Ganesh Himal Trek

Ganesh Himal trek lies to the south of the Langtang range carrying his name is endowed with a rich variety of flora and fauna that our trek sets out to explore. The forests are home to Spanish Oak, Rhododendron and Blue Pine, to name but three. There are also 40 species of orchid, 300 species of birds, tahr, musk deer, wild boar, several species of monkey and a variety of smaller creatures. In addition there are splendid displays of seasonal flowers with their accompanying bees and butterflies.

Ganesh is the elephant-headed Hindu god of good fortune. The Ganesh Himal trekking Nepal rises to the north of Kathmandu and, on a good day, its four impressive peaks can be seen as part of a crystal chain shining along the Tibetan border. This Ganesh Himal Region is still largely untouched by modern progress or mass tourism and is sandwiched between the Manaslu range to the west and the popular Langtang Gosainkund Valley to the east. From Kathmandu an “exhilarating” drive follows the Trisuli Nadi (River) into the hills through a landscape of forest, terraced farmlands and ancient villages to the small town of Betrawati.

The peoples of this region are Gurungs and Tamangs and the trail initially leads through friendly thatched roofed villages above terraced farmlands towards the more sparsely populated forests above. From high ground and ridges there are spectacular views of the high Himalaya to the north. This Ganesh Himal trekking itineraries is an excellent trek on which to experience a slice of ancient culture and unspoiled nature in its grand Himalayan setting.Spring and Autumn are the best season to do this trek, though Mountain Mart Trek-adventure team make it happen four season.

Outline itinerary

Day 01: Arrive Kathmandu (1,300m/4,264 ft)

Day 02: Kathmandu valley sightseeing & trek preparation (1,300m/4,264 ft)

Day 03: Kathmandu -  Betrawati ( 630m/ 2040ft) 3-4 hrs scenic drive

Day 04: Betrawati – Satdobato (1250m/4100 ft) 5-6 hrs trek

Day 05: Satdobato – Bhalche (1930m/6400ft) 5-6 hrs trek

Day 06: Bhalche – Gonga (2910m/ 9700ft) 5 – 6 hrs trek

Day 07: Rest day for acclimatization and exploration.

Day 08: Gonga – Rupchet Kharka (3634m/12000ft) 5-6 hrs trek

Day 09: Rupchet Kharka – Pangsang La (3850m/12800ft) 5-6 hrs trek

Day 10: Pangsang – Somdang (3200m/ 10600ft) 5-6 hrs trek

Day 11: Somdang – Gatlang (2225m/7400ft) 5-6 hrs trek

Day 12: Gatlang – Syabrubesi (1250m/ 4150ft) 5-6 hrs trek

Day 13: Syabrubesi – Kathmandu (1300m/ 4264ft) 6 -7 hrs drive

Day 14: Drive to international airport, fly onward destination

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Cost Inclusve:

• All airport/Hotel transfers
• Tourist standard Hotel in Kathmandu for 2 nights on BB Plan
• Welcome and farewell dinner
• Full meals (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner) during the trek
• Hot drinks (Tea & Coffee)
• All mountain accommodation
• Ground transpotation (Kathmandu/  Trishuli /Shaprubesi/ Kathhmandu)
• An experienced English-speaking trek leader (Govt. registered trekking guide), assistant trek leader (4 trekkers: 1 assistant guide) and Sherpa porters to carry luggage (2 trekkers: 1 porter)
• Guide & porter salary, insurance, equipment, flight, food and lodging
• A comprehensive medical kit
• All government and local taxes
• Trekking equipment such as four season down jacket, sleeping bag, trekking boots, rain coat, walking stick and many more as per necessity

Cost Exclusive:

• Soft drinks, alcoholic drinks
• Mineral water
• Personal expenses
• Lunch & Dinner in Kathmandu
• Travel insurance & evacuation

Ganesh Himal trekking detail itinerary

Day 01: Arrive Kathmandu (1,300m/4,264 ft)

Our MMT Airport Representative will be there to greet you outside the Terminal Hall (after you have completed passport, immigration and visa requirements). He will be displaying our Treks & Expeditions logo with your name on it. You will then be transferred to your hotel. Afternoon free.  Evening: a welcome dinner, hosted by our management team, to introduce you to your guide, brief you on the trek and check on necessities. 

Day 02: Kathmandu Valley sightseeing & and trek preparation (1,300m/4,264 ft)

After breakfast, your day will start with our guided tour?) to cultural world heritage sites in the Kathmandu Valley. such as,This includes the pilgrimage sites of the Hindu s Temple Pashupatinath; the world’s biggest Stupa at Bouddhanath; and visit the Swoyambhunath Stupa - also known as the monkey temple. After exploring the surrounding areas, we visit the historical Patan Durbar Square & and Kathmandu’s Durbar Square (Freak Street) with its temple, unique ancient art, architecture s, museum and Kumari (living goddess). Evening meeting for pre-trip counseling to ensure you have all necessary trekking gear, medical kit and legal requirements (including permits, TIMS and etc.).

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Day at leisure, to follow your own interests.

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Day 01: Arrive Kathmandu (1,300m/4,264 ft)

Day 02: Kathmandu valley sightseeing & trek preparation (1,300m/4,264 ft)

Day 03: Kathmandu -  Betrawati ( 630m/ 2040ft) 3-4 hrs scenic drive

Day 04: Betrawati – Satdobato (1250m/4100 ft) 5-6 hrs trek

Day 05: Satdobato – Bhalche (1930m/6400ft) 5-6 hrs trek

Day 06: Bhalche – Gonga (2910m/ 9700ft) 5 – 6 hrs trek

Day 07: Rest day for acclimatization and exploration.

Day 08: Gonga – Rupchet Kharka (3634m/12000ft) 5-6 hrs trek

Day 09: Rupchet Kharka – Pangsang La (3850m/12800ft) 5-6 hrs trek

Day 10: Pangsang – Somdang (3200m/ 10600ft) 5-6 hrs trek

Day 11: Somdang – Gatlang (2225m/7400ft) 5-6 hrs trek

Day 12: Gatlang – Syabrubesi (1250m/ 4150ft) 5-6 hrs trek

Day 13: Syabrubesi – Kathmandu (1300m/ 4264ft) 6 -7 hrs drive

Day 14: final departure
Transfer to international airport and fly to onward destination
        

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Departure Dates for Ganesh Himal Trek

Body wear:

T-shirt, long sleeve, half pant, long trouser, warm Jacket, fleece Jacket, Gore-tax windproof Jacket & trouser, warm trouser, rain Jacket, sleeping bag, down jacket

Head wear:

Sun hat, woolen hat/fleece hat, sunglass & scat

Hand wear:

Gloves

Foot wear:

Warm woolen socks, trekking boots & sandal

Accessories:

Personal toiletries, personal first aid kit, sun block, lip guard, shampoo, soap, shavers, moisturizer, passport copies, pocket knives, flash light, camera & film, tawel, water bottle, music & books.

What you carry for the trek:

Please, bring the equipment listed above and pack your gear for the trek into a duffel bag or rucksacks, and small day bag for you. The larger bag with your kit will be carried by the porter to meet you each evening. You should bring a day pack to carry by yourself for water, rain jacket, hat gloves, camera money etc. The weather in mountain is changeable so you will need some warm cloths with you on your day pack.

What to do about the left over baggage:

One day before your departure for the trek you could leave the valuable things which you do not need on the trek such as passport, visa card, flight tickets, in our safety box, and the rest of the things you could store it in our store room.

What is a tea house trek? Accommodation and food facilities!

Tea house trek mean staying and eating in the local lodges. We stay in double room, rooms are basic but comfortable mattress, normally just a bed and pillow. Most of them have electric light and all have and all have specious dining room –lounge. Mostly in tea houses there are common bathroom. Hot shower also available on the tea- houses but the hot water depend on weather conditions and to pay to get the shower.  We eat at tea- house, though food is usually potential and delicious, menu is not extensive. They offer variety of potato rice and noodle dishes, as well as soup. You could choose food from the menu what you could choose the food from the menu what you would like to have. You would be able to eat the food as much as you like but you would not able to order more than enough and left the food.

Health:

It’s very important not to get sick while you are going on the trek and you need to be careful about what you eat and drink.  You need to stay healthy and avoid getting sick in order to have a successful trek.

Some tips for staying healthy:

Avoid drinking or brushing your teeth with tap water. Drink only sealed bottled or proper boiled water or use water purification tablets. During the trek avoid the temptation to test your fitness through fast walking at altitude.

Medical kit

Your guide will bring normal medical kits with him while on the trek. It is recommended that you also bring a small personal medical kit including pain killers, sore throat, plasters, strapping tape for blisters, etc. If you are taking regular mediation you need to bring those medicine with you and do not forget to bring extra supply if somehow one pack is lost.

The trails:

The trekking trail of Nepal vary from wide, rode-like avenues to narrow, slippery paths built out over enormous drops. In many places, a fall from the trail would be final. One most pay attention at all the time to where you are placing your fact. Be specially  careful not move while looking through the view finder of your camera.

The weather:

Nepal has the wildest altitude range of any country of the earth. Each altitude will have its’ own weather problem, from typical heat to arctic cold. In the main trekking season in the spring and fall, the weather is often stable and even the high passes may be free of snow and relatively easy to traverse at times. Those trekkers who encountered an easy at altitude nasty spread the word that boots and warm clothing are not required. This is a mistake. That sudden storm can occur at any time, dumping one or two meter of snow on the passes. At that point, any one with simple running shoes will not be able to processed and may even be stranded for a number of days. Frostbite is a constant risk if one walks in snow at high altitude.

If you trek in the winter, you most be prepared for cold and snow. If you trek in the monsoon you might be face with slippery trails and difficult rivers crossing. You are heading into the world highest mountain range. Be prepared for changes in temperature and weather.

Altitude and preventing altitude:

Being in a hurry in the mountain of Nepal can be deadly. Acclimatization is the word used to describe the adjustments your body makes as it ascends. Ascend slowly and drinking lots of water is one of the best ways not to get high altitude. You should not plan to go to high altitude if you have know heart disease, difficulty to breathing at sea level or are pregnant. For other chronic medical conditions its better to consult your doctor. Sleeping pills, alcohol, smoking should not be used at altitude as they tend to decrease breathing and lead to Acute Mountain Sickness. It comes that during 3-4 liters of fluids (Water, Soup, etc) per day to avoid dehydration helps in the acclimatization process.

Tipping and cash requirement

On the trekking route do not forget to bring Nepalese rupees for drinks bottled water drinks/alcohol that might purchage on the way. The sum of amount to carry on the trekking route depends on the day and area you are going to trek in. Tipping is now common in Nepal but there is no certain rules how much should be tips and it’s not the must to tip.

Photographing people:

During a trek you will have many opportunities to photograph local people and amazing society. You could usetons of films taking amazing natural scenery but talking the picture of people it’s a good idea to ask before taking. Some people do not like you to take the picture of them. So always ask before taking the pictures.

Considering Environment:

While trekking you have to consider on the environment not to destroy the environment. There are so many ways you could help not to polluted the environment of the area such as pick up papers, film wrappers, burn all your toilet paper and bury your farce, do not make camp fire.

Insurance:

All tour participants should obtain their own personal insurance which covers accidents, health, emergency evacuation and loss or damage to personal effects.