Trek to Ganesh Himal base camp
The Ganesh Himal Base Camp Trek perfectly combines adventure, luxury and pleasure. It is widely believed that Ganesh Himal takes its name from the Hindu deity "Ganesha". The summit of Ganesh Himal resembles the head of Lord Ganesh, which is the head of an elephant. Ganesh Himal lies in north-central Nepal, between Langtang National Park and the Manaslu Conservation Area. This trek also offers spectacular views of the Langtang Valley Trek and Manaslu Circuit Trekking.
It is located in the districts of Dhading, Gorkha, Rasuwa and Nuwakot. The Ganesh Himal region has a large Tamang, Gurung and Ghale population. Ganesh Himal stands at 7,422 m (24,350 ft). It is home to 4 other peaks over 7,000m and another 14 over 6,000m. On the way to Ganesh Himal, you'll enjoy breathtaking views of the terraced hills.
Highlights of the trip
During your stay you can enjoy the following highlights: Adventure / Sports & Leisure, Off the beaten track, Nature travel, Travelling alone and travelling in a group.
Best months to go
The best time(s) to go is/are : Janvier, Février, Mars, Avril, Mai, Juin, Juillet, Août, Septembre, Octobre, Novembre, Décembre.
You can go all year round.
How to get there?
You can get there by , Car, Tourism bus.
MARVEL TREKS AND EXPEDITION
From 350€ à 570€ / person
Travel suitable for :
Detail of the stay : Trek to Ganesh Himal base camp - 9 days
Drive from Kathmandu to Balche, which can take 6 to 7 hours
You leave Kathmandu by car and drive to Balche, which can take around 6-7 hours depending on road conditions and traffic.
Balche to Rupchet, at 3850, 6-hour walk
You start your trek from Balche and walk to Rupchet, which lies at an altitude of 3850 meters. The walk takes around 6 hours.
Trek from Rupchet to Chalish Gaon, via the Singla pass at 4050 m, takes 6 to 7 hours.
You continue your trek from Rupchet towards Chalish Gaon, via the Singla pass at an altitude of 4050 metres. The day's walk can take 6 to 7 hours.
Chalish Gaon to Rachyat Gaon, at 1775 m, takes 4-5 hours to walk.
you descend in altitude by walking from Chalish Gaon to Rachyat Gaon, situated at 1775 meters. The walk generally takes 4 to 5 hours.
Rachyat Gaon to Khading Gaon, at 2025m, takes 4-5 hours.
You continue your descent by walking from Rachyat Gaon to Khading Gaon, situated at 2025 meters. This stage takes around 4 to 5 hours.
Lapa Gaun in Rigaon, at 1550m, takes 5 hours to walk.
You continue your descent to Rigaon from Lapa Gaun, at 1550 meters. The walk takes around 5 hours.
Ri gaon to Phul Kharka, at 1210m, a 5-hour walk.
You descend further in altitude by walking from Ri Gaon to Phul Kharka, situated at 1210 meters. This stage takes around 5 hours.
Phul Kharka to Jyamrung Durbar, at 1550m, takes 5-6 hours.
You continue your descent to Jyamrung Durbar from Phul Kharka, at 1550 metres. The walk generally takes 5-6 hours.
Jyamrung Durbar to Dhading Besi and Kathmandu, 3-4 hour drive
You finish your trek by walking to Dhading Besi, then drive back to Kathmandu. This part of the journey usually takes around 3 to 4 hours.