Ghandruk Cultural Trek

Ghandruk Cultural Trek
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$390Per Person
$390
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Trip Highlights

  • Trip Code:NHA201
  • Destination:Nepal
  • Total Duration:10 Days
  • Trip Price:$390
  • Trip Grade:Easy
  • Best Time:Sept - Nov & Mar - May
  • Max Elevation:1940 m
  • Start Point:Nayapul
  • End Point:Nayapul
  • Max Group Size:Min.1 to Max. 20
  • Accommodation:Lodge to Lodge
  • Transportation:By Land

Tour Overview

Ghandruk Cultural Trek is short and easy trekking routes in the Annapurna region. This trek gets its name after Ghandruk village, which is famous for rich culture and hospitality. This short trek showcases the hilly region of Nepal to new visitors and families. Furthermore, it provides some wonderful close-up views of Dhaulagiri (8167m), Annapurna I (8091M), Annapurna South (7219m), Machhapuchhre (Holy mountain or Fishtail, 6993m), Annapurna II, Annapurna III, Annapurna IV, Hinchuli and Manaslu ranges. Also, an interesting four days trekking allow you an insight into the culture, tradition, and lifestyle of the hill people.

Ghandruk Cultural Trek

We begin Ghandruk Cultural Trek from the City of Lakes, Pokhara to Nayapul, trailhead.  The towering snow-capped mountains stand just before your eyes as you hike to Ghandruk Village. Here, at the Ghandruk, you can explore the traditional slatted houses, a museum, cultivation lands, etc. Also, you can meet the friendly and welcoming Gurung people.

After spending a night at the village then we head to another popular trekking Destinations- Jhinu Danda. You can take a bath in the natural hot spring. It gives you complete relief to your physical tiredness and relaxation.

From Jhinu Danda, we continue to walk down to Tolka and Dhampus. Both of these are popular smaller villages of Gurung ethnic people. From Tolka you can enjoy the views of Himalayan Mountain range. Dhampus is regarded as the gateway to the Annapurna Conservation Area. As, it serves as one of the main entry points to the Annapurna Base Camp and many Annapurna Region Trekking. We end our Ghandruk Cultural Trekking at Phedi and take a final drive to Pokhara. It takes 15-20 minutes to drive from Phedi to Pokhara. Later, you can have the Pokhara City Tour.

Detail Itinerary

Day 01: Drive to Pokhara - (827m) 7 hrs

Day 02: Drive from Pokhara to Nayapul (1 ½ hrs) & trek to Ghandruk (1940m) O/N at lodge

Day 03: Trek to Jhinu Danda (Hot Spring, 1780m, 6/7hrs walking) take a bath at hot spring

Day 04: Trek from Jhinu to Tolka (1700m, 4/5 hrs walking) via Landruk O/N at lodge

Day 05: Trek to Dhampus (1650m, 4hrs) via Pitam Deurali (2100m) & Pothana O/N at lodge

Day 06: Trek to Phedi (4hrs walking) and then drive back to Pokhara O/N at hotel

Day 07: Drive Pokhara to Kathmandu & transfer to hotel

Cost Includes

  • 2 nights hotel accommodation in Pokhara with breakfast
  • Scenic drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara and back to Kathmandu by Luxury Tourist bus
  • Transfer to Trekking starting point and back to Pokhara by privet car
  • Annapurna Conservation Area Entry Permit
  • TIMS Card (Trekking Information Management System)
  • 3 meals a day (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner) during the trek
  • Accommodation at Lodges in Twin or Multi sharing basis on the trek
  • An English-speaking, government licensed trekking guide & porter (s)
  • Accommodation, meals, insurance, equipments, salary of guide and porter
  • All applicable government taxes and service charges
  • Free use of Company's duffel bag
  • Group medical supplies (First Aid medical kit will be provided)
  • All Gov Taxs and local fees 
  • Our service charges 

Cost Excludes

  • Nepal Entry Visa
  • Food in Pokhara such as lunch and dinner
  • Bottled drinks (mineral water, any cold drinks & alcoholic drinks) while on trek
  • Travel, medical & emergency rescue by helicopter (need to pay by your insurance)
  • Your international flight ticket and airport departure tax
  • Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu and Pokhara because of early return from the trekking (due to any reason)
  • Expenses of personal nature such as laundry, telephone, bar bills, tips, battery recharge, extra porters, bottle or boiled water, shower etc
  • Tips & Gratuities for trekking guide & porter (s)

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