Trip Facts
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- Duration
- 16 Days
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- pax
- 1-12 People
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- Altitude
- 4115m
Trip Info
The Ganesh Himal region is in central Nepal, located between Langtang National Park and the Manaslu Conservation Area, a day’s drive from Kathmandu. Blessed with geographical, cultural and biological diversity, in this area there are not only hundreds of species of precious medicinal herbs, colorful wildflowers, and many species of birds, but it is a mining area for rubies and crystals. Nepal’s well-kept secret, this area is less-trekked than some other areas.
Overview
The Ganesh Himal region is in central Nepal, located between Langtang National Park and the Manaslu Conservation Area, a day’s drive from Kathmandu. Blessed with geographical, cultural and biological diversity, in this area there are not only hundreds of species of precious medicinal herbs, colorful wildflowers, and many species of birds, but it is a mining area for rubies and crystals. Nepal’s well-kept secret, this area is less-trekked than some other areas.
Passing through four districts of Nepal, the route crosses Gorkha, the birthplace of modern Nepal. Here was the seat of King Prithivi Narayan Shah (1723 – 1775), who fought many wars to unify the country in this shape. This is also the homeland of original Gurkhas. Ganesh Himal is home to variety tribes of peoples, mainly, Tamang, Gurung in the north and Brahmin, Chhetri, Dalit, Newar and Chepang in the low elevation south.
The trek takes in two passes as well as the Thulo Dhunga Base Camp from where waterfalls, rhododendron and juniper forests and lush vegetation can be seen. From the nearby Dobra Danda, the sight of the magnificent Ganesh Himal is spectacular and the small lakes of Kalo Kunda and Seto Kunda are unforgettable. Rubies are mined around the area of these lakes. The lakes themselves are thought to have mystical powers – being able to either bless or punish visitors.
At the third and holy lake of Ganesh Kunda, shamans gather in large numbers during September. The views from the passes include Langtang, Ganesh Himal and Manaslu ranges, thus combining mountain vistas with passing through culturally different villages and perhaps being entertaining with traditional music from the friendly peoples. The wildlife in this area is outstanding: musk deer, Jharal goats, wild boars, Langur monkeys, pheasants, and partridges included. And not forgetting the strange, reportedly, aphrodisiac, caterpillar-fungus, yarshagumba, which is harvested in the nearby highlands. The Ganesh Himal Base Camp Ruby Valley trek has a little of everything but a lot of adventure and unforgettable moments!
Outline Itinerary
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Day 1
Arrival to Kathmandu airport and transfer to hotel.
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Day 2
Drive Kathmandu- Trishuli bazzar (540m.) by bus.
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Day 3
Trek Trishuli Bazaar to Samari Bhyanjyang (1250m.)
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Day 4
Trek Samari Bhyanjyang to Katunje Bazaar (765m.)
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Day 5
Trek Katunje Bazaar to Sundar Bazaar (Khahare) (645m.).
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Day 6
Rest at Sundar Bazaar.( a small market place to buy things, swimming, and relax)
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Day 7
Trek Sundar Bazaar to Kintangphedi (655m.)
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Day 8
Trek Kintangphedi to Jharlang (1600m.)
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Day 9
Trek Jharlang to Hindung (2100m.)
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Day 10
Trek Hindung to RajaKharka (3100m.), enjoy the life of cowherds.
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Day 11
Trek Rajakharka to Ganesh Himal Base Camp (4115m.)
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Day 12
Rest Day at the Base Camp to enjoy the view of the mountains
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Day 13
Trek Ganesh Himal Base Camp to Hindung.
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Day 14
Trek Hindung to Laba (1750m.)
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Day 15
Trek Laba to Rigaon (1866m.).
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Day 16
Trek Rigaon to Ganga Jamuna twin falls (3244m.)
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Day 17
Rest Day at Ganja Jamuna to explore the natural beauty of the place.
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Day 18
Trek Ganga Jamuna to Budhathum (800m.)
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Day 19
Trek Budhathum to Arughat Bazaar (450m.)
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Day 20
Trek Arughat Bazaar to Khanchowk (1050m.)
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Day 21
Trek Khanchowk to Gorkha (1143m.)
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Day 22
Drive from Gorkha to Kathmandu.
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Day 23
Free day in Kathmandu
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Day 24
Drive to Airport and fly back to home
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