Ghandruk Village Trek

Escape to the rural villages for the ultimate taste of Nepal’s remote life; unwind from bustling Nepal’s modern cities- you will be shocked to see the large contract. Ghandruk village trek is a short and easy trip in Annapurna region particularly famous for groups and family holiday. Ghandruk is the biggest Gurung community village nestled just south of Annapurna ranges and the view of fishtail is mesmerizing. Ghandruk village trek is ideal for those seeking short sightseeing trip to cultural village of Nepal including highland panorama. The idea behind this tour is to give the insight of ethnic village living in remote Nepal. During the trip, you get countless opportunity to experience the Gurung’s culture, tradition, life style and their folkways and explore the stunning mountain vistas around the village.

It takes only 5 days trip to accomplish the complete Ghandruk village trek. The trip instigates after scenic drive form Kathmandu to Pokhara, the paradise city of lakes. After the city exploration, we drive for about 2 hours all way to Nayapul- the starting point of trek. We follow exciting trails passing stunning landscapes, terraces of rice fields, rhododendron forest and idyllic villages before reaching the precious village, Ghandruk. We also visit several families in the village and get to learn about their culture and way of living. In short, Photography, hiking and visiting local tribes are most to do things during this short trip to ancient village of Nepal.

Day 01: Arrival at Kathmandu (1400 m).

Day 02: Visit Kathmandu City.

Day 03: Drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara (835 m).

Day 04: Drive to Nayapul and trek to Ghandruk (1940 m).

Day 05: Trek to Pothana (1900 m).

Day 06: Trek to Phedi and drive to Pokhara (835 m).

Day 07: Drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu.

Day 08: Departure!!!

Cost Includes

• Airport to Hotel pickup and drop transportation by private van
• Accommodation and meals throughout trek
• Kathmandu City tour
• All national flights as per itinerary
• All Trekking permits and required entrance fee
• An experienced guide, porters and their accommodation and meals
• Trekking equipments
• Safe drinking water –boiled/iodinate
• First medical kit
• All government and local tax
• All office charge

Cost Excludes

• Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu
• Travel insurance charge
• International flight fare
• Nepal entry fare- 25$ for 15 days, 40$ for 30 days and 90$ for 100 days
• Personal nature expenses- alcoholic beverages, mineral water, special menu, shopping, internets, laundry
• Hot showers during the trek
• Personal trekking equipments
• Tips for guides, porters and drivers (Tips are expected but not mandatory)