GANESH HIMAL TREKKING

Located in between two popular destinations of Langtang National Peak and Manaslu Conservation Area Project; the Ganesh Himal range is a less explored trekking route. Named after the Hindu God Ganesha, son of Shiva and Parbati, this area is conveniently closed to Kathmandu and is easily accessed by the Prithivi Highway as well as Pasang Lhamu highway along the southern fringes, connecting Kathmandu and Pokhara.

There are several viewpoints in the area offering immense panoramas of Ganesh Himal range. Langtang Lirung, Paldor and many others. Other attractions include the magnificent Ganga Jamuna: a twin waterfall, Kalo Seto lake, Ganesh kunda lake, and Tripurasundari temple. The area is populated mainly by Tamang, Gurung, and Ghale to the north, and Brahmin, Chhetri, Dalit, Newar and Chepang at the lower elevations in the south.

Ganesh Himal Trekking begins from Syabrubesi after eight/nine hour drive from Kathmandu. From Syabrubesi, we reach Gatlang, a popular Tamang village. The trail passes through pine and rhododendron forest to Somdang where there once was a ruby mine. We then trek to Pangsang Kharka; a viewpoint southwest of Somdang village. Crossing through the Pangsang Pass (3,842m), we trek through several Tamang settlements to Nojet Kharka where we can visit the Kalo and Seto Lakes (Black and white lakes). After a hot soak at Tatopani, we pass through Gurung villages and enter into Gorkha district. The route further takes us to scenic villages and fertile fields of the Bhramin people ending the trek at Tripura Sundari.

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Day to day itinerary: 

• Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu and transfer to hotel.
• Day 2: Kathmandu Valley sightseeing and trek preparation.
• Day 3: Drive from Kathmandu to Syabrubesi.
• Day 4: Trek to Gatlang.
• Day 5: Trek to Somdang.
• Day 6: Trek to Pangsang Pass.
• Day 7: Trekt o Chalish.
• Day 8: Trek to Hindung.
• Day 9: Trek to Thulo Dhunga.
• Day 10: Trek to Nojet Kharka.
• Day 11: Exploration day.
• Day 12: Trek to Hindung.
• Day 13: Trek to Kapur Gaon.
• Day 14: Trek to Khading Gaon.
• Day 15: Trek to Magne Goth.
• Day 16: Trek to Lapu Danda.
• Day 17: Trek to Ganga Jamuna.
• Day 18: Trek to Tripura Sundari.
• Day 19: Drive to Kathmandu.
• Day 20: Rest day.
• Day 21: Final departure. Transfer to the airport.

The Annapurna Circuit

Annapurna region is best described as the most happening incentive trekking destination of Nepal. The Annapurna Circuit is a popular name for a trek within the Annapurna mountain range of central Nepal. The trek rises to an altitude of 5,400m on the Thorung La pass, touching the edge of the Tibetan plateau.

This three weeks trek starts right from Besishahar , goes along the Marshyangdi River and concludes in the Kali Gandaki gorge, with great view of Manashlu and Himal Chuli to the east. Besisahar can be reached after a seven hour drive from Kathmandu. The trail passes along paddy fields and into subtropical forests, several waterfalls and gigantic cliffs. This magnificent trek leads you to the several fine villages inhabited by a wide diversity of people from different ethnic groups, offering spectacular and majestic view of the white Himalayas. As it continues to the north of the main Himalayan range on to the high and dry Tibetan Plateau, the scenery is equally breathtaking.

The high point of the trek entails crossing of the 5414m high Thorong La Pass, from the arid valley of the upper Manang, home of Tibeto- Buddhists, down to the Hindu pilgrimage site of Muktinath, and the Kali Gandaki valley, the world’s deepest river gorge, before heading down to Pokhara.

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Itinerary

Day 01: Arrive in Kathmandu and transfer to hotel.
Day 02: Kathmandu valley sightseeing and trek preparation.
Day 03: Drive to Besi Sahar [drive approx 6 hours].
Day 04: Trek to Khudi .
Day 05: Trek to Bahundanda.
Day 06: Trek to Jagat.
Day 07: Trek to Dharpani.
Day 08: Trek to Chame.
Day 09: Trek to Pisang.
Day 10: Trek to Manang.
Day 11: Rest day in Manang.
Day 12: Trek to Letdar.
Day 13: Trek to Thorung Phedi.
Day 14: Trek to Muktinath crossing Thorong La Pass .
Day 15: Trek to Marpha.
Day 16: Trek to Lete.
Day 17: Trek to Tatopani.
Day 18: Trek to Ghorepani.
Day 19: Trek to Birenthant and drive to Pokhara.
Day 20: Fly to Kathmandu.
Day 21: Final departure. Transfer to airport.

Tihar: Festival of lights

Tihar, the second largest festival of the Nepali Hindus began from yesterday. Also known as Yampanchak or Dipawali, the festival is observed for five days.

The first day of the Yamapanchak is observed as Kaag Tihar. On this day,  crows are worshipped by offering some dishes placed on the roofs of houses.  As crows are regarded as messengers of death in the Nepali society, people worship crows to avert grief and death in their homes.

The second day is Kukur Tihar dedicated to the faithful and loyal dogs. People offer garlands, tika and delicious food to dogs.

The third day is Gai Tihar and Laxmi Pooja. On this day, cows are worshipped in the morning and Laxmi, the Goddess of wealth in the evening. During the day, houses are cleaned and decorated with flower garlands and electrical lightings. 

In the evening, Laxmi Goddess is worshipped. As daughters are also considered as Laxmi, they are also blessed by putting tika and given some dakshina (money). Candles or lighting oil lamps (diyo) are lit in the doorways and windows to welcome the goddess into the household. Tihar is also regarded as a "festival of lights" as people decorate homes with colourful lights or oil-fed lamps.

After the worshipping of Goddess Laxmi, Bhailo are played all night long by the girls. They visit several houses of the neighbourhood and celebrate by dancing and singing. They are given some amount of money and fruits  which they distribute among themselves.

On the fourth day, Goru Puja (worship of the oxen), and Mha Pooja (worship of own soul) in the Newar community are observed. This day is also signifies the beginning of the new Nepal Sambat calendar year.

Govardhan Puja is also observed on this day by making a hill of Govardhan mountain using cow dung. Cowdung is taken as representative of the mountain and is worshiped.  Cow dung has big importance in Hindu culture. In the old days it was used for everything from light at night (Methane) to polish mud floors of traditional houses.

In the evening and all night long, boys also start playing Deusi while girls play Bhailo.

The fifth and final day is Bhai Tika. Bhai Tika represents the bond between brothers and sisters. Sisters put tika and garlands wishing for longevity and prosperity of their brothers, while brothers in turn give gifts and pledge to take care of their sisters.

On this day, Rani Pokhari Temple (located at central Kathmandu) is opened for those who do not have any brother or sister. This is the only time in a year the temple is open to general public.

Manaslu Expedition

Manaslu Expedition

Located in Central Nepal in the remote Gorkha region of Nepal, Manaslu is the 8th highest peak in the world at 8,163 meters and has a reputaion as one of the "achievable" 8,000m mountain. Climbing Manaslu can a great training climb for aspiring Everest climbers or as an alternative to Cho Oyu for those who want to climb a m ore varied and challenging 8,000er. 

Derived from the Sanskrit word, Manasa, meaning "intellect" or "soul", Manaslu means "Mountain of the Spirit". Manaslu was first climbed on May 9, 1956 by Toshio Imanishi and Gyalzen Norbu, members of a Japanese expedition.

Manaslu has six different routes with the north-east ridge route as the standard route whereas the south face is the toughest in climbing history. Manaslu base camp can be reached by trekking a week or flying in and out of base camp by helicopter to save time but then need to spend time acclimatizing before going higher. 

From the base camp, the climbing route follows a relatively straightforward line to the summit, which has few technical sections. Normally, four camps are set up during Manaslu climbing. The climbing from Camp 1 to Camp 4 is harder on Manaslu than on Everest but the summit night on Manaslu is easier and much shorter than on Everest.

If you are interested in this expedition, please contact here. 

Itinerary:

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu and transfer to hotel.

Day 02: Kathmandu valley sightseeing.

Day 03: Official formalities and expedition briefing.

Day 04: Drive from Kathmandu to Arughat.

Day 05: Trek to Soti Khola.

Day 06: Trek to Machha Khola.

Day 07: Trek to Jagat.

Day 08: Trek to Philim.

Day 09: Trek to Umbale.

Day 10: Trek to Namru.

Day 11: Trek to Sama Gaon.

Day 12: Trek to Manaslu Base Camp.

Day 13: Rest day in Sama Gaon.

Day 14-44: Climbing period of Manaslu.

Day 45: Trek to Samagon.

Day 46: Trek to Larkey Pass.

Day 47: Trek to Bimdakhati

Day 48: Trek to Tilje.

Day 49: Trek to Tal.

Day 50: Trek to Syanje.

Day 51: Drive to Kathmandu.

Day 52: Free day in Kathmandu.

Day 53: Final departure. Transfer to the airport.