Day 01: Drive from Kathmandu to Sole Bazaar (650m.) via Betrawati which takes about seven hours. Depart Kathmandu early morning for a 7-hour drive to the hill town of Sole Bazaar. As your trek begins, you trace the same route taken by king Prithvi Narayan Shah on his invasion march to Kathmandu over two centuries ago. King Prithvi Narayan Shah is considered the founding father of modern Nepal, being the first king to unite all the territories of the present country of Nepal under one ruler. En route you pass through Trishuli Bazaar, a small town that was once the hub for trekking in this region and is home to a small but interesting traditional bazaar. Your campsite is about 20 minutes outside of Sole Bazaar, on the banks of the Trishuli River. This is a relaxing spot with wonderful views of farm fields, small villages and terraced slopes set against a background of the Ganesh Himal. Stay overnight in camps.
Day 02:
Trek from Sole Bazaar to Satdobate takes about five hours. You leave camp by backtracking 100m to cross the suspension bridge over the Salankhu Khola (Khola is a Nepalese word for river, stream, or valley) just up from where it enters the Trishuli River. After the bridge, you begin a long, moderately steep ascent that begins to level off about 1.5 hours, just before your lunch spot in the small town of Chapodanda (870m, 2860ft). You eat lunch under a large Fichus tree with splendid views of the terraced slopes surrounding you in this small village. From Chapodanda, the trail follows the new, rough road west for 200m, before heading uphill steeply through a few small villages, finally arriving at a rest spot next to a small stupa (a stupa is a Buddhist structure that either marks a trail or is laid in memory of a demised loved one). Take the left path from the stupa, contouring the hillside. An hour after the stupa, you make your final ascent up to the saddle and the town of Satobate (“seven trails”, 1250m, 4100ft) where you camp for the night. Stay overnight in camps.
Day 03:
Trek from Satobate to Balche which takes about five hours. From Satobate, follow the trail westward along the ridgeline. You climb steadily through numerous small villages and over many streams before leaving the Salankhu Khola to head up the Chalakhung Khola. The numerous small stone ‘houses’ that you pass throughout the day are actually water driven grinding mills. The last half mile is steep uphill as we climb to our camp spot in the town of Balche (1930m, 6330ft. Balche is a quaint hill town, spread out along two or three flat regions on the slope. Large granite gneiss spires and domes stand against the skyline above the town, creating a stunning sunset. The women here all dress traditionally, which include wearing very large, heavy earrings that are supported with a thin string over the head. Stay overnight in camps.
Day 04:
Trek from Balche to Gonga which takes about seven hours. Today you head into mostly uninhabited territory and the surrounding landscape changes accordingly, from terraced fields to forest. After about 1.5 hours, the trail begins to level out and you enter the first jungle of our trek. Here, it is mostly rhododendron and kharsu. During spring treks, this area is stunning with bright red, white and purple rhododendron flowers covering the mountainsides. This is the forest gathering area for the town of Balche.. You stop for lunch in an especially pretty clearing with views down to Thulochaur, 400m below us. The remainder of the day is through dense jungle, to Gonga (2910m, 9600ft), a small 5-house town made entirely of wood (a commodity that is plentiful in this sparsely populated part of the Himalaya). The town is situated in a pass, separating the Nyam valley from the Saptang valley. Stay overnight in camps.
Day 05:
Trek form Gonga to Rupchet Kharka takes about five hours. Your route today is a beautiful ascent through old growth forests of rhododendron and fir. You head northwest from Gonga, slowly ascending through the jungle for 25 minutes to the small 3-house town of Mimatashi Karka. Continue ascending for another hour and 45 minutes through impressively large old growth fir and rhododendron forest (many of the fir trees are 1-1.75m in diameter!). The route flattens for an hour as you contour the mountain, before the last ascent (a very steep 175m) of the day to the ridgeline. You arrive at Rupchet Karka (3634m, 11922ft), a large flat grassy area with 3 seasonal grazing huts and stunning views of the Central Himalaya. Across the Trishuli River valley to the northwest is the Langtang Himal (7225m, 23703ft) and Gosainkund. The sunsets from here are unparalleled as the crystalline peaks of Langtang and the broad highlands of Gosainkund sparkle in yellow and orange brilliance. Stay overnight in camps.
Day 06: Trek from Rupchet Kharka to Mangchet Kharka via Singla Top which takes about seven hours. You head out early for the climb up to Singla pass. There will likely be snow up here in the spring and late fall, so move slowly and enjoy the incredible scenery along the way. The route is steep, weaving through large boulders, spires and domes. It is only 300m up, but the altitude will make it feel like more. As you approach the final gentle uphill climb before the pass, Langtang looms overhead to the north and the peaks of Ganesh start to peak out ahead. While heading from Singla Top to Mangchet Kharka, you will have to follow a route that goes uphill and downhill. En route you pass through forests covered with rhododendron, pine and herbal medicines and feel thrilled with the panoramic views of Annapurna, Manaslu and Ganesh Himal. The surrounding area is famous for herbal medicines and incense. Mangchet Kharka is a pasture where local people bring their domestic animals for grazing. The national bird of Nepal, the ''Danfe'' can be seen around here. Stay overnight in camps.
Day 07: Trek from Mangchet Kharka to Pangsang Bhanjyang takes approximately seven hours. The trail follows ascent and descent routes all the way to destination. While trekking, you can enjoy the views of Annapurna, Manaslu and Ganesh Himal. For some distance you walk through forests covered with herbal medicines and incense. Pangsang Bhanjyang is famous as you are stunned to see Langtang I, Langtang II, Paldor peak and many Tibetan mountains. Stay overnight in camps.
Day 08: Trek and climb to Pangsang La Danda and trek back to Pangsang Bhanjyang which takes about three hours. The trail you follow is steeply ascends for two hours. The Pangsang La Danda is the best view point of this trek. From this point you will be amazed to view Langtang, Paldor, the Tibetan mountains, Ganesh Himal and Manaslu. While trekking back you climb down all the way to Pangsang Bhanjyang. Stay overnight in camps.
Day 09: Trek from Pangsang Bhanjyang to Chalise that takes about seven hours.
The trail you follow is quite descending at first and then it goes up for some distance. En route, you cross forests covered with bamboo, pine, rhododendron and waterfalls. Tipling is the first village you encounter on this route. You can see farming terraces where farmers grow potatoes, wheat, barley, buck wheat, maize and green vegetables. Now you climb down steeply until you cross a suspension bridge over Gorkhen Khola (stream). On clearing the bridge, the trail goes uphill up to Sertung Chalise. It is also a Gurung village. People of this area enjoy welcoming trekkers and introducing them to the local culture. Stay overnight in camps.
Day 10: Trek from Chalise to Hindung takes about five hours. The early part of the trail goes downhill up to Menchet Khola (stream) and crossing this stream you trek steeply uphill and then gradually reach Hindung. Today you pass small Tamang villages, small forests, farming terraces and green hills. Hindung is a pretty big village mainly inhabited by Tamangs. The main occupation is farming and the farmers grow potatoes, millet, barley, maize, beans and other vegetables. You find mani walls and prayer flags in some parts of the villages. One thing to be noticed is that this is the last village you pass while trekking to Ganesh Himal Base Camp. Stay overnight in camps.
Day 11: Trek from Hindung to Rajgang Kharka takes about five and half hours. After leaving Hindung you will rarely find terraces. The route up to Rajgang Kharka is ascending and flat as well. You walk along the trail covered with forests of rhododendron and local vegetation. These forests are the nestling places of various bird species and wild animals. Rajgang Kharka is surrounded by beautiful forests and it is mainly grassland. Except during the winter season, the local folks bring domestic animals, especially the sheep for grazing down here. Stay overnight in camps.
Day 12: Trek from Rajgang Kharka to Kalo Seto Kunda (Black and White Lake) Ganesh Himal Base Camp which takes about six hours. The trail is narrow and moves mostly uphill and a leveled path somewhere on the trail. You walk along the trail covered with forests for a few hours. Towards the end the trail moves along land where you rarely find any trees. You find alpine grass here due to the high altitude. At Kalo Seto Kunda there are two lakes of holy significance. The surface of Kalo or Black Lake is covered with black stones. On the contrary the surface of Seto Kunda or White Lake is covered with white shinning stones. During the winter season these lakes are frozen. Stay overnight in camps.
Day 13: Rest day at the Base Camp. You can take an excursion in and around Kalo Seto Kunda (Black and White Lake). From here you can enjoy master views of Ganesh Himal, Paldor Himal and several other massifs. Stay overnight in camps.
Day 14: Trek from Ganesh Himal Base Camp to Rajgang Kharka takes about six hours. You trek along a descending and narrow path where you find alpine grass on both sides of the trail. Stay overnight in camps.
Day 15: Trek from Rajgang Kharka to Chalise (2000m.) takes about six hours. The trail moves down hill all the way to Chalise. While trekking you pass forests till Hindung and crossing it you find few Tamang villages. Interacting with the local folks will be good to learn their culture. Your guide will do the interpreting for you. Stay overnight in camps.
Day 16: Trek from Sertung or Chalise to Jharlang takes approximately eight hours. The early part of your trail goes gently up until you arrive at a small ridge. From here, you can enjoy spectacular views of Ganesh Himal, farming terraces, crystal clear waterfalls and several villages at a distance. You then climb down the ridge and cross farming terraces and local villages. After you take lunch at Borang, your trail fluctuates downhill and uphill respectively till you get to Jharlang. This is a Tamang settlement where the local folks follow a culture that's a combo of Lama-Tibetan with religious faith in Buddhism. Stay overnight in camps.
Day 17: Trek from Jharlang to Darkha takes about seven hours. Crossing landslide nearby Jharlang, you begin your trek through an ascending path with views of Ganesh Himal, Manaslu, hiking through a jungle and then onto a gushing waterfall with the trail cutting across farming terraces and villages nestled on pretty hamlets. Darkhe is the first Brahmin village on this trek. From here you can enjoy the views of Aankhu stream at some distance. Stay overnight in camps.
Day 18: Trek from Darkhe to Khare Bazaar takes about seven hours. The early part of your trek is descending up to Darkhe phedi and your route moves along the river bank until you reach Khare. There is a big market at Khare Bazaar with lodges, tea shops, a big government sponsored school and other important buildings. This place is famous for magnificent views of extensively lush green farming terraces. Stay overnight in camps.
Day 19: Drive from Khare Bazaar to Kathmandu by bus takes approximately eight hours. The road till Dhadingbesi moves through a rough gravelled road which finally culminates onto a well built pitched road until you reach Kathmandu. It's a scenic journey due to beautiful views of rivers, hills, terraces, forests and colourful little villages.
