About Ganesh Himal BaseCamp Trek
Ganesh Himal Basecamp Trek is less visited trekking route with few days of camping adventure. Trekking goes along the remote village of Nepal which helps exploring antique local culture of the countryside.
Remote base camp trekking takes us into the nature – in an entirely beautiful location of Nepal.
Ganesh Himal basecamp trek mainly offers a close & wide view of Mt Ganesh Himal V, Ganesh Himal II, Langtang Li Rung (7,225m) and Paldor peak. Apart from these towering peaks, trekkers can explore more than 35 other named peaks in this trail and more unnamed mountains capped with snow.
Ganesh Himal is named after a famous god from Hindu religion. If you remember any of the gods from Hinduism, one with an elephant trunk is called God Gonesh and the mountain is named after him. Or if you recognize god Shiva, Ganesh is the son of God Shiva.
Trekking to Ganesh Himal basecamp is an off the beaten trail. Very few trekkers explore this area. Trekking to basecamp & walking through the unexplored villages of Nepal will surely make Ganesh Himal trekking, the best trekking in Nepal.
Things to see in Ganesh Himal Base Camp Trekking
- Eye-appealing panoramic view of Ganesh Himal Range, Manaslu, Langtang and Annapurna range
- Indulging different village, people and culture
- Rivers and river valleys during the trail
- Trekking trail end at the historic place of Nepal; Gorkha
Price & Details of other packages of Nepalgram
All Inclusive package
Price for All Inclusive Package = USD $1100 per person – for Min 2 people in the group
“All inclusive package is a common package offered by all most all the trekking agencies in Nepal.”
COST DETAILS OF ALL INCLUSIVE PACKAGE
Cost Includes of Ganesh Himal Base Camp Trekking – All inclusive package
Airport pickup and drop by private car or micro bus (depending on group Size).
Standard Hotel in Kathmandu (according to the itinerary), B/B (bed and breakfast)
All your meals (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner) during the trekking.
All accommodations during the trek.
All necessary paper works, entry permit& Trekker`s information management system (Tims).
Fluent English speaking and trained, Government license holder guide including all his salary, food, drinks, accommodation, transport and insurance during the trekking.
A Strong, helpful porter with proper equipment (one porter for two people), if u need.
Medical supplies (first aid kit).
Guided city tour of Kathmandu; includes 4 destination and transportation
Added Value – (1) Dawn sleeping bag, Dawn Jacket to be returned after the trek (2) Waterproof duffel Bag, Walking Poles, quick dry T-shirt, Cap – to take away (3) Oxymeter to check your oxygen saturation and Heart beat with medical kit box carried by Guide (4) Satellite Phone for extremely remote destination
Spiritual Guided sightseeing tour in Kathmandu in A/C Car.
Kathmandu sightseeing entrance fee.
Cost Excludes of Ganesh Himal Base Camp Trekking – All inclusive package
Nepal entry visa fee (you may easily issue the visa upon your arrival at International Airport – Kathmandu). You need 30$ dollar visa fee for 15 days, cash money will be easier.
Food while you are in Kathmandu.
Your Travel and medical insurance.
All the alcoholic and non-alcoholic hot and cold drinks, tea or coffee in the morning are included with breakfast.
Tips for the guide, porter and driver (Tipping is expected).
Guide+B/B Package OR Service package
“Service package comes with all arrangement for your trek except food and accommodation in the cities – which you can do by yourself on this modern era.”
Price for Guide+B/B Package (service Package) = USD $585 per person – for Min 2 people in the group
COST DETAILS OF SERVICE PACKAGE
Cost Includes of Ganesh Himal Base Camp Trekking for Guide+B/B Package
All necessary paper works, entry permit& Trekker`s information management system (Tims).
Fluent English speaking and trained, Government license holder guide including all his salary, food, drinks, accommodation, transport and insurance during the trekking.
Guided sightseeing in Kathmandu
A helpful porter with proper equipment (one porter for two people), if you need.
Medical supplies (first aid kit). And regular oxygen saturation check up by oxymeter.
All government taxes and office expenses.
Added Value – (1) Dawn sleeping bag, Dawn Jacket to be returned after the trek (2) Waterproof duffel Bag, Walking Poles, quick dry T-shirt, Cap – to take away (3) Oxymeter to check your oxygen saturation and Heart beat with medical kit box carried by Guide (4) Satellite Phone for extremely remote destination.
Cost Excludes of Ganesh Himal Base Camp Trekking for Guide+B/B Package
Nepal entry visa fee (you may easily issue the visa upon your arrival at International Airport – Kathmandu). You need 30$ dollar visa fee for 15 days, cash money will be easier.
Kathmandu entrance fees
Your Travel and medical insurance.
All the alcoholic and non-alcoholic hot and cold drinks.
Tips for the guide, porter and driver (Tipping is expected).
All food and accommodation
Anything not illustrated on the inclusion section
LUXURY PACKAGE
“Luxury package comes with comfortable trip possible in the Himalayan circumstances and inside Nepal. Every service we use for your Luxury package will be best available.”
Price for luxury package= USD $2145 per person – for Min 2 people in the group
COST DETAILS OF LUXURY PACKAGE
Cost Includes of Ganesh Himal Base Camp Trekking for Luxury Package
5 star Hotel in Kathmandu(according to the itinerary), B/B (bed and breakfast)
Best available accommodations with Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner with all drink during the trek
All necessary paper works, entry permit& Trekker`s information management system (Tims).
Fluent English speaking and trained, Government license holder guide including all his salary, food, drinks, accommodation, transport and insurance during the trekking.
A helpful porter with proper equipment (one porter for one trekker).
Medical supplies (first aid kit). And regular oxygen saturation check up by oxymeter.
All government taxes and office expenses.
Card processing fee for online payable amount
Added Value – (1) Dawn sleeping bag, Dawn Jacket to be returned after the trek (2) Waterproof duffel Bag, Walking Poles, quick dry T-shirt, Cap – to take away (3) Oxymeter to check your oxygen saturation and Heart beat with medical kit box carried by Guide (4) Satellite Phone for extremely remote destination
Guided sightseeing tour in Kathmandu in an A/C Car.
Kathmandu sightseeing entrance fee, if applicable.
All the non-alcoholic hot and cold drinks, tea or coffee.
Tips for the guide, porter and driver.
Cost Excludes of Ganesh Himal Base Camp Trekking for luxury package
Nepal entry visa fee (you may easily issue the visa upon your arrival at International Airport – Kathmandu). You need 30$ dollar visa fee for 15 days, cash money will be easier.
Your Travel and medical insurance.
Cost of Ganesh Himal Basecamp Trek – Nepalgram Adventure
| S.No. | Luxury | All Incl | Service | |
| 1 | Cost (in USD $) Details | 2145 | 1100 | 585 |
| 2 | Licensed Guide | √ | √ | √ |
| 3 | Accommodation during trek | Standard | Private | × |
| 4 | Transportation to trek start point | Private | Shared | Shared |
| 5 | Shower | √ | √ | √ |
| 6 | Airport/bus terminal Shuttle service | Private | Private | × |
| 7 | Hotel at KTM/Pokhara | 5 Star | Standard | × |
| 8 | Food on trek(BLD) | Unlimited Meal | 3 Meal | × |
| 9 | Desert | From Menu | Fresh Fruit | × |
| 10 | Soft drink | unlimited | 1 | × |
| 11 | Porter | Private | Shared | × |
| 12 | Company Cap & T-shirt | √ | √ | × |
| 13 | Dawn Jacket & Sleeping – bag to be returned | √ | √ | × |
| 14 | Hard drink | Local Brand | × | × |
| 15 | Warm up hike | √ | × | × |
| 16 | Farewell party/dinner | √ | × | × |
| 17 | Buffer day for trek | √ | × | × |
| 18 | Food in the city | × | × | × |
Note – Minimum people in group must be 02 so as to apply above price range.
Cost Details for Ganesh Himal Trekking-General Inclusions
- Airport pickup and drop by private car or micro bus (depending on group Size).
- Standard Hotel in Kathmandu (according to the itinerary), B/B (bed and breakfast)
- All your meals (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner) during the trekking.
- All accommodations during the trek.
- All necessary paper works, entry permit& Trekker`s information management system (Tims).
- Fluent English speaking and trained, Government license holder guide including all his salary, food, drinks, accommodation, transport and insurance during the trekking.
- A Strong, helpful porter with proper equipment (one porter for two people), if u need.
- Medical supplies (first aid kit).
- Guided city tour of Kathmandu; includes 4 destination and transportation
- Added Value - (1) Dawn sleeping bag, Dawn Jacket to be returned after the trek (2) Waterproof duffel Bag, Walking Poles, quick dry T-shirt, Cap - to take away (3) Oxymeter to check your oxygen saturation and Heart beat with medical kit box carried by Guide (4) Satellite Phone for extremely remote destination
- Spiritual Guided sightseeing tour in Kathmandu in A/C Car.
- Kathmandu sightseeing entrance fee.
Cost Details for Ganesh Himal Trekking-General Exclusions
- Nepal entry visa fee (you may easily issue the visa upon your arrival at International Airport - Kathmandu). You need 30$ dollar visa fee for 15 days, cash money will be easier.
- Food while you are in Kathmandu.
- Your Travel and medical insurance.
- All the alcoholic and non alcoholic hot and cold drinks.
- Tips for the guide, porter and driver (Tipping is expected).
Ganesh Himal Trek Itinerary
• Altitude - 1380 meters
• Time – 30 minutes hotel transfer time
• Activity – Relax at hotel
On your arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport, Kathmanadu. Our representative will transfer you to the hotel from the airport.
• Altitude - 1400 meters
• Special – Kathmandu City tour
• Time – full day
• Activity – Sightseeing UNESCO world heritage site
Today will be Kathmandu city sightseeing tour. Sightseeing Kathmandu city includes sightseeing of world UNESCO world heritage site including Pashupatinath, Boudhanath, Swyambhunath and Kathmandu Durbar Square.
• Altitude - 680 meters
• Special – Scenic view of surrounding
• Time – 5/6 hours
• Activity – Travelling in bus/jeep
Today you will be heading towards salangkhu Khola from Kathmandu. Scenic drive around 5/6 hours will take you to Salangkhu Khola from Kathmandu.
• Altitude - 2140 meters
• Special – Exploring large village of tamang
• Time – 3/4 hours
• Activity – trekking
You trek start today. From salangkhu Khola you will be heading towards to Balche village. Once you reach balche village, you will be able to explore the village which is dominant by Tamang people.
• Altitude - 3240 meters
• Special – Peaks of langtang lirung and gosaikunda
• Time – 6/7 hours
• Activity – Walking through forest
Today, you will have your breakfast at balche village and head towards gonga. Today you will be walking through the forest and you will also witness the view of langtang lirung and gosaikunda ranges.
• Altitude - 3240 meters
• Special – Sightseeing at Gonga
• Time – Full day
• Activity – Acclimatizing, rest and sightseeing
Today you will be acclimatizing at Gonga. In this day you will be sightseeing around gonga and overnight at there.
• Altitude - 4040 meters
• Special – View of mountain ranges
• Time – 5/6 hours
• Activity – Walking through rhododendron forest
Today you will head towards singla. While heading towards singla you will be walking through rhododendron forest along with the view of mountain ranges.
• Altitude - 2480 meters
• Special – Panoramic view of mountain ranges
• Time – 5 hours
• Activity – Trekking
After having breakfast at singla, you will head towards sertung village. It takes around 5 hours of walk to reach sertung village. Today you will witness the panoramic view of mountain range.
• Altitude - 1340 meters
• Special – Akhu khola
• Time – 5/6 hours
• Activity – Trekking mostly downhill
Today you will be walking by the side of akhu khola to reach to laba dovan. Today you will be hiking mostly downhill to reach laba dovan.
• Altitude - 2660 meters
• Special – Scenic view of surrounding
• Time – 6/7 hours
• Activity – Walking uphill and downhill
With the scenic view of surrounding you will head towards Mongethanti. Today the trail is both uphill and downhill. It takes around 6 to 7 hours to reach Mongeythanti.
• Altitude - 2500 meters
• Special – Dumchet village
• Time – 5/6 hours
• Activity – gentle walk
After having breakfast at Mongeythanti, you will walk gently to reach dumchet village. Reaching to dumchet village, you can explore the rich culture and tradition of local community.
• Altitude - 1500 meters
• Special – Budigandaki
• Time – 4/5 hours
• Activity – Trekking
Today you will head towards budigandaki. Walking by the side of budigandanki with the amazing view of surroung is very special today.
• Altitude - 530 meters
• Special – Arughat Bazaar
• Time – 5/6 hours
• Activity – Trekking
Today you will head towards to Arughat Bazaar. 5 to 6 hours of walk from Budigandaki will take you to Arughat Bazaar.
• Altitude - 720 meters
• Special – Khanchowk
• Time – 3/4 hours
• Activity – passing through village
Today you will be walking around 3/4 hours. On the trail you will pass through villages before reaching to Khan Chowk.
• Altitude - 950 meters
• Special – Gorkha Bazzar
• Time – 3/4 hours
• Activity – Walking uphill
Today you will walk towards to famous gorkha bazzar. To reach to gorkha bazzar from Khan chowk you mostly need to walk uphill. It takes around 3/4 hours to reach to Gorkha Bazzar.
• Altitude - 1380 meters
• Special – Scenic view of surrounding
• Time – 5/6 hours
• Activity – Travelling in bus
Scenic drive of around 5 to 6 hours in tourist bus will take you to back to Kathmandu.
• Altitude - 1380 meters
• Special – Shopping
• Time – Full/Half day (as per your choice)
• Activity – Shopping and Relax
Today you will take rest at Kathmandu. You can also do shopping at Thamel at your own.
• Time – 30 minutes airport transfer time
• Activity – Flying back to origin
Our representative will transfer you to airport from hotel. We will love you to see you again.
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Ganesh Himal requires a moderate degree of physical activity. Trekking at a moderate level involves walking 5 to 7 hours each day on somewhat difficult paths and terrains while adjusting to changing weather conditions. You’ll probably hike higher than 4500 meters, climbing between 400 and 700 meters. It is ideal if you have some high-altitude trekking experience.
Depending on the route used and the pace of the hiker, the trek frequently takes 18 days.
The seasons of spring (March to May) and fall (September to November) offer the trek’s greatest weather conditions and clearest views, making them ideal times to go.
For the Ganesh Himal Base Camp Trekking, previous trekking experience is not necessary. It is advised to have a moderate level of fitness and some previous experience of multi-day walks, though.
The Ganesh Himal Base Camp, which is located at a height of roughly 4,040 meters (15,748 feet), is the highest point on the walk.
Yes, you will require both the TIMS (Trekkers’ Information Management System) card and the Manaslu Conservation Area Permit (MCAP). These licenses are available in Kathmandu or at the starting places for treks.
Along the trekking path, homestays and teahouses are available for accommodation. These offer basic services including a bed, communal restrooms, and dining areas. The comfort and cleanliness of the services may vary.
A possible risk of the walk is altitude sickness, especially while climbing to higher heights. It’s important to properly acclimatize and rise slowly. It is advised to bring a small medical kit and consult with a doctor before the hike.
The Ganesh Himal range, which includes peaks like Ganesh I, Ganesh II, and Ganesh III, is beautifully visible from the trek. Additionally, you’ll get to see and learn about the local Tamang and Gurung populations’ rich cultural heritage and way of life.
It’s essential to bring warm, layered clothes, such as a down jacket of high-quality, thermal underwear, trekking pants, and a waterproof jacket. Sturdy trekking boots, a backpack, a sleeping bag, and trekking poles are necessary accessories.
More information about Ganesh Himal Base Camp Trekking
Ganesh Himal basecamp trek follows the middle path in between Langtang trekking and Annapurna trekking region. Since this is one of the base camp trekking, it demands high trekking experience and a stable physique with good walking stamina for the trek.
Ganesh Himal basecamp trek mainly offers a close & wide view of Mt Ganesh Himal V, Ganesh Himal II, Langtang Li Rung (7,225m) and Paldor peak. Apart from these towering peaks, trekkers can explore more than 35 other named peaks in this trail and more unnamed mountains capped with snow.
Ganesh Himal is named after a famous god from Hindu religion. If you remember any of the gods from Hinduism, one with an elephant trunk is called God Gonesh and the mountain is named after him. Or if you recognize god Shiva, Ganesh is the son of God Shiva.
Trekking to Ganesh Himal basecamp is an off the beaten trail. Very few trekkers explore this area. Trekking to basecamp & walking through the unexplored villages of Nepal will surely make Ganesh Himal trekking, the best trekking in Nepal.
Before the trek
You will have a short introduction about Nepal during a one day city tour at Kathmandu, before starting the trek. However, you can always customize this part of the trip.
We start a huge introduction of Nepal Himalaya after we start the trekking part. We drive to Salangkhu Khola in a tourist bus or Jeep (jeep if customized), as per the size of the group. Exploring varieties of unexplored villages, people & culture of those new surroundings. Video Gallery
Safety on the Trek
Since this is strenuous trekking in Ganesh Himal we have to pass altitude at around 5000m under our foot, & we make sure the entire trekking team is safe but surely adventurous. We have to take a day acclimatization rest at Gonga.
Acclimatization, rest, decent pace of trekking, trekking staff in an easy reach, open & friendly relationship to make you comfortable to share if anything goes wrong etc.. are some of our mantras for safe trekking to Ganesh Himal basecamp.
During the trekking our trail crossed many rivers and walked through river valleys like Laba, Budigandaki. Our experienced guides will make sure that you will get all the needed information, you can ask them as per any of your concerns.
At the end of Ganesh Himal Basecamp trek we conclude our trek with a journey to historic Gorkha. Gorkha Bazaar is one of the famous tour destinations in Nepal. This place is famous because there is a palace of King Prithivi Narayan shah. Prithivi is that king who conquered small states of 22 & 24 as a single unit (present) Nepal.
As this is a typical village trek, we will walk through the local villages. If you can trek in the festival; surely you will explore the deep side of Nepalese culture and festivals in remote Nepal, more than just nature and wilderness, during this basecamp trek.
Best Season for Ganesh Himal basecamp trek
Best season for Ganesh Himal trek is in the autumn. Autumn is from late September to late November. During this season, the trekking trail will be best with mild temperature & weather. These months are also preferred because autumn in Nepal is full of festivals. Festivals like Dashain Tihar, holi and many others. For festivals in Nepal please check Nepali calendar or contact us.
Spring is also regarded as the best time for Ganesh himal basecamp trek. Spring for Nepal is from March to May. Spring is good because of pleasant weather & clear blue sky.
Looking Forward
Trekking in Nepal has always been a major tourism activity, apart from mountaineering. Trekking to Everest basecamp or Annapurna region has been so famous that everyone knows about it.
But trekking to Ganesh Himal basecamp will give different taste with culture, tradition and show you different parts of Nepal Himalaya, different from Annapurna and Everest Himalaya range.
Getting prepared for the trek takes time and techniques, which we are always here for you to advise and help from scratch to successful Ganesh Himal basecamp trek.
To explore the less explored, it is better to choose the best trekking agency in Nepal. We, with our background, keep better insights of these off the beaten trails. One thing we can guarantee is your successful trip for the Ganesh Himal basecamp trek. We will try our best to make your travel fun, indeed.
Ganesh Himal Trek Outline Itinerary
- Day 1 – Arrival at Kathmandu international airport & our company representative will receive you and assist you to transfer to hotel
- Day 2 – Full day Kathmandu city sightseeing with guide in A/C car.
- Day 3 – Drive Kathmandu – Salangkhu Khola (680m).
- Day 4 – Salangkhu Khola – Balche Village (2140m).
- Day 5 – Balche Village – Gonga (3240m).
- Day 6 – Acclimatization, rest and full day sightseeing at Gonga.
- Day 7 – Gonga – Singla (4040m).
- Day 8 – Singla – Sertung village (2480m).
- Day 9 – Sertung village – Laba Dovan (1340m).
- Day 10 – Laba Dovan – Mongeythanti (2660m).
- Day 11 – Mongeythanti – Dumchet village (2500m).
- Day 12 – Dumchet village – Budigandaki (1500m).
- Day 13 – Budigandaki – Arughat Bazaar (530m).
- Day 14: Arughat Bazaar – Khanchowk.
- Day 15: Khanchowk – Gorkha Bazzar(950m).
- Day 16 – Drive from Gorkha to Kathmandu by tourist bus.
- Day 17 – Rest, shopping and it’s your day at Kathmand, Thamel, please relax .
- Day 18 – Our vehicle will drive you to Kathmandu international airport for your final departure to Home.
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