Trip Duration
14 Days
Trip Difficulty
Moderate
Group Size
2-16 pax
Max. Altitude
4,400m. /14,436 ft.
Transportation
Drive in - Drive Out
Best Seasons
Mar - May , Oct - Dec
Activity per day
Hiking and Trekking Holidays
Start/End
KathmanduTrip Overview
There have not been many climbing expeditions to the Ganesh Himal which may have been the reason why this region was neglected as a trekking destination. The Government of Nepal decided to introduce this region to tourist quite recently, after carefully evaluating the great potential this area has as a prime destination for trekkers. The trek is ideal for those wanting to escape from the more popular regions of Annapurna and Everest. You will get a glimpse into real Nepali rural lifestyle and an opportunity to observe the rich cultural tradition of the people.
The Ganesh Himal Circuit trek is a circuit and can be done either by going up the Budhi Gandagi valley or the Trisuli and Bhote Kosi valley. Our trek starts at Kespang about 7 hours drive North from Kathmandu and follows the Trisuli valley before climbing up to the ridge that runs down from the Ganesh Himal. After crossing the 4400m high Sing La pass, the trail follows the Budhi Gandagi valley south to the finish point at Aurghat. This is an eight days walk through a fairly remote region and throughout the trek you hardly come across any foreign trekkers.
Itinerary of Ganesh Himal Base Camp Trek
Day 01: Arrive in Kathmandu. Met by our staff and transfers to hotel
Day 02: Trek brief and prepartion. Kathmandu sightseeing
Day 03: Drive from Kathmandu to Kespang via Betrawati. (1850m)
Day 04: Trek to Thulo Chaur (2350m)
Day 05: Trek to Gonga (2950m)
Day 06: Acclimatisation day at Gonga
Day 07: Trek to Rupchet (3800m)
Day 08: Trek to Cherma (2900m) via Shing La pass (4400m). Early start
Day 09: Trek to Meygaoun (2300m)
Day 10: Trek to Darkha phedi (1020m)
Day 11: Trek to Aurghat (890m)
Day 12: Drive to Kathmandu via Gorkha
Day 13: Lesiue day in Kathmandu
Day 14: Fly back home
If the above itinerary interests you or if you would like to plan and develop your own custom itinerary, please feel free to contact us by clicking ‘inquiry’ on the right hand side of your screen and we will be glad to advise, help, recommend and provide you with a quote.
Includes/Excludes
What is included?
- All arrival, departure transfers as per the itineary by car, van or coach.
- Sightseeing tour in Kathmandu with English speaking guide, transport and entry fees.
- All road transportation for to and from trek by 4WD vehile.
- All hotel accommodation with breakfast.
- All meals (3 meals each day) during camping or tea-house trek.
- Full service from our guides, cooks, and porters.
- All camping and kitchen equipments and camp site fees.
- Staff salary, transport and insurnace.
- Ganesh Himal area entry fee.
- TIMS (Trekkers Information Management) fee.
- Necessery government taxes.
- Company ground handling charges.
What is not included?
- International flights to Nepal.
- Meals not mentioned above or in the itinerary.
- Travel and medical insurance including evacuation.
- Nepal entry Visa fee.
- Expenses of personal nature such as laundry, bar bill, telephone calls etc and tips for staff.
- Any additional activities not in the itinerary.
