Just west of Langtang National Park is a group of peaks called the Ganesh Himal. This trek takes you through river valleys and traditional farming communities that contain a variety of the ethnic groups in Nepal. The trek also goes through pine and rhododendron forests and across various passes and cols. There are wonderful views of Langtang, Gosai Kund, Ganesh Himal, Boudha Peak, Himal Chuli, Machhapuchre, South Annapurna and Annapurna II. Due to the easy accesability of this trek there are opportunities for treks lasting under a week.
Length of trek Dhunche – Dhading 12 days Dhunche – Gorkha 16 days Tirsuli – Gorkha 3-7 days Average hiking per day 5 hrs Maximum elevation reached 4000 m. 20 days in Ganesh Himal: This takes goes through pine and rhododendron forests, across various passes and cols and finishes at Gorkha . There are good views of Langtang, Gosai Kund, Ganesh Himal, Boudha Peak, Himal Chuli, Machhapuchre, South Annapurna and Annapurna II. Despite the numerous peaks in view this area offers you to walk through the villages specially some of the well knows ethnic groups of Nepal i.e. Tamag and Magar including Chhetries, bramin etc. River Valleys and active farmers are some of the interesting part of the adventure.
