Overview

Trip introduction

Ghandruk Trek is short and easy trekking in Nepal holiday at the popular Annapurna region for family trekking with kids and the elderly. This trek offers spectacular views of the Annapurna Himalayas with a deep insight into local Gurung cultures and traditions.

We can also spot various flora and fauna along the trail. This trek is also popular as Ghandruk homestay trekking or Ghandruk cultural trekking since most of the trekkers appreciate such treks in Ghandruk. However, this trek is completely customizable according to the requirements of tourists.

Overview of Ghandruk Trek

Ghandruk Trek initiates the next day as you arrive at Kathmandu Valley and drive towards Naudanda via Pokhara. The next day short drive to Nayapul from where we will start our trekking towards the beautiful and culturally rich authentic Gurung village of Ghandruk. Ghandruk offers fabulous views of the Annapurna Himalayan Ranges, especially during sunrise and sunset.

Another notable thing about this trek is that the village still holds the charm of authenticity. The houses built of stone and mud give a feeling of real raw traveling. Then we trek along with another beautiful village of Landruk passing through popular viewpoints of Tolka and Dhampus. At Dhampus, we visit for more spectacular views and villages. Finally, we descend towards Phedi and drive back to Kathmandu.

Who can join this trek and how?

Ghandruk Trek is a short and easy trekking trip in the Annapurna region of Nepal that any traveler can join; regardless of their age, interest, and fitness level during any time of the year. Join this trek with Nepal Mountain Trekkers for comfortable short trekking in the Nepal holiday. Simply fill out the Booking form and let us know about your interest. Or you can contact us directly by sending us an email to get more information about this trek.

Overview

Detail Itinerary

Day 1 : Arrival in Kathmandu (1,300m/4,264ft)::

After you arrive at the airport, there will be a representative of Nepal Mountain Trekkers to welcome you and explain the program further. You will be transferred to the hotel of your stay by a private vehicle.

Give rest to your jet-lagged body in the hotel. You may also roam around in the nearby streets to get acquainted with the environment of Nepal. Get prepared for the trip beginning the next day. Enjoy your overnight stay in Kathmandu.

Day 2 : Drive from Kathmandu to Naudanda via Pokhara (1,430m/ 4,691ft): 7-8 hours::

Trekking staff will arrive at your hotel at 6:30 am to pick you up at the tourist bus station for a journey to Pokhara. Afternoon you arrive in Pokhara then check in your hotel and refresh and look around the lakeside.

Pokhara is a beautiful valley, with panoramic views of Annapurna, and Machapuchare in the north, Dhaulagiri in the west, Lamjung Himal, and Manaslu in the east. The town of Pokhara is set on the banks of Phewa Lake. It is smaller and much less hectic than Kathmandu providing the perfect starting point for our trek. Then we leave Pokhara for Naudanda by private transportation, through Dhampus Phedi, and stay overnight at Kathmandu.

Day 3 : Drive from Naudanda to Nayapul takes half hours then trek to Ghandruk (1,940m/6,364ft): 5-6 hours::

Today, after breakfast in Hotel we head to our next destination which is Nayapul (New Bridge). After reaching Nayapul (1,070m) we now head towards Ghandruk which is going to be our final destination for the day.

We walk down then an easy flat walk to Birethanti (1,025m) then cross the Modi river then right turn to go for Ghandruk village though passing a beautiful village Syauli Bazaar (1,220m) and climb Kimche (1,640m) until the higher part after that flat and uphill to Ghandruk village (1,940m). On the trail, you will see a beautiful view of Modi Khola, Annapurna South, Hiunchuli, fishtail, and beautiful landscapes. Stay overnight at Ghandruk.

Day 4 : Trekking from Ghandruk to Tolke via Landruk (1,700 m/5,577 ft): 5-6 hours::

From here we now descend to Modi Khola and start to climb up to Landruk village (1,545m) a pretty big village inhabited by a mixed community of Gurung, Magar, and Brahmin as well. Now the trail gently ascends to Tolka (1,700m.) and then ascent and level path to Bherikharka.

From here, the trail goes steeply up to Deorali (2,100m.) with a view of different mountain peaks in panorama. Now the trail gradually descends to Pothana passing through different oak forests. Pothana is a small town resided by Gurung, an ethnic community of Nepal. From here too, you can enjoy the splendid views of various mountain peaks. Stay overnight at Tolke.

Day 5 : Tolke to Dhampus (1,650m/5,413ft)::

Today we trek from Tolke to Dhampus. The trail gently descends up to Dhampus, a village mainly inhabited by Gurung. We trek through flat land for some distance and steeply descend to Dhampus and stay overnight at Dhampus.

Day 6 : Dhampus to Phedi 2 hours walk and drive back to Kathmandu. 8-9 hours::

As the sun rises today marks the ending day of our trek as we return to Kathmandu today. From Dhampus we now take a short trek to Phedi today which is about 2 hours of walking through some pristine environment.

And as we reach Phedi we now get to the end of our trek and take a drive back to Kathmandu from this amazing journey of ours. Stay overnight in Kathmandu.

Day 7 : Departure Day::

After breakfast, we end our services as this day is your farewell day. One of our representatives will transfer you to the airport for your departure to your respective destination.

We hope that you have a safe flight back and that you enjoyed your trek with us. With hopes of meeting again, we bid you farewell.

Price Includes

• Airport Pickup and drop
• 2 nights Hotel in Kathmandu (Hotel Green Horizon or similar standard)
• 1-night Hotel in Pokhara
• All accommodation during the trek in the best hotels/tea houses in the area (differing according to the price you wish to spend)
  • Sanitation: The accommodation we provide will be neat and clean with warm hospitality and quality services.
  • Single Accommodation: You won’t have to share your accommodation with anyone else so your privacy is protected.
• All foods during the trek: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner; any items on the menu as much as you wish to consume.
  • We provide hygienic and safe meals to re-energize you.
  • We request you not to waste your meals for it is difficult to transport food in the rural area.
  • You are not allowed to share your meals with anyone else from another group.
• All required land transportation
• Professional and Highly experienced English-speaking Trekking Guide licensed by the Government. Including their lodging and food.
  • Local Staff: Our guides are locals of the region which ensures that you will surely get to explore a bit more during the trek than with any other guides.
  • Experienced: With the experience of more than a decade of working in this field, our trekking guides possess excellent knowledge of briefing during the trek as well and they are experts in handling all kinds of critical situations that might occur during the trek.
  • Insurance: Nepal Mountain Trekkers have an insurance policy for all our trekking staff.
• Porters (1 porter for 2 trekkers with a max load of 25 KG). Including their lodging and food.
  • Local Staff: The porters we hire belong to the same region where we trek to provide employment opportunities to the locals as well as to make you explore every prospect of the region.
• Four seasonal sleeping bags, a down jacket, a Nepal Mountain Trekkers duffel bag, a t-shirt, and a trekking map (Note: down jacket and sleeping bag are to be returned after trip completion)
• Trekking Permits: Trekkers’ Information Management System(TIMS) Card and Annapurna Conservation Area(ACAP) fees
• A comprehensive medical kit
• Rescue Arrangement Service
• 13% VAT and 10% service charge
• Farewell Dinner

Price Excludes

• Visa fee to enter Nepal (Visa Information)
• International flight tickets
• Food in Kathmandu and Pokhara
• Extra night accommodation and meal costs in Kathmandu and Pokhara due to any change in the scheduled itinerary
• Travel insurance/ Rescue operation costs
• All personal expenses (Laundries, Electric accessories, Internet, and so on)
• All Soft Drinks and Alcoholic Beverages
• Tips for guide and porter

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