Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Kathmandu
An Accessible Adventure representative meets you at Tribhuvan International Airport with a signboard and transfers you by private vehicle to your hotel in Kathmandu.
- Start point
- Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, Kathmandu, Bagmati, Nepal (Ganesh Himal Trekking)
Landmarks Tribhuvan International Airport - Day 2
Kathmandu Sightseeing
After breakfast, you'll have a private guide take you through Kathmandu's sacred sites. First stop is Pashupatinath Temple, one of the world's most significant Hindu temples dedicated to Lord Shiva sitting on the banks of the Bagmati River, then Boudhanath, a major Buddhist site built in the 5th century. From there, you'll have free time for exploring and shopping in the nearby Thamel area.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Pashupatinath Temple
- Visit Boudhanath Stupa
- Private guided sightseeing tour
Optional Activities
- Shopping in Thamel area
Landmarks Pashupatinath Temple Boudhanath Stupa Bagmati River Thamel - Day 3
Kathmandu to Betrawati
A scenic drive from Kathmandu takes you to Betrawati, a small village next to the Trishuli River. You'll set up camp and spend your first night under the stars on the river bank.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic drive to Betrawati
Landmarks Trishuli River - Day 4
Betrawati to Kispang
Your first trekking day starts with an uphill walk lasting about 3 hours to Satdobato village. After that, you'll trek gradually uphill for 2 hours to reach Kispang campsite. The route takes you through villages of mixed ethnic groups with rural scenery around you the whole way.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to Satdobato village (approximately 3 hours uphill)
- Trek to Kispang campsite (approximately 2 hours gradual uphill)
Landmarks Satdobato - Day 5
Kispang to Gonga
This morning begins with a challenging 3-hour ascent, then the trail becomes more gradual as you walk through rhododendron forest (Nepal's national flower). During spring you'll see beautiful blooms all around. By evening you'll camp at Gonga with views of Langtang Lirung and Gosainkunda mountain ranges in front of you.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek through rhododendron forest (approximately 3 hours hard ascent with gradual uphill continuation)
Landmarks Langtang Lirung Gosainkunda Mountain Range - Day 6
Gonga to Rupchet
You'll trek uphill for about 5 hours moving through rhododendron forest to reach Rupchet. This alpine area offers nice views of the Langtang mountain range visible from your tent.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek through rhododendron forest to Rupchet (approximately 5 hours uphill)
Landmarks Langtang Mountain Range - Day 7
Rupchet Acclimatization Day
Today is for resting and letting your body adjust to the altitude. If you're feeling up to it, you can explore the alpine area around camp.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Optional exploring around camp
- Day 8
Rupchet to Larkap via Sing La Pass
Trek steeply uphill for 2 hours from Rupchet to Sing La pass, where you'll see peaks over 8,000 metres including Ganesh Himal, Manaslu, Annapurna, Fishtail, Langtang, Gosainkunda, and Tibetan ranges. After the pass, you'll descend for about 1 hour to reach Larkap.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to Sing La pass (approximately 2 hours steep uphill)
- Trek from Sing La pass to Larkap (approximately 1 hour downhill)
Landmarks Sing La Pass Ganesh Himal Manaslu Annapurna Range - Day 9
Larkap to Pangsang La
A good trekking day with uphill walking to Pangsang La, where the trail levels out through rhododendron forest. The whole walk from Larkap gives you mountain views throughout.
Included Activities
- Trek to Pangsang La (good uphill walk)
- Trek through rhododendron forest with mountain views
Landmarks Pangsang La - Day 10
Pangsang La to Somdang
Starting early, you'll walk downhill and on level terrain with rhododendron, pine, and other vegetation around you. Good views of Ganesh and Paldor Himal appear as you make your way to Somdang, a small Tamang village.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek downhill and level walk to Somdang
- Views of Ganesh and Paldor Himal
Landmarks Paldor Himal Ganesh Himal - Day 11
Somdang Rest or Optional Hike Day
You have a rest day at Somdang, or if interested, you can take an optional hike to alpine areas with mountain lake views. The hike to Jaisali Kunda (a mountain lake at 4,000 metres) and Lari mine (4,110 metres) takes 6 to 7 hours with several ups and downs, offering views of Paldor Himal.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Hike to Jaisali Kunda mountain lake and views of Paldor Himal (approximately 6 to 7 hours with several ups and downs)
Landmarks Jaisali Kunda Paldor Himal - Day 12
Somdang to Gatlang
Start on a fairly level trail, then head uphill through Khurpe Banjyang saddle at 3,600 metres. From there it's downhill to Gatlang where you'll camp. Gatlang has a small holy lake, giving you a chance to learn about sacred lakes in Nepal.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek through Khurpe Banjyang saddle (3,600m)
- Trek to Gatlang (downhill)
- Visit to small holy lake in Gatlang
Landmarks Khurpe Banjyang Saddle - Day 13
Gatlang to Syabrubesi
Your final trekking day takes about 7 hours. Begin by visiting a Gompa (small monastery) to learn about Buddhist art and culture. You'll walk the pilgrimage trail used by pilgrims, passing mani walls and small chortens. After going through a colorful village, you'll tackle a steep descent to the river, then follow it to Syabrubesi. You'll climb about 100 metres and descend about 1,300 metres to your campsite in Syabrubesi.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Gompa (small monastery)
- Trek the pilgrimage trail with mani walls and chortens
- Trek from Gatlang to Syabrubesi (approximately 7 hours, climbing about 100m and descending about 1,300m)
Landmarks Syabrubesi - Day 14
Syabrubesi to Kathmandu
You'll drive back to Kathmandu, leaving behind the mountains of the Ganesh Himal region.
Included Activities
- Drive back to Kathmandu
Landmarks Ganesh Himal Region - Day 15
Departure from Kathmandu
After breakfast, you're transferred to the airport to board your flight back home. Your tour concludes.
- End point
- Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, Kathmandu, Bagmati, Nepal (Ganesh Himal Trekking)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Transfer to airport
Landmarks Tribhuvan International Airport
