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Ghandruk Village Trek

5 - Excellent
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Ghandruk Village Trek 9 Days, Moderate

The Ghandruk Village trek takes us to the heart of the vibrant Gurung culture of Ghandruk in the Annapurna Region. Ghandruk is a big village at the foot of the Annapurna, where the people belonging to Gurung ethnicities have been living. Explore their lifestyle and customs by choosing one of the homestays or the community lodge as your accommodation.

Trip Facts

Physical Grading: Moderate

Max Elevation: 2080m

Accommodation: Hotel/Teahouse

Meals: Full board during trek

Trip Overview

Ghandruk is a model village in Nepal for promoting rural tourism with local resources. The village has successfully capitalized on the rich ethnic culture, the warm indigenous hospitality, and its beautiful natural setting.  Take a trip to the village and learn how tourism can be a means of local empowerment and also an inspiration for preserving local cultural heritage. And all this can be done in a typical touristic way; you do not need to go there with the rigorous approach of a researcher and spoil your holiday!

The Ghandruk Village trek is a trekking sojourn in comparison to longer and more difficult journeys in the region like the Annapurna Circuit or the Annapurna Base Camp trek. It involves no particularly difficult ascents and descents; also no long and exhausting walking days, no altitudes that could cause altitude sickness. You will enjoy idyllic rural scenes with farms, varying green forests, a diversity of birds, and glittering Himalayan sceneries. This trek is suitable for adults to old-age people.

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Essential Information

Health and Fitness Requirement:

This trip requires you to be in good health and physically fit. So, we recommend a thorough physical examination before you start the trek.

Skills:

Your familiarity with the mountainous terrain and previous trekking experience will be plus points.

Travel Insurance:

  • Make sure that you are insured against cancellations, accidents, health, emergency evacuation and loss, theft of, or damage to, baggage and personal effects.
  • In emergency situations, we will arrange for a helicopter rescue, medical treatment and aftercare for you. All these costs shall be borne by your travel insurance company.
  • Down jacket
  • LED headlight
  • Water bottle
  • First-aid kit
  • Water purification solution
  • Trekking Poles
  • Raincoat
  • Sunglasses
  • Full fingers gloves
  • Socks
  • Thermal cap
  • Fleece
  • Sunscreen

Notes:

  • You can choose to bring this equipment yourself. However, we can help you get these things after you arrive here if you want to travel light.
  • We will arrange your pick-up/drop-off according to your flight schedule.
  • We can customize this itinerary according to your interests and preferences.

STANDARD SERVICE INCLUSION

  • Accommodation: Basic teahouse accommodation during the trek (Toilet and bathroom will be outside of the room; Deluxe accommodation for 2 nights in Kathmandu and  2 nights in Pokhara with Breakfast.
  • Meals: 3 meals per day (breakfast, lunch, and dinner, which you can choose from the menu) during the trek; breakfast in Kathmandu and Pokhara
  • Transportation: Airport – hotel – airport transfers by Private Transportation, Kathmandu – Pokhara – Kathmandu by tourist bus. Private transport from Pokhara to Phedi,  Nayapul to Pokhara.
  • Documentation: Trekking permit (Annapurna Conservation Area Project entry permit) and Trekkers’ Information Management System (TIMS) card
  • Equipment/Accessories: if it is required, we provide a Down jacket, sleeping bags, a first-aid kit, water purifying solution (iodine-based)
  • Human resource: A professional and experienced trekking guide (English-speaking); a porter per two trekkers (carrying up to 25 kg); all the expenses for the guide and porter(s) are covered (wages, accommodation, meals, transportation, insurance, etc.)
  • Tax/Service Charge: All applicable taxes, service charges or fees. We hereby guarantee you no ‘hidden charges’ afterward.
  • Complimentary: Farewell dinner in Kathmandu (authentic Nepalese cuisines with a live cultural show)
  • Emergency Rescue Service: Should any emergency arise during your trek, we will provide prompt and professional rescue and medical services. However, you must be already insured for such emergencies, and your insurance policy must cover helicopter evacuation. Moreover, you should provide your policy details and authorize us to deal directly with your insurance company on your behalf. make sure that your Travel insurance will cover Helicopter education up to 2500 Mtrs.

What's not included?

  • Beverage (cold drinks, bottled mineral water, tea/coffee, etc.)
  • Any other expenses of a personal nature (extra meals, Wi-Fi, battery charging fees, photography charges, Hot Shower, etc.)
  • Tips for Guides and Porters, (Expected) and donations
  • Your travel insurance
  • Nepal Visa
  • If you wish to Fly Kathmandu – Pokhara – Kathmandu.
  • Local Sightseeing

Customers Reviews

5 - Excellent Based on 3 Reviews

Very good time for us

Marta P

Very good time for us

Nov 2023

We visited Ghandruk and places nearby which was a real pleasure with our guide Dilli. Our guide informed us about the habits of the local people and solved all the problems. It was a very wonderful time. So I highly recommend outdoor Himalayan treks.

ghandruk mesuem

Basia
Poland

Amazing holiday

Nov 2018

Outdoor Himalayan Treks provided an exceptional five-star experience. Badri, our main contact, went above and beyond, ensuring everything was perfect from arrival to departure. We opted for a short trek in Annapurna, where the stunning scenery spoke for itself. Our guide, Krishna, was highly professional and passionate, while porter Madhabe carried our luggage with a smile and shared interesting stories. The service was personal, attentive, and flexible. I highly recommend Outdoor Himalayan Treks for a hassle-free, memorable adventure in Nepal.

Simon Francomb

Simon Francomb
UK

Beautiful landscape with outstanding views of Annapurna and Machhapuchchhre

We went to Ghorepani, Tadapani, Jhinu, and Ghandruk. We trekked for 6 days through the most beautiful landscape with outstanding views of Annapurna and Machaputchre. We met some wonderful people and made good friends with whom we hope to keep in touch.

My guide Rammani Rijal was outstanding knowledgeable about the area, mountains, cultural, and every friend to the local people and of course to us. Porter Sambhu was strong enough to carry our bags. We highly recommend Trek with Outdoor Himalayan Treks.

Can’t wait until we can come back again.

Detail Itinerary

Day 01 Arrival in Kathmandu

30 min

As you drop at the Tribhuvan International Airport, we will pick you up from there and take you to your hotel. Get refreshed and evening walk Thamel area yourself.

Hotel

Day 02 Drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara

7 hrs

Today we drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara, which takes about 7 hours. We stop for lunch and refreshment on the way and enjoy the view of villages and hills. After reaching Pokhara, we drop into our hotel. Take a sojourn in the lakeside in the evening for more refreshment.

Hotel

Day 03 Drive to Phedi and Trek from Phedi to Dhampus

5-6 hrs

We have breakfast in the morning and drive to Phedi from our hotel. From here we climb through fields and forest to a beautiful village named Dhampus.

Teahouse

Day 04 Trek from Dhampus to Landrung

4 hrs

Today we make it to our main destination. It is a short day, involving about 4 hours of going up from Landrung through some thin hill settlements. From Ghandruk itself, we have grand views of Gangapurna, Machapuchre, Annapurna and other snow-clad mountains. These views go well with the warm hospitality of the locals and typical Gurung customs and lifestyle.

Teahouse

Day 06 Ghandruk exploration

5-6 hrs

Set aside a day for exploring more about this village and its methods for promoting tourism. You will be amazed to know what a job the local committee of women here has done! The whole village is a living museum of Gurung culture. Take short trips around, drop into the local museum, and have interaction with the local committee of women which has not only made the village a popular destination for national and international tourists but also managed to stop the flow of males into cities and abroad for work. All in all, you will have a very lively, enjoyable day. 

Teahouse

Day 07 Trek from Ghandruk to Pokhara

5-6 hrs

Today we drop down towards Pokhara via Seuli Bazaar and Brethanti to catch a vehicle in Nayapul, from where we drive to Pokhara. evening explore lakeside in Pokhara by yourself.

Hotel

Day 08 Return from Pokhara to Kathmandu

7 hrs

Today we return from Pokhara to Kathmandu. You can choose a domestic flight or a drive on a nice tourist bus. Evening joins the Live Nepali cultural dinner host by Outdoor Himalayan Treks.

Hotel

Day 09 International Departure

We drop you at the International Airport and pay you farewell at your comfortable time.