Ganesh Himal Trekking

16 Days
Difficult

Max. Altitude

4600m

Best Season

Oct -Dec & March-May

Start / End Point

Kathmandu/Kathmandu

Overview of Ganesh Himal Trekking

Ganesh Himal trekking area lays in central eastern region of Nepal is one of the most isolated and least explored areas of Nepal’s Himalayas. The unexplored area is masked between the popular destinations of Langtang National Park and the Manaslu Conservation Area Project.

The Ganesh Range Peaks (Ganesh I, Ganesh II, Ganesh III, and Ganesh IV) stand out like gem, which is the “Great Himalayan Chain” forming the horizon. This great Himalayan chain is contained between the valley of the Budi Gandaki in the west and Bhote Koshi in the east, which becomes Trisuli Khola in the lower section.

Wildflowers flourish, and waterfalls exaggerate the lavish hill scenery in a land blessed with wide ranging geographical, cultural and biological diversity. Sensational viewpoints feature the sublime Himalaya to the north. Most prominent is the Ganesh Himal Range; a family of peaks among the most attractive of the entire Himalaya.

After we take a bus ride out of the Kathmandu valley and cross the hills, the first sight of Ganesh Himal welcomes us. After about five hours bus journey we reach at the trek starting point Betrawati Town. In the course of the trek, we observe the diverse ways of inhabitation, and come in interaction with different people following various caste, creed and culture, and thereby pass through the dense forest.

The Gangajamuna Top (3000 M) offers a tremendous view of the massif Ganesh Himal (7406m), Manaslu (8163m), Annapurna, Fishtail, and more. On the last day of the trip we take a bus ride back to Kathmandu from Gorkha.

Ganesh Himal Trekking Itinerary

day 01 Arrival in Kathmandu and Check-in

Today upon your arrival ay upon your arrival at airport in Kathmandu, we will assist you to the hotel. Stay overnight at hotel in Kathmandu.

Maximum Altitude

1,360 m.

Meals

Welcome Dinner

Transportation

Airprot to Hotel Transport

day 02 Drive from Kathmandu to Trisuli and Trek to Salangkhu Khola

Today we drive to Trisuli in the morning. Passing through Trisuli Electricity dam we walk for about three hours to reach Salangkhu Khola Stay overnight at camp in Salangkhu Khola.

Maximum Altitude

680 m.

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Accomodations

Camp

Transportation

3 hours Drive

day 03 Trek from Salangkhu Khola to Balche via Kalawale

After an easy walk and then a short ascent up takes us to Kalawale. We continue our trek to the big Tamang village of Balche for our overnight at camp.

Maximum Altitude

1,600 m.

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Trek Duration

6 hours Trek

Accomodations

Camp

day 04 Trek from Balche to Gonga

Today taking an easy walk from Balche village, we pass through a forest to reach Gonga at the bottom of Langtang Lirung. Stay overnight at camp in Gonga.

Maximum Altitude

2,997 m.

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Trek Duration

6 hours Trek

Accomodations

Camp

day 05 Rest and Acclimatization at Gonga

Today is out acclimatization and rest day at Gonga. We can rest or stroll around to enjoy the view of Langtang Lirung, Gosainkunda, Him Chuli, Ganesh Himal and many others. Stay overnight at camp in Gonga.

Maximum Altitude

2,999 m.

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Accomodations

Camp

day 06 Trek from Gonga to Singla Pass

Today we walk through rhododendron forest to Rupchet, a title pasture, and then up on the Singla Pass (4600).The Singla pass offers spectacular views of Langtang Lirung, Ganesh Himal, Boudha Him Peak, Him Chuli, Machhapuchhre, Annapurna south and Annapurna II. Stay overnight at camp in Singla Pass.

Maximum Altitude

4,598 m.

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Trek Duration

6 hours Trek

Accomodations

Camp

day 07 Trek from Singla Pass to Serthung

Today we trek down through pine and rhododendron forest with the spectacular view of mountain all around to the Tamang village of Serthung. Stay overnight at the camp in Serthung.

Maximum Altitude

3,200 m.

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Trek Duration

6 hours Trek

Accomodations

Camp

day 08 Trek from Serthung to Laba via Barang Village

Today we trek through a sort uniform trail and then steady descent the trail passing through Barang village and then crossing the Ankhu Khola to reach Laba a big Tamang village. Stay overnight at camp in Laba.

Maximum Altitude

2,700 m.

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Trek Duration

5 hours Trek

Accomodations

Camp

day 09 Trek from Laba to Mongey Thanti

Today we climb gently through rough trail over a hill and then descend through forests leading us to Mongey Thanti. Stay overnight at camp in Mongey Thanti.

Maximum Altitude

2,895 m.

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Trek Duration

5 hours Trek

Accomodations

Camp

day 10 Trek from Mongey Thanti to Dumchet Village

Today we trek down the trail passing through small villages, mountain views and pine and rhododendron forest to reach Dumchet Village. Stay overnight at camp in Dumchet Village

Maximum Altitude

2,499 m.

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Trek Duration

5 hours Trek

Accomodations

Camp

day 11 Trek from Dumchet Village to Baseri

We continue our trek gradually walking down the rough road; with good view of mountains around we take gradual walk to Baseri at the bank of Budigandaki River. Stay overnight at camp near Budigandaki River.

Maximum Altitude

1,981 m.

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Trek Duration

6 hours Trek

Accomodations

Camp

day 12 Trek from Basari to Arughat Bazaar

Today we continue our journey walking along the bank of the Budigandaki River passing through forests and villages to reach Arughat Bazaar. Stay overnight at lodge in Arughat

Maximum Altitude

1,402 m.

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Trek Duration

5 hours Trek

Accomodations

Lodge

day 13 Trek from Arughat Bazaar to Khanchowk

Today we walk away from Arughat crossing the Mukti Khola and climb the Khanchowk Danda to reach Khanchowk. Stay overnight at camp in Khanchowk.

Maximum Altitude

1,584 m.

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Trek Duration

5 hours Trek

Accomodations

Camp

day 14 Trek from Khanchowk to Gorkha Bazaar

Today we walk crossing a ridge and gradually up hill to Gorkha Bazar. Stay overnight at Lodge in Gorkha.

Maximum Altitude

1,158 m.

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Trek Duration

4 hours Trek

Accomodations

Lodge

day 15 Drive from Gorkha to Kathmandu

Today early in the morning we drive towards Kathmandu through the Prithivi Highway. On the way we pass through beautiful landscape and countryside. Stay overnight at hotel in Kathmandu.

Maximum Altitude

1,360 m.

Meals

Breakfast

Accomodations

Hotel

Transportation

6 hours Drive

day 16 Final Departure

Today is your departure day. We will drop you to the airport prior to your flight.

Meals

Breakfast

Transportation

Airport Transfer

What's Included

All ground and air transportation throughout the trek.
Best available accommodation and full board meals throughout the trek.
One highly experienced, helpful and friendly guide, porters (1 porter for 2 people) and their food, accommodation, salary, equipment, and accidental insurance for all staff
TIMS Fee- Trekkers’ Information Management System (Please bring 2 passport size photos for permit)
All national park and conservation areas permit fee.
Government taxes & office service charge

What's Excluded

Meals not quantified in the ‘Meal Inclusions’ in the itinerary’
Travel insurance
International airfare
Nepal entry visa charge.
All beverage and others personal expenses.
Snacks and other personal expenses
Hot shower during the trek.

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Stefano G

Esperienza di viaggio bellissima Ottima agenzia seria e affidabile. Abbiamo fatto un trekking privato upper Mustang abbinato a visita Katmandu. Tutto perfetto. Guida Badri fantastica con esperienza e grande professionalità. Porter Dan bravissimo. Inoltre hanno sempre mostrato una grande empatia. Bravissimi

Sharon D

EBC da sogno + visita Katmandu d’eccezione Grazie a Life Himalaya Trekking, io e mio marito abbiamo potuto realizzare un sogno. Sin dal momento dell’organizzazione dall’Italia, Shiba si è dimostrato estremamente disponibile e celere nelle comunicazioni. E, una volta qui, abbiamo potuto verificare immediatamente quanto efficiente sia l’intera equipe che compone la compagnia. Shiba è di una dolcezza e simpatia infinita, ci ha coccolati accompagnandoci attraverso tutti gli aspetti organizzativi del nostro viaggio, dal trekking al Campo Base dell’Everest alle visite culturali a Katmandu e d’intorni, passando per tutte le tipologie di trasporto di cui abbiamo avuto bisogno. Grazie a lui, abbiamo avuto il piacere di trascorrere il nostro tempo in Nepal insieme a persone uniche, che ci hanno permesso di conoscere da vicino questo meraviglioso Paese e la gente che lo abita. Tika è stato la nostra guida durante l’escursione verso il EBC e, grazie a lui e al nostro porter Podam, abbiamo vissuto un’esperienza meravigliosa ed autentica! Entrambi molto preparati, sono stati bravissimi a prendersi cura di noi, grazie alla loro attenzione anche per le piccole cose, ai consigli e alle nozioni che ci hanno fornito, ma, soprattutto, grazie alla loro simpatia che ci ha permesso di vivere con leggerezza anche le situazioni più difficili. Tika è un intrattenitore eccezionale, nonché ottimo fotografo; è stato la nostra famiglia per più di una settimana e gli siamo molto grati. L’intera esperienza per raggiungere il Campo Base dell’Everest è stata totalizzante, ci ha rapiti sotto ogni aspetto, paesaggistico e umano. È stato emozionante raggiungere la meta attraverso un percorso durato circa una settimana. Ma è stato altrettanto incredibile e commovente volare con l’elicottero da Gorak Shep fino a Lukla, ripercorrendo dall’alto ogni passo conquistato e ogni luogo vissuto durante i giorni precedenti. Ci teniamo a ringraziare anche Promot, Raj, Rajan e, soprattutto, la nostra eccezionale guida turistica Ajya, che ci ha accompagnato attraverso i luoghi più iconici di Katmandu, raccontandone la storia e ogni aspetto culturale. La passione e l’amore per il proprio lavoro ci ha permesso di immergerci in un mondo che, altrimenti, avremmo compreso e vissuto solo a metà. Grazie anche a tutti gli altri membri che hanno collaborato alla riuscita del nostro viaggio. Questo è un arrivederci, non vediamo l’ora di tornare in Nepal!

Inspiration763559

Unforgettable life experience We were extremely satisfied with our Everest Base Camp trek with Life Himalaya Trekking. From the moment we were picked up at the airport, everything was organized perfectly. Due to weather conditions, the company arranged a helicopter flight for us, which made the start of our adventure even more special. Our guide, Rabin, was exceptional. He was kind, caring, and looked after us every step of the way. Whenever we felt unwell, he made sure we were comfortable and helped us recover. His knowledge of the mountains, careful approach to acclimatization, and genuine care for our well-being allowed us to continue the journey safely. Most importantly, he treated us like family, making the entire trek feel like a trip with friends rather than a guided tour. Our porter, Arjun, was equally amazing. He was always cheerful, funny, and incredibly helpful. During acclimatization hikes and challenging moments, he even helped with our backpacks when we were struggling. His positive attitude made every day more enjoyable. Both Rabin and Arjun are true gems and a huge asset to the company. We cannot thank them enough for everything they did for us. A special thank you also goes to Shiba, the owner of Life Himalaya Trekking. He was friendly, professional, and made our experience truly special from beginning to end. I also had a unique experience during this trip as I participated in the Everest Marathon. Rabin and Arjun came to support me, pace me, and cheer me on during the final kilometers, helping me reach the finish line. It meant so much to me and is something I will never forget. Thank you, Life Himalaya Trekking, for a once-in-a-lifetime experience. We are incredibly grateful for the memories, friendships, and support we received throughout this unforgettable adventure. With love and gratitude, Dominika

Dawn G

Awesome experience with Life Himalayan I had a wonderful time trekking EBC. Birsha Rai was an awesome guide he made sure I had anything I needed. He made sure my accommodations were good and I had plenty of water and snacks for the trek. Dhan Kajl was my porter and he took extra care of my things my bag was always clean and dry when delivered to my room. He even carried my day pack the last stretch of EBC trek. Life Himalayan took care of me from the moment I landed and was without one bag to making sure I made all my helicopter connections. Someone was there every step of the way. I am so grateful that I chose to travel with Life Himalayan. Thank you! 😊

Roving04696555305

5 Stars! Life Himalaya Trekking gave us an amazing experience! We had the most wonderful guide, Jal Tamang. Not only did he provide amazing conversation, high spirits, and tons of great information about the Everest region, he went above and beyond when a member of our party got altitude sickness. He worked tirelessly to bring food & water to them during their hospital stay, but also coordinated their time in Lukla after they had had to descend. I still made it to Base Camp, and throughout our journey he made the entire experience unforgettable. The accommodations were also truly top notch, with the earlier tea houses offering hot showers, readily available charging, and even heating pads under the mattresses. Highly recommend, thank you Jal!

Cynthia C

Camp de base Everest Quelle belle expérience! Life Himalaya trekking et sont équipe est vraiment super. Notre guide Rabin Ray est un professionnel de la montagne. Il a pris grand soin de nous tout le long du parcours. Notre porteur Tik aussi, toujours là pour nous aider. Shiba le propriétaire est un professionnel et il prend soin de nous rencontrer et s'assurer que tout se passe bien avant notre départ. Les transports, hôtel et autres, tout était parfait. Merci beaucoup à tous

david b

Lifetime Experience! Life Himalaya Trekking took great care of us. We wanted to do Everest Base Camp in as little time as possible and found this company. We found out they are family owned Sheba is the owner and his son Raj were both awesome. Sheba first started as a Sherpa, then became a guide and now owns his own company. Our guide Rabin was so kind to us! Rabin always went out of his way to take care of us every step of the way. Rabin also started as a Sherpa and now is a guide. I would highly recommend this company our shortened trip to Everest Base Camp from 10 to 7 days because of our tight schedule was a success and a trip of a life time that my good friend and I will remember the rest of our lives. What an amazing experience and a spacial thank you to Sheba, Raj, and our incredible guide Rabin for making it happen and bringing us back safe.

akrishnappa

Submitting Mera Peak - thanks to Sagar and Robin for making it happen I had a truly wonderful 11 days trek that culminated in successfully summitting Mera Peak. My guides Sagar and Robin were outstanding. They built rapport with each hiker in the group and understood each persons capabilities. They walked with us every step of the way and were always on hand to make sure we safely crossed tricky and dangerous sections. They encouraged, entertained, and gave us moral support especially during the push to summit. At one point, the going got so tough that I was almost ready to turn back. Sagar gave me the much needed encouragement, confidence, and made sure I didn't give up. I couldn't have made it to the top without them. The views from the top were just spectacular and it was worth every bit of the effort. Thanks to Life Himalaya Trekking for making it possible for me to have this beautiful once in a lifetime adventure!!!

Dhanya J

Excellent team fantastic service My friend and I completed the Everest Base Camp trek with Life Himalaya in April 2026, and it was an exceptional experience from start to finish. Shiba was incredibly prompt with communication and thoughtfully customised the itinerary according to our requirements and preferences, making the planning process smooth and stress-free. We were warmly welcomed at the airport by our guide, Kiran, and from that moment onward he ensured we were well looked after every step of the journey. His care, compassion, enthusiasm, and deep knowledge of the mountains and local culture were outstanding. Kiran consistently prioritised our safety, comfort, and enjoyment, making the trek both rewarding and memorable. Our porters, Dhan Kumar and Asthan, were equally caring and supportive. I wholeheartedly recommend Life Himalaya for their exceptional trekking experience, professionalism, and genuine Himalayan hospitality. Kiran is truly one of the best guides we have experienced, and we look forward to returning for more adventures with Life Himalaya in the future.

Paul D

The best memories and the best of times Life Himalayas were outstanding from the start to finish, every situation catered gor. I especially liked the personal touches from the owners Sheba, he needs every one ate the start of the trip and take toy out for a farewell meal at the end. Our guide Pro and sherpa Arg were both absolute hero's. Would not hesitate in recommending this comany

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