He is extremely knowledgeable of the region and the various villages and places we stayed and provided a top-notch service to myself and my team. Next porter kamal was also simply amazing. Even though our Porter was lots of fun even though he spoke little English, he still communicated, and was loads of fun. Usually, when I write reviews I give some constructive feedback but I honestly wouldn’t change a thing, it was wonderful. I recommend Well Plan Trekking and this experience but I plan on coming back to Everest Base camp Trek.
Ganesh Himal Trekking “Enjoy walking around the pristine environment within the Ganesh Himal area with super views Explore remote and isolated Tamang tribe villages enriched with colorful culture and customs Daily views of high and scenic peaks of Ganesh Himal- Manaslu with Langtang Himal Into pure wilderness into a remote area of high Pansang Bhanjyang-La with mountain panorama Enchanting deep forest of tall rhododendron-magnolia-pines-oaks and fir tree lines Exciting overland drive from Kathmandu with views of amazing landscapes and mountains”
Well, Plan Trek presents a marvelous adventure Ganesh Himal Trek, a journey into the complete wilderness of mountains-dense deep cool alpine forest and traditional Tamang villages enriched with age-old customs and heritage of Tibetan origin interwoven with Buddhism religion.
Ganesh Himal also called Yangra in the local language of Tibetan origin which towers its massive bulk at 7,422 m high, the mountain which can be seen from Kathmandu valley on the clear fine day towards the west of the city.
Ganesh Himal Trek is truly an enjoyable adventure in a peaceful environment where few explorers and trekkers often visit in this virgin country away from mainstream trekking trails, It is a perfect adventure holiday for all age groups and as well for interested trekkers, if you are bored with popular areas of Everest and Annapurna, this trek will refresh you with grand memorable moments in completely natural surroundings.
Starting this marvelous adventure to Ganesh Himal Trekking taking an exciting overland ride to reach the higher hills of Rasuwa district within Langtang Himal, and then walking further north-west to achieve our goal and highlight at Ganesh Himal region and at high Pangsang-la Bhanjyang the highest point with a glorious panorama of mountains.
Where we reserved an extra day for you to enjoy and explore these pristine and undisturbed areas, and then finally ended our fabulous adventure with a walk downhill into a lovely cool forest to reach the road head in Trisuli Bazaar, and then back to Kathmandu with a grand and awesome time in the hidden areas of Central Himalaya on Ganesh Himal Trekking.
Outline itinerary
Day 01: Arrive in Kathmandu 1,345 m and then transfer to respective Hotels
Day 02: Kathmandu with an interesting sightseeing tour and preparations for the trek.
Day 03: Drive to Syabrubesi 1,470 m via Nuwakot and Dhunche town 1,950 – 06 hrs.
Day 04: Trek to Gatlang 2,200 m – 05 hrs.
Day 05: Trek to Somdang 3,270m – 06 hrs.
Day 06: Trek to PansangBhanjyangPhedi 3, 430 m – 06 hrs.
Day 07: Reserve a spare or rest day to explore the pristine areas of Ganesh Himal.
Day 08: Trek to Rupchet3,010 m via PansangBhanjyang-La 3,822m – 06 hrs.
Day 09: Trek to Saline 2,485m – 05 hrs.
Day 10: Trek to Deorali 1,490 m – 05 hrs.
Day 11: Trek to Trisuli Bazaar 1,200 m and drive back to Kathmandu -05 hrs.
Day 12: International departure for homeward bound or to respective countries.
Trip Details Itinerary
Day 01: Arrive in Kathmandu then transfer to respective Hotels
- Distance : 7 Km
- Duration : 30 Minutes
- Max. Altitude :1,345 m
On reaching Kathmandu via respective airlines well received by company guides and staff for short drive in the hub of Kathmandu city where your hotels located.After checking into your lovely rooms getting refreshed join in at the Hotel lobby for group briefing regarding treks and other useful information to make your stay in Nepal enjoyable and pleasant.The evening includes group welcome dinner in nice Nepalese restaurants with cultural programs as entertainment with the dinner.
- Accommodation: 3 Star Hotel
- Meals Include:
Day 02: Kathmandu with a trek briefing, and preparations.
- Distance : Rest Day
- Duration : Full day
- Max. Altitude :1345m.
Morning after hearty breakfast, as per the given time our city and tour guide will lead you in the heart of Kathmandu city, for exciting historical and heritage tour of old Durbar (royal palace and courtyard) square of historical importance includes Temple of Kumari (Living young virgin Goddess) Kastamandap Temple where Kathmandu name derived from, a temple built with the wood of a single tree, tour of old palace during the reign of Malla and late Shah kings. Tour leads to the famous landmarks of Nepal at Swayambhunath Stupa of more than 2,500 years old a Buddhist Chaitya or Stupa with all-seeing eyes of Lord Buddha, afternoon back to the hotel, after an interesting tour rest of the day free at leisure and preparation for Ganesh Himal trekking.
- Accommodation: Tea House
- Meals Include: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 03: Drive to Syabrubesi 1,470 m via Nuwakot and Dhunche town 1,950 - 06 hrs.
- Distance : 150 km
- Duration : 5 to 7 Hours
- Max. Altitude :1,950m.
Starting our marvelous journey Ganesh Himal Trekking, with an overland drive towards the north of Kathmandu heading from warmer farm areas to the alpine cooler region to reach at Rasuwa district headquarter town at Dhunche. From Dhunche where Langtang National Park begins covering an area of 1,710 sq,kms, the first park of Nepal established within the high region of Himalaya in mid-1970 from here on the downhill to reach at Syabrubesi for overnight stops.
- Accommodation: Tea House
- Meals Include: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 04: Trek to Gatlang
- Distance : 15 km
- Duration : 6 to 7 hours
- Max. Altitude :2,200 m
The first-day walk heads to a large and impressive Gatlang village, where our route leads north-west avoiding the motor-able road taking an old trekking path above the main road.As walk enters into high hills with superb scenery of surrounding landscapes as our out trail leads ups and down and then reaching our destination for an overnight stop at the impressive village of Gatlang.Herewith time to visit its traditional Tamang villages and monasteries interwoven with Buddhism culture and heritage, greeted by friendly villagers in traditional customs.
- Accommodation: Tea House
- Meals Include: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 05: Trek to Somdang
- Distance : 11 km
- Duration : 6 to 7 hours
- Max. Altitude :3,270m
From Gatlang with pleasant stay where walk leads further west towards Ganesh Himal areas heading uphill into nice and lovely forest of rhododendron, pines and oaks trees, then climb again on winding path to cross over KhumpuDandaa ridge at above 3,739m high offering grand views as far to Annapurna peaks in the far west with Manaslu-Ganesh and Langtang Himal.s walk leads downhill into cool shade of forest reaching at Samathang village, from here a short hour walk to Somdang village for overnight stop near the farm village populated by Tamang Hill tribe of Nepal.
- Accommodation: Tea House/Camping
- Meals Include: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 06: Trek to Pansing Bhanjyang Phedi
- Distance : 15 km
- Duration : 5 to 6 hours
- Max. Altitude :3, 430 m
After a most enjoyable and fascinating time at Somdang, morning walk leads to a short climb and with long descend reaching back at tree lines and enchanting thick forest of rhododendron, pines and oak trees then slowly approaching a hill at Tirudanda, and following the stream and passing several cattle herders summer camp below PansingBhanjyang for overnight camp on a nice grassy meadow with views of Langtang and Ganesh Himal.
- Accommodation: Tea House/Camping
- Meals Include: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 07: Reserve and spare or rest day to explore the pristine areas of Ganesh Himal.
- Distance : Rest
- Duration : Full day
- Max. Altitude :3, 430 m
A free and rest day where you can enjoy short walks to scenic views points and explore this pristine surrounding, where sometimes mountain wild-life are spotted like deer, mountain goats including rare and elusive Red Panda, a raccoon type of Panda sometimes seen around this tranquil areas. Walk around Pansang areas where you can catch the fabulous scenery of mountains with rolling green hills and valley.
- Accommodation: Tea House/Camping
- Meals Include: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 08: Trek to Rupchet 3,010 m via PansangBhanjyang-La 3,822m - 06 hrs.
- Distance : 11 km
- Duration : 5 to 6 Hours
- Max. Altitude : 3,822m
From this tranquil camping spot, walk continues leading towards south direction heading to a climb over the highest spot of the adventure at PandsangBhanjyang-la at 3,822 m high with super panorama of Ganesh and Langtang Himal with downhill towards a small grassy field and then climb towards Tirudanda ridge and walk toRupchetfor overnight stop in this serene wilderness of forest and mountains.
- Accommodation: Tea House/Camping
- Meals Include: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 09: Trek to Saline
- Distance : 11 km
- Duration : 5 to 7 hurs
- Max. Altitude :2,485m
After a peaceful and pleasant stop with nice camping, walk leads through dense rhododendron forest, and then with a long descend to Salankhu Khola, reaching back to villages, walk passes through farmlands and small villages and finally at Saline village for overnight camp.
- Accommodation: Tea House
- Meals Include: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 10: Trek to Deorali
- Distance : 11 km
- Duration : 5 to 6 hours
- Max. Altitude :1,490 m.
Morning walk leads further downhill on losing the altitude at every step and reaching to a warmer area and to farmlands with cultivated crops terraces with corns, millets and potatoes and walk continues passing many scattered farmhouses and hamlets and entering the thick forest to camp at Deorali, a small remote farm settlement.
- Accommodation: Tea house
- Meals Include: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 11: Trek to Trisuli Bazaar and drive back to Kathmandu
- Distance : 15 km
- Duration : 5 to 7 Hours
- Max. Altitude :1335m.
After a wonderful time on Ganesh Himal area, with last day walk heading towards Trisuli bazaar, as route leads downhill past farm fields and terraces, with the change in the vegetation of sub-tropical climate growing bananas and oranges with big and large Pipal and Banyan trees. After being in cooler areas this will be a tropical warm as walk eventually heads into the thriving bazaar of Trisuli town. Here for last stop and then an exciting overland drive brings you back to Kathmandu where drive twists and turns through ridges and bends to reach Kathmandu by late afternoon and then transfer to your respective hotels, with the afternoon free to relax with last day shopping souvenirs and handicrafts.
- Accommodation: 3 Star Hotel
- Meals Include: Breakfast and Farewell Dinner
Day 12: International Departure for Homeward bound.
- Distance : 30 Minutes drive to ariport
- Duration : 12 Day
- Max. Altitude :
Last day in Nepal in the country of high Himalayan mountains with fascinating culture, after a memorable experience and wonderful adventure on Ganesh Himal trekking, as per your international flight time our staff transfers you to the airport for the flight homeward bound or to your next port of call and respective countries.
- Accommodation:
- Meals Include:
Cost Details
What is included?
- Hotel accommodation in Kathmandu with breakfast as per the program.
- Three meals a day (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) with hot beverage and snacks whilst on trekking.
- Cozy guesthouse accommodation whilst on trekking.
- An experienced fluent English speaking guide trained and licensed by the Government of Nepal, Ministry of Tourism & Civil Aviation.
- Highly experienced trekking porter.
- Staff food, accommodation, clothing, salary & insurance.
- All necessary ground transportation.
- Airport transfers.
- All governmental procedure.
- Farewell dinner in Kathmandu at typical Nepali restaurant.
What is not included?
- Meals at Kathmandu.
- Personal nature expenses.
- Bar and beverage bills.
- Your Travel Insurance.
- Rescue & Evacuation.
- Gratitude (tip) for staff.
Equipment’s
RECOMMENDED EQUIPMENT LIST
This list is a guide to help you pack for your trip. This is not intended to be an omprehensive clothing and equipment list; rather it is intended to act as a reminder of those items that we feel necessary for your comfort and convenience .we also suggest that you pack only what is necessary.
Head
- A warm hat that covers your ears
- Sunglasses
- Sun hat
- Headlamp with extra batteries
Upper body
- T-shirts
- Fleece jacket or sweater
- Fleece wind –stopper jacket
- Waterproof shell jacket
- Down vest and /or jacket (optional)Hands
- Lightweight gloves (water /windproof)
- Heavyweight gloves or mittens with a waterproof shell outer
Lower body
- Underwear
- Hiking trousers
- Fleece or woolen trousers
- Lightweight thermal bottoms
- Lightweight cotton pants
- Waterproof (preferably breathable fabric )shell pants Feet
- Thin lightweight inner socks
- Heavy poly or wool socks
- Hiking boots with spare laces
- Camp shoes (sneakers and sandals)
Sleeping
- Sleeping bag (good to -10 degrees C de 14 degrees F)
- Fleece sleeping bag liner (optional)Toiletries
- Toothbrush /paste
- Multi-purpose soap
- Nail clippers
- Deodorants
- Medium-sized quick-drying towel
- Face and body moisturizer
- Small mirror
- Female hygiene products
Personal hygiene
- Wet wipes (baby wipes)
- Tissue/toilet roll
- Antibacterial hand wash
Medical
- Small, personal first-aid kit (simple and light)
- A cough and /or cold medicine
- Anti –altitude sickness pills; Diamox or acetazolamide
- Stomach antibiotic
Extras /luxuries
- Reading book
- Trail map /guidebook
- Journal and pen
- Travel game(chess, backgammon, playing cards etc)
- Modest swimsuit
- Binoculars
- Camera
Trip Map
FAQ
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Client Reviews
Steyan
Estefanía H
We did the Everest Base case trip and the three passes. Ram was always taking care of us and he managed to get everything we needed as soon as possible. We had many discrepancies from the original plan due to illnesses and he was always open to making the needed changes and flexibilize it. We couldn’t choose the best company for our trip.
Moreover, our guide, Raju, was also a five-star guide: always open to our demands, well known every hotel, place and hike.Very happy with them, Source Tripadvisor
Manish
I recently completed the Annapurna Base Camp trek and couldn’t say enough about my experience. The experience itself was amazing and a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Our lead guide, Ram, was extraordinary!! The trekking wasn’t easy, but it wasn’t that hard, and the spectacular views around each corner meant I hardly thought about the walking. OK, we had perfect weather, which helped; it even snowed while we were at Annapurna Base Camp.
Mani
Annapurna Base Camp Trekking
Madageskar
Хочу выразить благодарность агентству Well Plan Trekking и лично директору Ram за оперативную организацию незабываемого , насыщенного путешествия по удивительному Непалу! За две недели мы прошли красивейший трек к базовому лагерю Аннапурны , побывали на сафари в джунглях Читвана, посетили дочтопримечательности Катманду! Четкая организация перемещений и ночевкок, внимательный и ответственный гид, прекрасные портеры, без которых наш подьем был бы крайне затруднительным, а так же дружеское участие и проводы на Родину).
Желаю дальнейшего развития и процветания !
Непал 22 апреля-6 мая 2019г.
С уважением, Елена & K°.
Kristin Bolton
Everest Base camp trek is unforgettable experience and adventure of a lifetime. My and my husband we went for two weeks trek with our guide Sanjay .This trip wouldn’t be so great without Sanjay . He took care of us and our health. We felt safe and supported for all of the time. When I had a bad day he checked oxygen level in my blood and assured me that everything is fine. He was also checking regularly if we drink enough water which is very important when you are at the high altitude. We are planning another trek and will definitely be going with Well plan Trekking and insisting on Sanjay as our guide!
Kristin Bolton
Everest Base camp trek is an unforgettable experience and adventure of a lifetime. My and my husband we went for two weeks trek with our guide Sanjay. This trip wouldn’t be so great without Sanjay. He took care of us and our health. We felt safe and supported for all of the time. When I had a bad day he checked oxygen level in my blood and assured me that everything is fine. He was also checking regularly if we drink enough water which is very important when you are at a high altitude. We are planning another trek and will definitely be going with Well plan Trekking and insisting on Sanjay as our guide!
Kate Vogel
Well Plan Trekking the Himalaya was an incredible experience before I even stepped foot in Nepal. Ram was able to reschedule my Annapurna Base Camp Trek trip due to a family function, and there was nearly no lag time in email response and confirmation. The cultural exposure and guide within the World Heritage sights throughout Kathmandu Valley was exceptional in the days up to the trek. While I was planning to trek in a group, I ended up being the only one (single female) with guide sanjaya . I felt safe with them the entire time; respectful and incredibly accommodating with my short bout of altitude sickness. Yam’s knowledge of the region is unparalleled. I am so grateful to have had him as my guide Sanjaya. This organization is one I will readily support again in future trips to Nepal, both for their hospitality, giving back to the community and nation, and unrivaled experience of Nepali Himals and culture.
jojo
Annapurna Base Camp Trek
Well Plan Trekking arranged an amazing trip to Annapurna Base Camp Trek.The trek itself was so beautiful and so challenging. Our guide Ram and assistant guide, Kamal was amazing. They worked tirelessly on the trail, at breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and after hours to make sure each of us had what we needed for a successful trek. Ram monitored our oxygen and heart rates as we climbed in elevation and he helped to manage other symptoms that travelers had including gastrointestinal issues, headaches from altitude, and cold symptoms. He made sure we stayed hydrated and ate appropriate meals for optimum energy. Ram is much more than a ‘guide.’ He and Kamal paced the group but were also willing to go at the pace needed by the slowest trekkers on any given day. I thank Well Plan Trekking and the whole team very much and can highly recommend Well Plan Trekking for all kind of trekking in the amazing Himalaya.
Irene Wong
The Annapurna base camp Trek was really beautiful, Such a wonderful experience landscape is stunning and diverse, changing according to the altitude. I had not done much trekking before (a few overnights )and found it not too difficult, save for the day of the pass. I get to experience the native culture in Nepal. With regard to the Agency Well plan Trekking, we have to say that the service was very good, with a limited price, which makes the relation quality – price excellent. The guide Ram is a very highly qualified professional, who knows the route very well, as well as the possible ways of approximation.
Wonderful winter Manaslu circuit Trek
Our guide Raju and his brother are lovely and made our trip wonderful. They were very helpful and experienced, took care of everything and even cooked for us sometimes. They know a lot about the Manaslu region and their knowledge really enhances the experience. Highly recommend them if you are thinking about doing the Manaslu circuit trek . Source Tripadvisor