Ganesh Himal Base Camp

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Duration
19 Days
Trip Grade
Moderate
Country
Nepal
Maximum Altitude
3,774m/12,382ft
Group Size
1-25
Activities
Camping Trek

The Ganesh Himal Base Camp Trek is seamless for outdoor admirers who prefer camping over hotel stays. It's an outstanding trekking option in Nepal for adventurers looking for off-the-beaten-path experiences. For those enthusiastic to sightsee less-travelled destinations, this journey is one of the best choices for a truly exploratory trip.

Ganesh Himal Base Camp Trek

The Ganesh Himal Peak stands a conspicuous similarity to the Hindu deity, Lord Ganesh, known for his elephant trunk. Also, you can enjoy spectacular views of Langtang Lirung, Buddha Himal, Himalchuli, Dorje Lakpa, and several other peaks. The uppermost point of this trek is the Ganesh Himal Base Camp at a height of 3,774 meters. The exciting path, which winds through traditional villages and luxurious forests, adds depth and worth to your journey.

In spite of being close to Nepal's capital, the Ganesh Himal Region endured mostly unseen for a long time. Nowadays, this area offers around a dozen exclusive treks with lodging options including homestays, teahouses, and tented camps. Amongst these treks, the Ganesh Himal Base Camp Trek stands out as one of the most gratifying journeys. It leads explorers to fascinating and concealed spots within the Ganesh Himal Region, which is settled between Langtang National Park and the Manaslu Conservation Area Project. It is also a part of the Langtang Region Trek.

Ganesh Himal Trek

In the less teeming trekking areas of the Northern Himalayas, you can sightsee the glittering gems that give this region its nickname, Ruby Valley Trek. The charming Tamang villages, with their amusing cultural heritage, are a best part worth visiting in Nepal. This trek offers a mix of teahouse hiking, camping, and homestay lodgings in numerous villages through the Ganesh Himal area.

The Ganesh Himal region extends from subtropical to mountainous zones, offering a variety of flora and fauna. It is home to around 526 plant species and 300 animal and bird species. As you walk through the tranquil paths, you may spot Himalayan Thar, musk deer, monkeys, and numerous birds. With about 40 orchid species found here, the trek is sometimes denoted as the Orchid Trekking Trail.

Ganesh Himal

Tourist attractions of this camping trek include exciting wildflowers and beautiful waterfalls that boost the luxurious mountain scenery. You can also enjoy soothing dips in a few hot springs. The region claims a rich cultural and biological variety. While hiking to Ganesh Himal Base Camp, you’ll pass through several spectacular viewpoints that offer fabulous views of the Ganesh Himal Range.

This trek can be stretched into numerous routes, such as the Tsum Valley Ganesh Himal trek or the Ganesh Himal, Langtang Valley trek. You can start the journey from Samari Bhanjyang after driving from Kathmandu via the Pasang Lhamu Highway. Instead, you can start from Aarughat, Gorkha, which also serves as the entry to the Manaslu region treks.

Ganesh Himal Base Camp trekking cost depends upon the itinerary you choose and the route you want to follow. For further details, contact Orbit Alpine Adventure: www.orbitalpineadventure.com.

Highlights

  • Precious crystal stones
  • The thrilling view of the snowcapped peaks of Ganesh Himal, Manaslu (8,163m) and Langtang regions
  • Ethnic villages of Gurung and Tamang communities as well as their culture and tradition
  • Experience of teahouse, camping and homestay trekking at the same time
  • Diverse flora and fauna of Ganesh Himal region
  • Less crowded trekking trails
Ganesh Himal Base Camp Itinerary
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After breakfast, we trek for 6 hours to reach Kalo-Seto Kunda (two lakes) at base camp of Ganesh Himal. The trail leads by narrow and uphill, which is covered with forest for few hours. In this high altitude, we can find alpine grass. You can enjoy the sunset view of the glittering peaks of the Ganesh Himal Range as if welcoming you to their vicinity! During winter season, these lakes are ice-covered. Stay overnight at tented camp.

Approximately 3 hours before your scheduled flight we will take you to the Airport.

We start our trek from Budhathum to Arughat Bazaar which takes about three hours. On the way, we pass through few streams, villages, farming terraces, small forests. Arughat Bazaar, covers a small area and has old market. In Arughat Bazaar, there is health post, school, market, motor able road. Then from Arughat Bazaar, we drive back to the Kathmandu. While moving ahead, you enjoy the mountain views, green sceneries, rice terrace fields, vegetable fields and people being engaged in their daily activities. Finally, you reach at the Kathmandu. Stay overnight at hotel.

We trek from Majhgaun to Budathum for about five hours. We will pass through village, forests, streams and terraces. The trail makes pleasant by beautiful scenery. Finally we reach Budathum. It is a small town with local old market. This village is conquered by Newar community. From here we can enjoy the stunning views of Manaslu range at far distance.

After breakfast, we trek to Majhgaun which take six hours. The trail moves slowly down hill through the rhododendron and oak, villages, farming terraces and green hills. Today we can have pleasant views of Manaslu range, Buddha peak on a clear weather and other unnamed mountains and peaks. Reaching at Majhgaun we will find local people being busy in farming but some people have migrated elsewhere. Stay overnight at tented camp.

In the morning we trek from Laba Besi to Manyang Bhanjyang for about five hours. The trail passes through beautiful rhododendron and pine forests. These forests are the home of various species of birds and wild animals. Then again from there our trail leads uphill to Manyang Bhanjyang. From here you can see the first sight of Ganesh Himal. The main crop is potato here. Manyang Bhanjyang is a point where we can find forests and grass land here. This is a perfect place for camping as your camping site is surrounded by rhododendron and oak forests.

Today we walk towards Laba Besi and it takes about six hours. We trek downhill trail to Laba Besi. This trail pass through pine forests, Tamang villages, farming terraces, green hills and villages at far distance. Laba Besi lies at the bank of Ankhu and Laba Kholar. Stay overnight at tented camp.

We start our trek from Rajgang Kharka to Chalise, which takes about six hours. The trail moves downhill all the way to Chalise. While trekking we will pass by forests till Hindung and crossing few traditional Tamang villages. Then we finally reach at Chalise. Stay overnight at tented camp.

After breakfast, we are ready for trek to Rajgang Kharka, which takes about six hours. The trail goes along the down and narrow path where we will find alpine grass on both sides of the trail. Stay overnight at tented camp.

Today is extra day. We will be free for whole day. We can visit Kalo-Seto Kunda. These two lakes have religious significance and an interesting story behind their names as well. The surface of the Kalo Kunda (Black Lake) is made up of black rocks and the Seto Kunda (White Lake) has white rocks on its surface. From here, you can enjoy majestic views of Ganesh Himal (7,422m), Paldor Himal (5,896m) and many others above 6,000m. Stay overnight at tented camp.

You will be greeted at the Airport and will go to your hotel. You can freshen up and have some sightseeing. In the evening we will explain about the program ahead.

In the morning, we walk to the Rajgang Kharka and it takes about five and half hours. The trail is flat land and covered with rhododendron forest and natural vegetation up to Rajgang Kharka. Rajgang Kharka is surrounded by beautiful forests and it mainly grassland. Except winter season the local people bring domestic animals especially sheep for grazing in the open land. Stay overnight at tented camp.

Today we trekto Hindung which takes about five hours. We have to go downhill up to Menchet Khola (stream) and crossing this stream you trek steep up and then slowly reach Hindung. The people of this village are friendly and cooperative. The villagers mainly grow the potatoes, millet, barley, maize, beans and other vegetables. The village has got mani wall and prayer flags in some parts. This village is last village in our trek to Ganesh Himal Base camp. Stay overnight at camp.

In the morning we start our trek from Jharlang to Chalise. This takes about six hours. We pass through the Tamang villages, in which Borang and Shertum among the famous Tamang villages. There are schools, health post, chortens and mani walls in these Tamang villages. The main occupations of the people are farming. From the Chalise you can look green hills, terraces and villages at far distance. Stay overnight at tented camp.

We start our trek to Jharlang which takes about six hours. Then slowly walk by passing through the villages, terraces farming and green hills. This village is the settlement of Tamang, Brahmin and Chhetris respectively. They grow the maize, millet, rice, wheat, buck wheat and green vegetable. Jharlang is a Tamang village. You find a government school and many typical houses. The main occupation of the locals is agriculture. Stay overnight at tented camp.

We begin our trek to Kintang Phedi (655m.) and it takes about five and half hours. In the beginning the trail goes downhill till Lapang Besi. Now you walk along the river bank until you reach Kintang Phedi. En route you pass several traditional villages, farming terraces, fishing spot and beautiful green hills. Kintang Phedi lies at the bank of Netrawati or Ankhu Khola (stream). There are few typical houses, shops with minimal supply and terraces where local people grow potatoes and other food grains.

After breakfast, we start our trek to Katunje. At first our trek goes downhill and later, uphill. After the walk for few hours our trek leads to flat lands. The path to the Katunje Bazaar is covered with pine and rhododendron forests, terraced farming, small streams and green hills. After a walk of 7 hours we reach Katunje Bazaar where you can have first quick look of Ganesh Himal from here. Stay overnight at tented camp.

After breakfast, we drive from Kathmandu to Samari Bhanjyang via Trishuli Bazaar by bus. The path leads with the beautiful scenery and passes through Trisuli Bazaar, a small town that was the center for trekking in this region and is home to a small but interesting traditional bazaar. After lunch at Trishuli bazaar we again drive through gravel road until you reach Samari Bhanjyang. While driving to the village you can view rice terraces, small gorges and green hills. Stay overnight at tented camp.

After breakfast, we will go for full day sightseeing around Kathmandu Valley. You will be accompanied by our professional tour guide. The sightseeing includes visiting Pashupatinath, Bauddhanath, Swayambhunath and Kathmandu Durbar square. Come back to hotel and in the evening you can hang-out around Thamel. Stay overnight at hotel.

Cost Details
Includes
  • Free airport pick up upon your arrival and departure back to home
  • All local public transportation is included up to the trekking starting point and ending point for back to Kathmandu
  • Private ground transportation for Kathmandu valley sightseeing
  • Kathmandu city guide provided for kathmandu valley city tour
  • Well experience English speaking special license holder trekking guide, potter, kitchen staff and donkey for carrying guest luggage, Tent and food items for trekking
  • Three night hotel in Kathmandu three star level with breakfast
  • Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, and tent accommodation during the trek is included
  • All kinds of government permit for the Ganesh Himal trek is included, also national park fee
  • During the trek if needed we can provide for a guest down jacket on hire that needs to be returned after finishing the trek.
  • Duffel bags and trekking sticks are provided from Orbit Alpine Adventure without any cost
  • Guide, potter, donkeys food, salary, tent accommodation along with insurance are provided
Excludes
  • Guest international flight ticket fair
  • Guest emergency evacuation insurance but we will assist you if need emergency evacuation with your insurance company and give all the details information to your family about the situation
  • All kinds of alcoholic drinks, chocolate and snacks
  • If you have to take any regular medicine that is not included and you need to be sure before leaving for trekking and take it with you from Kathmandu or bring it from home
  • In case of an early arrival in the city from your trek, an extra night of city hotel is not included and there will not be any refund because of your problem of early return back from trekking
  • Extra night at the hotel and if incase of changing flight tickets due to early return or late return to home we will not make any refund of money. All the cost has to be managed by the guest
  • Tips and donations to the hotel, restaurant and trekking area are not included. Guide and potter are expected tips at the end of trekking and it is not fixed but depends on your financial condition and their services during the trekking and tour
Essential Information

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Ganesh Himal Base Camp FAQs

The highest point to reach during the Everest Base Camp trek is Kala Patthar, which is at the an elevation of 5,550m. You hike to Kala Patthar from Gorak Shep early in the morning to have the sunrise view of Everest.

Yes, you can also do EBC trek solo as there is no region restricted for international tourists. If you can manage to obtain the required permits such as TIMS card and Sagarmatha National Park Entry Permit, you can do it. However, we recommend either an organized trekking tour or consulting with a trekking agency in Kathmandu. It may not be easy for you to book the hotels during the trek or navigate the right trail. If you hire a professional guide, they will manage everything for your successful trip to Everest.

Although there are frequent flight services to Lukla from Kathmandu, flights to other parts are available only if chartered solo or in a group. However, if you book the Everest region trekking package with a helicopter return flight, Orbit Alpine Adventure manages it for you. If you trek down to Lukla by following the same trail to EBC, the cost is low. In case you want to experience a Chopper return to Kathmandu, the cost is comparatively high. For more detail, you can contact Orbit Alpine Adventure either via email, phone calls, WhatsApp or online reservation services.

Truly speaking, you can do the Everest Base Camp trek at all times of the year depending on your choice and vacation schedule. If you want to walk through a less crowded trail, the EBC trek in winter is the best option. If you can prefer verdant landscapes covered with colorful rhododendron flowers, you can trek to EBC in summer. Spring and autumn seasons are the best for the Everest Base Camp trek to have the clear vistas of the snowcapped peaks. Since the days are warm and mornings and nights cold, spring is the most favourable time for experiencing the highest peak region in the world.

Kala Patthar, the highest point at 5,550m is the vantage point of EBC trek. To have a 360-degree panoramic view of Mt. Everest, Mt. Lhotse, Mt. Cho Oyu and Mt. Pumori, it is the best place. You must reach to this vantage point from Gorak Shep as soon as possible in the morning to have the sunrise view of the entire Everest region. Mt. Everest is not clearly seen from the base camp as Mt. Lhotse blocks it from sight. Therefore, you must reach Kala Patthar to have the complete panorama of the eight-thousanders and other snowy peaks.

For sure, you can also fly from Kala Patthar to Kathamndu, as a helicopter can land on there as well. During Everest Base Camp helicopter tour, the helicopter flies to Kala Patthar from Lukla or Everest View Hotel. A flight over Everest lets you have more interesting sight of the Khumbu region than trekking through the trails. To get more knowledge about flight to Kathmandu from Kala Patthar, contact Orbit Alpine Adventure.

There are a lot of benefits of flying Kathmandu from Everest region rather than walking down the same trail. First of all, you can have a complete aerial view of the Everest region which is not possible by walking. Next, you arrive Kathmandu within very short time, saving your four days that you can use to visit other tourist destinations.

This service allows you to experience the world’s highest peak even if you have short period of time to spend in Nepal. The in-flight view of the glaciers, icefalls, amazing snowy peaks, Sherpa settlement areas and ancient monasteries is superb lifelong experience!

At the time of booking, our team will help you carefully with the preparations and packing all the necessary gears.

  • Comfortable underwear
  • Insulated down jacket
  • Windproof upper body layer and trouser
  • Hiking boots
  • Hat, gloves, and scarf
  • Sunglasses that protects from UV-A & UV-B
  • Day pack
  • Reusable water bottle
  • Small toiletry bag (sunscreen, lip balm, tissue paper, band-aids, etc.)
  • Camera & spare batteries (optional)
  • Some amount of money if you want to have tea, coffe at the helicopter refulling point and view point.
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