Ganesh Himal Trek
The Name of first work-sip God the Ganesh, Himal trek is one of the best trek in central Nepal on non touristy trail. This trek involves no flight, the passes are not very difficult and the trekking region is relatively warmer. However this trek offers authentic experience of unspoilt Tamang villages, beautiful farm terraces and superb views of Ganesh Himal and other mountains.
The highest altitudes 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 K. 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. You will have chance to see really Tamang village and culture about Tamang during this treks.
Itinerary:
Day 1: Kathmandu to Syabrubesi (1,503m /4,945ft) 8-9 hours drive
The trek starts after a few hours of drive along the K 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.
Day 2: Syabrubesi to Chawatar (lunch) to Gatlang 1 hour drive, (2,337m/7,690ft) 5-6 hours hike
Day 3 Gatlang to Parvati Kunda, Yuri Kharka (lunch) to Somdang (3,271m/10,760ft) 6-7 hours
Day 4 Somdang to Pangsang Pass (La) (3,842m/12,640ft) 3 ½ hours
Day 5 Pangsang Pass to Tipling (lunch) – Shertung /Chalish (1,875m/6,188ft) 5-6 hours
Day 6 Chalish to Hindung (Gomba Danda) (2,402m/7,900ft) 4 -5 hours
Day 7 Hindung Danda to Thulo Dhunga (3,337m/10,975ft) 4-5 hours
Day 8 Thulo Dhunga to Base Camp (Nojet Kharka) (3,691m/12,140ft) 6 hours
Day 9 Exploration Day/viewpoint
Day 10 Return from Base Camp to Hindung (Gomba Danda) (2,402m/7,900ft) 7-8 hours
Day 11 Hindung to hot springs to Racyat Gaon/Kapur Gaon (1,500m/4,950ft) 5-6 hours
Day 12 Racyat/Kapur Gaon to Lapa (lunch) to Khading Gaon (2,025m/6,660ft) 4-5 hours
Day 13 Khading Gaon to Magne Goth (2,950m/9,735ft) 4 hours
Day 14 Magne Goth – Lapu Danda (1,250m/4,125ft) 5-6 hours
Day 15 Lapu Danda – Ganga Jamuna (950m/3,135ft) 5-6 hours
Day 16 Ganga Jamuna - Tripura Sundari (850m/2,805ft) 5-6 hours
Day 17 Tripura Sundari - to Kathmandu (1,310m/4,323ft) 6-7 hours drive