Day 1
Arrive Kathmandu (1300m) you will be met by our representative and transferred to your hotel
Day 2 Kathmandu. The city sightseeing tour will include visits to Pashupatinath, Baudhanath Stupa
which is the focal point for Tibetan Buddhist. Here you will see worshippers circumambulate the
stupa. Swayambhunath or more commonly known as the Monkey Temple sits atop a hill
overlooking Kathmandu. Here you will see temples and shrines to both Hindu and Bhuddist
beliefs and lots of monkeys. No visit is complete to Kathamandu without a visit to Darbar
Square one of the three Royal Dubar Squares situated in the Kathmandu Valley
Day 3 Kathmandu – Syabru Besi
Drive from Kathmandu to Syabru Besi which takes about nine hours. You head north out of
Kathmandu driving through scenic foothills to Syabru Besi passing through Dhunche. While
passing along the road at the bank of Trishuli river you catch a glimpse of Ganesh Himal, terraces
and green hills.
Day 4 Syabrubesi to Gatlang (2238m)
Today we commence our trek which will take us via Goljung and will take about six hours. While
trekking you experience of the Tamang culture, spectacular scenery, and walk through villages.
The cultural show at Goljung and Gatlang makes your trekking a memorable one. Gatlang set
high on a hillside among terraced fields is a Tamang settlement. One can visit a Tamang
monastery and beautiful Parvatikunda Lake at Gatlang.
Day 5 Gatlang to Somdang (3500m)
Today’s trek will take about five hours. While trekking, you can enjoy the spectacular mountain
views of Langtang Himal ranges, Ganesh Himal, Paldor peak and many other unnamed mountain
and peaks. You pass some Tamang villages where you can have a close observation of their
culture and tradition. Somdang is a Tamang village. There you find zinc mines.
Day 6 Somdang to Pansang Bhanjyang (3850m)
Today’s trek is via Paldor Bhanjyang (3600m) and it takes about seven hours. You walk along the
trail which moves through villages, forests and terraces. On the way you can enjoy beautiful
views of green hills and Ganesh Himal.
Day 7
Pangsang Bhanjyang to Chalise
Today’s trek will take about seven hours. The trails you follow is quite descent at first and then it
climbs up for some distance. En route, you cross forests covered with bamboo, pine,
rhododendron and waterfalls. Tipling is the first village you encounter on this route. It is a big
Ghale and Tamang village which is rich in mixed culture and has chorten and church. The houses
are made of wood, tin and stones. People living here have their distinct life style and they are
involved in making goods from bamboo sticks. You can see farming terraces where farmers grow
potatoes, wheat, barley, buck wheat, maize and green vegetables. Now you have to climb down
steeply until you cross a suspension bridge over Gorkhen Khola (stream). After you cross, the
trails go uphill up to Sertung Chalise. It is also a Gurung village. People of this area welcome the
trekkers with their local culture.
Day 8
Chalise to Hindung
Today’s trek will take about five hours. The early part of the trail goes downhill up to Menchet
Khola (stream) and crossing this stream you trek steep up and then gradual up to reach Hindung.
This day you pass small Tamang villages, small forests, farming terraces and green hills. Hindung
is a pretty big village mainly inhabited by Tamang. The main occupation is farming and the
farmers grow potatoes, millet, barley, maize, beans and other vegetables. You find mani walls
and prayer flags in some part of the villages. One thing to be noticed is that it is the last village
you pass while trekking to Ganesh Himal Base Camp.
Day 9 Hindung to Rajgang Kharka
Today’s trek will take about five and half hours. After leaving Hindung you will rarely find
terraces. The route up to Rajgang Kharka is ascent and flat as well. You walk along the trail
covered with forests of rhododendron and local vegetation. These forests are the nestling place
of various species of birds and wild animals. Rajgang Kharka is surrounded by beautiful forests
and it mainly grassland.
Day 10 Rajgang Kharka to Kalo Seto Kunda (Black and White Lake) Ganesh Himal Base Camp
It will take about six hours of trekking today. The trail is narrow and moves mostly uphill.
Towards the end of the trail you rarely find any trees. You find alpine grass here due to high
altitude. At Kalo Seto Kunda there are two lakes of holy significance. The surface of Kalo or Black
Lake is covered with black stones. On the contrary the surface of Seto Kunda or White Lake is
covered with white shinning stones. During winter season these lakes are frozen.
Day 11 Rest day at the Base Camp
You can have an excursion in and around Kalo Seto Kunda (Black and White Lake). From here
you can enjoy the majestic views of Ganesh Himal, Paldor Himal and many others.
Day 12 Ganesh Himal Base Camp to Rajgang Kharka
Today’s trek will take about six hours. You trek along the descent and narrow path where you
find alpine grass on both sides.
Day 13 Rajgang Kharka to Chalise (2000m)
You will be trekking for about six hours today. The trail moves down hill all the way to Chalise.
While trekking you pass forests till Hindung and crossing it you find few Tamang villages.
Day 14 Sertung or Chalise to Jharlang
Today you trek for approximately eight hours. The early part of your trails is gently up until you
arrive at small ridge. From here, you can enjoy spectacular view of Ganesh Himal , farming
terraces, waterfall and several villages at a distance. Now you climb down the ridge and cross
farming terraces and local villages. After you take lunch at Borang, your trails turn downhill and
uphill respectively to Jharlang. It can be best described as Tamang village with its mixed culture.
Day 15 Jharlang to Darkha
Approximately seven hours trekking today. Crossing landslide nearby Jharlang, you begin your
trek through ascent path with views of Ganesh Himal, Manaslu, jungle, waterfall, farming
terraces and villages. Darkha is the first Brahmin village on this trek. From here you can enjoy
the view of Aankhu stream at some distance.
Day 16 Darkhu to Khahare Bazaar
Today’s trek will be for about seven hours. The early part of your trek is descent up to Darkha
phedi and your route moves along the river bank until you reach Khahare. There is a big market
at Khahare Bazaar with lodges, tea shops, big school and other important buildings. This place is
famous for magnificent views of farming terraces.
Day 17 Khahare Bazaar to Kathmandu
Drive by bus to Kathmandu which takes approximately eight hours. The road till Dhadingbesi
moves through unpaved road and then you drive along the well paved road until you reach
Kathmandu. It can be best defined as scenic journey due to the beautiful views of rivers, hills,
terraces, forests and villages.
Day 18 Free and shopping in the evening will be farewell dinner with Nepali culture.
Day 19
Our representative will provide transport to Tribhuwan International Airport for your departure
home.