Ghandruk Village Trek

01 / THE EXPERIENCE

Discover the journey

This is one of the most popular treks in the Annapurna Region. It offers spectacular mountain scenery and the trail passes through beautiful villages inhabited by mid-hill tribes called Gurungs, many of them are Gurkha soldiers working for British and Indian armies and some are engaged in farming. Trekkers will have an opportunity to experience the local culture and learn the tradition of the Gurung communities. Ghandruk is a beautiful village with a number of slate-roofed houses, paved courtyard, a museum, Buddhist monastery and the trip will remain ideal for those wishing to experience Nepal’s mountain scenery and ethnic culture within a short time. Accommodations and food in the region are highest standard with electricity, hot showers as per the clients taste and budget. Dhampus is another beautiful village heavily settled by Gurung communities similar to Ghandruk. After leaving Ghandruk we head down to Dhampus through the paved trail while enjoying views of the soaring mountains.

03 / YOUR ROUTE

Journey at a glance

Day 1: Arrive Kathmandu (1,300m) — Meet us outside the airport, transfer to Hotel. Meet with trekking guide and discuss about necessary things. Accommodation: Hotel Day 2: Kathmandu — After breakfast, keep full day valley sightseeing with Kathmandu Durbar Square, the place of the Malla and then the Shah Kings of Nepal, visiting Kumari Temple, house of the virgin goddess, visiting Swoyambhunath, a stupa on the top of hill - from here you can overlook the scenery of Kathmandu, Visiting Patan city, the second largest town in the valley, Krishna Mandir, Golden Temple etc. Accommodation: Hotel, Meals: Breakfast Day 3: Kathmandu – Pokhara (910m), Approx. 6 hours drive or 30 minutes flight — After breakfast, scenic drive or fly to Pokhara. Afternoon, walk around Lake city. Early evening, Trek briefing and final preparation. Accommodation: Hotel, Meals: Breakfast Day 4: Pokhara - Birethanti - Ghandrung (2 hrs drive & 5 hrs trek) — After breakfast, Drive to Birethanti 45 kms and start the trek along the stream. It is a beautiful but steep walk passing by waterfalls and Magar villages to the Ghandrung. Stay overnight over there with the beautiful views of Ghandrung. Accommodation:/ Lodge, Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Day 5: Trek Ghandruk to Pothana (1890m) — We descent down through stone steps of Ghandruk village past several tea houses, After crossing a stream on a suspension bridge the trail drops in to the Modi Khola valley and reaches Landruk-Tolka and ascent couple of hour to Pothana. Accommodation: Lodge, Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Day 6: Trek Pothana to Phedi and drive to Pokhara — The trail follows through rhododendron forest before arrive Dhampus, it is inhabited by a mix of people: Gurung, Brahman, Magar communities. From here work down to mostly downhill through forest to Phedi from here 30 minutes drive to Pokhara. Accommodation: Lodge, Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Day 7: Pokhara – Kathmandu — Drive back to Kathmandu by Car / Van / Tourist Bus (6hrs) or by flight (30minute) Accommodation: Hotel, Meals: Breakfast Day 8: Final Departure — Transfer to international airport and fly to onward destination. Meals: Breakfast

YOUR DAY-BY-DAY ROUTE

Day-by-day itinerary

Day 1Arrive Kathmandu (1,300m) — Meet us outside the airport, transfer to Hotel. Meet with trekking guide and discuss about necessary things. Accommodation: Hotel+