3-Day Ghandruk Loop Trek from Pokhara

5.0 (6 reviews) Pokhara, Nepal
Duration3 days
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
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Overview

Trek into one of the popular destinations in the Annapurna region, Ghandruk. The beautiful village of Ghandruk is located in western Nepal and inhabited by Gurung community. Spectacular panorama of the Himalayas in the Annapurans can be spotted from Ghandruk such as Annapurna south, Gangapurna, Annapurna III, Hiunchuli and Machhapuchhre. There’s also an old Gurung museum at the village. The trek is ideal for anyone who is looking into shorter hikes around Pokhara with easy trekking trails and no difficult ascends/descends.

What's included

  • All government taxes, VAT and office service charge.
  • Experienced English speaking trekking guide and necessary porters (1 Porter for 2 trekkers) during the trek including their transportation, food, accommodation, salary, equipments and insurance.
  • Meals (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner) during the trek.
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Breakfast
  • Accommodation during the trek at guest houses/lodges.
  • ACAP Trek permit
  • Trekker's Information Management System (TIMS) card fees. (Please bring 2 passport size photos for TIMS & Permit)
  • Pokhara - Nayapul & Phedi - Pokhara by private vehicle.
  • Personal expenses (phone calls, internet, laundry, bar bills, battery recharge, hot shower etc.
  • Any kind of drinks (tea/coffee, hot chocolate, boiled water, bottle water, cola, beer etc.
  • Tips for guide and porters (Tipping are expected but not mandatory)

What to expect

Day 1: Pokhara to Ghandruk (1540m) 5 hrs
  1. Pass by
    Meet at your hotel and drive to Nayapul. Trekking starts from Nayapul ascending upto Ghandruk. En-route witness majestic views of Annapurna range, Manaslu and other mountains. In Ghandruk, visit the Gurung museum. You can spot different mountains from Ghandruk like Annapurna South, Gangapurna, Annapurna II, Hinuchuli, Fishtail.
  2. Pokhara
    Pass by
    Pokhara is the beautiful lakeside town in Nepal.
  3. Ghandruk
    12h
    Ghandruk is a beautiful Gurung village in the Annapurna region.
  4. Annapurna Region
    Pass by
    Annapurna region is the popular trekking destination of Nepal.
  5. Annapurna Mountain Range
    Pass by
    Annapurna mountain range can be spectacularly seen from Ghandruk.
  6. Pass by
    Machhapuchhare is a beautiful peak also known as Mount Fishtail.
  7. Pass by
    One of the beautiful peak in the Annapurna region.
Day 2: Ghandruk to Pothana (2870m) 5-6 hrs
  1. Old Gurung Museum
    Pass by
    Early in the morning, enjoy the sunrise over the mountains as the first ray of the sun hits the Himalayas. Then after breakfast, trek to Pothana. At first you will have to descend down to Modi Khola then start climbing up to Landruk village. The trial passes thru paddy fields and reaches Deurali. Trekking further will arrive at Pothana.
  2. 12h
    Rural mountain village in the Annapurna region.
  3. Landruk
    Pass by
    Landruk is the village en-route Ghandruk to Pothana.
  4. Pass by
    Deurali is en-route Ghandruk to Pothana.
Day 3: Pothana to Pokhara 3 hrs
  1. Pokhara Museum
    Pass by
    Early in the morning, spent some time at Pothana. Pothana is on a ridge and offers great views of Annapurna massif, Fishtail and other mountains. The trek then begins to Phedi. En-route, witness some good views of the Himalayas and lush green forests. Upon reaching Phedi, your vehicle will be awaiting and drive you to Pokhara, and drop-off at your hotel.
  2. Phedi Khola
    Pass by
    Phedi is the end point of the trek then drive to Pokhara.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

Pick-up from inside the Pokhara City.

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult

Cancellation policy

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

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