Ganesh Himal Trek
 Ganesh
Himal (7429m) is located in western Nepal between Manaslu and Langtang ranges. Ganesh
Himal range is not very far from Kathmnadu valley and is easily accessed. The trekking
starts from Betrawati (six hours drive from Kathmandu) and ends at Gorkha (seven hours
drive from Kathmandu). Trekking route goes through the maximum elevation of 4600m to
5000m. Part of the trek is very difficult because of high pass and narrow trails. Good
health and prior experience of hiking is necessary.
Detailed itinerary:
Day 01 to 03: Arrive Kathmandu (1311m). Day 04: Drive Kathmandu to Trisuli then trek to
Salangkhu Khola and camp there. Day 05: Salangkhu Khola to Balche village (2000m). Day 06:
Balche village to Gonga (2700m). Day 07: Gonga (rest for acclimatization and watch the
views of Langtang, Liorung and Gosainkunda). Day 08 to 09: Gonga to Singla (4600m). The
trail is zigzag and goes through rhododendron forest but the views of Langtang range,
Ganesh Himal, Bouddha Himal Peak, Himal chuli (7893m), Machhapuchhre, Annapurna south and
Annapurna II are great. Day 10: Singla to Serthung village (2200m). Day 11: Serthung
village to Labu (1900m). Day 12: Labu to Mongeythanti (2928m). Day 13: Mongeythanti to
Gunchet village (2100m). Day 14: Gunchet village to Kyoropani (900m). Day 15: Kyoropani to
Arughat Bazaar (485m). Arughat is a small town on the bank of Budhigandaki River there are
few teahouses and shops. Day 16: Arughat to Gorkha (1143m). Camp by the Gorkha palace, an
old palace of Shah dynasty. Day 17: Drive Gorkha to Kathmandu. Day 18: Sightseeing and
shopping in Kathmandu. Day 19 to 20: Fly back home.
| Land costs: |
US$ 1350 per
person for the group of 5 to 8 Members |
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US$ 1150 per
person for the group of 9 to 15 Members |
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| Best time for the
trip: |
September 15 to
November 30 |
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March 1 to May 30 |
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| Annapurna | Annapurna Base Camp | Dolpo | Everest
| Far West | Ganesh Himal |
| Ghorepani | Helambu | Jomsom | Kakani | Kanchanjunga | Khaptad |
| Langtang | Manaslu | Mustang | Rara | Rolwaling | Shivapuri | |
