Ganesh Himal Base Camp Trek – 12 Days

● Trek up to Ganesh Himal Base Camp

● Cross Singa La pass at 4020m and enjoy a magnificent panorama of Ganesh, Annapurna, Manaslu and Langtang Himalayan ranges

● Visit Tamang and Chhetri villages and learn about Nepalese village lifestyle

● Trek through Manaslu Conservation Area

● Explore Buddhist monastery and Hindu temples

● All airport/hotel transfers.
● Two Night Accommodation in BB at a deluxe hotel in Kathmandu on twin/double sharing basis.
● All accommodations and meals during the trek.
● An experienced licensed English-Speaking guide and porters.
● All Ground Transportation
● All necessary permits (TIMS, Park fees, Restricted area permit, world heritage sites entry fee where applicable)
● Farewell dinner
● A comprehensive medical kit.
● All government and local taxes

● Nepal Visa Fee

● International airfare to and from Kathmandu

● Meals in Kathmandu

● Any kind of refreshment beverages and alcohol.

● Lunch and evening meals in Kathmandu in cases of early arrival, late departure, and early return from the mountains (due to any reason) than the scheduled itinerary.

● Travel and rescue insurance.

● Personal expenses (phone calls, laundry, bar bills, battery recharge, extra porters, bottle or boiled water, shower, etc.)

● Any extra costs resulting from cancellation, landslide, weather, political unrest or illness

● Tips for guide, drivers and supporting staff.

● Duffel/Rucksack bag/Suitcase

● Day bag.( Small handbag)

● Trekking shoes

● Sports shoes or sandals.

● Sun Hat/cap

● Warm woolen cap

● Trekking jacket Gore tex/ fleece jacket

● Pullover or warm sweeter

● Raincoat

● 4/5 pairs of good qualities shock

● Hand gloves

● 2/3 pairs of Trekking trousers

● 3/4 pairs of trekking shirts

● 3/4 pairs of Underwear

● Eye glass

● Water bottle

● 4 seasons Sleeping bag

● Flash or Torch light

● Camera and batteries.

Trekking Group

For lodge and teahouse trekking, we ensure the standard group size, not exceed 16 pax. We believe we can maintain the quality of our services for 16 participants in each group. Please note some restricted trekking areas will require at least two participants to get permits. Individual and solo trekkers are allowed in other trekking regions.

For this trek we provide one licensed professional guide who can communicate or speak in English, one porter for every two participants and one assistant guide for more than 12 pax. A group of 16 participants will have one complimentary group leader. Our trekking guides and porters are well informed about their responsibilities. And the porters can carry up to 20kg of weight. Our field staff will also include one guide who is adept in administering first aid.

Accommodations

The accommodations are chosen based on trekking itinerary, comfort level, budget and interests of trekkers and accessibility in terms of scenery and trail. Most arrangements are made on Bed & Breakfast basis, double/twin sharing in Lodges/Tea houses and Deluxe – Star Hotels in cities. Depending upon your interests, a wide range of hotels are available in city areas such as Kathmandu, Pokhara, etc. and during the trekking trail, there are plenty of lodges, teahouses, guesthouses and sometimes even hotels for accommodation. A Teahouse/Lodge trek is where trekkers stay in lodges and guesthouses along the trail as opposed to tents/camping. Such Teahouses/Lodges are run either by local families or are community-based which offers simple to moderate facilities, with simple beds, solar-powered hot water and a limited set of cuisines/meals.

For this trek we offer two types of accommodation, ‘Deluxe Hotel’ in the city and ‘Teahouse/Lodge’ during the trekking trail. The Hotels and Teahouses have been selected by the Asia Buddhist Tours & Treks after personal inspection. We look at the conditions of the inns, local hygiene, quality of food, type of service and more. All rooms are double occupancy, but you can request a single occupancy room for an additional fee. However, sometimes single rooms are not available in some places, depending upon seasonality with limited choices available in peak season. We do work to provide the best possible options when trekking in the High Himalayas.

Meals

Touristic cities such as Kathmandu, Pokhara, offer some of the finest dining restaurants. Get spoiled with unlimited choices for cuisines, ranging from local Nepali food to international delicacies. In contrast, there might not be as much variety of cuisines available on the trekking trail. Trekking lodges and small eateries along the trail will offer you basic diets such as Nepali Dal Bhat, sandwich, apple pie and pizza and regular beverages. However, you will get to enjoy mostly organic food on trekking trails.

For this trek we offer you full board (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner) local or best available continental food as per menu on your choice and 3 cups of tea/coffee per day. Please note that full board meals are not included during your transition stay in city areas, guests will have to pay for the meals (dinner and lunch), alcohol, hot & cold beverages and mineral water.

Our staff will receive you at Tribhuvan International Airport and take you to your pre-booked hotel. In the afternoon, you can visit our office and attend a trekking briefing program conducted by your trekking guide. Stay overnight in Kathmandu.

Wake up early, have a warm breakfast, then get ready for a full day drive to Arughat, which is the trek starting point. Follow the Trisuli river on your way to Dhading Besi, and then drive towards Arughat, which sits on the bank of Budhi Gandaki. A huge hydropower is underway on the upper stretches of the river. Overnight in the lodge.

This is the day your trekking starts. Follow the instructions of the trekking guide at all times. The trail ahead from Arughat is leveled, passing through green terraced hills and fields, and local schools. Overnight at Arakhet.

Start the trek early after breakfast. The trail first goes across the Budhi Gandaki river towards a small hamlet surrounded by paddy fields. This is a village called Manbu. Here you will get your first glimpse of a Himalayan peak: Himalchuli. You will follow the river towards Dhunchet which is a small settlement. Overnight stay at Dhunchet.

The trail leaving Dhunchet goes along a forested path. Watch out for animal activities specially birds and rhesus and langur monkeys. It takes 1 more hour to reach Nauban Kharka, a meadow looking out to amazing views of mountains including Himalchuli, Annapurna and even Fishtail. From here continue to climb to cross a pass called Myangal. Drop down from the pass to a clearing 10m below. Overnight stay at Myangai Bhanjyang.

Day 06: Trek to Khading
Enjoy a warm breakfast early and return to the trekking trail. The trail ahead gradually ascends all the way up to Magne Goth. Drop down from here to Khading on mostly a path dotted by meadows. On different points along this section, you will get to see Ganesh Himal. Overnight stay at Khading.

The landscape ahead of Khading changes as you gain higher altitude. You will get to see wheat and millet fields and few settlements in between. The latter part of the trek gradually climbs passing through Rachyet and Chalise village. Sherthung is primarily a Tamang village although Dalit ethnic group also live here. It has one of the biggest monasteries in the region, Phyangchet Monastery. Overnight stay at Sherthung.

Today you will follow a trade route used since long by traders from the village and Tibet. Enjoy a blissful journey through a forested path sighting Ganesh Himal on the horizon. It will take at least 3 hrs to reach Sing La Phedi.

This is the most challenging and rewarding day of your entire trek. Get ready to cross the Sing La pass at 4050m, the highest point on the journey. The trail continues to ascend continuously to reach the top of Sing La pass which is a vantage point to view MAnaslu, Ganesh and Annapurna mountains. After taking in the view, you will hike to Ganesh Himal Base Camp. Later climb down and retrace your steps back to Rupchet village. Overnight camping.

Enjoy morning breakfast and then resume your last day trek. The trail goes through Gongar hill followed by a fair and easy drop all the way to Kaule passing by Gosainkunda Danda. This last stretch through a forested path. Overnight at Kaule.

Rise up early and prepare yourself for a day-long drive back to Kathmandu. Enjoy the highway journey with views of rolling green hills, rivers and terraced farms. Overnight in a hotel.

Depending on your flight schedule, our office staff will transfer you to Tribhuvan International Airport for your flight back home or next destination. See you again in Nepal.

Ganesh Himal Base Camp trekking is a remote trail however region is closer to Kathmandu. You will follow a trail that passes through some of the wildest mountain areas. Lodges and hotels are limited along the trail and good internet and mobile network might be absent in higher valleys.

In terms of grading, Ganesh Himal Base Camp is a Moderate to Challenging trek. Trekkers will experience highlands, high passes and snow-covered meadows. The highest elevation you will reach is Ganesh Himal Base Camp at the altitude of 3691m. You will also require to trek for long hours and enjoy being in natural wilderness.

This is a high mountain trekking so obviously it is mandatory for you to be in great physical shape. Stamina and endurance will be demanded from trekkers throughout the trekking. Anyone with previous experience of Himalaya trekking is best suited for this trek.

The program cost we offer to you is both comparative and reasonable. Since we practice sustainable tourism, we attempt to give the best experience to our tourists while ensuring equal economic dividends to locals of the host destination and our staff. We do not overprice and we discourage unhealthy practices of undercutting. We believe in providing quality service to our guests at a sustainable competitive price.

Yes, you can always customize the itinerary according to your requirements. We are quite flexible in re-designing the itinerary by taking into consideration your time availability and needs

We are flexible in designing programs that suit your interests and needs. Feel free to let us know what you prefer and what your choices are. You can combine two or three trek programs in one go or even more. Alternatively you can go for tour and trek programs combinedly. We are open to any set of combinations you want to pursue.

You can cancel the trip if you have personal reasons to do so. Please read our Terms & Conditions for refund details.