Ghandruk Trekking

Trip Overview

Ghandruk cultural trekking is a beautiful cultural trekking that one can do in the Annapurna region. Along with romance on cultural and natural scenarios, this much romantic walking goes through forests, ridges and beautiful villages. Ghandruk is an ideal village with typical cultural practices of Gurung inhabitants. So, the most attractive part of Ghandruk cultural trek is to explore the cultural assets of Ghandruk village.

The Ghandruk trek starts after one hour drive to Naya pul from Pokhara. After crossing the suspension bridge at Modi Khola River, we do ascend through hills, villages, terrace farms, river valleys and eventually to the imposing Ghandruk village.

This cultural trek is an easy one and so can be done throughout the year, however, the time of Mar-May and Sep-Dec is recommended. Join us and let Ghandruk surprise you.

Detailed Itinerary

On arrival in Kathmandu airport, our representative will welcomes you with the display board for Trekking Mart. Transfer to the chosen hotel and free ahead. At evening enjoy the welcome dinner at typical Nepali restaurant with fantastic cultural dance presentation.

Hotel

Dinner

After breakfast in your hotel, transfer to the airport and fly to Pokhara with a morning flight. At Pokhara airport, our private vehicle will receive you and then we drive to Naya Pul (1,070m) - the trek starting point. The trek will take 5 hours as you pass through sub-tropical forest, river valleys and beautiful villages. Ghandruk is a beautiful village with more than thousand of Gurung houses. Traditionally preserved housing pattern, cultural lifestyle and unique religious practices are the appealing factors of the village. Overnight at a local run guesthouse.

Lodge/Guesthouse

Breakfast,Lunch & Dinner

Enjoy the morning sunrise over the panoramic Himalayas. After satisfying breakfast we start our 2nd days trekking to another beautiful village Pothana. Along the up-down trail, ridges, gorges and lush forest, it takes about 4-5 hours to reach to Pothana.

Lodge/Guesthouse

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

One more time enjoy sparking mountain sceneries along with fresh grooming environment of the territory. After the leisurely breakfast, make an easy downhill trek towards Dhampus village and then to Phedi. At Phedi, our private vehicle will receive you and transfer to Pokhara. At evening, visit around Lakeside city and make a boat ride in Fewa Lake. Overnight at chosen hotel.

Hotel

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

At 7 in the morning catch tourist bus from Pokhara and drive to Kathmandu. Kathmandu is in 200 km east of Pokhara and it takes about 6 hours by drive. On the way, enjoy the attractive sceneries of landscapes, rivers, forests, farm lands, towns and village settlements. On arrival in Kathmandu, transfer to the hotel and free ahead for shopping and all,before our farewell dinner.

Hotel

Breakfast only

At about 3 hours prior to your flight time, we transfer you to the airport to fly your onward destination. Trekking Mart family wishes your best time ahead.

Breakfast

What is included?

All ground transfer as per itinerary
Flight ticket to Pokhara
Hotel in Kathmandu and Pokhara (Hotel standard is as per your choice)
All meals and accommodation during the trek
English speaking trekking guide
Porter to carry luggage (2 trekkers = 1 porter)
Trekking permits
All government taxes

What is not included?

Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu and Pokhara
Nepal visa fee
Personal travel and health insurance
Personal expenses (Bottled water, drinks, phone bill, laundry etc.)
Tips for guide and porter
Farewell Dinner

Trip Duration: 6 days

Trip at a Glance

Trip Name: Ghandruk Trekking
Trip Code: TMST-02
Trip Duration: 6 days
Trip Grade: Easy
Activities: Trekking
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals: All meals during trekking
Transportation: Tourist bus, Private vehicle, domestic flight
Best Season: Spring, Autumn and Winter
Country: Nepal
Group size: Any

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Ghandruk Trekking

Trip Overview

Detailed Itinerary

Day 01: Kathmandu arrival (1,350m), transfer to hotel

Day 02: Fly Pokhara, drive to Naya Pul & trek to Ghandruk (1,940m)

Day 03: Trek to Pothana (1,150m)

Day 04: Trek to Phedi & drive to Pokhara

Day 05: Drive back to Kathmandu