The remote Ganesh Himal Base Camp trek in the Tsum Valley is an undiscovered trail. In fact, the Tsum region is located near the border with Tibet in the Manaslu region. Here, the entire landscape breathes ancient Buddhism. Tsum, or Chum, is a derived Tibetan word of Tsombo, which means vivid. During the Ganesh Himal Base camp trek, you will be accompanied by the ever-present Ganesh Himal mountain. Passing by local villages and ancient monasteries.
A private jeep will bring you to the starting point of the Tsum Valley and Ganesh Himal Base Camp trek. From the local village of Macha Khola, the trail begins. Initially, you start at a low altitude, passing by small settlements and following the course of the Burhi Gandaki river.
Soon after Jagat, you hike into the Tsum Valley. Here, you will find yourself in pine and rhododendron forests. As you climb to the upper valley of Tsum, you enter a wide and flat landscape at Chhokang Paro and Chhule-Nile. Nearby Chhule-Nile is an ancient gompa which is well worth a visit. Additionally, the gompa also offers a beautiful viewpoint.
Mu Gompa is a few hours away located very close to Tibet. Beyond the monastery, a beautiful day hike from this village into the valley takes you closer to the border. The biggest monastery in the region is Mu Gompa and a visit should not be missed. Inside, the interior is beautifully painted with Buddhist murals.
After that, the trek continues to the Ganesh Himal Base Camp in the Ganesh Himal valley. In this side valley, the trail reveals the hidden gompa of Gumba Lungdang. Now, the Ganesh Himal BC is only a day hike away. After visiting the base camp, your journey leads to Ripchet. At this point, you track back to Macha Khola where the Ganesh Himal Base Camp trek ends. Finally, you will travel back to Kathmandu.
Our itineraries are designed to be flexible. If you would like to modify this plan, let us know, and we will work with you to create a personalized trip.
Day 1: Arrival Nepal; pick up at the international airport and drop off at a hotel in Thamel Kathmandu
Day 2: Free day at leisure in Kathmandu and finalizing the Tsum Valley Restricted Area Permit
Day 3: Drive from Kathmandu to Macha Khola (930 m - 8 hrs.)
Day 4: Trek to Jagat (1340 m – 7 hrs.)
Day 5: Trek to Lokpa (2240 m – 7 hrs.)
Day 6: Trek to Chumling (2385 m – 5 hrs.)
Day 7: Trek to Chhokang Paro (3031 m – 6 hrs.)
Day 8: Trek to Chhule Nile (3347 m – 7 hrs.)
Day 9: Trek to Mu Gompa (3700 m – 3 hrs.)
Day 10: Optional day hike to Dupchet at Tibetan border
Day 11: Trek to Chhokung Paro (3031 m – 6 hrs.)
Day 12: Trek to Gumba Lungdang (3206 m – 6.5 hrs.)
Day 13: Day hike to Ganesh Himal Base Camp (3920 m), overnight at Gumba Lungdang (3206 m – 5 hrs.)
Day 14: Rest day at Gumba Lungdang
Day 15: Trek to Ripchet (2470 m – 6 hrs)
Day 16: Trek to Lokpa (2240 m – 5 hrs.)
Day 17: Trek to Jagat (1340 m – 5 hrs.)
Day 18: Trek to Macha Khola (930 m – 5 hrs.)
Day 19: Drive from Macha Khola to Kathmandu ( 8hrs.)
Day 20: Free day at leisure in Kathmandu
Day 21: Departure; pick up from the hotel and drop off at the international airport
During the trekking season, prices may rise. The final price depends on the trekking season, group size, and the cost of local transfers.
Cost includes:
– Pick up and drop off from Kathmandu International Airport to hotel
– 4 nights in a hotel room in Kathmandu; breakfast included
– Teahouse room during trek
– Return private drive from Kathmandu to Macha Khola
– Licensed and certified mountain guide. Well experienced and English speaking
– Porter service for carrying luggage; 10 kg per person
– Salary, food, accommodation and insurance for the mountain guide and porters
– 3 meals per day; breakfast/ lunch/ dinner
– Free use of a waterproof bag for your luggage
– Manaslu Concervation Area Permit, Tsum Valley Restricted Area Permit, TIMS card and local taxes
– Support of the Sherpa Heritage Trails head office in Kathmandu
Cost excludes:
– International flight to Kathmandu
– Nepal entrance visa
– Lunches and dinners in Kathmandu
– All beverage bills, hot shower, internet services, laundry and battery charge during trek
– Personal travel insurance
– Rescue operation charge in case of an emergency
– Any cost that arises due to a change of itinerary, like flight delay, natural calamities, etc.
– Gratitude and tips for the mountain guide and porters
