trip Overview
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.
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.
Itinerary
30 min Hotel
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.
7 hrs Hotel
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.
5-6 hrs Teahouse
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.
6-7 hrs Teahouse
With some ascents and descents through typical rural terrain involving villages, farms and wilderness, we reach Landrung, another beautiful village.
4 hrs Teahouse
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.
5-6 hrs Teahouse
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.
5-6 hrs Hotel
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.
7 hrs Hotel
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.
We drop you at the International Airport and pay you farewell at your comfortable time.
Why book with us?
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What's included
- 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
Trip Reviews
Nov 2023
Marta P
Very good time for us
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.
Oct 2023
Emiliano M
Unforgettable ABC trek experience
An amazing experience after completing 9 days of Annapurna Base Camp (ABC) trekking. OHT provided us with the best guide and porter, Ganesh and Krishna. We had such a good time together. They took great care of us and did a great job with us. Couldn’t ask for better ones.
We are so happy to have chosen them for our unforgettable experience. Thank you 🙏
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.
Guidelines
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.
Required Equipment/Gears:
- 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.
Documents required:
- Scanned copies of passport sized photo and passport of each participant
- Travel insurance.
CANCELLATION
- Free cancellation up to 60 days prior departure
- 30% of the total cost of the trip will be charged if cancelled between 60 to 30 days prior to departure date
- 60% of total cost of the trip will be charged if cancelled in between 30 to 14 days prior to departure date.
- No refund will be provided if cancelled within 14 days prior of departure date.
- No refunded will be provided if the guest will not show up.
- Regrettably, in case where the trek/tour can not be completed due to customer's own problem or sickness or unfavourable weather there will be no refund.
- If the trekking/tour is extended more than given itinerary extra charge will be applied accordingly
- If the agreed trip can not be organised due to bad weather or any unforeseen events, similar trip will be organised (in the mutual understanding with the travellers)