Treks in Manaslu & Ganesh
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GHT Upper Trail, Full TraverseSection : Annapurna & Mustang, Dolpa, Everest & Rolwaling, Humla, Kanchenjunga, Langtang & Helambu, Makalu Barun, Manaslu & Ganesh, Rara & Jumla
Days trekking : 156
Season : Spring and Autumn
Max. Altitude: 6146 m
Difficulty : Strenuous
Start: Taplejung
Finish: Hilsa
Permits Needed: Trekking Permits, TIMS, etc
Type : Camping and few tea-houses and homestays -
GHT Manaslu & Ganesh Himal Section, Lower TrailSection : Manaslu & Ganesh
Days trekking : 4/5/9
Max. Altitude: 1591 m
Difficulty : Easy/Moderate
Permits Needed: TIMS
Type : Teahouse/homestay/Camping (it is recommended to take a tent) -
Manaslu CircuitSection : Manaslu & Ganesh
Days trekking : 12-18 depending on itinerary
Season : Year round
Max. Altitude: 5160 m
Difficulty : Moderate/Hard
Start: Arughat Bazaar / Gorkha Bazaar
Finish: Besisahar
Permits Needed: Trekking Permit Manaslu, Manaslu Conservation Area, Annapurna Conservation Area
Type : Teahouse/Camping -
GHT Lower Trail, Full TraverseSection : Annapurna & Mustang, Dolpa, Everest & Rolwaling, Kanchenjunga, Langtang & Helambu, Makalu Barun, Manaslu & Ganesh, Rara & Jumla, The Far West Nepal
Days trekking : 92
Season : All seasons
Max. Altitude: 4519 m
Difficulty : Moderate
Start: Simhalila Bhanjyang
Finish: Darchula
Permits Needed: Trekking permit Dolpa, TIMS, ACAP
Type : Teahouse/homestay/Camping (it is needed to take a tent) - View all trek list
GHT Treks
Fast Facts
- The highest peak in this region is Manaslu, which at 8163m is the 8th highest peak in the world
- Ganesh Himal is named after the Hindu God of Good Fortune. The Tiru Danda offers breath taking views of it.
- The area is highly diverse, being home to Brahmin, Chhetri, Tamang, Magar, Tibetan and Gurung peoples
- Manaslu was first climbed on May 9, 1956 by Toshio Imanishi from Japan and Gyalzen Norbu of Nepal
- The region shelters endangered animals such as the snow leopard and red pandas – especially in the northern reaches as Buddhist Lamas prohibit the killing of animals.
- A hidden gem here is the Tsum Valley. Really worth a visit.
Practical Info
News & Events
- Consultant(s) for website translation Apr 29, 2013
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Trekking for charity Apr 06, 2013 -
Cycling event to promote the GHT Mar 28, 2013 - View more














