Ganesh Himal Base Camp Trek: A Journey Through Ruby Valley’s Unexplored Beauty 16 days

Ganesh Himal Base Camp Trek: A Journey Through Ruby Valley’s Unexplored Beauty Overview

Trekking to Ganesh Himal Base Camp is one of the most exciting adventures that will take you through Ruby Valley and let you meet various kinds of flowers and plants, cultural traditions, and fantastic beautiful mountains. Moreover, peaceful surroundings, an abundance of wildlife, and breathtaking mountain views characterize the way to Ganesh Himal base camp.

Firstly, we have an overnight stay at Nuwakot’s Famous Farm House which is a rural retreat amid nature just an hour's drive away from Kathmandu.. Then we proceed to Syabrubesi in a journey full of beautiful scenes. While trekking through forests and barley fields; you will be amazed at the panoramic view of the Ganesh Himal ranges on the south side along with Langtang Lirung (7,227m) (23,711ft) and Manaslu (8,156) m.

The Ganesh Himal base camp trek also presents an opportunity to see Tamang and Gurung cultures as it takes you through villages where they remain unchanged over centuries. The peaceful beauty of such ethnic communities still untouched by modernization can be seen in Gatlang, Somang, or Setun examples where these people live their day-to-day lives in the same way as their grandfathers did centuries ago.

Besides two passes that give spectacular views of the mountains-Pangsang La Passes and Sing La Pass are some other things that make this trail different. Furthermore, there are waterfalls; rhododendrons and juniper forests around lush valleys along the way. You will be rewarded with stunning views of the surrounding mountains.

This 13-day trekking vacation comprises camping-based accommodations, with very basic lodging and homestay facilities. Camping treks with full support from Nepal Wilderness Trekking can arrange comfortable accommodations and varieties of food easily with their expert teams.

This region further derives importance from the presence of rubies and crystals that are mined here. It is believed that Kalo Kunda and Seto Kunda boil with mystic energies and reward or penalize visitors for their actions. In this area, one may also come across several wild animals such as musk deer, Jharal goats, wild boars, Langur monkeys, pheasants, partridges, and so on. More than this, on the highlands and hills close to this place, one can get the strange aphrodisiac caterpillar fungus called Yarsha gumba.

In other words, the way The Ganesh Himal Base Camp Trek summed up a one-time adventure was by finding the blending of Nepal's natural beauty with rich culture. This moment will remain unforgettable in general experience. This is a real trek for those who want to try off-the-beaten-path routes, avoiding crowds.