Lower Manaslu Ganesh Himal Massif
Trek Lower Manaslu and Ganesh Himal massif
The trek Lower Manaslu and Ganesh Himal region is beaten off the track of Ganesh Himal and Ruby valley treks lies south east of Manaslu region and west to Langtang National park and its adjoining Tamang Heritage Trail. These well established region have so far overshadowed the Genesh Himal region, largely overlook and waiting to be discovered by tourist and the trekking industry.
Trekkers looking for an adventure will trek though wide ranging biodiversity along the way. Competing for attention among the astonishing natural beauty will be dazzling meadows of wildflowers, tumbling waterfalls, and rushing streams and rivers. Wildlife in the area offers the exciting chance of observing muks deer, Jharal, (a type of goat). Wild boar, Langur, Leopard, Pheasant and Partridge in their natural habitat. Because the area is less crowded, there is a better chance to connect with and get closer to nature and the fascinating local cultures.
The Ganesh Himal Massif is a family of peak with a radiant masterpiece of Ganesh I (7422m), Selected ridge tops offer mountain panoramas including Ganesh II and III, Paldor peak (5880m) Manaslu (8167m) the 8th highest peak in the world and one of the fourteen that soar above 8000m) and the range of Langtan, Kirong, Annapurna and more peaks can be observed.
Physical Condition & practical Requirements:
Walking in the Himalaya or high land requires normal level of physical fitness or 5 - 6 hours of walk per day. Unlike in ascending peaks, trekkers do not have to go through any technical difficulties. Walking duration is planned in such a way that the trekkers have enough time to explore the region and its people without any physical exertion.
Our itineraries are categorized according to the level of difficulty and the duration of day. The schedules are given for information only but are subject to change the journey slightly from a year to another, especially depending of the finding of fresh water on spots for the camp trek and any circumstances.
Ethnicity:
The welcoming people are mainly Guung, Dalit and Tamang to the north, and Brahmin, Chhetri, newars in the lower elevation of the south.
Climate:
The monsoon that is almost everywhere in Nepal from mid-June to end of September, the most popular season is autumn (October-November) when the rains washed the skies and weather views are superior, the spring (March-May) season is another popular season for trekkers, the hillsides are covered with blooming rhododendrons from 1500m to 3000m altitude with different varieties of rhododendrons. Similarly, most people are not keen to trek in the winter when the temperature is too cold for comfort at high elevation and snow can block high passes. During summer/monsoon season the trail is impracticable and dangerous.
