--- title: Ganesh Himal Trek url: https://creativeadventurenepal.com/trek/ganesh-himal-trek updated: 2026-11-02T06:49:30.491Z --- # Ganesh Himal Trek - Type: Trekking - Region: Langtang & Sacred Gosaikunda, Nepal - Duration: 12 days / 12 nights - Price: From USD 1,160 per person · 1 people: USD 1,380 per person · 2–3 people: USD 1,290 per person · 4–9 people: USD 1,210 per person · 10–50 people: USD 1,160 per person - Maximum altitude: 4,100 m - Difficulty: Moderate - Best months: March, April, May, September, October, November - Starts: Kathmandu · Ends: Kathmandu - Accommodation: Tea house and lodge - Meals: Included - Dates: private trip on your own dates — ask for group departures - Book online: https://creativeadventurenepal.com/book/ganesh-himal-trek A portion of the Ganesh Himal, a sub-range of the Himalayas, lies in Tibet's border region, while most of the range is in north-central Nepal. Ganesh Himal is named after the legendary Hindu deity with an elephant head. The "Great Himalayan Chain" formed by the Ganesh Range Peaks (Ganesh I, Ganesh II, Ganesh III, and Ganesh IV) in the skyline stands out like crystals. This trekking vacation offers stunning landscapes, great hiking, and intriguing cultural contrasts between Tamang and Gurung settlements. The trek's comparatively modest elevation, with a high point of about 4,050 meters (13,288 feet), and its accessibility from Kathmandu, where it begins and ends, are further drawn. Despite the area's relative accessibility, you might not run into other hikers once you begin walking. You will begin your hike with breathtaking views of snow-capped mountains and travel through charming communities surrounded by lush terraces. Trekking takes place for a few days through native woods filled with stunning ancient trees, lichens, and ferns. The landscapes of the mountains are very breathtaking from Sing La. We are thrilled to provide a classic trip of moderate difficulty and nevertheless well off the beaten path. It has plenty of excellent walking ## Highlights - Trekking: 130 km - Stay: 10 nights in tea houses and lodges - Mountains visible: Langtang Lirung, Dorje Lakpa, Shishapangma - Altitude gain: 800–3,700 m (2,625–12,139 ft) - Destinations: Pairo Bensi, Kispang-, Kispang- Gonga-, Gonga- Rupchet, acclimatize - Activities: Tea house stays, Sherpa and Himalayan village visits, Sunrise viewpoints, Prayer flags, stupas and monasteries ## Itinerary ### Day 1: Kathmandu drive to Pairo Bensi, (800 m) 800 m It takes about 6 hrs to drive from Kathmandu to Pairo Bensi and stay overnight there. Pairo Bensi is a small Village next to Trishuli river. Overnight in tent under twinkling stars near to river bank. ### Day 2: Pairo Bensi trek to Kispang- (approx 1900 m) 1,900 m Wake up under the sky and get ready for your trek. It is an uphill walk for about 3 hrs to the village called satdobato and then gradual up hill walk for another 2 hrs to kispang. ### Day 3: Kispang- Gonga- (approx. 2800 m) 2,800 m A 3 hrs uphill walk through rhododendron forest which is the national flower of Nepal all the way to Gonga. You could see Langtang lirung and Gosainkunda mountain ranges from here. ### Day 4: Gonga- Rupchet (approx. 3635 m) 3,635 m Another up hill walk for about 5 hrs through rhododendron forest takes you to Rupchet. Overnight stay in alpine area with views of the langtang mountain range. ### Day 5: Rest day in rupchet to acclimatize and explore around rupchet ### Day 6: Rupchet-Highlander pass (approx 4100 m) - Larkap- (approx. 3700 m) 3,700 m Get ready for the spectacular mountain view from highlander pass which offers some over eight thousand meters mountains. From rupchet we trek a steep uphill path for 2 hrs to Highlander pass from where you could have view of Ganesh himal, manaslu, Annapurna range, fishtail, langtang range, gosainkunda range, Tibetan range and more. After the pass it is a downhill walk for one hour to larkap and camp looking at over eight thousand meter mountain Manaslu. ### Day 7: Larkap- Pangsang la – (approx. 3800 m) – Somdan 3200 m 3,200 m It’s up hill and ridge walk to pangsang la and from here walk through rhododendron forest and enjoy full day of great Mountain views while you are walking from larkap to Somdang. ### Day 8: Somdang trek to Gatlang, (approx.2500 m) 2,500 m A flat walk and then after up hill walk though khupi bangyang pass (3600m) and then down hill walk to Gatlang. In Gatlang, there is a small holy lake and stay overnight there. ### Day 9: Gatlang- Sano Haku- (approx.2300 m ) 2,300 m Its takes about 1 hrs to go up hill through forest and gradual down hill walk through villages to Sanu Haku. ### Day 10: Sano Haku- Mailung- (approx.1200 m) 1,200 m Down hill walk through forest and fields takes us to Mailung, a small tamang village at the river bank. ### Day 11: Mailug- Pairobensi- (approx. 800 m) 800 m Gradual walk for about 4 hrs following the Trishuli river takes us to Peirobensi which is our last camp in mixed village of pairobensi. Forget all your hard work and sleep with the juggling sounds of great trishuli river. ### Day 12: Pairobensi- Kathmandu-(approx. 1350 m) 1,350 m A Scenic drive for 5 hrs and back in Kathmandu. ## Cost includes - Airport pick-up and drop-off by private vehicle - Hotel in Kathmandu with breakfast - Licensed trekking guide and porters - Meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) during the trek - Tea house and lodge accommodation on the trail - Trekking permits and national park fees - Domestic flights or transfers as listed in the itinerary - First-aid kit and 24/7 support from our office ## Cost excludes - Meals in Kathmandu and Pokhara - Extra nights in the city because of early return or flight delays - Hot showers, battery charging and Wi-Fi on the trail - International flights and visa fees - Travel and rescue insurance - Personal expenses such as drinks, laundry and phone calls - Tips for guides, drivers and staff - Meals not mentioned in the program - Any costs caused by weather, strikes or other events beyond our control ## Frequently asked questions ### Do I need previous trekking experience? Not for most treks. Good general fitness is enough for routes like Ghorepani Poon Hill or Annapurna Base Camp. Each trip page shows its difficulty and maximum altitude; our team will tell you honestly which trips suit you. ### Which permits do I need, and do you arrange them? Most treks need a national park or conservation area permit, and some regions need a restricted area permit. We arrange the permits listed in each trip’s “Cost includes”. ### What is the best time to trek in Nepal? Spring (March–May) and autumn (September–November) have the clearest mountain views. Each trip page lists its best months. ### Is travel insurance required? Yes. Your insurance must cover trekking at the trip’s maximum altitude, including helicopter evacuation. ### Can I change the itinerary or book a private trip? Yes. Every trip can be run privately or adjusted to your dates, pace and budget — ask for a quote.