Ganesh Himal Singla pass Trekking
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. Ruby valley is newly named after the exploration held by TAAN and GHTDC. "Ruby" is a precious and a valued stone consisting of corundum in colour varities varying from deep crimson or purple to pale rose. it is rare but found in this area, so it is how the name come from.
Ganesh Himal Singla pass 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.
FACT OF THIS TREK | |
Trip Duration | 8 days trek |
Max. Altitude: | 4220m./13926ft. |
Minimum Altitude: | 655m./2161 ft. |
Grade: | Easy |
Activities: | Trekking |
Accommodation: | Tent/Camp |
Meals: | Breakfast, lunch , Dinner with tea/coffee |
Transportation: | Land transport |
Trek Departure: | Every day throughout the week |
Group Size: | 1 person to 20 persons (maximum) |
Best season: | March, April, May, Sep, Oct & Nov. |
Available Time: | All months |
Per day hiking: | 4 to 6 hours |
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Suggested Itinerary
Day 1 :Kathmandu-Sole Bazzar-Balche (1850m./6105ft.) 6 hours drive
Depart Kathmandu early morning to Balche by overland. The numerous small stone ‘houses’ that you pass throughout the day are actually water driven grinding mills. The last halfmile is steep uphill as you climb to our camp spot in the town of Balche. Head for the large poles with Buddhist prayer flags on them; you will camp just below them. Balche is a quaint hill town, spread out along tow or three flat regions on the slope. Large granitic gneiss spires and domes stand against the skyline above the town, creating a stunning sunset. The women here all dress traditionally, including very large, heavy earrings that are supported with a thin string over the head. We stay overnight there at tent.
Meals included : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 2: Balche-Gonga (2910m./9600ft.) 6 hours walk
Today, you head into mostly uninhabited territory and the surrounding landscape changes accordingly, from terraced fields to forest. You head out of Balche ascending the hill behind the town. The large grassy area just northwest of town is one of the old grazing areas for royal herds of sheep and goats. The trail begins to level out and you enter the first jungle of our trek. Here, it is mostly rhododendron and kharsu. Kharsu leaves are good feed for cows and are subsequently cut periodically; creating tall, thin trees with few leaves. During spring treks, this area is stunning with bright red, white and purple rhododendron flowers covering the mountainsides. This is the forest gathering area for the town of Balche. The sounds of women cutting wood, gathering medicinal plants and bamboo, and leading their livestock to grazing areas further up on the slopes will fill the first half of our day. You stop for lunch in an especially pretty clearing with views down to Thulochaur, 400m below us. The remainder of the day is through dense jungle, to Gonga, a small 5-house town made entirely of wood (a commodity that is plentiful in this sparsely populated part of the Himalaya). The town is situated in a pass, separating the Nyam valley from the Saptang valley. We stay overnight there at tent.
Meals included : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3: Gonga-Rupchet Kharka (3634m./11922ft.) 6 hours walk
Your route today is a beautiful ascent through old growth forests of rhododendron and fir. You head northwest from Gonga, slowly ascending through the jungle for 25 minutes to the small 3-house town of Mimatashi Karka. This town is only a few years old and is only seasonally inhabited. Continue ascending for another hour and 45 minutes through impressively large old growth fir and rhododendron forest (many of the fir trees are 1-1.75m in diameter!). The route flattens for an hour as you contour the mountain, before the last ascent (a very steep 175m) of the day to the ridgeline. 20 minutes from the top you arrive at Rupchet Karka, a large flat grassy area with 3 seasonal grazing huts and stunning views of the Central Himalaya. Across the Trisuli River valley to the northwest is the Langtang Himal (7225m, 23703ft) and Gosainkund. The sunsets from here are unparalleled as the crystalline peaks of Langtang and the broad highlands of Gosainkund sparkle in yellow and orange brilliance. We stay overnight there at tent.
Meals included : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4: Rupchet Kharka-Singla pass-Sertung- Chalish village
You head out early for the climb up to Singla pass. There will likely be snow up here in the spring and late fall, so go slowly and enjoy the incredible scenery along the way. The route is steep, weaving through large boulders, spires and domes. It is only 300m up, but the altitude will make it feel like more. As you approach the final gentle uphill climb before the pass, Langtang looms overhead to the north and the peaks of Ganesh start to peak out ahead. Singla is really less a pass than the side of a peak, the top of which is only another 20 meters up a very gentle slope. On the pass (4001m, 13125ft), the world seems to fall away in three directions. To the west is the Manaslu massif, with Manaslu (8163m, 26780ft) poking up from behind the Ganesh Himal. To the northwest is the Ganesh Himal; Ganesh (7406m, 24296ft) and her sisters jut up from the valley below like large crystals thrust out of the earth, creating a stunning panorama of glaciers, peaks, rock, snow, and ice. The bottom of the gorge between Ganesh and us is over 3000m below. Descend to Chalish village via Sertung- A Tamang village. We stay overnight there at tent.
Chalish the most stunning hospitality village of the area where majority of Gurung people and small portion of Dalit people live together.
Meals included : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5: Chalish gaon- Never Gaon ( 2020m./6666ft.) 5 hours walk
After breakfast, Our day begin walking downhill to Tatopani (hot spring) where you enjoy half of day taking bath and have lunch. This is probably the best hot springs in the area. After lunch, trek all way up to pristine Tamang village named Neber. Just from side of the village you will see the breath taking Ganesh Himal View just like your face and mirror (so close view). Enjoy high valley village stay with locals at their local house.
Meals included : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6 : Never - Lapa Gaon - (1850m./6105ft.) 5 hours walk |
Day 7: Lapa Gaon- Ri Gaon - (1550m./5115ft.) 5 hours walk |
Day 8 : Ri Gaon - Trek to Darkha Fedi 2 hours - drive to Kathmandu ( 1400m./4620ft.) 5 hours drive Trek Ends |
Our offer is based on :
Group Size |
Offer price in USD per person |
1 pax |
1200 |
2 Pax |
900 |
3-4 Pax |
840 |
5-6 Pax |
780 |
7-8 Pax |
720 |
9-10 Pax |
660 |
11 or above pax |
600
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There will be provided one main guide and one assistance guide for 6 persons or above group.
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When you select your personal items, keep in mind the number of days you will be trekking, the time of year and the altitude. We advise our clients to bring these items:
- Lightweight walking boots "walked" them in prior to arrival in Nepal to avoid blisters.
- Light weight pants, shorts
- At night -track top, pants
- T-shirts.
- Long sleeve shirt, if susceptible to sunburn.
- Sun hat - sunburn is severe at rarefied altitudes.
- Thick outer wooden socks, thin inner cotton
- Vaseline for feet and crutch.
- Water bottle - 2 liters.
- Sunglasses and strap
- Small headlamp/flashlight /torch
- Personal medical supplies - do not forget ban - aids, elastic bandage
- Sunscreen, sun bock, sun - tan lotion.
- Small daypack - 25 liters.
- Rain jacket - poncho style to cover backpack.
- Small towels
- Warm down fiber filled jacket ( You can get on rent at Thamel)
- Sleeping bag to -15c with inner sheet ( You can get on rent at Thamel)
- Thermal underwear, woolen shirts and thick sweaters.
- A pair of gloves
- Snow glasses and strap
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Acute mountain sickness is an illness that can affect trekkers at high altitudes, usually above 8,000 feet (2,400 meters).
Your symptoms will also depend on the speed of your climb and how hard you push (exert) yourself. Symptoms are as below:
Treatment
Diamox may be given to help you breathe better. It can help reduce mild symptoms. This medicine can make you urinate more often. Make sure you drink plenty of fluids and avoid alcohol when taking this drug. This medication works best when taken before reaching a high altitude.
Keys to preventing acute mountain sickness include:
First aid |
Owing to a sudden change in climate, altitude and other factors, it is obvious that there could arise some alterations in your health. It would be hard to know all aspects of Nepal's health problems.You will be eating and drinking in various outlets. Diarrhea is a common illness that a tourist would be facing. So, it is recommended to drink purified water and eat in clean outlets. Drinking and eating precautions will surely help to take care of many health problems that could arise during the trip. Staying hydrated during the travel, trekking, tours is highly recommended too. If any problem should arise during the trip. Being on good health before leaving for a trip would help you to enjoy your trip to the fullest.Though Nepal alternative treks will be carrying first aid medical kid, you are also suggested to take personal basic first medicines for in case. AccommodationWe will leave you free to choose hotel in Kathmandu as there will various choices to pick for you. We will arrange two men north face tents during the trek. We will arrange dinning tents, kitchen tents with shared washing and toilet tent. MealsDuring our trek, we can enjoy authentic Nepalese food as well the more common international cuisine (Tibetan, Continental, Italian, Indian, etc.) cooked by our professional cook. Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner will be served three times along the route and our cook will serve varties of food in different days . Physical Condition & Experience RequirementsGanesh Himal Sing la pass trek is an easy trek suitable for passionate walkers who have the ability to walk at least 5-6 hours a day with a light rucksack. As we will get the highest elevation 4220 meter, you are preferred an excellent health with average physical fitness, have a positive attitude and strong determination, we can accomplish the trek successfully. Exercising and jogging regularly is good idea to enhance our strength and stability. Past hiking experience would be an asset but no technical skill is required for this trip. Participants with pre-existing medical conditions such as heart, lung, and blood diseases should inform Nepal alternative treks before booking the trek. |
Kornkamon Chittreekhun
Thailand
For the whole package is so good. I am very satisfied with the service, guide and porter while trekking. Good guide for sightseeing is also Ok. I will probably come back and use the company’s service again soon! Thanks for everything!
Mr. James and Ms. Mariya
USA
I found my experience in Nepal to be an overall favorable experience. Our guides were very hospitable, knowledgeable and helpful. This company arrangement for our trip was perfect. I would like to come back again for longer time. Thanks !
Ms. Anna
USA
Thank you –Tej for wonderful trek. Nepalese are great loving, caring people. I will come back again! I enjoyed it.
Chris drummon
Canada
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 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.