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Ganga Jamuna trek - 07 days
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This is a purely camping and moderate trek. You
pass different villages where you can interact
with the different ethnic groups of Nepal such
as Newar, Gurung, Brahmin, Chhetri and few
others. The trail offers you a peek observation
of the culture and unchanged tradition of these
people. The majestic mountain peaks you can
enjoy are Langtang range, Ganesh Himal, Shringi
Himal, Manaslu range, Lamjung Himal, Himalchuli,
Annapurna range and many other unnamed mountains
and peaks.
While trekking you find this trail is enriched
with beautiful flora and fauna. You pass
rhododendron, pine forests with other natural
vegetation. These forests are home of various
species of birds and wild animals.
This trail offers you a visit to Hindu and
Buddhist pilgrimage site as well. The famous
Tripura Sundari Temple lies at Salyankot where
there is held a big fair from time to time.
Hindu devotees offer special prayer and animal
sacrifice to the deity. Except these Buddhist
monasteries and chortens preserve distinct
culture and tradition in itself. Another
attraction of this trek is that you visit Ganga
Jamuna which is a twin waterfall. There is a
Kukur Dhara (Dog Spring) and it is believed that
taking a dip into this will rid you from rabies.
Ganga Jamuna is Hindu pilgrimage site where a
famous fair is held around the temple before
three days of full moon day during the first
week of November. Here is a holy stone which is
highly revered by the Hindu devotees and local
people. It is believed that this holy stone
preserves the divine power as water originates
from there.
Facts of the Trek
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Duration: 07 Days
Trek type: Camping
Max Altitude: 3244 m.
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Minimum Pax: 1 +
Mode of travel: land
Grade: Strenuous
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Itinerary in Detail
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Day 01 : |
Drive from Kathmandu to Samari Bhanjyang
(1250m.) via Trishuli Bazaar (540m.) by bus.
Depart Kathmandu early morning for the 7-hours
drive to the hill town of Sole Bazaar Today you
trace the route taken by Prithvi Narayan Shah on
his invasion march to Kathmandu over two
centuries ago. Prithvi Narayan Shah is
considered the founding father of modern Nepal,
being the first person to assemble all the
territories of the present country of Nepal
under one ruler. En route you pass through
Trisuli Bazaar, a small town that was once the
hub for trekking in this region and is home to a
small but interesting traditional bazaar. From
here you travel through gravel road until you
reach Samari Bhanjyang and this is picturesque
drive as you can see the beautiful scenery of
rice terraces, small gorges and green hills.
Samari Bhanjyang is a small town and it was a
trading place in the past.
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Day 02 : |
Trek from Samari Bhanjyang to Katunje
Bazaar (765m.) which takes about six and half
hours.
In the beginning you trek along gradual descent
path and then your trail turns uphill. Finally
you trek through flat land to reach your
destination. En route you pass different
villages, forests covered with pine and
rhododendron, farming terraces, small streams
and numerous green hills. There is a small
market in Katunje and you can have first glimpse
of Ganesh Himal from here.
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Day 03 : |
Trek from Katunje Bazaar to Sundar
Bazaar (Khahare) (645m.) and it takes about two
hours.
The trail goes gradual down hill passing through
picturesque villages and farming terraces. You
can enjoy swimming and fishing in Ankhu Khola at
Sundar Bazaar. This is a small with local
market, shops with minimal supply, motor able
road and it is little developed area. This
beautiful town is quite surrounded by
fascinating green hills.
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Day 04 : |
Trek from Sundar Bazaar (Khahare) to
Ganga Jamuna (3244m.) which takes about six and
half hours.
This day you trek gradual ascent path all the
way to Ganga Jamuna. En route, you pass
beautiful forest, small gorges, ridges, farming
terraces and picturesque villages. The main
attractions include interaction with ethnic
groups such Gurung, Brahmin, Chhetri and few
others. Ganga Jamuna is a Hindu pilgrimage site
where a famous fair is held around the temple
before three days of full moon day during the
first week of November. Many Hindu devotees
crowd this holy site for worship and blessing.
Here is a holy stone which is highly revered by
the Hindu devotees and local people. It is
believed that this holy stone preserves the
divine power as water originates from there.
This place is perfect for camping. The panoramic
views of Langtang range, Ganesh Himal, Shringi
Himal, Manaslu range, Lamjung Himal, Himalchuli,
Annapurna range and many other unnamed mountains
and peaks completely mesmerize you.
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Day 05 : |
Rest day at Ganga Jamuna.
This day you can hike to the top of Ganga Jamuna
and can enjoy the spectacular views of Langtang
range, Ganesh Himal, Shringi Himal, Manaslu
range, Lamjung Himal, Himalchuli, Annapurna
range and many other unnamed mountains and
peaks. On the way you cross dense forests of
rhododendron and other natural vegetation.
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Day 06 : |
Trek from Ganga Jamuna to Budathum
(850m.) and it takes about three and half hours.
Some part of the trail goes downhill and then it
moves through leveled path and again towards the
ending you trek descent path. This you can enjoy
fascinating green hills, beautiful waterfalls,
small rhododendron and pine forests, picturesque
villages rich in its own tradition and farming
terraces. Budathum is a small town with local
old market. This village is pre dominated by
Newar community. From here you can enjoy the
spectacular views of Manaslu range at far
distance.
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Day 07 : |
Trek from Budathum to Arughat Bazaar
(500m.) which takes about two hours. On the same
day you drive back to Kathmandu.
To reach Arughat Bazaar you trek descent path
and then through leveled route. On the way, you
pass few streams, villages, farming terraces,
small forests. Most of the route moves along the
river bank of Budhi Gandaki. Aarughat Bazzar
covers small area with an old market. Here you
find shops with minimal supply, motor able road,
high school, health post, typical tea houses,
small lodges and it lies at the bank of Budhi
Gandaki river. Here the route to Manaslu
trekking meets.
You board vehicle at Arughat Bazaar to reach
Kathmandu. This is one of the picturesque
journeys. While driving, you head up to Dhading
Besi and Malekhu and Malekhu is famous for
delicious fish. En route, you could enjoy the
mountain views, green sceneries, rice terrace
fields, vegetable fields and people being
engaged in their daily life activities. From
Naubishe you climb up to Thankot, the gateway to
capital city.
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Services
Included
National Park entry permit, Trekking permit,
Land transportation to and fro, Accommodation in
lodges during the trek, Food: three meals a day,
A guide & required number of porter(s),
Essential equipment.
Services
Excluded
Personal expenses, Insurance, Tips, Emergency
evacuation by Helicopter, Alternative
transportation in case of heavy rain, landslide,
strike, road blockade etc.
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