathmandu city steeped with world heritage sites that make the whole valley an interesting place to explore, afternoon preparation for Ganesh Himal Base Camp trek.

        Starting early morning drive from Kathmandu to reach our starting point, as the road winds up towards Nuwakott district to reach low warm areas of Trisuli Bazaar.

        After possible lunch stop, continue to drive further through rural farm villages and across Trisuli River to reach our first overnight stop outside Kathmandu at Samari Bhanjyang, a nice farm village where tented camp will be set by our trekking staff and guide.

          First day walks take you through many scattered small farm villages with neat tended crops fields and terraces into much warmer low heavily farmed country growing rice paddies as per the season-wise.

          A pleasant walk of a few short ups and downs with more winding gradual wide path to reach our overnight destination at a large and interesting farm village in Katunje Bazaar.

          A village with many shops and stores where hill people visits to buy necessary commodities, overnight tented camping in the farm fields of the village, afternoon time to explore the Katunje Bazaar where people are of mixed hill tribes, from Hindu Chettries, Bharamins and Dalits to Tamang, Magar of Buddhism religion.

            From here onwards into a wide green valley reaching much lower and warmer areas where good quality of rice grown around this region of Nuwakott district, as walk leads into cool shade of bamboo, Sal and Banyan large tree lines. Lush green vegetation of subtropical climate conditions.

            As walk leads further encountering many farm villages and then beyond to reach at Kintang Phedi on the bottom of a hill for overnight camp.

              After a pleasant overnight further from farm villages, the walk starts heading to a steep climb for short while to reach on top of a hill known as Bhanjyang, offer superb views of Ganesh and Langtang Himal with the Manaslu mountain range further west direction. After a refreshing stop descend towards a green valley within a mixed forest of blue pine, oaks, and Sal trees.

              Slowly walk heads towards North direction to reach a small area in the middle of the forest to camp at Jharlang with a few farmhouses and hamlets on this isolated spot.

                Today’s walks will be a great change from landscapes, temperatures, and vegetation, on leaving the low farm areas to cooler Himalayan mid-hills covered with coniferous forest lined with pine, magnolia and rhododendron trees.

                As walk progress climb towards higher green rolling hills facing views of white snow peaks of Ganesh and Langtang Himal, then end the day at a small farm village in Chalise populated by Tamang the hill tribe of Central Himalaya, follows Buddhism practice as well the ancient worship of Bon a pre-Buddhism sect.

                  From Chalise where the trail from Arughat of Gorkha and Nuwakott districts joins near Chalise, walk follows with a steady climb to reach another hilltop or Bhanjyang, where you can enjoy marvelous views of Manaslu, Ganesh and Langtang Himal.

                  After a short break and feeling cool air, a short descend into the dense forest to reach at isolated spot in Hindung, a small cattle herders shelter with few huts and an open meadow where a tent is set for overnight camping.

                    After overnight camp in the middle of the forest, where walk continues to cross several glacial streams of Shyar Khola that joins later with Buri Gandaki River that we will follow on the way back.

                    Adventure continues higher areas within dense tree lines to reach an open wide field at Rajgang Kharka for overnight camp, on a nice grazing summer pasture field for the cattle of Gorkha and Nuwakott villagers.

                      Today walk leads to the main goal and highlight of the adventure at Ganesh Himal, as well on the highest spot at 3, 774 meter and 12, 378 feet. As route leads towards further North-West direction, on leaving green lush vegetation and tree lines for barren and arid terrain.

                      Climb on steep slopes following a faint path and crossing several icy streams fed from the glaciers of Ganesh Himal and Kalo and Seto Kunda glacial ponds.

                      Finally after a tough strenuous climb of more than 1,200 meters up from Rajgang Kharka to reach our target and destination at Ganesh Himal Base Camp, surrounded by towering giant peaks of Ganesh Himal.

                      Tent are set on an available flat surface and lever ground avoiding rocks and moraine close to Kalo Seto Kunda / Black and White Pond.

                        Another day at Ganesh Himal Base Camp, an amazing place on earth to be as well to experience on the remote hidden corners of the Himalaya mountain range, where the Budhi (Buri) Gandaki valley and Shyar Khola valley on the west separates from the Sringi Himal and Mansiri Himal of massive Manaslu Himalaya, the closest to the 8,000-meter mountains.

                        At base camp explore the unvisited areas by other trekkers and mountaineers, the highest peak in the range is Yangra or Ganesh Himal-I at the height of 7,422 m includes three other mountains above 7,000 m with some fourteen over 6,000 m peaks.

                        The massive range of Ganesh includes Ganesh II, Salasungo (Ganesh III), and Pabil (Ganesh IV) the name Lapsang Karbo for the southeast peak, also called as Salasungo.

                          After a pleasant overnight with fresh morning head downhill for few hours to reach back at Rajgang Kharka with tremendous views of rolling hills and valleys including scenery of snowcapped mountains of Ganesh Himal massive peaks, Manaslu towards the west and as far to Langtang Himal towards the east.

                          After an eye-catching views descend back into green tree lines at Rajgang Kharka for overnight camp.

                            From the middle of nowhere walk down towards Chalise past Hindung with a short climb and more descend, where Nuwakott and Gorkha route joins, as well Dhading area includes also. Enjoyable walk retracing on the same trail back to Chalise for the last overnight close to Ganesh Himal base camp.

                              Start to walk on a fresh new trail following a downhill route towards much lower and warmer farm areas to Laba Besi, where walk leads to short ups and on a gradual winding path within dense forest with long descend to reach a small farm village at Laba Besi, for overnight camp.

                                The morning walk starts on a pleasant path within a dense forest with a short climb above a ridge, facing views of Ganesh Himal and Manaslu range of peaks, and then heading downhill.

                                Afternoon walk to a small farm village with marvelous sceneries of hills and mountains and then climb for an hour to reach at Manyang Bhanjyang located on a high scenic ridge for an overnight stop with camping around the farm fields.

                                  Today an interesting walk as the path leads further down south to much warmer areas of rice terraces and paddy fields, walk towards a few isolated farm villages, and then head due south-west to reach the overnight camp at Majhagaon.

                                  Herewith time to explore around this small farm village and to a viewpoint for super panorama of Manaslu and Ganesh Himal.

                                    From Majhgaon on easy winding trail coming across more farm villages as walk heads in low warmer sub-tropical areas to reach within Gorkha district as the route leads down south close to Budhi Gandaki River for last overnight camp within the rural farm village of Budhathum.

                                      After a pleasant and last overnight stop on the foothills of Ganesh Himal at Budathum with grand views of mountain and rolling green hills, the last day walk of the adventure leads to more warm areas. As landscapes and vegetation changes to paddy farm areas to reach a large town at Arughat.

                                      Our adventurous walks complete at Arughat town, with possible lunch and refreshing stop, afternoon taking an exciting drive of 3-4 hours’ to reach at Kathmandu, as drive leads past towns and villages with a last climb to Naag Dhunga to enter Kathmandu valley and city area.

                                      On reaching Kathmandu back into your hotel with afternoon free for shopping and individual activities.

                                        Free and spare day in Kathmandu after more than two-week treks in remote corners of Mid-Western Nepal Himalaya, enjoy this free day to relax or join in for another exciting sightseeing tour at places of interest around Kathmandu, Patan, and Bhaktapur.

                                          Last and final day in the land of high Himalaya and colorful culture, as per your international flight time for respective destination or homeward bound, our staff transfer you to Kathmandu International Airport, after a fascinating and glorious experience on Ganesh Himal Base Camp Trekking.

                                          Not satisfied with this regular itinerary? Make your own.

                                          Trip Map
                                          Ganesh Himal Base Camp Trekking-20 Days Map
                                          Inclusions
                                          What's Included
                                          •  All airport pick up drop off by the private vehicle.
                                          •  Twin/double sharing accommodation on BB in Kathmandu.
                                          •  Guided sightseeing tours in Kathmandu with private vehicle (entrance fees extra) Kathmandu to Samari Bhanjyang and Arughat Bazaar.
                                          •   to Kathmandu flight with airport departure tax.
                                          •  National Park entrance fee and Trekkers’ Information Management System ( TIMS card).
                                          •  A highly experience, helpful, knowledgeable, friendly, English-speaking, well-trained,
                                          •  Government license holding guide. Price includes his salary, food, drinks, accommodation, transport, and insurance.
                                          •  02 guests to 01 porter with their insurance, salary, food, accommodation, and equipment.
                                          •  Your cost includes insurance, wages, food, and lodging for both your guide and porter. We take excellent care of our guides and porters; they are like family to us.
                                          •  Best available twin-sharing lodge accommodation during the trek.
                                          •  Three meals a day; breakfast, lunch, and dinner and tea/coffee during the trekking.
                                          •  Snacks of biscuits/peanuts and seasonal fresh fruits dessert during the trek.       
                                          •  Welcome dinner in an authentic restaurant.
                                          •  First aid kit.
                                          •  Trekking Planner’s a sleeping bag, down jackets, T-shirt, cap, duffle bags, city and trekking route maps – if necessary.
                                          •  Arrangement of emergency evacuation service (should have insurance for emergency evacuation and will be paid by your travel insurance company).
                                          •  Oxymeter to check your pulse and oxygen saturation and heart rate twice daily during the trek (very useful to check Altitude Mountain Sickness (AMS) symptoms). This helps ensure your trek is in the safest hands possible.
                                          •  All applicable government and local taxes per the itinerary.
                                          What's Excluded
                                          • Your Nepal Visa fees (should bring small accurate fees in USD and 02 passport size photos).
                                          • All the International airfare from and to Kathmandu (no need to pay a departure tax for international flights).
                                          • Lunch and Dinner in Kathmandu.
                                          • Personal travel and health Insurance, Insurance for helicopter evacuation (An Helicopter rescue insurance is highly recommended. If you have any problem and you have to be evacuated, without your insurance you have to pay the helicopter in cash).
                                          • In case of extra more nights accommodation, lunch and dinner in the city due to early arrival and late departure as well as early back/return from mountain/trekking (due to any reason) than the given time period of the itinerary.
                                          • Your Personal expenses such as ( laundry, phone calls, bar and beverage bill, boiled or bottled water {it will cost between $1 and $3 a bottle (it gets more expensive towards base camp).}, extra porter.. etc).
                                          • Entrance fees for the day tours in Kathmandu.
                                          • The Tips to the trekking crews and drive.
                                          • Extra expenses due to flight delays, strikes, weather condition or any event out of our control.
                                          Departure Dates

                                          If the given date is not appropriate for you, Please CONTACT US (Call/email now for a private trip, [email protected], Mobile +977 98510 71767 (24 hrs) - WhatsApp and Viber)so that Trekking Planner can happily manage your trip on dates favorable for you.

                                          Trekking Planner also organizes various trips in small groups that can suit you. We recommend you reserve a seat for yourself by booking with us right away for a wonderful experience with us. Hurry up! Adventure is waiting for you.

                                          Essential Info

                                          Equipment and Gear List

                                          trekking iconGeneral

                                          • Four-season (-20 degree) sleeping bag (We provide rental sleeping bags available for an additional USD 35)
                                          • Puffy down jacket (We provide rental jackets for an additional USD 35)
                                          • Daypack (25-30 liters recommended) with rain cover

                                          HeadUpper Body

                                          • Sun hat or cap (We'll provide you with a trekking cap.)
                                          • warm woolen hat
                                          • Scarf/Neck Buff (highly recommended to get saved from wind and cold)
                                          • Headlamp or mobile torch light for nighttime
                                          • Polarized sunglasses

                                          TorsoTorso

                                          • Technical fabric base layer thermals are light for warmer months, heavy for colder months
                                          • Technical fabric t-shirts and sleeve sweaters or high-necks
                                          • Waterproof rain jacket
                                          • windproof jacket for the walk as it gets windy
                                          • Fleece jacket or down jacket

                                          PantLower Body

                                          • thermals inner
                                          • Hiking pants at least 3
                                          • Comfortable pants for teahouses
                                          • Waterproof, windproof shell
                                          • Hiking shorts

                                          GlovesHands

                                          • Woolen gloves for the tea house
                                          • Hard-shell windproof outer gloves for the walk

                                          FeetFeet

                                          • Marino Wool or comfortable, warm socks
                                          • Hiking socks
                                          • Liner socks
                                          • Trekking/hiking boots (waterproof recommended)
                                          • Crampons (For passes)
                                          • Casual shoes or sandals that are comfortable for the time in the tea house
                                          • Gaiters (lightweight for rain and snow)

                                          UndergarmentsUndergarments and inner wears

                                          • Technical fabric/quick drying (can be washed during the trek)
                                          • Sports bras (women)
                                          • sleeping clothes as per the comfortability

                                          MedicineFirst Aid Kits and Medications

                                          • Sunscreen SPF- 50+
                                          • Lip balm or Vaseline
                                          • ointment cream
                                          • Cough Syrup and strepsils (recommended for Khumbu Cough)
                                          • Creams and medicines (for any allergies or diseases)

                                          (Note: Our guides carry medications, oxygen cans, and first aid kits during the trip. However, personal kits and medications are recommended.)

                                          Other essentialsOther Essentials

                                          • Passport
                                          • Extra copies of passport-sized photos
                                          • Reusable water bottle
                                          • Toilet paper, small soap, and shampoo
                                          • Water purification tablets or UV water purifier (if you plan to treat water)
                                          • water bladder for the day bag
                                          • small towel for personal use
                                          • Pillowcase in case of allergies to new pillows
                                          • High-protein snacks (such as mountain bars or nuts)
                                          • Waterproof/dry bags for carrying essential documents, stuff, frequently used items, and money
                                          • Power bank or extra batteries
                                          • Cameras and mobile phone
                                          • Cards/book
                                          • Pee bottle/ pee funnel for women
                                          • Trekking poles
                                          • Whistle in case your voice is not loud enough to stop or start
                                          • Thermos for hot water during the nighttime
                                          • We give you a free duffel bag, trekking cap, maps, and t-shirt during your pre-trip meeting in Kathmandu. The duffel bag will be used to pack your trekking supplies.
                                          • For every two participants, we assign one porter. The porter will carry the duffel bag, which should weigh around 10 kg/22 lbs., throughout the walk.
                                          • Daypack bag for daily used stuff like cash, documents, papers, a water bottle or bladder, a camera, toiletries, sunscreen, a notebook, clothing, etc. (with a waterproof cover).
                                          • You can store your luggage (on-trekking items) at the hotel in Kathmandu, and we can assist and help.
                                          • Total luggage for the Kathmandu-Lukla flight is (15 kg/33 lbs.), including duffel (10 Kg/22 lbs.) and backpack (5 kg/11 lbs.)
                                          • A down jacket with a hood(cap) to be warm in altitudes above 3,000m.
                                          • We can provide a down jacket for USD 35. In case of loss or damage, you need to pay back the cost of USD 200 per item.
                                          • We can provide a sleeping bag for USD 35. In case of loss or damage, USD 200 per item must be paid.

                                          Note: Supplies and gear can be rented or purchased in Kathmandu. Once you are in Nepal, you can buy supplies and gear for hiking if you have spare time. Trekking Planner Nepal representatives will assist you in purchasing the equipment. Thamel a tourist hub, offers a wide range of trekking equipment at affordable prices. Don't wear short clothes inside the monasteries and religious places.

                                          FAQs
                                          • The Ganesh Himal Trekking is one of the most famous trekking regions in Nepal. It takes place in the Ganesh Himal region and provides a spectacular view of the snow-capped mountains of Nepal.

                                          • The highest altitude during the Ganesh Himal Base Camp Trekking is 3,774 meters/ 12,378 feet.

                                          • Yes, we recommend a guide during the Ganesh Himal Base Camp Trekking. The Ganesh Himal Base Camp is a remote region that can be difficult for trekkers without a guide. Similarly, trekkers might miss out on important information and might have safety issues. So, it is better to hire a guide who can arrange accommodation, provide information, and take care of you during the trek.

                                          • The Ganesh Himal Trek is 20 days long; however, Nepal Trekking Planner can customize the itinerary according to personal interests. It can be longer or shorter depending on the places of visit or time period.

                                          • The Ganesh Himal trekking is slightly or moderately difficult. It can be challenging for those needing more physical fitness, but no intense training is required. Some cardiovascular activities like running or swimming can make the trek easy. On the other hand, altitude can be a problem for those not used to high-altitude trekking. For that, proper hydration and acclimatization techniques are necessary.

                                          • The best time to do the Ganesh Himal Trek is spring and autumn. Spring in Nepal lasts from March to May, and autumn lasts from September to November. During these periods, the skies are clear, providing an unobstructed view of snow-capped mountains, and temperatures are moderate, aiding comfortable walking conditions. 

                                          • The altitude of Ganesh Himal is 7,422 meters/ 24,350 feet. The Ganesh Himal Range consists of four peaks: Ganesh I ( 7,422 meters/ 24,350 feet), Ganesh II(7118m/23,353ft), Ganesh III(Salasungo, 7043m/23,107ft), and Ganesh IV(Salasungo, 7043m/23,107ft). 

                                          • Yes, you will need a permit for the Ganesh Himal Trek. The Ganesh Himal region is labeled as a protected area by the government of Nepal. So, to enter the protected area, various permits are required.The permits for the Ganesh Himal trek include the Trekkers Information Management System (TIMS) Card and the Langtang National Park entry permit card. Both of the permits can be obtained in Kathmandu. Trekking Planner Nepal can help you get the permit to relieve you from the hassle.

                                          • On the Ganesh Himal Trek, various accommodation options are available. These include teahouses, lodges, and homestays. Teahouses are local and basic accommodations available throughout the trek. Lodges are better than tea houses and offer a chance to connect with the local culture. Likewise, homestays allow trekkers to stay in local homes while tasting local cuisines. 

                                          • For the Ganesh Himal Trek, trekkers need to pack good-quality hiking boots, sleeping bags, three-layer upper and lower body cloths, duffle bags, personal hygiene items, body care items, and other miscellaneous items. For a complete packing list, please visit the website of Trekking Planner Nepal.

                                          Client Reviews
                                          Add-ons Trips

                                          Send Inquiry

                                          Pre-Booking Offer

                                          Save up to 10% above US$1000 trip booking, applicable only on cart payment.

                                          Coupon code: prebook@2024Valid till August 30, 2024