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Lie Ping Tang & Robert
USA

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A wonderful & interesting trek overall. Unfortunately, due to unforeseen circumstances ( heavy snow fall & Lie ping with a bad cold) we were unable to cross the Ganja la pass. However, our guide Simbir offered us as alternative trek which took us on a difference journey of Nepal. We had the opportunity to visit & stay in many local villages and meet Tamang, Gurung people experience, their lifestyle and culture. We visited our guide’s home town of Chalishgaun and timed it right to join in with Diwali celebrations!

Dani gaillard Picher
France

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The Trek was an amazing experience and Simbir really provided an inside perspective to village life and was very patient with me as a first trek trekker. Hari did a wonderful job as well. Condition were a little more tough than I expected and I wished I could have done much more to help the villagers who took me in as " Didi". Thanks you so much for sharing your lives with me and I will never forget of well arranged the trip by Nepal alternative treks.
Namaste !

Chris drummon
Canada

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My second time trekking through your agency was also amazing as last time. Thanks very much for organized so professionally my trek for a month to ABC, Manang and Ganesh himal. My porter cum guide Chanda is very friendly, helpful, informative and taking care of me. It is never enough to visit Nepal and to see its beauty for me so I have already planned to visit again next year.
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Ganesh Himal Homestay trekking !!! Deluxe Trip

The name of the mountain "Ganesh Himal" is derived from the name of the elephant- headed god" Ganesh". Nepal is synonym of Mountain and village where you can see and feel real Nepal. Home Stay trekking is designed to discover real Nepali life style; various tradition cultures remain our human ancestors.

Ganesh himal Home stay trekking offers the client meetings with typical real Nepalese people which also could be called an educational or cultural tour. You will stay in local people's houses where you find their familiar environment, so that you will see Nepalese people's real lifestyle. You will have face to face interaction with them. You will always be surrounded by the snow capped mountains, such as Mount Manasulu,, Lang Tang Himal, Ganesh Himal range and many more. From Mugu Danda, you can see more then 12 snowcapped peaks - a panoramic and magnificent view. You will see many different species of birds and animals while you walk across the forest. You will pass many beautiful waterfalls, rivers, forests, natural hot springs, fishing, hunting, holy lakes, and terraces on a pleasant natural trail.

One can experience its rich Flora: the impressive display of barbers, primula, orchids and a variety of Ferns, the forest dense with Spanish oak, blue pine, and in spring time blossoming of the rhododendron set whole forest alight in spectacular arrays of color.

There will not be a crowd of tourists and you will feel it is a natural experience. The people respect you, as you are a valued guest for them. There are different groups of people living in this area with different languages and cultures. You will be warmly welcomed by them and will be treated very well. Tourists cannot find this kind of trek in other trekking regions. Visiting is recommended in all seasons to this area but strongly recommended during festival time, which is of greatest cultural interest to visitors. Not only that, your Home Stay plans and trekking can support the life of people and will push the area to be developed.

Ganesh Himal Homestay trekking

Fact of this trip
Trip Duration      14 days deluxe Trip
Max. Altitude: 3850m./12705ft.
Minimum Altitude: 655m./2161 ft.
Grade: Modorate
Activities: Trekking + Tour
Accommodation: Home stay and Local lodge
Meals: Breakfast, lunch , Dinner with tea/coffee ( Nepali typical food)
Transportation: Car/ Van/ Public bus
Trek Departure: Every day throughout the week
Group Size: One person (minimum) to 15 persons (maximum)
Best season: Feb, March, April, Sep, Oct & Nov.
Available Time: All months
Per day hiking: 5 to 7 hours
Day by Day Itinerary

Day 1 : Kathmandu arrival
Arriving in Tribhuwan International Airport (TIA), you will be met by a Nepal Alternative Treks airport representative. Transfer by Private car/ Van (depends on size of group) to the selected hotel ( hotel Marshyangdi) at Thamel in Kathmandu(1290m./4273). Stay overnight on B/B basis.

Day 2 : Visit world heritage sites in Kathmandu
Full day Kathmandu sight seeing (world heritages sites) -  Bhaktapur Durbar Square, Boudhanath stupa and pashupatinath temple by private car/van (depends on group size) and tour guide. Stay at same hotel on B/B basis.

Day 3 : Kathmandu- Dhading Bensi- Kimtang Fedi
Drive early morning to Dhading Bensi by private Jeep (3 hours driving) and continue drive public jeep to Kintang Phedi (655m.2161dt.) 5/6 hours driving. En route you pass several traditional villages, farming terraces, fishing spot and beautiful green hills. Kimtang Phedi lies at the bank of Netrawati or Ankhu Khola (stream). There are few typical houses, shops with minimal supply and terraces where local people grow potatoes and other food grains. Stay overnight at local lodge/ home stay in Kimtang Phedi on FB basis.

Day 4: Kimtang Fedi- Jharlang Village
We head to Jharlang Village (1500m./4950ft.) 6 hours walking. All the way our path gradual ascent  passing through several villages, farming terraces and green hills. These villages are predominated by Tamangs, Brahmins and Chhetris respectively. Maize, millet, rice, wheat, buckwheat and green vegetables are their main staple food. Jharlang is a Tamang village where you find a government school and numerous typical houses. The main occupation of the locals is agriculture. Stay overnight at home stay in Jharlang  Village on FB basis.

Day 5: Jharlang- Borang-Chalish Village
We continue ascending to Chalish Village (2000m./6600ft.) 6 hours walking. The trail leads quite ascent and then the trail moves through leveled path towards the ending point. While trekking you pass many Tamang villages as Jharlang, Borang then you will reach small beautiful Gurung village Chalish. There are poor government schools, health post, chortens and mani walls in these Tamang villages. The main occupations of the people are farming. The scenic beauties you can glance are of green hills, terraces and villages at close distance. You will have magnificent view of Ganesh himal range and Paldor peak from this village. Stay overnight at Home stay on FB basis.

Day 6: Explore
Climb early morning to Mugu danda( hill) for panoramic view more then 12 snowcapped peaks – as Mount Manaslu, Ganesh himal range, Paldor peaks many more. You will visit old Buddhist monastery in Sertung village and explore the village. In the evening, the local club will offer to entertain you with their cultural performance. Stay overnight in home stay on FB basis.

Day 7: Day trip
Visit Natural hot spring and take a bath there whole afternoon and come back to same village. One the way back you also can have experience of fishing by net and fish hook at Ankhu River with local people. Stay there overnight at Home stay on FB basis.

Day 8:  Chalish village- Tipling village
Trek to Tipling (2100m./6930ft.) 4 hours walking. This day starts late because of lots of flower Mala (garland) will be on your neck at the departure time and say bye bye and next welcome with Apple pie. First walking is easy to Ada khola and steep climb to Tipling village. It is big Tamang village. Stay there overnight at home stay on FB basis.

Day 9: Tipling village- Yak Kharka
The trail ascend to Mergang/ yak Kharka (3700m./12210ft.) 5/6 hours walking. Today, you might see monkeys, barking deer, wild pig and much type of birds. You will also see many Yak and sheep.
This day will be fun tasting with the sunset view on the Moutain Ganesh Himal, Mt. Manaslu and Annapurna Range. Stay over night with yak herder in the yak farm on FB basis.

Day 10: Yak Kharka- Pangsang pass-Somdang
Walk early to Pangsang pass (3850m./12705ft.) descend to Somdang (3320m./10956ft.) 5/6 hours walking. The view from here is incredible. For the Sunrise view, you have to climb around at 5am in the morning (hill) 1 hour to the top. The Hidden valley of Ankhu, Trishuli with coulorful rhododendron flowers. Mountain views are recommended all around from the top. Langtang lirung, Dhorjelakpa, Sangden himal, Gosain kunda and range east and west Annapurna, Manaslu and the front view of Ganesh himal very beautiful. After nice view and small snack, we gradually down to the somdang. Stay overnight there at home stay on FB basis. You will have campfire tonight.

Day 11:  Somdang- Gatlang
We descend continue to Gatlang (2240m./7392ft.) 5/6 hours walking. Gatlang is traditional Tamang villages. It sets high on a hillside among terraced fields is the Tamang settlement. One can also visit a Tamang monastery and the beautiful Parvatikunda Lake at Gatlang. From the viewpoint at Bahundanda near these settlements, called Parwati Kunda and  one can also see a panoramic view of Lantang, Kerung, and the Ganesh Himal, Sanjen Himal ranges. Stay overnight at home stay on FB basis.

Day 12: Gatlang- Safru bensi
The trail heads steep down to Safru bensi (1680m./5544ft.) 5 hours walking. Safru bensi  is the ending point of our trek so you will celebrate in the evening. It is beautiful village stretched out along the ridgeline. There was run a project called Chilime Power Plant. The main inhabitants belong to Tamang community and they have adopted Tibetan lifestyle. Stay overnight at lodge on FB basis.

Day 13: Kathmandu- Dhunche- Trishuli bazzar- Kathmandu
Drive 7/8 hours Kathmandu from Syabrubensi by private Jeep and get check in the hotel Marshyangdi .In the evening, you are cordially invited to a farewell dinner where you will experience typical Nepali food and cultural entertainment, courtesy of Nepal Alternative Treks. Stay overnight at the selected hotel( hotel Marshyangdi) at thamel in Kathmandu on b/b basis.

Day 14: Nepal Alternative Treks provides you free transportation to Trivuwan international airport and departure to your home or other destination.

FootNote:

B/B = Bed and Breakfast, B = breakfast. L = Lunch, D = Dinner,
FB = Full board.( accommodation, breakfast, lunch, Dinner with tea/coffee).
M .= meter. f .= Feet, km =kilometre

Cost Includes:
  • Free pick up and drop by car/van/ from/to international airport.
  • 3 nights deluxe 3***hotel (Hotel Marshyangdi) at thamel in Kathmandu on b/b basis in Kathmandu.
  • One full day sightseeing in Kathmandu with professional tour guide by private car/Van.
  • All meals during the trekking (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, with tea/coffee).
  • Home stay and Lodge accommodation during the trekking.
  • One experienced, educated, well trained, fluent English speaking, friendly, specialized in Ganesh himal/Langtang region and government authorized trekking guide including required porters (one porter for two clients).
  • Guide and porter's food, accommodation, salary, insurance, transportation and equipments.
  • Kathmandu-Dhading bensi and Syabru bensi-Kathmandu by private Jeep and all land transportation.
  • Langtang national park fee and TIMS (Trekker's information management system) card.
  • First aid medical box.
  • Trekking equipments as sleeping bag and down jacket etc.
  • Farewell dinner in Kathmandu.
  • Complementary Trekking Certificate of Completion.
Cost Excludes:
  • Hard and soft table drinks such as coke, fanta, mineral water, beer.
  • Personal Travel insurance.
  • Rescue operation.
  • International air fare.
  • Nepal tourist visa fee ( $ 25 for 15 days and $ 40 for 30 days multiple entry visa).
  • Tips for guide and porter.( Highly suggested  but not compulsory).
If you would like to extend your holiday then below the options are highly suggested.

1. One day Trishuli river rafting.
2. Full day world heritage sites city tour as Bhaktapur, Boudhanath, Pashupatinath and Monkey temple.
3. One night two days Nagarkot sunrise and mountain view and 3 hours hiking trip.
4. One  night Two days Dhulikhel tour.
5. Two  nights Three  days Trishuli river rafting + Chitwan Jungle safari.
6. 1/2/3 hours Trekking thai massage.

7.Mountain flight.

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