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Ganga Jamuna Trek

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Duration
6 days
Max. Elevation
2930m
Group size
Min 1+
Level
EASY
Transportation
Land
Best Season
Autumn: SEP-OCT-NOV Spring: MAR-APR-MAY
Accomodation
2-3 Star Hotel Accomodation in Kathmandu. Camping / Homestay Accomodation during Trek
Meals
3 Meals a day (breakfast, lunch and dinner)
Starts at/ Ends at
Kathmandu / Kathmandu
Trip Route

Highlights

Overview

Ganga Jamuna Trek is named after a twin waterfall called Ganga Jamuna located in Dhading district. This is recently opened off the beaten trail only known to very few trekkers. 
 
Ganga Jamuna waterfall has long been a site of reverence for Hindu and Buddhist pilgrims. Usually in the month of November, an annual fair is held in Tripura Sundari temple nearby. People flock to the temple to offer special prayer with animal sacrifices. Shamans from surrounding villages also visit the temple beating drums and chanting mantras. Nearby the waterfall is a natural spring called Kukur Dhara which literally means Dog Spring. Locals believe that taking a dip in this spring rid one of rabies.
 
The trekking trail starts from Dhading besi, the headquarters of Dhading district, and goes through many villages inhabited by diverse ethnic communities such as Newar, Gurung, Brahmin, Chhetri and Magar. Dense forests of rhododendron, pine, oaks come alive with various species of birds and wild animals. You will be able to enjoy beautiful views of Ganesh Himal, Langtang, Shringi Himal, Manaslu range, Lamjung Himal, Himalchuli and Annapurna ranges along the trail. 
 
Ganga Jamuna Trek is a camping as well as lodge/home stay trek. This is a moderate trek suitable for trekkers of all age and ability. It is best approached during Spring and Autumn though it is open round the year. 

Trip Itinerary

Drive from Kathmandu to Dhading Besi (579 m.) takes about three and half hours and the trek from Dhading Besi to Jyamrung Danda (1100m.) three hours. While trekking uphill you pass through villages, hills and terraces. Jyamrung Danda is an excellent view point from where you can enjoy the panoramic views of Langtang, Ganesh Himal, Shringi Himal, Manaslu Himal and many other snow-capped mountains and peaks.

Stay overnight at lodge/home stay.

Trek from Jyamrung Danda to Karki Gaon (1225 m.) takes about five hours. After descending for nearly two hours you cross a suspension bridge over Ankhu Khola (Ankhu River). You then trek over flat leveled trails at the bank of Ankhu Khola River until you reach Ringne, which is a small town with a few shops. From here, your trail gradually moves up all the way to Karki Gaon, mainly inhabited by Hindus. The main occupation of the villagers is agriculture.

Stay overnight at lodge/home stay.

Trek from Karki Gaon to Ganga Jamuna (2930m.) takes about four hours. This day you trek a gradually ascending path all the way to Ganga Jamuna. En route, you pass beautiful forests, ridges, farming terraces and picturesque villages. The main attractions include the interactions with ethnic groups such as Gurung, Brahminand Chhetri. Ganga Jamuna is a Hindu pilgrimage site where an annula fair is held around the temple three days before the full moon, which falls on the first week of November. 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 unknown mountains and peaks completely mesmerize you. 

Stay overnight at lodge/home stay.

Rest day at Ganga Jamuna. This day you can hike to the top of Ganga Jamuna waterfall and enjoy the spectacular views of the Langtang range, Ganesh Himal, Shringi Himal, Manaslu range, Lamjung Himal, Himalchuli, Annapurna range and many other unnamed mountains and peaks. You cross the dense forests of rhododendron full of wildlife activities.

Stay overnight at lodge/home stay.

Trek from Ganga Jamuna to Budathum (850m.) takes about three and half hours. Some part of the trail goes downhill and then it moves along a leveled path before descending again towards the ending of your trek. Along your journey, you can enjoy fascinating green hills, beautiful waterfalls, small rhododendron and pine forests, picturesque villages rich in their own traditions and farming terraces. Budathum is a small town with an old local market.

This village is predominately inhabited Bahun Chhetri and Magar communites. From here you can enjoy the spectacular views of Manaslu range at a far distance.

Stay overnight at lodge/home stay.

Early morning drive back to Kathmandu from Budathum. Enjoy a pleasant ride over the high way passing by green hills and fields. 

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Includes

    • Airport pick-up and drop-off services by private A/C car or Van
    • Trekking guide/s
    • Porter/s (1 porter carries 25 kilograms of luggage)
    • All meals three times a day (breakfast, lunch and dinner)
    • Accommodation in lodges/teahouses/ home stay 
    • Sleeping bags, down jackets, duffle bags and trekking sticks if required
    • Entry Permit
    • Trekkers' Information Management system (TIMS) card
    • All land transportation wherever applicable
    • Insurance and equipments for the guide and porters
    • First aid kit
    • Rescue assistance (In case of emergency, we will organize prompt and professional rescue services. To arrange timely evacuation/rescue by helicopter, you must be well insured from a reliable travel insurance company that covers both helicopter evacuation and medical treatment cost.)
    • One farewell dinner in Kathmandu with live cultural performance at authentic Nepali restaurant on the last evening
    • Souvenir (t-shirt, mug, pen, bag, etc.) 

Doesn't Include

    • Personal nature expenses
    • Drinks, beverages, hot shower, etc.
    • Travel insurance
    • Tips
    • Meals & hotel accommodation in Kathmandu
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