Useful Information
Ganesh Himal Trek Permit
To conduct the Ganesh Himal Trek, you will have to get yourself a TIMS Card as well as a Langtang National Park entry fee. These permits can be obtained in Kathmandu and Pokhara. To ensure that you do not go through the hassle of applying for these permits our team will acquire them on your behalf well in advance. We shall need the information in your passport and passport photos for the processing of these permits.
All costs of the permits are incorporated in the Ganesh Himal Trek arrangement hence creating no necessity for you to pay.
Here are the permit costs:
- TIMS Card: This would translate to about Nrs 2000 per person.
- Langtang National Park entry permit: Langtang National Park entry permit:
- SAARC nations: The cost for each of them remains at Nrs 1,500 per person
- Other countries: Negotiable price or Nrs 3,000 per person
Food and Accommodation
Eating and sleeping is equally a topic of concern while on a trek and your trekking adventure during Ganesh Himal Trek will not lack such services. Tent and teahouse are widely used in this trek, teahouse offer simple and comparatively good quality lodgings along the trail. These teahouses normally provide clients with twin beds, and accommodate them in a private room and shared wash facility. Some teahouses might also provide shared eating areas where the trekkers can sit down, eat, and perhaps, exchange experiences of hiking.
Regarding the food issue, the teahouses provide all types of meals in consideration of customers’ eating habits. To eat, there are daily specials like any traditional Nepali food – dal bhat, trekker’s menu that includes pasta, noodles, pancakes, etc. The common meal includes items such as porridge, eggs, and bread in the morning. It is recommended that one should take a balanced diet and plenty of water and we make sure that wherever you are in the trekking, all the meals you get are full of energy. Showers and clean drinking water are available at the teahouses but it is recommended to use water purification tablets or portable water filters.
Your guides and porters handle all aspects of the accommodation and the preparation of food so you will be able to find a place to take a nap and good food to eat. They are familiar with the excellent teahouses and would be in a position to shift to a better hotel to suit your taste buds and the kind of food you take. In summary, the major part of the meals and lodging throughout the Ganesh Himal Trek remains appropriate for comfort and to supply the vitamins you might require which will help you to revel in the Ganesh Himal trek and the organic scenery around you.
Guides and Porters
During the Ganesh Himal Trek, our team makes sure that you are accompanied by professional guides and that the porters are well-managed. They are highly professional and experienced guides who have been marketing their services in the region for trekking. They are there to tell you all that you want to know about the trail, the people, and the environment and to guarantee you a safe trekking adventure.
Our porters are just as orderly managed, as they are also respected and treated rather fairly. The weight of each porter’s load is restricted to 25 kilograms to suit their health and productivity. Their welfare is of paramount importance to us and we ensure they get the right insurance, food, and lodging throughout the trek.
They are well covered with an insurance policy to protect them in any circumstance we find ourselves in. All their needs from feeding to bedding are met by us, so they can assist you during your entire journey. The hiking can be done with our team so the client should know that all matters regarding the hike have been well taken and monitored to ensure your safety as well as your experience.
Best time for the Ganesh Himal Trek
The most appropriate season for the Ganesh Himal Trek is during the pre-monsoon otherwise known as spring season and also during the post-monsoon season. The entire trail blossoms with rhododendrons from March to May and the weather is also favorable, the view of the peaks is very clear. In the same way, the month from September to November is also good for camping and trekking because the sky is clear after the monsoons and the scenery is very beautiful. These periods also bring the cultural aspect to treks since they also fall during the festive season in Nepal. Though it can be trekked in the winter too, starting from December to February, the climate is severe with cold and at times snowfall can make the trek a little tough. The summer monsoon season is approximately from June to August, when it rains a lot and it is not advisable because the trails are slippery, and mountain views might be blocked.
Trek Difficulty
The Ganesh Himal Trek is classified as medium difficult, though it is recommended for those people who have a good physical fitness level and little experience in trekking. The trek covers steep uphill taking up and downhill paths as well along with sharp turns and hilly tracks. In terms of physical activity, it is expected that trekkers will trek for 5-7 hours per day through various terrains including; forests, cultivated land/terraces, meadows, and rocks. The rise in altitude is not very steep so there is little to no likelihood of one getting altitude sickness but it is advised to take extra days to trek to acclimatise. The interest in having proper preparations has been well emphasized by the preparation of both the body and the gear. The guides that I will take along for the trek are experienced and will ensure that I get through the entire trek without any issues. Nevertheless, the trek provides a superb spectacle of the Ganesh Himal range, the rich culture of the Tharu people, and the simplicity of natural beauty which indeed makes it a worthwhile journey for enthusiasts.
Altitude Sickness
Altitude sickness is a condition or disease which is commonly referred to as acute mountain sickness (AMS) which is normally experienced by many trekkers when they get to the mountain top without due process of allowing the body to adjust to the high altitudes. It is especially important when doing the Ganesh Himal Trek which can go up to well over 3,500 meters. Manifestations of altitude sickness include; Headache, nausea, dizziness, and shortness of breath. More serious ones are high-altitude cerebral edema (HACE) and high-altitude pulmonary edema (HAPE), which are less frequent but considerably more dangerous. So, the chances of getting altitude sickness should be reduced by a gradual approach to the area of high altitude. It is suggested that acclimatization days should be included in the schedule of the trek. Avoiding alcohol, and tobacco, eating plenty of water, healthy foods also can prevent the development of AMS. It is recommended for individuals with altitude sickness to immediately descend to a lower altitude, our guides are well conversant with the challenges of altitude sickness and will constantly assess your health status to ensure that any signs of altitude sickness should lead to an immediate descent. If such symptoms are displayed, the best remedy is to go down to a lower level.
