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Ganga Jamuna trek - 07 days |
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This is a purely camping and moderate
trek. You pass different villages where
you can interact with the different
ethnic groups of Nepal such as Newar,
Gurung, Brahmin, Chhetri and few others.
The trail offers you a peek observation
of the culture and unchanged tradition
of these people. The majestic mountain
peaks you can enjoy are Langtang range,
Ganesh Himal, Shringi Himal, Manaslu
range, Lamjung Himal, Himalchuli,
Annapurna range and many other unnamed
mountains and peaks.
While trekking you find this trail is
enriched with beautiful flora and fauna.
You pass rhododendron, pine forests with
other natural vegetation. These forests
are home of various species of birds and
wild animals.
This trail offers you a visit to Hindu
and Buddhist pilgrimage site as well.
The famous Tripura Sundari Temple lies
at Salyankot where there is held a big
fair from time to time. Hindu devotees
offer special prayer and animal
sacrifice to the deity. Except these
Buddhist monasteries and chortens
preserve distinct culture and tradition
in itself. Another attraction of this
trek is that you visit Ganga Jamuna
which is a twin waterfall. There is a
Kukur Dhara (Dog Spring) and it is
believed that taking a dip into this
will rid you from rabies. Ganga Jamuna
is Hindu pilgrimage site where a famous
fair is held around the temple before
three days of full moon day during the
first week of November. Here is a holy
stone which is highly revered by the
Hindu devotees and local people. It is
believed that this holy stone preserves
the divine power as water originates
from there. |
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Facts
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TREK |
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Duration: 07 Days
Trek type: Camping
Max Altitude: 3244 m. |
Minimum Pax: 1 +
Mode of travel: land
Grade: Strenuous |
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Itinerary
In
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Day
01 :
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Drive from Kathmandu to
Samari Bhanjyang
(1250m.) via Trishuli
Bazaar (540m.) by bus.
Depart Kathmandu early
morning for the 7-hours
drive to the hill town
of Sole Bazaar Today you
trace the route taken by
Prithvi Narayan Shah on
his invasion march to
Kathmandu over two
centuries ago. Prithvi
Narayan Shah is
considered the founding
father of modern Nepal,
being the first person
to assemble all the
territories of the
present country of Nepal
under one ruler. En
route you pass through
Trisuli Bazaar, a small
town that was once the
hub for trekking in this
region and is home to a
small but interesting
traditional bazaar. From
here you travel through
gravel road until you
reach Samari Bhanjyang
and this is picturesque
drive as you can see the
beautiful scenery of
rice terraces, small
gorges and green hills.
Samari Bhanjyang is a
small town and it was a
trading place in the
past. |
Day
02 :
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Trek from Samari
Bhanjyang to
Katunje Bazaar
(765m.) which
takes about six
and half hours.
In the beginning
you trek along
gradual descent
path and then
your trail turns
uphill. Finally
you trek through
flat land to
reach your
destination. En
route you pass
different
villages,
forests covered
with pine and
rhododendron,
farming
terraces, small
streams and
numerous green
hills. There is
a small market
in Katunje and
you can have
first glimpse of
Ganesh Himal
from here.
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Day
03 :
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Trek from
Katunje Bazaar
to Sundar Bazaar
(Khahare)
(645m.) and it
takes about two
hours. The trail
goes gradual
down hill
passing through
picturesque
villages and
farming
terraces. You
can enjoy
swimming and
fishing in Ankhu
Khola at Sundar
Bazaar. This is
a small with
local market,
shops with
minimal supply,
motor able road
and it is little
developed area.
This beautiful
town is quite
surrounded by
fascinating
green hills.
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Day
04 :
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Trek from Sundar
Bazaar (Khahare)
to Ganga Jamuna
(3244m.) which
takes about six
and half hours.
This day you
trek gradual
ascent path all
the way to Ganga
Jamuna. En
route, you pass
beautiful
forest, small
gorges, ridges,
farming terraces
and picturesque
villages. The
main attractions
include
interaction with
ethnic groups
such Gurung,
Brahmin, Chhetri
and few others.
Ganga Jamuna is
a Hindu
pilgrimage site
where a famous
fair is held
around the
temple before
three days of
full moon day
during the first
week of
November. Many
Hindu devotees
crowd this holy
site for worship
and blessing.
Here is a holy
stone which is
highly revered
by the Hindu
devotees and
local people. It
is believed that
this holy stone
preserves the
divine power as
water originates
from there. This
place is perfect
for camping. The
panoramic views
of Langtang
range, Ganesh
Himal, Shringi
Himal, Manaslu
range, Lamjung
Himal,
Himalchuli,
Annapurna range
and many other
unnamed
mountains and
peaks completely
mesmerize you.
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Day
05 :
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Rest day at
Ganga Jamuna.
This day you can
hike to the top
of Ganga Jamuna
and can enjoy
the spectacular
views of
Langtang range,
Ganesh Himal,
Shringi Himal,
Manaslu range,
Lamjung Himal,
Himalchuli,
Annapurna range
and many other
unnamed
mountains and
peaks. On the
way you cross
dense forests of
rhododendron and
other natural
vegetation.
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Day
06:
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Trek from Ganga
Jamuna to
Budathum (850m.)
and it takes
about three and
half hours. Some
part of the
trail goes
downhill and
then it moves
through leveled
path and again
towards the
ending you trek
descent path.
This you can
enjoy
fascinating
green hills,
beautiful
waterfalls,
small
rhododendron and
pine forests,
picturesque
villages rich in
its own
tradition and
farming
terraces.
Budathum is a
small town with
local old
market. This
village is pre
dominated by
Newar community.
From here you
can enjoy the
spectacular
views of Manaslu
range at far
distance.
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Day
07 :
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Trek from
Budathum to
Arughat Bazaar
(500m.) which
takes about two
hours. On the
same day you
drive back to
Kathmandu. To
reach Arughat
Bazaar you trek
descent path and
then through
leveled route.
On the way, you
pass few
streams,
villages,
farming
terraces, small
forests. Most of
the route moves
along the river
bank of Budhi
Gandaki.
Aarughat Bazzar
covers small
area with an old
market. Here you
find shops with
minimal supply,
motor able road,
high school,
health post,
typical tea
houses, small
lodges and it
lies at the bank
of Budhi Gandaki
river. Here the
route to Manaslu
trekking meets.
You board
vehicle at
Arughat Bazaar
to reach
Kathmandu. This
is one of the
picturesque
journeys. While
driving, you
head up to
Dhading Besi and
Malekhu and
Malekhu is
famous for
delicious fish.
En route, you
could enjoy the
mountain views,
green sceneries,
rice terrace
fields,
vegetable fields
and people being
engaged in their
daily life
activities. From
Naubishe you
climb up to
Thankot, the
gateway to
capital city.
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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.
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