Ghandruk Trek

Name: Ghandruk Trek
Brand: Trek Guiders
SKU: PKG-10020
Price: 1105.00 USD
Availability: InStock

Trip Overview

Ghandruk Village, located at the North West side of Pokhara, is home to local Gurung community people. This village is rich in culture and the views seen from this village attracts anyone to its doorsteps. Considered to be the gateway to the Annapurna Base Camp trek, this place is visited by most travelers following the trail of Ghorepani Poonhill, Khopra Danda, or Annapurna Base Camp year round.

Highlights

Best trek for travelers having a short stay in Nepal.
Great panoramic views of mountains of Annapurna region.
Experience of local Gurung Culture with a chance to visit the Gurung Museum.
A chance to wear Gurung costume for a nice picture as a memory of Ghandruk.

Itinerary

Welcome to Kathmandu. You will be received by one of our office representatives at the TIA exit section and escort you to your hotel afterward.

Depending on your arrival time, you will have the chance to stroll around the places nearby your hotel on your own.

Hotel

Today you will have a free day in Kathmandu while your specialist will take time to arrange permits for your trek. You will have time to explore around the Kathmandu valley on your own or enjoy the cultural tour with an experienced tour guide arranged by Trek Guiders.

In the evening, you will be met by your specialist in your hotel lobby. S/he will introduce you to your guide for the trek and brief you shortly about your trek, things to do/ not to do, and any optional activities you may enjoy during the trip. You can ask any queries or share feelings with your specialist during the briefing.

Hotel

Breakfast

Enjoy your breakfast at your hotel and ask your hotel manager to safe-keep your luggage in the hotel store if you are planning to return to the same hotel again after the trek. Then starting off with a drive to Pokhara with your trekking crew, you will reach your destination in approximately 6 - 7 hours.

Upon reaching Pokhara, check in to your hotel and have some rest. The evening is free to stroll around the Lakeside market or the bank of Phewa Lake.

Hotel

Breakfast

After breakfast in your hotel, you will be picked up by your guide in the hotel lobby and in a pre-arranged private vehicle start the trip with a drive to Phedi, from where the trek begins. Praising the fantastic views of the mountains, ascend along the ridge to Dhampus. Take some time to capture the magnificent views of Fishtail and Annapurna after you have your lunch here. Continue some further walk to reach Pothana, where you will be staying overnight.

Tea House

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Today is another short walk day. After you are done with your breakfast at Pothana, start walking along the ridge to Deurali village. From here you will descend through the lush forest of Rhododendron with the melodious chattering of birds to the small villages of Tolka and Bheri Kharka. The trail from here still descends through more scattered forests and villages finally reaching Landruk. Enjoy your rest of the day in relaxation.

Tea House

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Today, the trail will have a steep descend at first towards Modi river for an hour and afterward, you will ascend steep climb for about 2 - 3 hours through the scattered villages before reaching a beautiful Gurung village of Ghandruk. From here, you will get good views of Machhapuchhre, Annapurna, and other snow-capped mountains.

After lunch, get some time to visit the local Gurung museum, a house of ancient artifacts and tools used by Gurung community people during ancient times. Also get dressed in local Gurung costume for a photograph if you are interested. If time permits, visit the Annapurna Mountain Conservation Area Project (ACAP) headquarters too.

Tea House

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After enjoying a heartwarming sunrise from Ghandruk and finishing your breakfast, descend down from Ghandruk to Syauli Bazar for around two hours. Following the Modi Khola, you will have an easy walk up to Kimche where you will find your vehicle waiting for your return to Pokhara. Upon reaching Pokhara, check-in at your hotel and leave your luggage. The rest of the time is free to relax or take a walk around Pokhara city.

Hotel

Breakfast, Lunch

You will be picked up by a private vehicle for a short transfer to Pokhara airport to catch your flight back to Kathmandu. Upon reaching Kathmandu after a half-hour flight, you will be directly escorted to your hotel. The evening is free for some last-minute shopping or relaxation.

Hotel

Breakfast

You will be picked up from your hotel 3.5 hours prior to your international flight time by one of our office representatives to escort you to the TIA. Trip concludes !!

Breakfast

Commencing this trip

This short trek starts from Pokhara. Pokhara can be reached from Kathmandu either by flight (30 minutes) or via surface transfer depending on your time availability, budget, or interest. Starting from Phedi, which is around 1-hour driving distance from Pokhara, you will reach Ghandruk on the third day of your trek enjoying the spectacular landscape views and panoramic views of the Himalayas. Since the per day walking duration will be of around 3 - 4 hours, you will have enough time to rest, take pictures and enjoy nature.

Best time to do this trip

Ghandruk trek reaches the maximum altitude of 2010m only. Hence, this trip can be done year around as there are no big hurdles on the trail. But it's best suggested to commence this trip during the suggested months of Spring and Autumn. These two seasons will have clear weather for the best views of the Himalayas and landscapes. Trekking to Ghandruk during monsoon is also possible but be prepared to walk in wet boots with a raincoat on.

What is included?

3 nights accommodation in 3-star Kathmandu Hotel with Breakfast on twin sharing basis.
2 nights accommodation in 3-star Pokhara Hotel with Breakfast on twin sharing basis.
3 nights accommodation in standard tea house during the trek on a full board twin sharing basis (breakfast, lunch, and dinner with tea/ coffee)
2 International Airport transfers in a private vehicle.
Kathmandu to Pokhara surface transfer in a private vehicle.
Pokhara to Kathmandu return flight fare with domestic airport transfers in a private vehicle.
Guide's domestic flight fare.
ACAP and TIMS permit required for the trek.
Pokhara - Nayapul and Kimche - Pokhara transfers in a private vehicle.
English-speaking local expert guide and porter on the trek
Equipment allowances, salary, and insurance for trekking staff.
Kitbags/ duffle bag for the trek.
First aid kit with basic supplies for staff.
All government taxes.

What is not included?

Single room supplement charges for city hotels.
Lunches and Dinners in Kathmandu and Pokhara.
Lunches during the Kathmandu to Pokhara surface transfer.
Additional airport transfers besides those mentioned in the 'included' section.
Soft Drinks, Cigarettes, and soft/hard beverages like Coke, Beer, etc.
Any guided/ unguided city tours and transfers for the same.
Entrance fees for heritage sites, monasteries, and museums (if any).
Hot shower and hot drinking water during the trek.
Nepal entry visa fee.
International airfares.
Your personal trekking gear and equipment, such as a sleeping bag, trekking poles, and down jackets.
Personal nature expenses related to the phone, wifi, gadget charging, laundry, gratuity/ Tips, snack expenses, extra meals, etc.
Your insurance and emergency rescue evacuation, if any.
Any items not mentioned in the "Service included section."

Important points to be noted:

Single rooms will not be available in the tea houses during the trek due to the limited number of lodges on the trail.

Depending on time availability or budget, travelers can opt for either tourist bus transport or domestic flight transfer for the Kathmandu-Pokhara-Kathmandu route with a revised trip price that does not affect the actual trek departure date.