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Ganesh Himal Trekking
Ganesh Himal Trek is moderate trekking situated in central Nepal northwest of Kathmandu, suitable for those for those wanting to get away from the more popular regions of Annapurna and Everest, as trekking in this regions is not frequented by many tourists. Between Kathmandu and Pokhara there are three major groups of peaks: Ganesh Himal, Langtang, Manaslu, Himal Chuli are all less frequented areas. The area is famous for the unspoiled Tamang culture, spectacular views of mountains and colorful rhododendron forests. It is also conveniently close to Kathmandu. There are different routes according to your time considerations.
Visitors have changes to interact with many interesting ethnic community following various cast mainly the Tamang people, observe their rich cultural tradition, trek, pass through the dense forest and meadows and trek offers excellent views of Ganesh himal, Langtang, Annapurna, Mt Fishtail Manaslu, Lamjung, Bouddha Himal, Hiunchuli and other peaks of central Himalaya.
Ganesh Himal Trekking Itinerary:
Day 1: Arrival Kathmandu, transfer to hotel
Day 2: Sight-seeing of Kathmandu: Leave for full day sightseeing in Kathmandu valley includes the Hindu temple complex at Pashupatinath (a UNISCO world heritage site) & the biggest Buddhist Stupa at Boudhanath. Also visit Monkey Temple the Swyambhunath (2000 years old temple) and visit Patan city of fine arts. Back to hotel and stay.
Day 3: Trishuli - Salangkhu Khola - We drive to Trishuli in the morning and have a lunch over there. After lunch we walk for about 3 hours to Salangkhu Khola and camp.
Day 4: Salangkhu Khola- Balche Village - An easy walk and then short climb takes us to kalawale village fro lunch. After lunch we proceed to the big Tamang village of Balche for our overnight camp.
Day 5: Balche Village – Gonga - We take an easy walk from Balche village through a forest and camp with the peaks of Langtang Lirung and Gosainkunda in good view.
Day 6: We walk through rhododendron forests to camp either at Rupchet, a cattle pasture, or up on the Singla pass (4600m) Thje singla pass offers spectacular views of Langtang Lirung, Ganesh Himal, Baudha Peak, Himal chuli.Machhapuchare, Annapurna South and Annapurna II.
Day 7: Serthung Village- laba - A short flat trail and then a gradual descent, passing through Barang village and then crossing the Akhu Khola takes us to Laba, a big Tamang Village.
Day 8: Laba- Mongeythanti - We climb gently over a hill and then descend through forests to camp at Mongeythanti.
Day 9: Mongethanti- Dumchet Village - A gradual walk down through forests with lunch by a stream brings us to our camp at Dumchet village.
Day 10: Dumchet Village- Budiganga - We take a gradual walk today to Baseri and camp near by the Budigandaki River.
Day 11: Budigandaki- Arughat bazaar - We walk along the bank of Budhigandaki River and stop at Arughat bazaar for the night.
Day 12: Arughat Bazaar- Khanchwok Danda - We gradually climb the Khanchwok Danda crossing the Mukti Khola and camp for the night.
Day 13: Khanchowk Danda- Gorkha - We cross a ridge today and walk gradually up hill to Gorkha, camping near the old palace.
Day 14: Gorkha – Kathmandu - We have a tour of Gorkha palace, the palace of the King Prithivi Narayan Shah, who united Nepal in 1881 A D and visit the Bazaar, before driving back to Kathmandu.
Day 15: Kathmandu free day, evening join Nepali cultural dinner, hotel
Day 16: Final departure, transfer to airport.
Price For The Trip:
The total cost for the trek or tour you decide you want to do will depend on several different factors. The type of accommodation you prefer in Kathmandu and/or Pokhara will make a difference to the overall cost (budget to 5 star accommodation) The mode of transport you prefer will also affect the cost of your package, for example prices vary greatly between flying versus private car/van, tourist or local buses. The number of guides and/or porters required will also affect the total cost of your trek. For these reasons the same trek/tour can vary in price quite substantially.
Please mail us for up to date prices for the above itinerary
Cost Include:
- Airport / Hotel / Airport pick up & drop by private car/van/bus
- 4 nights hotel in Kathmandu B / B
- Guided Kathmandu Valley Sightseeing tour with English speaking Tour guide
- All meals during trekking 3 meals a day (Breakfasts, Lunches and Dinners, Tea and coffee)
- Camping equipments (Two men tents, dining tents, kitchen tents, toilet tents, sleeping bags, mattresses, down jackets),
- English Speaking trekking guide, a cook, cooks helper, porter/s, and other helping staffs.
- Food, accommodation, salary, insurance, equipment, sleeping tents and medicine for all trekking staff.
- Trekking permit for Ganesh Himal Trekking
- New TIMS permit (Trekking Information Management System) Card
- All local Transpiration from and to Kathmandu by Bus/ car/van.
Cost Exclude:
- Meals whilst in Kathmandu & Pokhara Aprox, US$ 12 to US$ 16 per day.
- Airfare domestic / international
- Nepal entry visa fee US$ 25 (duration 15 days from date of issue), US$ 40 (duration 30 days from the date of issue) you may easily issue the visa upon your arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport Kathmandu . You will require 2 passport size photos.
- Mineral Water, Alcoholic drinks
- Personal Trekking Equipment.
- Personal travel and medical insurance
- Tips for trekking staff (Tipping is expected but not mandatory).
- Sightseeing/Monument entrance fees.
- Any kind of personal expense / Helicopter rescue
- Any others expenses which are not mentioned on Price Includes section
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