Ganesh Himal Trekking

You start the day with a delicious breakfast served at your Hotel. The sightseeing involves a tour of two religious and cultural sites Pashupatinath temple and Boudhanath stupa.

Pashupatinath Temple: It is one of the most celebrated Hindu temples in South Asia. The temple is devoted to Lord Shiva. This place is a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site. The Bagmati river flowing beside the temple is religiously and spiritually significant for Hindus where the cremation of the dead body takes place. Pashupatinath temple holds the most prominence during Shivaratri – Shiva’s birthday and thousands of pilgrims gather in the night to celebrate the day.

Boudhanath Stupa: It is one of the biggest Stupas in terms of size and height in Nepal and is located east of Kathmandu on the ancient trade route between India - Nepal and Tibet. The site is peaceful and culturally filled with the intermixed influence of Tibetan and Sherpa roots. Stupa built on the trading route between Kathmandu and Tibet has four pairs of eyes directed towards all four directions. It is believed to be influenced by Mahayana Buddhist philosophy. After a short tour of the city, we return to the hotel and prepare for the trek. Overnight will be spent at the hotel.

Enjoy your breakfast at the Hotel and get set for the long drive to start your dream trip. The drive is long for the day – yet enjoyable – in the mountain landscape with beautiful farming terraced fields, a river bed, brief view of the Himalayan peaks. We drive to Trishuli Bazar – a famous trade town in the trade route of India - Tibet in the ancient period – and then after crossing the famous Trishiuli river bridge – we enter into a rough and bumpy road to till Balche. Overnight in the camp at Balche.

You are gradually gaining altitude, and today you will climb to a significant height. You walk to Thulo chour – beautiful open ground in the middle of the jungle with the temporary hut of villagers who come here to collect bamboo to make baskets – for lunch. You walk in the deep forest of pine and rhododendron crossing some small streams on your way to reach Gonga. You can encounter some wild animals like Himalayan languor and can see majestic views of the Langtang Mountains. Overnight in Camp.

Today, you will spend the night at Rupchet, situated at an elevation of 3,760 meters – the highest point of the trip for overnight rest and the Base Camp of Sing-La Pass, which stands at 4,200 meters (13,779 feet). You gain significant height during the day as well as you gain almost 800 m/2624ft. After you enjoy your breakfast in your camp, start the day with walking uphill in the deep forest of pine and rhododendrons. You can view the Himalayan peaks of Langtang and peaks from Tibet as well. It is a short walk though tough due to altitude. You reach Rupchet for lunch where we camp overnight as well. Late afternoon is a free and easy day for you. You can rejoice in the great Himalayan charm of the Tibetan range, and Gosaikunda range. Overnight in Camp.

To be blessed by the Sunrise view from the Sing-La top, you may decide to start the day in the early morning. It is about two hours steep up to the top from your camp. From here, you can view the magnificent Himalayan peaks of the Ganesh Himal range, including Ganesh Main, as well as Ganesh I (Yangra Peak) at 7,422 m (24,350 ft), Ganesh II at 7,118 m (23,353 ft), Ganesh III at 7,043 m (23,107 ft), and Ganesh IV (Pabil Peak) at 7,104 m (23,307 ft). You will also see the Mansiri range, home to the world’s eighth highest peak, Mt. Manaslu (8,163 m / 26,781 ft), the Annapurna massif, the Langtang range, and peaks from Tibet. After you savor the scenic grandeur from this top, you climb down a long way – almost 2000 m descend – to the valley. Today is the hardest day of the trek as well as the height point you reach of the entire trek. Overnight in a tented Camp in Shertung Kharka.

You approach now to village life again after a few days in the wilderness. With a short walk of some 10-15 minutes from the Kharka – a word used to denote the camp for domestic animals such as buffalo, cow, and sheep – you reach to terraced field with possible crops like maize, wheat, barley, potatoes growing depending upon season. You can view the Ganesh Himal range throughout the walk. It is primarily a descending day. You reach the village of Tamang people in Shertung for the night stay. Overnight in Camp.

With a couple of hours of easy walking and descending, you reach Borang village – another village of Tamang people. You continue to the village of Jharlang through farming fields and crossing the bridges glancing at the view of Ganesh Himal. It is an awe-inspiring walk in the mountainous terrains of Nepal Himalayas. You reach Jharlang to camp in the yard of the Church – locals have adopted Christianity in recent years and resigned from their ancient religion. Overnight in Camp.

Today, we will be driving to the beautiful Jyamrung village. We will be driving on the rough and bumpy road exploring the hilly landscapes, forest, small village settlements, and other aspects on the way. Upon arrival at Jyamrung, we will set up camp at our campsite and we can go for exploration around the village in the evening. Overnight at the tented camp.

In the morning, enjoy a hearty breakfast and then explore the surrounding villages to experience the local lifestyle. You will visit the sites of our social work initiatives, including school projects, hospitals, toilets, solar power installations, and microfinance programs. We regularly organize social work initiatives to support local people and contribute to the development of the village. You can also engage with the local people and observe their farming practices to gain insights into their way of life. Immerse yourself in the local culture by doing what the locals do. Overnight in the local house or tented camp accommodation.

We will take a private 4WD jeep to Kathmandu. Half part of the road to Dhading Bensi – the district headquarters of the previous administrative division which is changed now into a municipality – is bumpy and from here it is black-topped and comfortable. You then join the Kathmandu –Pokhara highway from Malekhu. After a few hours of drive, you will arrive in Kathmandu and mingle yourself in the city life again. Overnight in a hotel.

After breakfast at your Hotel, we take you to the mysterious Kathmandu city tour. This historical, cultural, and spiritual city unveils the social and historical mysteries to visitors. You will walk through the narrow lanes of ancient Kathmandu – the center of power – that includes markets of Ason, the Glass beads market at Indrachowk, the oldest supermarket at New Road, Kilagal, and Hidden Stupas inside the family courtyard. The tour includes a visit to Kathmandu Durbar Square – the administrative quarter of Malla Kings (fourteenth to eighteenth century), and Shah Kings who ruled Nepal from 1768 until 2008. The most unique experience in the square is the visit to the temple of the living goddess “Kumari”. After the tour, return to your Hotel. If you are staying in Thamel, you can hang around this bustling tourist market and enjoy shopping. Overnight in Hotel.

As per your flight schedule, you will be transferred to the international airport of Kathmandu three hours before the flight time and your tour ends here.