Destination
Nepal
Activity
Trekking
Accomodation
Hotel, Lodge and Tea house
Region
Annapurna Region
Distance
24 km
Start / End Point
KANDE/Ghandruk
Duration
5 Nights 6 Days
Max. Altitude
1940 m
Meals Included
Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
Group Size
1-50
Nature of Trek
Lodge to Lodge Trekking
Best Season
March-May August-November
Trip Code
AT-GVT
Activity Per Day
5-6 hrs
Transporation
Jeep & Car
Grade
Moderate
Ghandruk Village Trek: Explore Unique Culture Overview
Nepal is a popular trekking destination for travelers from all over the world. The diverse landscape, along with the sanctuary of wildlife and the Himalayas make Nepal an ideal destination. Moreover, diverse cultures and customs make it more appealing. However, many treks are physically demanding and take 10 to 15 days to complete. For people who prefer an alternative to this, there are also some short and easy treks. And Ghandruk trek is one such Trek. A hike to a gorgeous village to the north of Pokhara, Ghandruk Trek is one of the most beautiful and popular treks of Pokhara. It offers some grandiose views of Annapurna and stunning sunrise and sunset. Moreover, the place has a beautiful Gurung community with excellent views of Machhapuchhre and Himchuli as well.
The major attraction of Ghandruk is the distinctive culture of the Gurungs. They will entertain visitors with their traditional dances and also offer them ethnic dresses and ornaments. Moreover, the local cuisines are also popular food among tourists who love the unique taste and flavor. Additionally, you can experience horse riding in the village and snow during winter on the upper hill. The village is also called a stone village. It has steps made of stone, and even the roofs of the houses are made of stone. The trail of the Ghandruk trek is also easy, and the Ghandruk altitude is 2,012 meters, so it is perfect for first-time trekkers. In addition, Ghandruk village mostly has pleasant weather and moderate temperature. The Rhododendron forests, breathtaking mountain views of Machhapuchre and Dhaulagiri along with the unique culture and tradition of the Gurung community make this trip perfect for recreation and relaxation. This beautiful village of the Annapurna region reflects the ancient cultures and traditions recited by the Gurung people. The hospitality and charm of the people of this village hypnotize us and the cultural dance and the rituals of this place are a wonder of their own. This short trek is a distinct destination for a combination of culture, vegetation, and scenic panoramas of ever-lasting beautiful mountain ranges. Moreover, this place is also perfect for a family trek. Another equally famed similar trek is Sikles Village Trek. The culturally and naturally enriched Ghandruk village trek is one of the easiest and most rewarding treks in Nepal. This trek is applicable to all age groups as the chances of altitude sickness are almost nill. The Gurung village can be mentioned as a family trekking hike because all the members of the family from infants to old people can complete the trip. What to Expect From This Trek?
How Hard is this Trek?
Ghandruk Village Trek: Explore Unique Culture Photo
Ghandruk Village Trek: Explore Unique Culture
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Arrive at Kathmandu and transfer to the hotel
Highest Altitude 1400 m After your arrival at the Tribhuvan International Airport, you will be picked up by a private vehicle and drop you off at your hotel. You can rest in your hotel room and get rid of your jet lag from your flight to Kathmandu.
In Kathmandu, you will be placed in a deluxe hotel. You will be provided with breakfast in the morning. So, rest well for we have a lot of new things to experience in the morning.
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- Overngiht stay at a hotel
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Fly or Drive to Pokhara
Flight Hours 25 mins Highest Altitude 1400 m Trek Duration 7-8 hours drive Our third day is filled with beautiful scenic views from the ride to Pokhara, we will take a tourist bus to get to Pokhara from Kathmandu. Sit back and enjoy the beautiful surrounding views of the landscapes and the mountains. We will stop on the way for lunch and reach Pokhara in around 6-7 hours. We will have dinner in Pokhara and stay at a hotel in Pokhara.
You can also take a flight to Pokhara which takes about 25 mins.
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- Overnight stay at a hotel
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- Included meal Breakfast
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Drive from Pokhara to Hemja and Trek to Pothana
Highest Altitude 1990 m / 6530 ft Trek Duration 6-7 hours We begin our journey by getting on a private vehicle that will take us to Hemja. It is just a 20-minute ride. From there we start our trek. We will then traverse through slightly steep pathways to Astam.
We will pass through rhododendron trees and pine trees along with lush vegetation. We will reach Astam after 2 hours of hike. After having lunch, we will start our hike from Astam to Pothana.
We will pass through Dhampus as well as Australian Camp on the way. The total trek consists of about 6 hours of hiking on the easy and straight trail.
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- Overnight stay at Lodge
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- Included standard meals (Lunch + Dinner)
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Trek from Pothana to Landruk
Highest Altitude 1890 m / 6200 ft Trek Duration 6 hrs After breakfast, we begin our Trek towards Ghandruk. We ascend uphill for about an hour to Deurali. From there, we will traverse steep downhill to reach Tolkha. We descend further to reach Landruk.
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- Overnight stay at Lodge
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- Included standard meals (Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner)
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Trek from Landruk to Ghandruk
Highest Altitude 2012 m / 6600 ft Trek Duration 5-6 hrs We explore the village and enjoy the view in the morning. After having lunch, we descend down to the valley. We then cross the Modi Khola via a suspension bridge and hike uphill. After 4 hours of hike, we will reach the village of Ghandruk.
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- Overnight stay at Lodge in Ghandruk
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- Included standard meals (Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner)
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Drive from Ghandruk to Pokhara
Highest Altitude 800 m / 2624 ft Trek Duration 1 hour hike We will explore the village of Ghandruk in the morning. We will explore the Gurung culture and also visit the popular museum in the village. In the afternoon, we will take a bus ride back to Pokhara which takes about 3 hours.
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- Overnight stay at Hotel in Pokhara
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- Included standard breakfast
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GHANDRUK TREK
You decide what is best and we’ll take care of the rest
- The itinerary mentioned is a standard guideline. It can be readily modified according to your needs and requirements.
- The cost of the trek can also be changed according to your group size, needs, and time boundary.
- You can easily add additional activities to the Itinerary. You just have to let us know before confirming the trip.
- This trip can also start from the capital city of Kathmandu. You have to let us know if you want to begin there. In that case, the Itinerary will extend by a few days. Consequently, the cost will also increase.
- The addition or removal of activities will increase or decrease the cost of the trip respectively. This will be done through mutual understanding between the agency and the client(s).
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