Mar 31 - Apr 11, 2024 | Change
( Purchase of at least 2 permits required. If someone else joins your trek this fee will be refunded.)
Teahouse lodging, food, & transportation paid separately.
Food & Lodging
In order to provide you with the best possible price and to get as much money as possible directly to the people who are actually doing the work, we do not charge you in advance for teahouse lodging and food. The guide will be able to book accommodation for the group in advance during high season. However, you will pay the teahouse owner directly for food and lodging. Budget at least $25 a day for food and lodging to be paid in cash directly to the teahouse. Estimated food & lodging for this trip $225.00 per person.
Transportation
For 'Guide & Permit Only' treks we do not include transportation to/from the trail head. Your guide will help you arrange transportation to the trail head in the case where public bus tickets or a hired private vehicle is required. In addition to your own fare, please pay the fare of your guide and porter (if you have hired one) for public buses and public jeeps. In the case of flights, a fee for the guides transportation is included in the price. You have the option of allowing us to also book your flight this ensures that your guide can be on the same flight. You are also free to book your own flight with the airlines directly if you wish please let us know your flight information if you book your own tickets. If you are on trek in which multiple trekkers have joined we will provide you with the contacts of other members of your trek so that you can arrange your transportation together.
+ $30
per porter
for porter's insurance
+ $2.21
per day
per porter
for vat tax (porter)
This trip has optional side trips. Would you like to see the options?
Would you like to request a specific guide?
If you do not specify a guide, a request will be sent to all available guides (once a payment is made and the trek is confirmed). Once confirmed, you can choose from the guides who indicated that they would like to lead your trek, or ask us to recommend a guide.
We will try to respond within 24 hours.
This remote valley was only opened to trekking in 2008. Bounded by Ganesh Himal and Sringi Himal, and Boudha ranges, the valley was settled by people of Tibetan origin, and has a rich cultural history. The trail is lined with chortens and mani walls and home to the historic monasteries of Rachen Gompa and Mu Gompa. Accommodations may be basic but what the region lacks in amenities it makes up for in hospitality.
Side trip via Ganesh Himal Base Camp: It's a steep climb to the small nunnery of Gumba Lungdang preached beneath the towering peaks of the Ganesh Himal but well worth the effort for the breathtaking views and serenity of this little visited gompa.
March is the start of the ‘Spring Season’ when temperatures begin to rise from their winter lows. By the end of March, temperatures are significantly warmer at lower elevations and hot air from the valleys tend to create clouds in the mountains during the afternoons. Mornings are generally clear, with the clearest weather coming just after sunrise. At high altitudes, while generally warmer than the previous months snow is still possible, and heavy snow storms in March are not unheard of. Mornings and nights are still cold.
At a glance
On average there are 4 days with precipitation in
March. The highest point on the trek is
Ganesh Himal Base Camp at
4200 m. During
March, expect high temperatures of around
8.2°C (47°F)
and lows down to
-8.8°C (16°F)
at Ganesh Himal Base Camp.
Itinerary (12 days)
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Extra rest days and overnights can be added once the itinerary is created. However any side trips must be added in this step before the itinerary is created.
Sun Mar 31 (day 1) |
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Kathmandu (1337 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 25.4°C (78°F) and lows of about 8.4°C (47°F) in March. |
Public bus from Kathmandu to Arughat Bazar
(Not Included)
Estimated cost:
$5.00
|
Arughat Bazar (570 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 30.0°C (86°F) and lows of about 13.0°C (55°F) in March. |
Private vehicle from Kathmandu to Soti Khola
(Not Included)
Estimated cost:
$200.00
Estimated cost:
$10.00
|
Soti Khola (730 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 29.0°C (84°F) and lows of about 12.0°C (54°F) in March. Overnight |
Mon Apr 1 (day 2) |
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Lapubeshi (880 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 31.1°C (88°F) and lows of about 15.1°C (59°F) in April. |
Machhakola (930 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 30.8°C (87°F) and lows of about 14.8°C (59°F) in April. Overnight |
Tue Apr 2 (day 3) |
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Tatopani, Kerauja (990 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 30.5°C (87°F) and lows of about 14.5°C (58°F) in April. |
Dobhan (1070 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 30.0°C (86°F) and lows of about 14.0°C (57°F) in April. |
Yuru (Yaruphant) (1330 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 28.4°C (83°F) and lows of about 12.4°C (54°F) in April. |
Jagat, Sirdibas (1340 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 28.4°C (83°F) and lows of about 12.4°C (54°F) in April. Overnight |
Wed Apr 3 (day 4) |
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Ekle Bhatti (1600 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 26.8°C (80°F) and lows of about 10.8°C (51°F) in April. |
Lokpa (2240 m)
About 5 hours from Jagat |
Chumling (2263 m)
About 2-3 hours from Lokpa Overnight |
Thu Apr 4 (day 5) |
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Chhokangparo (3010 m)
About 4 hours from Chumling Overnight |
Fri Apr 5 (day 6) |
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Nile (3361 m)
About 3 hours from Chhokangparo |
Mu Gompa (3700 m)
About 1.5 hours from Nile Overnight |
Sat Apr 6 (day 7) |
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Nile (3361 m)
About 1 hour from Mu Gompa |
Ranchen Gompa (3240 m)
About 1.5 hours from Nile Overnight |
Sun Apr 7 (day 8) |
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Chhokangparo (3010 m)
About 1.5 hours from Ranchen Gompa |
Dumje (3200 m)
About 1.5 hours from Chhokangparo |
Gumba Lungdang (3200 m)
About 3 hours from Dumje Overnight |
Mon Apr 8 (day 9) |
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Ganesh Himal Base Camp (4200 m)
To reach base camp you will need to add an extra day at Gumba Lungdang its about a 6-7 hour round trip to base camp in good conditions from Gumba Lungdang. |
Gumba Lungdang (3200 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 17.2°C (63°F) and lows of about 1.2°C (34°F) in April. |
Dumje (3200 m)
About 1.5 hours from Gumba Lungdang |
Ripchet (2468 m)
About 2 hours from Dumje Overnight |
Tue Apr 9 (day 10) |
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Lokpa (2240 m)
About 3-4 hours from Ripchet |
Ekle Bhatti (1600 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 26.8°C (80°F) and lows of about 10.8°C (51°F) in April. |
Philim (1590 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 26.9°C (80°F) and lows of about 10.9°C (52°F) in April. |
Jagat, Sirdibas (1340 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 28.4°C (83°F) and lows of about 12.4°C (54°F) in April. |
Yuru (Yaruphant) (1330 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 28.4°C (83°F) and lows of about 12.4°C (54°F) in April. |
Dobhan (1070 m)
About 7-8 hours from Ripchet Overnight |
Wed Apr 10 (day 11) |
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Tatopani, Kerauja (990 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 30.5°C (87°F) and lows of about 14.5°C (58°F) in April. |
Machhakola (930 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 30.8°C (87°F) and lows of about 14.8°C (59°F) in April. |
Lapubeshi (880 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 31.1°C (88°F) and lows of about 15.1°C (59°F) in April. |
Soti Khola (730 m)
About 8 hours from Doban Overnight |
Thu Apr 11 (day 12) |
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Shared vehicle from Soti Khola to Arughat Bazar
(Not Included)
Estimated cost:
$10.00
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Arughat Bazar (570 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 33.0°C (91°F) and lows of about 17.0°C (63°F) in April. |
Private vehicle from Soti Khola to Kathmandu
(Not Included)
Estimated cost:
$200.00
Estimated cost:
$5.00
|
Kathmandu (1337 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 28.4°C (83°F) and lows of about 12.4°C (54°F) in April. |