Ganesh Himal

General description of Trek

Day One
Kathmandu to Syabrubesi (1460m)
Driving distance: by private jeep 6 hours.
During the driving along the foot of the mountains you will with great view of Langtang Lerung mountains very sloppy landscape. Sebrubensi is like a capital for around that area people come to get things what they use for daily life this is where transportation acces from Kathmandu, Local people around have about 570yrs history who have move in to Nepal came from Tibet.

Day Two
Syabrubesi to Gatlang (2240m)
Hiking distance:  4 to 5 hours
You will start by following the trail around the valley and ascending up to a beautiful view point from where you could get spectacular view of  Ganesh Himal.  As you walk through the valley of Gatlang, you will go through a little  lake and a apple farm.  When you arrive in the village of Gatlang you can refresh, enjoy the friendly majority of Buddhist people, and the local Syabru dance.

Day Three
Gatlang to Tatopani (2240m) Hot Springs!
Hiking distance: 6 to 7 hours
This is the hardest day on the whole journey.  The way is long and steady. You follow the Bhotekoshi River, passing many Sherpa Tamang villages, then continue ascending until you arrive to Tatopani( Hot spring).  Here, you can  relax in the natural hot spring.

Day Four
Tatopani to Nagthali / Thuman (2000m)
Hiking distance:  4 to 5 hours
If you would like, you can have another soak in the hot springs before you heading to Nagthali.  Terrain is uphill you will feel reward enjoying from  Nagthali Danda (3300m), surrounded in open grasslands and views of snow capped peaks.  After a lunch break in Nagthali you can choose to stay and explore more of the area or move onto Thuman to spend the night. Thuman is a fairly big village with traditional Tibetan influence. The ancient Monasteries windows beautiful wooden carving.


Day Five
Thuman to Rasuwagadi (2240m)
Hiking distance: 6 to 7 hours
On the way to Rasuwagadi it is a challenging hike.  You will pass many villages along the Tibet trading track.  Timure, the biggest village, is a restricted area and has a checkpoint.  Here, you will have to present your group permit. You will then continue on to Rasuwagadi which lies by the river. Here is the border between Nepal and Tibet.  Enjoy the water flow and an overnight stay.

Day Six
Rasuwagadi to Briddim (2290m)
Hiking distance: 5 to 6 hours
The trail to Briddim in the springtime is vibrant with rhododendron forests.  The path also leads through the jungle and passes more Tibetan influenced villages. In Briddim, a home stay is a unique experience.  Each family provides clean bedding, a toilet and dining area.  You have the chance to stay with family and eat traditional foods such as plain rice, Tibetan bread, Syakpa (stew), tea and Rakshi Locally made spirit.  You can take part in cultural practices and enjoy village walk around.  Also, you will have the opportunity to gather in traditional custom and sing a song and dance.

Day Seven
Briddim to Syabrubsi (1460m)
Hiking distance:  3 to 4 hours
The trail starts with an easy descent to Syabrubesi.  Walking along the river get  lunch in Syabrubesi, enjoy the day, stay overnight.

Day Eight
Syabrubesi to Kathmandu
Driving distance: by Jeep 6 hours by local  Bus 8-9 hours.






 

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