Ganesh Himal Base Camp Trek Highlights
- Tamang, Gurung, Ghale and mixed ethnic villages
- Shamanic culture and Tibetan Buddhist culture and tradition
- Pine, oak and rhododendron forests, birds and animals
- Cooperative and honest people
- Teahouse trekking and camping trekking at the same time
- Amazing view of Langtang (7,234m), Manaslu (8,163m), Annapurna (8,091m) and Ganesh Himal (7,422m)
- Least crowded trails
Do you want to explore the least travelled region very close to the Kathmandu Valley? Do you want to have something different from Annapurna Circuit trek or Everest Base Camp trek? If “Yes”, Ganesh Himal Base Camp trek is the best trip for you!
Although located nearly 70 kilometres away from the Capital City, Ganesh Himal (7,422 m) is a newly explored trekking region. Trekking Agencies’ Association Nepal (TAAN) identified and promoted this region only in 2012. Ganesh Himal Ruby Valley was connected to promote Tamang Heritage Trail of Langtang region.
The Shamanic and Tibetan Buddhist culture and tradition followed by the Tamang people are the main cultural attractions. Most of the people in this region are Tamang, Gurung, Ghale and other ethnic groups as well.
The people are keeping their ancient culture and tradition intact from ages. They are more concerned to show their cultural richness rather than earning money from the trekkers. Therefore, they are always helpful and respectful to the trekkers visiting their place.
Named after a Hindu deity, Lord Ganesha (Elephant God), Ganesh Himal has four different peaks. This Himalayan range is one of the most beautiful Himalayas in the world. Besides, you can also see the snow-capped peaks of Langtang, Manaslu (8,163 m) and Annapurna (8,091 m) are also visible during this trek.
Ganesh Himal trek doesn’t include any protected area; however, the oak, pine and rhododendron forests are found. These dense forests are the habitat for large varieties of birds and animals. It also includes some sections of Langtang National Park and Manaslu Conservation Area Project as well.
In this way, Ganesh Himal Base Camp trek is a wonderful experience of unspoiled culture and unexplored nature.
Ganesh Himal Base Camp Trek Itinerary
Ganesh Himal trek itinerary comes to be different based on starting and ending points of this trek. The minimum duration is 12 days while maximum time is 21 days. Tsum Valley Ganesh Himal Base Camp trek itinerary becomes something different. Likewise, you can begin this trek from Betrawati, Syabrubesi and Aarughat as well.
The standard Ganesh Himal Base Camp trek itinerary should be of 20 days including Kathmandu Sightseeing Tour. We have designed this itinerary to help you Ganesh Himal trek in a leisurely way.
As itinerary is always a matter of customization to fit your holiday and desire, contact us via our website.
Ganesh Himal Trek Difficulty
To be sure about Ganesh Himal Base Camp trek difficulty, you should know about different factors related with this trek. The average Nepal trekking hours per day is 5/6 hours along the steep trails, which are less frequented. In some sections, the trails are not well maintained and clear; however, they don’t go across a cliff area.
For food and accommodation services, you must be little flexible as you cannot find luxurious hotels and lodges en route. It is a combination of teahouse and camping trekking in Nepal. Only basic foods are found in teahouses while you have to eat up what is cooked by the crew in tented camp.
Although a newly developed trekking region of Nepal, the people here are really helpful and friendly. They welcome the trekkers to their region and are always ready to help them in case of emergency.
Attitude gain can be a little responsible for adding to Ganesh Himal Base Camp trek difficulty. The highest point to reach is Ganesh Himal Base Camp (3,774 m) where you spend an extra day.
However, by following the preventive measures, you can defeat this risk. Coordinate with the team leader to cope with altitude sickness. Additionally, have enough water, rest and sleep. Keep first aid kit box and walk close to the team leader to avoid the threat of altitude sickness.
Looking at these aspects, Ganesh Himal trek difficulty can be beaten by even a beginner trekkers. However, make some preparations like regular exercise and mental readiness before doing this!
Ganesh Himal Trek Cost
Ganesh Himal trek cost is not as high as Everest Base Camp trek or Annapurna Circuit trek. As it is a newly introduce trekking route of Nepal, there are not much quality hotels and lodges. And, due to the lack of transportation, it is difficult to take varieties of food items.
The teahouses provide basic food items like typical Nepali Dal Bhat and Dhido-Gundruk as well as other local cuisines. You have to spend a few days in tented camp that you have to eat whatsoever is cooked by the crew.
Ganesh Himal Base Camp trek itinerary ranges from 2 weeks to 3 weeks. Therefore, the cost of 2 weeks and 3 weeks is definitely different.
You don’t have to pay for domestic flight tickets either. Instead of hiring a private jeep, you can travel by public bus service.
Likewise, Ganesh Himal trek route doesn’t go across a restricted area trekking in Nepal. That is to say, you don’t need any special trekking permit by paying comparatively high cost.
As a whole, Ganesh Himal Base Camp trek cost is really lower than other trekking regions of Nepal. Contact us for more details about it.
Ganesh Himal Trekking Routes
As you can begin from and end at different points, Ganesh Himal Base Camp trek route goes to be different. Tsum Valley Ganesh Himal Base Camp trek follows Manaslu Circuit Tsum Valley trek.
This trek can also be started from Betrawati, nearby Trishuli Bazar as well. However, most local tour operators begins Ganesh Himal trek route right from Syabrubesi. You know, Syabrubesi is the gateway to Langtang Valley Gosainkunda Trek and Kailash Mansarovar Yatra as well.
Moving along the Great Himalayan Trail Nepal section, you go past Gatlang; reach Ruby Valley and finally Ganesh Himal Base Camp. However, Nepal Trekking Routes has begun this trek from Samari Bhanjyang of Nuwakot.
You reach Samari Bhanjyang by driving for about 6/7 hours in a public bus while faster in private jeep. Then, the route continues across Katunje Bazar, Kintang Phedi, Jharlang and Chalise.
Thereafter, you walk past Hindung and Rajgang Kharka to reach Ganesh Himal Base Camp (3,774 m). Spending a day at the base camp, you retreat along Rajgang Kharka up to Chalise. From here, Ganesh Himal trek route turns towards Manaslu region. The trail goes past Laba Besi, Manyang Bhanjyang, Majhgaun and Budathum. You trek down to Aarughat from Budathum and catch a bus to Kathmandu.
