The Ganesh Himal is named after the elephant-headed God of Good Fortune. The Ganesh Himal can clearly be seen from Kathmandu Valley. The Ganesh Range Peaks (Ganesh I, Ganesh II, Ganesh III, Ganesh IV) stand out like crystal, that is the “Great Himalayan Chain” forming the skyline. This great Himalayan massif is contained between the valley of the Buri Gandaki in the west and Bhote Koshi in the east, which becomes Trishuli Khola in the lower section.
Trekking in Ganesh himal region is enriched with its rich Flora: the impressive display of berberis, primula, orchids and a variety of Ferns, the valleys set ablaze by yellow blossoms of double Jasmine, the forest dense with Spanish oak, blue pine, and in spring time blossoming of the rhododendron set whole forest alight in spectacular arrays of color. Another feature includes the abundance of crystals which is regarded valuable and precious stone. The trekking route passes through quite Tamang villages, hot spas, gorges and glaciers and magnificent sceneries. Ganesh Himal Trekking can be organized only camping. Moreover, you can visit zinc mines at Somdang.
OUTLINE ITINERARY
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu
Day 2: Trip arrangements, meeting with staff and sightseeing around Kathmandu Valley
Day 03: Kathmandu To Betrawati (850 m)
Day 04: Betrawati Kispang (1600 m)
Day 05: Kispang Thulo Chaur (2200m)
Day 06: Thulo Chaur Gonga (2900m)
Day 07: Gonga Rupchet (3635m)
Day 08: Rupchet Shing La Top (4100m) Kharka (2500m)
Day 09: Kharka – Borang ( 1800 m)
Day 10: Borang Jharlang (1700 m)
Day 11: Jharlang Kintang Phedi (1200 m)
Day 12: Kintang Phedi khahare (1000 m)
Day 13: Khahare Dhading Bensi (700 m) – Kathmandu (1345 m)
Day 14: Rest day / Buffer day
Day 15: Departure
Tribhuvan International airport (Google Map)
3 Hours Before Flight Time
Arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) in Kathmandu, capital of Nepal. Upon arrival, you would be met by Mosaic Adventure representative and transfer to hotel. Meeting with trekking staff, guide and pre-trip arrangements. Overnight at hotel.
You will meet your trekking guide, discuss the trekking program and coordinate any last-minute arrangements. After staff meeting, with our professional tour guide we visit Pashupatinath, Boudhanath Stupa, Swyambhu and Patan Durbar Square. Rest of the time you can use for travelling around Thamel and shopping of needed equipment and other necessaries. Overnight at hotel.
We will drive from Kathmandu to Betrawat Bazaar for approximately 5 hours, passing through Trishuli Bazaar en route. Trishuli Bazar is shoping centre for local people, mix caste people from different village. Our campsite would be arranged nearby Sole Bazaar, on the bank of the Trishuli River. We would be fortunate enough to view wonderful views of farm fields, small villages, and terraced slopes set against a background of the Ganesh Himal. Overnight at tented camp.
Gradual hike for around five hours from betrawati to Kispang. This is a small village inhabited by Tamang people who depend on farming mostly. Tented camp overnight.
Today we hike for around five hours. During todays hike we can see great tamang culture, village, School, Monastry, stupa, farm, waterfall and many more. Overnight at tented camp.
We ascend steadily through nice and deep mix forest, animals including rhododendron. The beautiful view of Mountains can be seen from Gonga and at the end of the day. Approx hike for 3-4 hours. Overnight at tented camp.
Deep rhododendron and pine forest, good chance to see the animals including monkey, great Himalayan chane of Langtnag and Tibet range. Approx hike 4 hrs. Overnight at tented camp.
Steep walk up to Singla pass from where you could have great view of Mt. Ganesh himal, Langtang, Manaslu etc. After Singla it is steep down for about 4 hours to Kharka. High top, early morning Singla for Amazing Mountains view with sunrise, deep forest. Approx hike 7 hrs. Overnight tented camp.
The journey is steep down through land terraces and villages to Borang. It takes about 5-6 hours to get to Borang. Borang is a nice typical Tamang village with the beautiful mountain views.
Today’s trip is gradual walk for about 5-6 hours through terraces and villages to Jharlang which is a tamang village.
The journey takes you to the Kingtang Phedi after 6-7 hours steep downhill walk through small villages. Kingtang phedi is a small village with mixed culture.
The walk through river for about 2 hours and then climbing up road for about 4 hours through village and forest lets you to Khahare. Approx hike hr. Tented camp overnight.
Bus drive back to Kathmandu en route Dhading Bensi. Approx 8 hrs drive. Overnight at hotel
We keep extra day in case of any obstacles in between the trip so that fligh won’t be missed for the next day. Enjoy/explore around Thamel, buy soveniers etc. Overnight at hotel.
Farewell by Mosaic adventure team and transfer to airport accordingly to fligh departure time to destination country.