TRIP FACTS | |
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Duration: | 21 days |
Region: | Ganesh Himal |
Max. elevation: | 4750m |
Grade: | Moderate to Strenuous |
Best month: | September – December // March – May |
Accommodation | Hotel / Trent camp |
Transportation: | Bus / Car / Van |
Between Kathmandu and Pokhara are three major groups of peaks: Ganesh Himal, Langtang, Manaslu and Himal Chuli and the large Annapurna Himal. Many trekkers recommend this trek though it is not as popular as Annapurna and Everest. It is famous for Tamang Culture, spectacular views of mountains, rhododendron forest and a convenient distance from Kathmandu.
Relatively easy but extremely exciting trek, recommended mostly for those wanting to get away from the more popular regions of the Annapurna and the Everest is Ganesh Himal trek which is conveniently close to Kathmandu. Various routes which can be tailored to suit your time considerations; what you require is just to have a passion for a rewarding and time-immemorial trek. There are some interesting panoramic viewpoints, which are called Singala pass, Pangsang Bhanjyang, Jaisal Kunda, Jyamrung. These places offer more than 20 mountains over 6000 m.
The area is famous for the unspoiled Tamang culture, spectacular views of mountains, colourful rhododendron forests and the terraced hillsides which seem to climb to the sky. Beside this it’s the areas also offering you an excellent habitat for a wide variety of plants and animals; 526 species of plants (including 40 species of orchids), and 300 species of birds. Other interesting wild animals are the Himalayan Thar, Gaur, many kinds of Monkeys and musk Deer. Additionally, many interesting ethnic groups a mixed of lifestyle offer you a glimpse into real Nepali life and this gives visitors an opportunity to observe the rich Nepalese cultural tradition from the closest quarter and intermingle with locals, hence giving the visitor a sense of satisfaction.
OUTLINE ITINERARY: | |
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Day 01: | Arrival in Kathmandu and transfer to hotel. Orientation about the trip |
Day 02: | Kathmandu valley sightseeing and trek preparation |
Day 03: | Kathmandu drive bus to Betrawati and trek to Chapdanda 1220 m |
Day 04: | Trek Chapdanda to Bhalche 2020 m |
Day 05: | Trek Bhalche to Gonga 2800 m |
Day 06: | Trek Gonga to Rupchet 3720 m |
Day 07: | Acclimatization day and hiking around the valley |
Day 08: | Trek Rupchet to Phedi 3546 m via Sing La Pass 4750 m |
Day 09: | Trek Phedi to Pansang Bhanjyang 4000 m |
Day 10: | Rest and hike around the valley |
Day 11: | Trek Bhanjyang to Tipling 2500 m |
Day 12: | Trek Tipling to Sertung 2050 m |
Day 13: | Trek Sertung to Sapchet 1500 m |
Day 14: | Trek Sapchet to Darkha 1250 m |
Day 15: | Trek Darkha to Lapang 1000 m |
Day 16: | Trek Lapang to Khahare 900 m |
Day 17: | Trek Khahare to Arughat 700 m |
Day 18: | Arughat drive to Kathmandu by bus |
Day 19: | Bhaktapur and Patan sightseeing |
Day 20: | Free day in Kathmandu for shoppping or relax |
Day 21: | Flight back to your own destination |