Ganesh Himal and Ruby Valley Trek 17 Days

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Group size: Min 2 pax Max-Altitude: 3691m
Destination: Nepal
Arrival on: Kathmandu Departure from: Kathmandu
Meals: Full board meal during trek. [Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner]
Accommodation: Basic Mountain Lodges/Tea Houses or homestay
Fitness level: Moderate

Trip Introduction

Ganesh Himal and Ruby Valley Trek, the hidden beauties in central Nepal lies between Langtang National Park and the Manaslu Conservation Area. This newly opened and least explored trekking region is close to the Kathmandu valley only a day drive away. This trek offers radiant Himalayan ranges such as Dorje Lakpa, Boudha Himal,  Langtang Lirung, Hiunchuli, and Ganesh Range Peaks (Ganesh Himal I, II, III, IV). Ganesh Himal is named after the Hindu elephant God "Ganesha". The view of Ganesh Himal IV resembles an elephant-headed Ganesha’s face. The view is marvelous, from Pangsang pass and the Singla Pass.

This trek is Nepal’s immaculate secret and the less trekked area offering authentic and unique cultural, biological, and geographical experiences. The ranges are resided by diverse ethnic groups such as Gurung, Tamang, Dalit, and Magar. Bestowed with more than 200 species of birds, more than hundreds of species of valuable medicinal herbs, unusual wildflowers, and also a mining area for rubies and crystals. 

The trail offers enchanting waterfalls, landscapes, rhododendron and juniper forests, lush vegetation, sumptuous Ganesh Himal ranges, and other Himalayan ranges along with small lakes of Kalo Kunda and Seto Kunda are extraordinary.  The area around these lakes is mined with Rubies. 

Outline Itinerary

Day 01: Drive from Kathmandu to Syafru Beshi
Altitude: 1550m | Drive: 8-9hrs. | Meal: LD

Day 02: Syafru Beshi to Gatlang
Altitude: 2337m | Trek: 6hrs. | Meal: BLD

Day 03: Gatlang to Somdang
Altitude: 3271m | Trek:6-7hrs. | Meal: BLD

Day 04: Somdang to Pang Sang Pass Phedi
Altitude: 3842m | Trek: 4hrs. | Meal: BLD

Day 05: Pang Sang Pass Phedi to Chalish 
Altitude: 1875m | Trek: 5-6hrs. | Meal: BLD

Day 06: Chalish to Hindung
Altitude: 2402m | Trek: 4-5hrs. | Meal: BLD

Day 07: Hindung to Thulo Dhunga 
Altitude: 3337m | Trek:4-5hrs. | Meal: BLD

Day 08: Thulo Dhunga to Base Camp 
Altitude: 3691m | Trek: 6hrs. | Meal: BLD

Day 09: Acclimatization Day 
Altitude: 3691m | Trek: 3hrs. | Meal: BLD

Day 10: Base Camp to Hindung
Altitude: 2402m | Trek: 7-8hrs. | Meal: BLD

Day 11: Hindung to Kapur Gaon 
Altitude: 1500m | Trek: 5-6hrs. | Meal: BLD

Day 12: Kapur Gaon to Khading Gaon
Altitude: 2950m | Trek: 4-5hrs. | Meal: BLD

Day 13: Khading Gaon to Magne Goth
Altitude: 2950m | Trek: 4-5hrs. | Meal: BLD

Day 14: Magne Goth to Lapu Danda  
Altitude: 1250m | Trek: 5-6hrs. | Meal: BLD

Day 15: Lapu Danda to Ganga Jamuna 
Altitude: 950m | Trek: 5-6hrs. | Meal: BLD

Day 16: Ganga Jamuna to Tripura Sundari 
Altitude: 850m | Trek: 5-6hrs. | Meal: BLD

Day 17: Drive to Kathmandu 
Altitude: 1380m | Drive: 6-7hrs. | Meal: BL

Day to Day Itinerary

Day 01: Drive from Kathmandu to Syafru Beshi
Altitude: 1550m | Drive: 8-9hrs. | Meal: LD

Day 02: Syafru Beshi to Gatlang
Altitude: 2337m | Trek: 6hrs. | Meal: BLD

Day 03: Gatlang to Somdang
Altitude: 3271m | Trek:6-7hrs. | Meal: BLD

Day 04: Somdang to Pang Sang Pass Phedi
Altitude: 3842m | Trek: 4hrs. | Meal: BLD

Day 05: Pang Sang Pass Phedi to Chalish 
Altitude: 1875m | Trek: 5-6hrs. | Meal: BLD

Day 06: Chalish to Hindung
Altitude: 2402m | Trek: 4-5hrs. | Meal: BLD

Day 07: Hindung to Thulo Dhunga 
Altitude: 3337m | Trek:4-5hrs. | Meal: BLD

Day 08: Thulo Dhunga to Base Camp 
Altitude: 3691m | Trek: 6hrs. | Meal: BLD

Day 09: Acclimatization Day 
Altitude: 3691m | Trek: 3hrs. | Meal: BLD

Day 10: Base Camp to Hindung
Altitude: 2402m | Trek: 7-8hrs. | Meal: BLD

Day 11: Hindung to Kapur Gaon 
Altitude: 1500m | Trek: 5-6hrs. | Meal: BLD

Day 12: Kapur Gaon to Khading Gaon
Altitude: 2950m | Trek: 4-5hrs. | Meal: BLD

Day 13: Khading Gaon to Magne Goth
Altitude: 2950m | Trek: 4-5hrs. | Meal: BLD

Day 14: Magne Goth to Lapu Danda  
Altitude: 1250m | Trek: 5-6hrs. | Meal: BLD

Day 15: Lapu Danda to Ganga Jamuna 
Altitude: 950m | Trek: 5-6hrs. | Meal: BLD

Day 16: Ganga Jamuna to Tripura Sundari 
Altitude: 850m | Trek: 5-6hrs. | Meal: BLD

Day 17: Drive to Kathmandu 
Altitude: 1380m | Drive: 6-7hrs. | Meal: BL

Important Note

Included / Exclude

Cost Include

  • Airport / Hotel / Airport pick up & drop off service by a private tourist vehicle.
  • Basic guesthouse/homestay accommodation during the trek in mostly twin-share.
  • Local licensed English-speaking trekking guide.
  • The required number of local staff and porters to carry your luggage during the trek (We assign one porter for every two guests.)
  • Food, accommodation, insurance, equipment, and medicine for all staff.
  • Langtang National Park Permit
  • TIMS Card
  • Down jackets and sleeping bags (upon request).Needs to be returned after trip completion. 
  • Company’s duffel bag(Upon request), Trekking route map, and T-shirt(As a souvenir)
  • First Aid Kit(Carried by your trek guide) 
  • All our government taxes, vat, tourist service charges.
  • Official expenses.

Cost Exclude

  • Dinner and lunch in Kathmandu. 
  • Your personal expenses for mineral water, soft beverages, confectionaries, laundries, phone calls, hot drinking water, bar bills, showers, internet facility, battery chargers, multi plugs etc. 
  • Your travel insurance that covers Helicopter evacuation.
  • Any other extended trips and accommodation.
  • Tips of a guide, porters, and driver as a token of appreciation. 
  • Monument entrance fee for the sightseeing tour in Kathmandu.
  • Any other expenses or charges that are not mentioned in the “cost includes” list. 
  • Nepal arrival visa. 

Best time to travel

March - MidJune, and September - Mid December

Physical Condition and requirement

Walking in higher altitudes is more physically demanding than walking in the lower altitudes, however, if we are in excellent health with average physical fitness, have a positive attitude, self-confidence, and strong determination, we can accomplish the trek successfully. Exercising and jogging regularly for some weeks prior to the trip is a good idea to enhance our strength and stability. Past hiking experience would be an asset but no technical skill is required for this trip. It is important that we consult with our doctor before we decide and set up for the trek. Participants with pre-existing medical conditions such as heart, lung, and blood diseases should inform Treks Planner Nepal before booking the trek.

Additional info

Trekking in the Himalayan region goes through unexpected complication like natural and health challenges resulting in changes in the itinerary for your own security reason, If such an incident happens during the trek our professional Guide, Porters and leader take you to the final point safely for evacuation so, please be friendly with your guide for more achievements and protections. Flights in the Himalayan region often get canceled even in the best season due to bad weather so we request our travelers to carry luggage for extra days.

Our website contains as much information as possible about this trip but if you want, we can still customize the itinerary according to your wish and preferable time for a visit. Feel free to write to us or you can even give us a call if you would like to discuss any aspect regarding the trip.

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