Ganesh Himal and High Passes (Optional – Itinerary: B)

One of the world's classic trekking in the remote area of Ganesh Himal massiv and high passes

This is one the most spectacular and culturally diverse treks in Nepal. The region is without teahouses, and so seldom visited by other trekkers. For lovers of high and wild places this trek offers some of the most impressive view into Tibet as well as the mountain of Mt. Manaslu, Budhha Himal, Gorkha Himal Lamjung Himal, Ganesh Himal I, II, III and the spectacular peaks of the large Annapurna mountains. It is famous for different ethnic group, Gurung, Brahman, Newar and Tamang culture. We set up camp beside village and in secluded mountain pastures walk exposed ridgelines and explore forested hillsides of rhododendrons. The trip traverses one of our favorite regions, and is a fabulous introduction to remote area trekking.

Optional – Itinerary: B

• Hotels/ Camping
• 19 Days Trek
• Grade: Moderate plus
• Food: Except main meals in Kathmandu
• Accommodation: 4 Nights in Kathmandu, 18 Nights in Camping
• Season: Autumn & Spring

Day 01: Arrival In Kathmandu Airport, Meet Our Staff Then Transfer To Hotel. .We will provide welcome drinks and check in to Hotel. Evening brifieng for the tour and trek.

Day 02: Kathmandu City Tour: After breakfast, we'll visit Swayambhunath temple, and said to be 2000 years stupa on a hillock offers breath-taking view of Kathmandu City. We will then process to Visit Pashupatinath and Bouddhanath. After lunch we’ll visit Patan Durbar square which is the oldest of the three major cities in Kathmandu Valley - famous for its Buddhist monuments and Hindu temples, and you can catch the traditional artisans working with wood, stones and metals. O/N in Kathmandu.

Day 03: Trishuli – Salangkhu Khola. We drive to Trishuli in the morning and have lunch near the Trishuli Electricity dam.  After lunch we walk for about 3 hours to Salangkhu Khola and camp.

Day 04: Salangkhu Khola – Balche Village. An easy walk and then a short climb take us to Kalawale village for lunch.  After lunch we proceed to the big Tamang village of Balche for our overnight camp.

Day 05: Balche Village – Gonga: We take an easy walk from Balche village through a forest and camp with the peaks of Langtang Lirung and Gosain Kunda in good view.

Day 06: Gonga-Singla.  We walk through rhododendron forests this day to camp at Singla or Rupchet.  Rupchet is a cattle pasture and Singla is the pass. The Singla pass offers spectacular views of Langtang Lirung, Ganesh Himal, Baudha Peak, Himal Chuli, Machhapuchhre, South Annapurna and Annapurna II.

Day 07: Rest Day At Singla (4,600 Mt.).

Day 08: Singla – Pangsang: We walk up the Singla hill following small trails to Pangsung for our overnight camp.  The view from here is spectacular.

Day 09: Pangsang – Shomthang: We follow the ridge for our campsite of the day, Shomthang.  This gives us a close up view of Ganesh Himal.

Day 10: Shomthang – Jogeshwarkund Lake: Now undertake a gradual climb for the day to reach our campsite at Jogeshwarkund Lake.  (Sometimes Shomthang to Jogeshwarkund Lake is not possible due to army training).

Day 11: Rest Day At Jogeshwarkunda Lake: People interested can do rock and peak climbing above 5000m. today.

Day 12: Jogeswarkunda Lake – Linju Khola: Today we start our descent to Linju Khola for our next camp.

Day 13: Linju Khola – Serhung Village: We walk down through pine and rhododendron forests to Shertung village and set up camp with good views of mountains all around.  Shertung is a Tamang cultural village.

Day 14: Sertung Village – Laba: A short flat trail and then a gradual descent passing through Borang village followed by crossing the Akhu Khola takes us to Laba, a big Tamang village.

Day 15: Laba – Mongeythanti: A slight climb to cross a hill and then descend through forests to camp at Mongethanti.

Day 16: Mongeythanti – Dunchet Village: A gradual walk down through forests with lunch by a stream brings us to our camp at Dumchet village.

Day 17: Dunchet Village – Budigandaki: We take a gradual walk today to Baseri and camp near the Budigandaki River.

Day 18: Budigandaki – Aroghat Bazaar: We walk along the bank of Budhigandaki River and stop at Arughat Bazaar for the night.  There are tea shops and a police station here.

Day 19: Arughat Bazaar – Khanchowk Danda: We gradually climb the Khanchowk Danda crossing the Mukti Khola and camp for the night.

Day 20: Khanchowk Danda – Gorkha: We cross a ridge today and walk gradually up hill to Gorkha, camping near the old palace.

Day 21: Gorkha – Kathmandu: We have a sight–seeing tour of Gorkha Palace, the palace of the King Prithivi Narayan Shah who united Nepal in 1881 AD and visit the Bazaar and then drive back to Kathmandu.

Day 22: Free Day In Kathmandu: After breakfast you’re free in Kathmandu as your own in Kathmandu. O/N in Kathmandu.

Day 23: Last minute transfer to airport for your onward journey.

Cost: Ask us

Camping Trek Cost Includes:

• All land transportation by private vehicle, local & tourist Bus (Airport /Hotel/Airport & trekking pick up & drop).
• One full day 4/5 hours sightseeing with professional English speaking tour guide with temple entry fees.
• 4 Night’s hotel accommodation in Kathmandu at Bed & Breakfast basis.
• All 3 major meals Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner (provide continental food) and accommodation in tented camp during the trek en-route. (twin sharing North Face tent or, normal trekking tent, dining tent, toilet tent, Kitchen tent, staff tent, Table, chairs and Kitchen utensil etc.).
• One professional English speaking trekking guide, 1 Cook, Kitchen boys, necessary Sherpa and Porters.
• Life insurance for all support crews and their daily wages.
• Per member 25 Kg. luggage allow while in the trekking.
• Trekking Permit & National Park permits Fees.
• Medical Kit Box for Nepali support crews.
• All official taxes and service charge.

The Cost Doesn’t Include:

• Personal transportation except above programs.
• Major meals lunch and dinner during your stay in Kathmandu.
• Personal trekking gears as well as sleeping bags.
• Personal Nature expenses.
• Emergency evacuation (If incase).
• Drinks except tea and coffee.
• Airfare: to & from your country.
• Nepal entry visa fees & airport departure taxes.
• Personal travel insurance.
• Tips for trekking crews.

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