Ghandruk Village Trek - Nepal

Ghandruk Village Trek - Nepal

Pokhara Ghandruk Trek provides a nice opportunity to witness the culture and tradition of the Nepalese countryside as well as offering you great views of the Himalayas including Macchapuchre or Fishtail (6,993m), Annapurna South (7,219m) and Hiunchuli (6,441m).

Pokhara Ghandruk Trek starts at the beautiful town of Pokhara taking you along river valleys that are studded with rhododendron orchid bushes making stops at villages to interact with locals and their culture.

 


  • Destination: Ghandruk village Trekking
  • Activities: Cultural / Tour Trekking
  • Duration: 5 days
  • Grade: Easy
  • Mode of Trip: Lodge (Teahouse)
  • Maximum Altitude: 1,950m
  • Transportation: Drive
  • Accommodation: Teahouse 
  • Group Size: 1+
  • Season: Autumn and Spring

Day 01: Drive From Kathmandu To Pokhara (914m) takes About Seven Hours.

Day 02: Drive From Pokhara (915 M.) To Phedi (1130m) And Trek From Phedi To Pothana (1990m)Takes About Five Hours.

Day 03: Trek From Pothana To Ghandruk (1950m.) Takes About Seven Hours.

Day 04: Trek From Ghandruk To Nayapul Via Birethanti Takes About Six Hours.

Day 05: Drive From Pokhara To Kathmandu That Takes About Seven Hours.

 

Day 01: Drive From Kathmandu To Pokhara (914m) Takes About Seven Hours.
Drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara (914m) takes about seven hours. This drive will take most of the morning, leaving much of the afternoon to fall in love with the beauty of Pokhara. Stay overnight at hotel in Pokhara.

Day 02: Drive From Pokhara (915m) To Phedi (1130m) And Trek From Phedi To Pothana (1,990m)Takes About Five Hours.
Drive from Pokhara (915m) to Phedi (1,130 m) and trek from Phedi to Pothana (1,990m)takes about five hours. The trail ascends all the way to Pothana through forests until you reach the village called Dhampus. Dhampus is a Gurung village which gives you an opportunity to relish some magnificent views of the Annapurna range, Lamjung Himal and Manaslu. The ascending trail follows to Pothana through the forests. Stay overnight at lodge.

Day 03: Trek From Pothana To Ghandruk(1950m.) Takes About Seven Hours.
Trek from Pothana to Ghandruk(1950m.) takes about seven hours. The first part of your trek from Pothana to Deurali is a gradual ascent. From Deurali your trail descends to Bheri Kharka. From there your path is flat until Landruk. The trail from Landruk is a steep descent until Modi Khola when the trail begins to ascend all the way to Ghandruk village. Ghandruk is a big Gurung village from where you enjoy mountain views of the Annapurna ranges and Fishtail. Stay overnight at lodge.

Day 04: Trek From Ghandruk To Nayapul Via Birethanti Takes About Six Hours.
Trek from Ghandruk to Nayapul via Birethanti takes about six hours. You begin your trail along a flat path passing through forests, rocks and terraces. After Kimche (1,638m) the trail descends through human settlements and terraces up to Seuli Bazaar. From here, the trail moves along the bank of Modi Khola to Birethanti. En- route, you pass through forests, rice terraces, waterfalls and green scenarios. Birethanti is a small town with a few lodges, shops and human settlements. You then walk for almost twenty minutes along a flat path up to Nayapul (New Bridge). Here you board your vehicle to drive back to Pokhara takes approximately one and a half hours. Stay overnight at hotel in Pokhara.

Day 05: Drive From Pokhara To Kathmandu That Takes About Seven Hours.
Drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu that takes about seven hours. While driving from Pokhara to Kathmandu you head up to Damauli, Dumre, Muglin and Kurintar where Nepal's first cable car is operated to reach Manakamana Temple. En- route, you can enjoy the mountain views, green sceneries, rice terrace fields, vegetable fields and people engaged in their daily work. From Naubishe you climb up to Thankot, the gateway to the capital city. You can also fly from Pokhara to Kathmandu which takes about 25 minutes.

 

Cost Includes

  • Free airport picks upon your arrival and a drop at the end of your trip
  • Sagarmatha Conversation Area Project Permits
  • TIMS (Trekkers' Information Management Systems)
  • 2 Nights accommodations in Kathmandu.(5 star or Similar)
  • Transportation by tourist bus ( Kathmandu- Pokhara - Kathmandu) and all necessary ground transportation as per itinerary
  • Trekking Map
  • Complete free trekking information before going to trek
  • Tasty and hygienic organic welfare dinner at the end of the tour in Kathmandu
  • Full Board (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner) during the trek
  • All nights in local Hotel/lodges during trekking
  • An experienced licensed holder guide and needed number of porters as per your group size
  • Medical first aid kit box ( which is carried by your team) 
  • Foods, flight tickets, accommodations and local tax for guide & porters
  • Down jacket, sleeping bag and all necessary trekking gears are available in a hire

Cost Excludes

  • Your travel insurance ( Travel insurance is compulsory to take an adventure trip and it must be covered both medical & emergency evacuation with the worth of USD100, 000.00 minimum. 
  • International flight tickets and departure tax
  • Nepal entry visa fees
  • Any kind of drinks (tea, coffee, water, hot water, etc) and of bar bills (alcoholic beverages)
  • Hot shower, WIFI, any electronic battery charges during only in trekking  
  • Tips and gratitude to your guides, porters, and drivers
  • Extra night accommodation or meals in Kathmandu because of early arrival, late departure and early return from trekking (due to any reason) than the scheduled itinerary

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Trip Facts

Trip Duration 05 Day
Destination Nepal
Trip Grade Easy - A
Transportation Private Vehicle
Accomodation Hotel + Lodges + Tent
Starting Price US$
Trip Type Tea House Trek
Meals Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner
Max. Altitude 1,950 Meter
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