• Duration3 Days / 2 Nights
  • Price from$249 / person
  • Difficulty LevelEasy
  • Max Altitude2200 Meters

Trip Overview

Trek into one of the popular destinations in the Annapurna region, Ghandruk. The beautiful village of Ghandruk is located in western Nepal and is inhabited by the Gurung community. A spectacular panorama of the Himalayas in the Annapurna can be spotted from Ghandruk, such as Annapurna South, Gangapurna, Annapurna III, Hiunchuli, and Machhapuchhre. There’s also an old Gurung museum in 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.

The trek begins with a drive from Pokhara to Phedi and trek towards Ghandruk, crossing Dhampus en route. Explore the beautiful village of Ghandruk, which has a Gurung museum The mountain views seen from the village are spectacular, from mountains like Annapurna south to Gangapurna, Annapurna III, Hiunchuli, Machhapuchhre, and others. The next day trace the route to Pothana, stay overnight at Pothana, then back to Pokhara and transfer to your hotel. The trek is a combination of witnessing the local culture and tradition with a great mountain panorama.Day 01: Pokhara to Ghandruk (1540 m) 5 hrs Meet at your hotel and drive to Nayapul. Trekking starts from Nayapul, ascending up to 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, and Fishtail. Overnight at Lodge.Day 02: Ghandruk to Pothana (2870 m) 5-6 hours 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 through paddy fields and reaches Deurali. Trekking further will arrive at Pothana. Overnight at Lodge.Day 03: Pothana to Pokhara 3 hours early in the morning, spent some time at Pothana. Pothana is on a ridge and offers great views of the Annapurna massif, Fishtail, and other mountains. The trek then begins at Phedi. En route, witness some good views of the Himalayas and lush green forests. Upon reaching Phedi, your vehicle will be waiting to drive you to Pokhara, and drop off at your hotel.

What to pack?

  • Backpack (preferably 35L to 40L as per your preference.
  • Proper hiking shoes, sandals/flipflops, 1/2 pair of socks, traveling towel
  • Some warm clothes (if trekking in winter).
  • Hiking pants/shorts, 2 selected t-shirts, windcheater, sun hat/glass.
  • Headlamp or torch (optional, most of the place have electricity).
  • Rain gear and mosquito repellant if trekking in the warm/rainy season.
  • Toiletries, trekking poles. Camera, Mobile phone, and their chargers.
  • Water bottles. Buying bottled water is available.
  • Books/e-books, playing cards, or chess are optional.
  • Some snacks (nuts/dry fruits, etc) optional
  • Basic medicines (e.g., paracetamol, ibuprofen, Bandages, Antifungal ointments, etc)
  • Some extra money (NPR) for beverages and other personal expenses.

Highlights

  • Enjoy a day away from the hustle and bustle of the city
  • Ideal choice for seniors and families.
  • Informative, friendly and professional local trekking guide
  • Perfect for all ages and skill level

Itinerary

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Enjoy the morning breakfast with beautiful view. We leave Ghandruk today, the trail is pleasing until reaching he beautiful village of Landruk then it drops down to Modi Khola at Kyumi then it goes up to Ghandruk. In Ghandruk, you can visit the Gurung museum and ACAP visitor’s center. You can spot different mountains from Ghandruk like Annapurna South, Gangapurna, Annapurna II, Hinuchuli, Fishtail. Overnight at Lodge.

  • Lunch & Dinner
  • Trekking Lodge
  • 1790m
  • Tolka

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. Overnight at Lodge

  • Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
  • Trekking Lodge
  • 1940m
  • Ghandruk

Rejoice with the morning breakfast with beautiful view. We leave Ghandruk today, the trail is down until the Ghandruk welcome gate then we turn right toward Siwai and from here we take the public jeep to Pokhara. 

  • Breakfast & Lunch
  • Not included
  • Pokhara
  • Pokhara
Customized Trip

What's Included

  • Shuttles to and from your hotel in Pokhara by private vehicle / cab.
  • Local bus/sharing jeep transfer to Pokhara after the trek.
  • 2 Nights trekking lodges accommodation on twin/double sharing basis.
  • Meals (2 Breakfasts, 2 Lunch and 2 Dinner) during the trek.
  • An experienced English speaking local trekking guide.
  • Guide fee and all his/her expenses for meals and accommodation.
  • An assistant guide if the number of trekkers are 8 or above.
  • All necessary trekking permits for Ghandruk trek.
  • All government taxes and service charge.

What's Excluded

  • Transfers, accommodation and meals in Kathmandu and Pokhara.
  • Guided sightseeing and monument site entry fees in cities.
  • 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.)
  • Porter and horse ride (Please let us know in advance if you need porter)
  • Tips for guide (Tipping are expected but not mandatory)

Availabilities

We are local tour and trekking operator based in Kathmandu so we guaranty small private group departures any dates that suits your date and time. Please kindly contact us for your customized departure date, itinerary and the price. Thank you and Namaste!

Reviews

Trip Advisor

Fabulous experience

- Paul Copeland, United Kingdom

Fabulous trek as a solo traveler. The reservation and admin was smooth, the guide was great and brought Nepal to life with his enthusiasm, humor and knowledge. The hotels in the mountains were very hospitable and the food very good at every time. A top experience and I would greatly [...]

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3 Days short Trek to Ghandruk

- Daniel Adams, United Kingdom

We just finished doing a trip in Nepal and did 3 days Ghandruk trek with Wilderness Excursion. They made our trip great by providing a safe and reliable platform to connect with great team perform payments safely and communicate effectively right from beginning of the trip, during the trip and [...]

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Best tour guide leader with his nice porter team!

- Nunya N, Thailand

This is our second time that we go trekking with Wilderness Excursion on Annapurna sanctuary route and they make our trip to be memorable experience again. Although Mr. Pradip can't go with us as our first expectation due to his son sickness, Mr.Garap has been in charge of being guide [...]

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