GANESH HIMAL TREK

Arrival at Kathmandu (1345 m)

Drive to Arughat (5 hours)

Today we drive on our private vehicle to Arughat. We start with a driveway to Pokhara before turning north. It has been a very good road deteriorates at this point and progress slows for the final hour or so. 

Trek along the Budhi Gandaki to Arakhet. Continue towards Manbu (1,300m / 6 hours)

Today we walk on a flat trail full of interesting sights and great stretch for legs. We will walk through beautiful wooded hills, paddy fields stretching to the river. Later we will cross the Budhi Gandaki to start climbing up towards Manbu. The path is excellent, as it winds up between terraced fields and small settlements.

Trek to Lamodhunga via Dunchet(2,200m / 6 hours)

Today we start our trail with the eastern face of Himalchuli, 7,893m, soaring above. We can see the Tibetan peak of Serang Himal dominating the head of the valley. To start the day you contour northwards following high above the river valley. Later we start our climb to the large village of Dunchet. 

Forest walk to Nauban Kharka (2,750m / 6 hours)

On today's trail, we walk through the forest where we will experience the Virgin forest. The trail is at times steep and involves a small amount of scrambling. There are clear, rushing streams to cross on stepping stones. The path contours and climbs to reach Nauban Kharka, a temporary shelter for herders. It offers an amazing view of Machhapuchare. You can also enjoy the sunset view of Annapurna South and Annapurna 2, Boudha Peak, and Himalchuli.

Trek across two passes - the Myangal Bhanjyang, (2975m) and Magne Goth, (2,936m). Continue to Khading (6 hours)

With the morning view, we take an hour's climb to reach first pass  Myangal Bhanjyang at 2,975m. We walk below the pass and contour along the grassy hillsides, dipping in and out of the forest. It is a couple of hours' walk to the second pass, the Magne Goth pass at 2,936m. There are fabulous views of the Ganesh peaks and Paldor. From here we descend past a couple of small Kharkas to reach the beautiful village of Khading.

Trek to Lapchet and Rachyet Village (1,760m) or continue to Tiragaon (6 hours)

Today we hike high above the river valley and enter terraced hillsides. You will also pass through several tiny settlements perched on the hillside. You may well see people weaving bamboo into baskets, mats, and even house walls and muzzles for goats! Later we will reach the village of Lapchet where you may have lunch.  You descend to the river before climbing to Rachyat. There are several beautiful old Chortens along this part of the trail.

Trek to Shertung, (1,920m / 6 hours)

Today we walk through several small villages en route and stopping for lunch after about 3 hours. After lunch, you cross a bridge and start a gentle climb to reach the village of Chalise. You will get good views of Ganesh Himal and other smaller peaks from here. You then continue climbing on stone steps to reach the pretty village of Shertung.

Trek to Sing La Phedi (3 hours)

This morning you have a welcome rest day in Shertung. In the morning you will have time to explore the village. You may also have time to visit Phyangchet Monastery. It lies about an hour’s ascent above the village. This route also is the major trekking route to the Sing La pass. If the caretaker is around you should be able to go inside the monastery.  You then begin walking towards Sing La Phedi.

Trek to Jungle Camp at Sing La Phedi, (3,546m / 3 hours)

Today you continue on the trail, finally reaching Sing La Phedi. Its name meaning the foot or base of the pass, and you will camp here for the night.

Cross Sing La Pass, (4,050m), and descend to Gongoo Danda, (2,900m / 6 hours)

You start this morning with the climb to the Sing La Pass, from where the views are outstanding. As you make the final uphill climb to the pass, Langtang looms overhead to the north and the peaks of Ganesh appear. Sing La is less a pass than the side of a peak, the top of which is only another 20 meters up a very gentle slope. From here the world seems to fall away in three directions. 

From the pass, you will descend all the way to the large grazing meadows at Rupchet for lunch. Later we walk to Gongoo Danda for your overnight camp.

Trek to Kaule Village, (1,800m / 6 hours)

After breakfast, you begin with an uphill walk and a long gradual, downhill descent. You walk through rhododendron and pine forest to the open grazing area near the Gompa at Kaule. Later we walk on a picturesque landscape of mixed forest and scattered villages. 

Trek to Roadhead (1 hour). Drive back to Kathmandu (5-6 hours)

You walk for about half an hour to reach the road head at Kaule village. Here you will meet your transport for the drive back to Kathmandu. We will pass through the village of Betrawati and the town of Trisuli Bazaar.

Final Departure

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