Duration
03 Days
Ghandruk Village Hiking
Trip At Glance
Overview And Highlights
One of the most loved and visited desination of Nepal as a hiking trail, Ghandruk Village Hiking probably places at the top level. You will get to experience every kind of natural beauty including high hills, forests, ancient villages, and magestic mountain peaks in this hike.
Ghandruk is considered as village of tribal Gurung people who is storing and keeping their culture safe by living with it. Likewise, this villiage is also known as Gorkha Ex British army village.
Similarly, with the crowd of people visiting Ghandruk, this village has been developed immensely and is one of the most developed villages of Kaski district.
This trek is also one of the short and less altitude hike which is also favorable for the beginners to enjoy the nature and view of mountains.
If you are a traveler looking to experience Nepalese culture and natural beauty at its best, then look no further. Ghandruk Village Trek gives you magnificent views of Annapurna and Machhapuchhre (Mt. Fishtail) and Himchuli coupled with a beautiful cultural experience of the ‘Gurungs’.
The Ghandruk village trek begins from ‘Naya Pool’ near Pokhara valley. The valley itself is a treat for nature lovers, and as we trek up, the scenery only gets better.
Ghandruk Village trek starts in the beautiful lake city of Pokhara and crosses a short section of the most popular trekking trail, Annapurna Base Camp.
This trek is ideal for families and elderly people who are looking for a short trekking holiday in Nepal. Ghandruk village trek said to be moderate trek required few uphill and downhill walking through river bank, rice fields.
Ghandruk villiage is rich in its own cultures which they have saved from hundreds of years. You will have the opportunity to live alongside them on their housestay. Also, if you are lucky they will perform their cultural dance wearing culture dress and ornaments to represent their culture and old history.
Furthermore, you can also visit the famous Gurung musuem after reaching the village to explore and know the ancient history of the Ghandruk village.
Waking up in Ghandruk village and seeing the Annapurna range across the pristine meadows is the experience of a lifetime. If you want a short and sweet trek, then Ghandruk Village Trek will be the best choice. You will surely discover the scenic and magnificent beauty of this natural paradise.
Therefore, if you are willing to plan your next hiking somewhere near to pokhara city then, Ghandruk Village Hiking is the destination you must not miss on you list.
Day to Day Itinerary Expand/Collapse All
Day 1 : Drive Pokhara to Phedi / Kande and trek to Tolka 5-6 hrs walk.
Food
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accomodation
Lodge
Elevation
1790
Have breakfast in the morning with a stunning views. We depart Ghandruk today. The trail is pleasant until it reaches the charming village of Landruk Then it descends to Modi Khola, which is located in Kyumi before heading up to Ghandruk. In Ghandruk you can go to the Gurung museum as well as ACAP visitor's centre. You can spot different mountains from Ghandruk like Annapurna South, Gangapurna, Annapurna II, Hinuchuli, Fishtail. Overnight at Lodge.
Day 2 : Trek to Ghandruk 5-6 hours walk.
Food
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accomodation
Lodge
Elevation
1940
Early in the morning, Enjoy the sunrise over the mountains when the first light of sunlight strikes the Himalayas. After breakfast, hike to Pothana. First, you'll have to descend to Modi Khola before climbing upwards to Landruk village. The trek passes through paddy fields and eventually reaches Deurali. The next stage of the trek will take you to Pothana. Overnight at Lodge
Day 3 : Trek to Nayapul and drive to Pokhara. Transfer to hotel.
Food
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accomodation
Hotel
Elevation
900
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Have a great breakfast with a stunning view. We depart Ghandruk today. The trail goes down until at the Ghandruk welcome gate, then we take a left towards Siwai and from there we will take the jeep that is public to Pokhara.
What Is Included ?
- Meals (2 Breakfasts, 2 Lunch and 2 Dinner) during the trek.
- An experienced English speaking local trekking guide.
- Guide fee and all his/her expenses for meals and accommodation.
- All necessary trekking permits for Ghandruk trek.
- All government taxes and service charge.
What Is Excluded?
- Transfers, accommodation and meals in Kathmandu and Pokhara.
- Personal expenses
- Any kind of drinks
- Porter and horse ride
- Tips for guide and porters
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