What is Ganesh Himal Base Camp trekking?

The Ganesh Himal Trekking is one of the most famous trekking regions in Nepal. It takes place in the Ganesh Himal region and provides a spectacular view of the snow-capped mountains of Nepal.

What is the highest altitude during Ganesh Himal Base Camp trekking?

The highest altitude during the Ganesh Himal Base Camp Trekking is 3,774 meters/ 12,378 feet.

Do I need a guide for the Ganesh Himal Base Camp Trekking?

Yes, we recommend a guide during the Ganesh Himal Base Camp Trekking. The Ganesh Himal Base Camp is a remote region that can be difficult for trekkers without a guide. Similarly, trekkers might miss out on important information and might have safety issues. So, it is better to hire a guide who can arrange accommodation, provide information, and take care of you during the trek.

How long is the Ganesh Himal Trek?

The Ganesh Himal Trek is 20 days long; however, Nepal Trekking Planner can customize the itinerary according to personal interests. It can be longer or shorter depending on the places of visit or time period.

Is Ganesh Himal Trek difficult?

The Ganesh Himal trekking is slightly or moderately difficult. It can be challenging for those needing more physical fitness, but no intense training is required. Some cardiovascular activities like running or swimming can make the trek easy. On the other hand, altitude can be a problem for those not used to high-altitude trekking. For that, proper hydration and acclimatization techniques are necessary.

What is the best time to do the Ganesh Himal Trek?

The best time to do the Ganesh Himal Trek is spring and autumn. Spring in Nepal lasts from March to May, and autumn lasts from September to November. During these periods, the skies are clear, providing an unobstructed view of snow-capped mountains, and temperatures are moderate, aiding comfortable walking conditions.

What is the altitude of Ganesh Himal?

The altitude of Ganesh Himal is 7,422 meters/ 24,350 feet. The Ganesh Himal Range consists of four peaks: Ganesh I ( 7,422 meters/ 24,350 feet), Ganesh II(7118m/23,353ft), Ganesh III(Salasungo, 7043m/23,107ft), and Ganesh IV(Salasungo, 7043m/23,107ft).

Do I need a permit for the Ganesh Himal Trek?

Yes, you will need a permit for the Ganesh Himal Trek. The Ganesh Himal region is labeled as a protected area by the government of Nepal. So, to enter the protected area, various permits are required.The permits for the Ganesh Himal trek include the Trekkers Information Management System (TIMS) Card and the Langtang National Park entry permit card. Both of the permits can be obtained in Kathmandu. Trekking Planner Nepal can help you get the permit to relieve you from the hassle.

What kind of accommodation is available on the Ganesh Himal Trek?

On the Ganesh Himal Trek, various accommodation options are available. These include teahouses, lodges, and homestays. Teahouses are local and basic accommodations available throughout the trek. Lodges are better than tea houses and offer a chance to connect with the local culture. Likewise, homestays allow trekkers to stay in local homes while tasting local cuisines.

What should I pack for the Ganesh Himal Trek?

For the Ganesh Himal Trek, trekkers need to pack good-quality hiking boots, sleeping bags, three-layer upper and lower body cloths, duffle bags, personal hygiene items, body care items, and other miscellaneous items. For a complete packing list, please visit the website of Trekking Planner Nepal.

Ganesh Himal Base Camp Trekking - 20 Days | Itinerary

Trip Introduction: 20 Days Ganesh Himal Base Camp Trekking.

Ganesh Himal Base Camp Trekking is a wonderful place to visit away from human settlements and villages for some days in close harmony with the mountain wilderness. One of the less ventured regions of North Mid-West by trekkers and adventurers, although not far from the capital Kathmandu at a mere 65 km crow fly distance and yet remote, isolated country.

Ganesh Himal's massive bulk of peaks can be seen from Kathmandu on a clear fine day, towards the northwest direction close to Manaslu Himalaya in the west withLangtang Himal towards the east.

Ganesh Himal Base Camp Trekking where few groups of trekkers seldom visit due to its remoteness and away from villages on off-the-beaten tracks where there are no facilities of lodge or guest house for travelers.

All trekkers need full camping equipment and foods to carry with them and ferry throughout the trek from the start to the end, which makes it a real outdoor adventure with overnight camping in the sheer wilderness.

Ganesh Himal is, an unknown mountain for other travelers as it is below 8, 000 meters from other famous and popular peaks, but one of the most beautiful and striking mountain ranges the main peak Ganesh-I is at 7, 422 m and 24, 350 feet high.

Ganesh Himal is the name of the popular and favorite Hindu God ‘Ganesh’ the local name is Yangra of Tibetan origin language, as Ganesh Himal also straddles the border with Tibet / China.

Where’s the most common name is the Hindu word Ganesh, a depicted form of an elephant as the South Face of Pabil Himal (Ganesh IV) ridge that appears the shape of an elephant’s trunk hence the name Ganesh Himal.

Adventure to Ganesh Himal Base Camp Trekking involves exciting drive both ways before and after ending the walks, at first, the journey takes you towards the north-west around Nuwakott district and the warm area at Trisuli Bazaar, a busy town and main hub of hill villagers.

In the beginning, the walk takes you through several nice farm villages where you can witness the local immense culture of both Hinduism and Buddhism religions, as the adventure continues leaving the last small farm village of Chalise towards remote mountainous areas of massive bulk Ganesh Himal.

A lovely walk into a dense coniferous forest of tall rhododendron, pines, oaks, and fir trees with some bamboo stalks, which makes an excellent habitation for mountain wild animals and birdlife.

The green deep woods around Langtang and Ganesh Himal, where endangered and elusive Red Panda dwells, are often seen by trekkers on walks to the Ganesh Himal base camp and Ruby valley areas.

After days of exciting walks finally reach the main highlight of the adventure in the heart of massif Ganesh Himal at Base Camp, which towers high above you with icy ponds of Kalo and Seto Kunds.

The color of the pond with black and white due to lime and chalk minerals of rocks mixed from of glacier, and the black is due to heavy shade away from sunlight and the falling of black rocks.

Enjoying marvelous moments around Ganesh Himal Base Camp, the return journey takes you back into the dense forest and Kharka (cattle herder’s shelters) to reach a farm village, and back into human civilization.

Starting the adventure from the Nuwakott area and ending at the Gorkha district in the farm town of Arughat, which also falls on the trekking route to Manaslu and Tsum Valley. At Arughat ending the last walk of a fabulous journey to reach Kathmandu after a great wonderful experience on Ganesh Himal Base Camp Trekking.

Important Note.

This trip departure every day of the year
This trip is fully customizable. We can customize the trip as per your need, please contact us
This trip is available on both a Fixed Departure and a Private Group Basis.
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Best Season for Ganesh Himal Base Camp Trekking.

The best time for Ganesh Himal Base Camp Trek is during the spring season from March to May, when days are clear most of the month’s chances of light rain and snow sometimes in the late afternoon.

Cold in the morning and night time, but very scenic with wildflowers in seasonal bloom especially tall trees to bush rhododendron, magnolia, and other bright flowers. The day is clear for grand views of snow peaks and with much longer sunlight hours during the spring season.

Next, the best season is autumn/fall to pre-winter from the middle month of September to early December, although much colder morning and evening time, with short sunlight hours due to autumn and near winter. But most days are bright and clear for mountain views and walks with the bright starry night sky, and chances of snow in higher areas sometimes.