Ganesh Himal is a sub-range of the Himalaya located mostly in north-central Nepal, but some peaks lie on the border with Tibet. The Trisuli Gandaki valley on the east separates it from the Langtang Himal; the Budhi (Buri) Gandaki valley and the Shyar Khola valley on the west separate it from the Sringi Himal and the Mansiri Himal (home of Manaslu, the nearest 8000m peak). The range lies about 70 km north-northwest of Kathmandu.
The Ganesh Himal is an enormous mountain massif assembled with nine towering peaks. Its icy pinnacle is visible in the north from Katmandu as well. It was named in honor of Ganesh, a Hindu deity who is represented in mythology as having the head of an elephant and the rest of the body in human form. The highest peak in Ganesh Himal is Mount Ganesh I (Yangra). The first successful ascent took place in 1955 by a Franco-Swiss Expedition team via the Southeast Ridge. Mount Ganesh II is notable for its exceptional steep rise above local terrain rising 5800m. There were several unsuccessful attempts on this peak from 1950s and finally, submitted in 1981 via Northeast spur (drive) and North Face. Nine to twelve days trekking is needed to reach in the base camp. The walk is mostly through typical Nepalese villages and forests and jungles of oak, rhododendron, bamboo, pine and others. We recommend the best season for this trip is late autumn and spring. Late March through April offers the incredible opportunity to see the forests burst into color as the six to seven rhododendron species blooming around the whole destination before get to Base Camp of Mount Ganesh Himal.

Itinerary:
Day 01: Arrival at Kathmandu
Day 02: Sightseeing at Kathmandu
Day 03: Preparation for Expedition
Day 04: Kathmandu to Arughat Bazaar
Day 05: Arughat Bazaar to Soti Khola
Day 06: Soti Khola to Machhakholagaon
Day 07: Machhakholagaon to Dovan
Day 08: Dovan to Jagat
Day 09: Jagat to Lokuwa
Day 11: Lokuwa to Tumje
Day 12: Tumje to Gumba lungdang
Day 13: Gumba Lungdang to Torogumba Kharka Base Camp
Day 14: Torogumba Kharka Base Camp to Ganesh Himal Base Camp
Day 15-35: Climbing period for Ganesh Himal
Day 36: Cleaning Ganesh Himal Base Camp
Day 37: Ganesh Himal Base Camp to Gumba Lungdan
Day 38: Gumba Lungdan to Dhampa Gompa
Day 39: Dhampa Gompa to Lokpa
Day 40: Lokpa to Jagat
Day 41: Jagat to Khorla Besi
Day 42: Khorla Besi to Soti Khola
Day 43: Soti Khola to Arughat Bazaar
Day 44: Arughat Bazaar to Kathmandu
Day 45: Rest at Kathmandu
Day 46: Free day at Kathmandu
Day 47: Departure to your onwards destination

Price Information:
The trip price will vary depending on the group size, duration and services required. Please contact us via our website with your details to obtain a quote and for special offer.

COST INCLUDES:

1) Airport pick up and transfer to hotel
2) 3 nights’ accommodation in Kathmandu on twin sharing basis with breakfast
3) Welcome & Farewell dinner in Kathmandu at one of the typical Nepalese local restaurant
4) A day guided city tour of Kathmandu valley
5) Required private transport at Kathmandu
6) National Park Permit/ trekking & TIMS Card
7) Special Peak Climbing Permit
8) One experienced Climbing guide for climbing section & One trekking guide for trekking Section (both leaders are English speaking, first aid trained, climbing leader is trained & licensed from Nepal Mountaineering Association- Rock climbing and mountaineering trained), the cost of camping and trekkers crew/ insurance
9) All necessary Government Taxes and service charges
10) Transfer to the airport for the final departure by private vehicle
11) Equipment allowance, daily allowance & insurance for base camp staff ( Sirdar, cook, kitchen boy and liaison officer )

COST EXCLUDES:

1) Nepal Visa fees, intl. airfare in/out Nepal

2) Lunch and evening meals in Kathmandu except welcome dinner

3) Personal Climbing equipment (Ice Axe, Crampons, Harness, Zoomer, Descender, Carbines & climbing boots etc.)

4) Personal nature expenses- phone calls, laundry, hot shower, bar bills, cold beverages etc.

5) Personal accident insurance and emergency rescue operation

6) Personal tipping and Cost of any extending trips

7) Entire cold and alcoholic beverages on the trip