Ganesh Himal Trek goes through places rich in a variety of vibrant, colorful flora: a wide array of beriberi, orchids, yellow jasmines, rhododendrons, and many more. The trek also immerses you in the lives of rural Nepali people as it passes through the Tamang and Gurung villages, whose people have rich and unique cultures.
On this trek, you’ll see 4 peaks which are above seven thousand meters, and 14 other above than six 6000m. Yangra (Ganesh I) is the highest peak in the trail which is 7,422m (24,350 ft).
This unique and virgin Himalaya is equally aesthetic as its name is related to the sacred god of Hinduism, Lord Ganesha. People believe that the shape of the Ganesh Himal resembles that of the head of the Lord himself.
Ganesh Himal Trek is ideal for those wanting to escape from more popular trek region like Annapurna Region, Everest Region, Langtang Region and famous for unspoiled Tamang culture, spectacular views of Mountains and colorful Rhododendron Forest.
Major Highlights of Ganesh Himal Trek
Some of the major highlights of Ganesh Himal Treks are as follows
- Explore the Typical local Cultures of Tamangs and Gurungs
- Stunning Mountain view of Lantang and Ganesh Himalayan range with Mount Manaslu
- Terrace Rice Field and dense forest with different flora and fauna
- Feel the adventure by crossing a 4,100-meter Shing La Pass
Best Time/Season for Ganesh Himal Trek
Best time to do Ganesh Himal trek from (September – October – November – December), February – March – April – May).
March – April – May (Spring Season):
This is the best time to do Ganesh Himal Trek . The weather is very good through the trek. Spectacular views of the Mt. Manaslu, Ganesh Himal, Lantant range and many smaller white snow-capped mountains etc.
The temperatures will be increasing from the middle of March and with blue skies, white-snow capped will be seen at their occasion. So many Travelers often succeed their climber in this time. On the way trip, the Nepalese National flowers will be blossom likes; red, white and pink colors with luscious green and dense forest.
June – July – August (Summer/Monsoon Season):
If you would like to do Ganesh Himal Trek in between June to August, it is summer/Monsoon Season. Summer Season Falls in the Month end of June to till August. This time is the hottest and rainfalls with a variety of vegetation blossom during this season, the Valley will be green and totally different view than spring and Autumn Season. While you are going to travel, Summer Season you have to be more careful with trekking trails, it might be Muddy and Slippery. It will be regularly rains and hottest during this season.
About the temperature during the days 15 to 25°C, will be gets colder nights and morning times, Temperature will be less than 8°C, and must of the morning time will be see blue sky with white snow-capped Mountains.
September – October – November (Autumn Season):
Another best time to do for the Ganesh Himal Trek. This season is the peak of trekkers due to the good weather conditions. As monsoon season slowly ends, a best trekking climate sets itself. The temperature will be goes up to 15 degrees in the day time and, during the night time will be down to 3 to 5 degrees. This time is while travelers relaxing with naturally views and culturally. It is highly recommended as its best time to go for Ganesh Himal Trek.
December – January – February (Winter Season):
The winter season trek to Ganesh Himal Trek are famous season as the March – April – May to September – October – November. The places along the Ganesh Himal Trek will be cold during the winter season but at that time will be an amazing trip. The temperature of Ganesh Himal Trek can be around as low as -10°C which tempts travelers to visit this region. It might snow falls and the Ground will be snow on the trails.
The Coldest time Starts from December to till early February, after overdue February, Climate will be slowly gets warmer temperatures to get cold dropping to -2°C to – 5°C at high altitude. While the sun come up, day time gets warms and blue sky with stunning all Himalayas views.
Foods and Accommodations on Ganesh Himal Trek
Foods:
As we as during the Ganesh Himal Trek, all kinds of meals will be provided in the Ganesh Himal region, you can take pleasure in Nepalese traditional foods likes: Nepali Dal Bhat and many typical foods are available on the this region. Also they have special menus; you can choose the many different kinds of European, Italian, Chinese and Indians foods are available on the during the journey.
Breakfast:
You can choose by menu of your breakfast: options such as French toast with (jam, Honey and Butter), muesli, Oatmeal, Corn Flakes, cereal, hash browns, any style of eggs you would like, Gurung Bread, Tibetan Bread with (jam, honey and Pea abutter), pancake, puffy, and round and tsamapa porridge and chapatti with any kinds of Tea.
Lunch:
Lunch time; you will have the opportunity to specials delicious food likes: Thukpa, vegetable Noodle soup, Chicken Noodle soup, mushroom soup, fried veg. cheese potatoes, veg eggs fried noodles, eggs. Vegetables friend macaroni, Momo (dumplings), eggs. veg fried rice, Nepali Dal Bhat set (Dal Bhat power 24 hours) and many much more items.
Dinner:
You can choose by menu: a menu that’s similar to the options you had at lunch break time: Stews, Pizza, Thukpa, Fried Noodles, Noodle soup, macaroni, fried potatoes, friend rice, momo (dumplings), spring role, Dal Bhat set, spaghetti and many much more items etc.
Safe Drinking water:
The Ganesh Himal region you will get normal water from the Tap or river. This water you must to use purification medicine or filtering hand pump, also you get boiled and bottle of water are available at lodges. While you hiking in the mountains regions, you should drink normally 4 to 5 liters of per day.
Accommodations
The accommodations during the trip, all accommodations are on the basic twin and sharing. Our local trekking guide team leader will be managing beautiful common room. If the possible he will try to manage the best room with attached bathrooms. About the attached bathrooms it’s very difficult to get in the Himalayas regions, most of the mountains area they have just common room and we must to share the toilet and bathroom with others clients. The single rooms are available in the lower altitude Himalayas regions. But it is not possible to get single room in the higher elevations; you must to share with others peoples.
Required Documents (Permits)
No Permit is required for this trek.