Ganesh Himal trekking area located on the central eastern region of Nepal. 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 luggages and supply, the camp cook will prepare hot meals for your and the sherpas will fix the tents . You just carry a light daypack and on average walk for 5-6 hours.
Climbing stairs and rocks, hiking over terraces and in the jungle, crossing suspension bridges over rivers and canyons, walking through the clouds above 4,000 meters toward snowy peaks. On high mountain passes the tent is covered in ice when it freezes over ten degrees centigrade at night. The Ganesh Himal Trekking is tough, but an unforgettable experience.
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu
Arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) in Kathmandu, capital of Nepal. Upon arrival, you would be met by Mosaic Adventure representative and transfer to hotel. Meeting with trekking staff, guide and pre-trip arrangements. Overnight at hotel.
Day 02: Kathmandu - To Betrawati (850 m)
We will drive from Kathmandu to Betrawat Bazaar for approximately 5 hours, passing through Trishuli Bazaar en route. Trishuli Bazar is shoping centre for local people, mix caste people from different village. Our campsite would be arranged nearby Sole Bazaar, on the bank of the Trishuli River. We would be fortunate enough to view wonderful views of farm fields, small villages, and terraced slopes set against a background of the Ganesh Himal. Overnight at tented camp.
Day 03: Betrawati - Kispang (1600 m)
Gradual hike for around five hours from betrawati to Kispang. This is a small village inhabited by Tamang people who depend on farming mostly. Tented camp overnight.
Day 04: Kispang - Thulo Chaur (2200m)
Today we hike for around five hours. During todays hike we can see great tamang culture, village, School, Monastry, stupa, farm, waterfall and many more. Overnight at tented camp.
Day 05: Thulo Chaur - Gonga (2900m)
We ascend steadily through nice and deep mix forest, animals including rhododendron. The beautiful view of Mountains can be seen from Gonga and at the end of the day. Approx hike for 3-4 hours. Overnight at tented camp.
Day 06: Gonga - Rupchet (3635m)
Deep rhododendron and pine forest, good chance to see the animals including monkey, great Himalayan chane of Langtnag and Tibet range. Approx hike 4 hrs. Overnight at tented camp.
Day 07: Rupchet - Shing La Top (4100m) - Kharka (2500m)
Steep walk up to Singla pass from where you could have great view of Mt. Ganesh himal, Langtang, Manaslu etc. After Singla it is steep down for about 4 hours to Kharka. High top, early morning Singla for Amazing Mountains view with sunrise, deep forest. Approx hike 7 hrs. Overnight tented camp.
Day 08: Kharka – Borang ( 1800 m)
The journey is steep down through land terraces and villages to Borang. It takes about 5-6 hours to get to Borang. Borang is a nice typical Tamang village with the beautiful mountain views.
Day 09: Borang - Jharlang (1700 m)
Today’s trip is gradual walk for about 5-6 hours through terraces and villages to Jharlang which is a tamang village.
Day 10: Jharlang - Kintang Phedi (1200 m)
The journey takes you to the Kingtang Phedi after 6-7 hours steep downhill walk through small villages. Kingtang phedi is a small village with mixed culture.
Day 11: Kintang Phedi - khahare (1000 m)
The walk through river for about 2 hours and then climbing up road for about 4 hours through village and forest lets you to Khahare. Approx hike hr. Tented camp overnight.
Day 12: Khahare - Dhading Bensi (700 m) – Kathmandu (1345 m)
Bus drive back to Kathmandu en route Dhading Bensi. Approx 8 hrs drive. Overnight at hotel
Day 13: Rest day and sightseeing around Kathmandu valley
With our professional tour guide we visit Pashupatinath, Boudhanath Stupa and Bhaktapur Durbar Square. Rest of the time you can use for travelling around Thamel and souvenirs shopping and other necessaries. Overnight at hotel.
Day 14: Departure
Farewell by Mosaic adventure team and transfer to airport for flight back to destination country.
Departure dates and the itinerary arrangements can be tailored to your requirement, so please contact us for your queries regarding your Ganesh Himal trekking departure date.
01. Airport picks up & drops by private car.
02. Standard accommodation in Kathmandu.
03. Guided city tour in Kathmandu by car/van/bus.
04. Full board meal during camping, prepared by our cook with Tea & coffee.
05. Sharing tented accommodation and equipment during the camping trek.
06. A local government licensed English speaking Guide during the trek, required number of cook, porters, their food, accommodation, salary, insurance, equipment, medicine, transportation.
07. Boiled drinking water for the trek.
08. All special trekking permits & fees.
09. Surface Transfer to and from Kathmandu.
10. Mosaic adventure down Jacket, sleeping bag and duffel bag.
11. All our government taxes.
12. Official expanse.
13. Sightseeing/Monuments entrance fees in Kathmandu.
01. Lunch and dinner whilst in Kathmandu.
02. Your travel insurance.
03. International airfare and airport departure tax.
04. Nepal entry visa fee at Airport Kathmandu with require 2 passport size photos.
05. Items of a personal nature such as alcoholic drinks, cold drinks, laundry.
06. Personal trekking Equipments except stated above.
07. Tips for trekking staff and driver-tipping is expected.
08. Any others expenses which are not mentioned on Price Includes section.
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