| |
|
Ganesh Himal Base Camp trek with Somdang
- 15 days |
|
The Ganesh Himal is named after the
elephant-headed God of Good Fortune. The
Ganesh Himal can clearly be seen from
Kathmandu Valley. The Ganesh Range Peaks
(Ganesh I, Ganesh II, Ganesh III, Ganesh
IV) stand out like crystal, that is the
"Great Himalayan Chain" forming the
skyline. This great Himalayan massif is
contained between the valley of the Buri
Gandaki in the west and Bhote Koshi in
the east, which becomes Trishuli Khola
in the lower section.
Trekking in Ganesh himal region is
enriched with its rich Flora: the
impressive display of berberis, primula,
orchids and a variety of Ferns, the
valleys set ablaze by yellow blossoms of
double Jasmine, the forest dense with
Spanish oak, blue pine, and in spring
time blossoming of the rhododendron set
whole forest alight in spectacular
arrays of color. Another feature
includes the abundance of crystals which
is regarded valuable and precious stone.
The trekking route passes through quite
Tamang villages, hot spas, gorges and
glaciers and magnificent sceneries.
Ganesh Himal Trekking can be organized
only camping. Moreover, you can visit
zinc mines at Somdang. |
| |
Facts
OF
TREK |
|
Duration: 15 Days
Trek type: Camping |
Minimum Pax: 1 +
Mode of travel: land
Grade: Strenuous |
|
| |
Itinerary
In
Details |
Day
01 :
|
Drive from Kathmandu to
Syabru Besi which takes
about nine hours. You
head north out of
Kathmandu driving
through scenic foothills
and ridgeline vistas to
Syabru Besi passing
through Dhunche. While
passing along the road
at the bank of Trishuli
river you catch a
glimpse of Ganesh Himal,
terraces and green
hills. As you pass
through Dhunche you feel
as if you are heading
towards deep land. At
the same time, you
notice that the road is
still under
construction. |
Day
02 :
|
Trek from
Syabrubesi to
Gatlang (2238m.)
via Goljung and
it takes about
six hours.
While trekking
you experience
of the Tamang
culture. You can
see scenery from
view point. This
day you walk
through village.
The cultural
show at Goljung
and Gatlang
makes your
trekking a
memorable one.
Gatlang set high
on a hillside
among terraced
fields is a
Tamang
settlement. One
can visit a
Tamang monastery
and beautiful
Parvatikunda
Lake at Gatlang.
|
Day
03 :
|
Trek from
Gatlang to
Somdang (3500m.)
which takes
about five
hours.
You walk along
the graveled but
motor able road.
Though regular
transport is not
available till
now. While
trekking, you
can enjoy the
spectacular
mountain views
of Langtang
Himal ranges,
Ganesh Himal,
Paldor peak and
many other
unnamed mountain
and peaks. You
pass some Tamang
villages where
you can have a
close
observation of
their culture
and tradition.
Somdang is a
Tamang village.
There you find
zinc mines.
|
Day
04 :
|
Trek from
Somdang to
Pansang
Bhanjyang
(3850m.) via
Paldor Bhanjyang
(3600m.) and it
takes about
seven hours.
You walk along
the trail which
moves through
villages,
forests and
terraces. On the
way you can
enjoy beautiful
views of green
hills.
|
Day
05 :
|
Trek from
Pangsang
Bhanjyang to
Chalise that
takes about
seven hours.
The trails you
follow is quite
descent at first
and then it
climbs up for
some distance.
En route, you
cross forests
covered with
bamboo, pine,
rhododendron and
waterfalls.
Tipling is the
first village
you encounter on
this route. It
is a big Tamang
village which is
rich in mixed
culture and has
chorten and
church. The
houses are made
of wood, tin and
stones. People
living here have
their distinct
life style and
they are
involved in
making goods
from bamboo
sticks. You can
see farming
terraces where
farmers grow
potatoes, wheat,
barley, buck
wheat, maize and
green
vegetables. Now
you have to
climb down
steeply until
you cross a
suspension
bridge over
Gorkhen Khola
(stream). After
you cross, the
trails go uphill
upto Sertung
Chalise. It is
also a Gurung
village. People
of this area
welcome the
trekkers with
their local
culture.
|
Day
06:
|
Trek from
Chalise to
Hindung which
takes about five
hours.
The early part
of the trail
goes downhill up
to Menchet Khola
(stream) and
crossing this
stream you trek
steep up and
then gradual up
to reach Hindung.
This day you
pass small
Tamang villages,
small forests,
farming terraces
and green hills.
Hindung is a
pretty big
village mainly
inhabited by
Tamang. The main
occupation is
farming and the
farmers grow
potatoes,
millet, barley,
maize, beans and
other
vegetables. You
find mani walls
and prayer flags
in some part of
the villages.
One thing to be
noticed is that
it is the last
village you pass
while trekking
to Ganesh Himal
Base Camp.
|
Day
07 :
|
Trek from
Hindung to
Rajgang Kharka
and it takes
about five and
half hours.
After leaving
Hindung you will
rarely find
terraces. The
route up to
Rajgang Kharka
is ascent and
flat as well.
You walk along
the trail
covered with
forests of
rhododendron and
local
vegetation.
These forests
are the nestling
place of various
species of birds
and wild
animals. Rajgang
Kharka is
surrounded by
beautiful
forests and it
mainly
grassland.
Except winter
season the local
people bring
domestic animals
especially sheep
for grazing.
|
Day
08 :
|
Trek from
Rajgang Kharka
to Kalo Seto
Kunda (Black and
White Lake)
Ganesh Himal
Base Camp which
takes about six
hours.
The trail is
narrow and moves
mostly uphill
and leveled path
somewhere. You
walk along the
trail covered
with forests for
few hours.
Towards the
ending the trail
moves along the
land where you
rarely find any
trees. You find
alpine grass
here due to high
altitude. At
Kalo Seto Kunda
there are two
lakes of holy
significance.
The surface of
Kalo or Black
Lake is covered
with black
stones. On the
contrary the
surface of Seto
Kunda or White
Lake is covered
with white
shinning stones.
During winter
season these
lakes are
frozen.
|
Day
09 :
|
Rest day at the
Base Camp.
You can have an
excursion in and
around Kalo Seto
Kunda (Black and
White Lake).
From here you
can enjoy the
majestic views
of Ganesh Himal,
Paldor Himal and
many others.
|
Day 10 :
|
Trek from Ganesh
Himal Base Camp
to Rajgang
Kharka and it
takes about six
hours.
You trek along
the descent and
narrow path
where you find
alpine grass on
both sides.
|
Day
11 :
|
Trek from
Rajgang Kharka
to Chalise
(2000m.) which
takes about six
hours.
The trail moves
down hill all
the way to
Chalise. While
trekking you
pass forests
till Hindung and
crossing it you
find few Tamang
villages.
|
Day
12 :
|
Trek from
Sertung or
Chalise to
Jharlang which
takes
approximately
eight hours.
The early part
of your trails
is gently up
until you arrive
at small ridge.
From here, you
can enjoy
spectacular view
of Ganesh Himal
, farming
terraces,
waterfall and
several villages
at a distance.
Now you climb
down the ridge
and cross
farming terraces
and local
villages. After
you take lunch
at Borang, your
trails turn
downhill and
uphill
respectively to
Jharlang. It can
be best
described as
Tamang village
with its mixed
culture.
|
Day
13 :
|
Trek from
Jharlang to
Darkha and it
takes about
seven hours.
Crossing
landslide nearby
Jharlang, you
begin your trek
through ascent
path with views
of Ganesh Himal,
Manaslu, jungle,
waterfall,
farming terraces
and villages.
Darkha is the
first Brahmin
village on this
trek. From here
you can enjoy
the view of
Aankhu stream at
some distance.
|
Day
14 :
|
Trek from Darkhu
to Khahare
Bazaar that
takes about
seven hours.
The early part
of your trek is
descent upto
Darkha phedi and
your route moves
along the river
bank until you
reach Khahare.
There is a big
market at
Khahare Bazaar
with lodges, tea
shops, big
school and other
important
buildings. This
place is famous
for magnificent
views of farming
terraces.
|
Day
15 :
|
Drive from
Khahare Bazaar
to Kathmandu by
bus which takes
approximately
eight hours.
The road till
Dhadingbesi
moves through
unpaved road and
then you drive
along the well
paved road until
you reach
Kathmandu. It
can be best
defined as
scenic journey
due to the
beautiful views
of rivers,
hills, terraces,
forests and
villages.
|
|
|
| |
|
Services
Included
National Park
entry permit,
Trekking permit,
Land
transportation
to and fro,
Accommodation in
lodges during
the trek, Food:
three meals a
day, A guide &
required number
of porter (s),
Essential
equipment.
Services
Excluded
Personal
expenses,
Insurance, Tips,
Emergency
evacuation by
Helicopter,
Alternative
transportation
in case of heavy
rain, landslide,
strike, road
blockade etc.
|
|
|
 |
| |
|
|
|