Tour Description

Trip Name: Ghandruk Cultural Trek 

Group Size: 1 - 12 

Max. Elevation: 1,940m

Difficulty: Easy 

Best Seasons: March to April and September to November 

Accommodation: Hotel/ Guest House 

Transportation: Private Vehicle 

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner 

Trip Starts at: Kathmandu 

Trip Ends at: Kathmandu 

Experience Nepal’s cultural richness and vast natural diversity with our meticulously customized 5 days Ghandruk Cultural Trek package. 

Nestled in the spectacular folds of the mid-mountain terrain in the shadow of formidable Annapurna peaks, high above Modi village valley, Ghandruk village offer great glimpse of rural life. 

Our Ghandruk village trek package lets you enjoy your precious time with local families so that you can immerse yourself in their present and traditional lifestyle. Interacting with local helps you learn the local language and keeps the strong bond with local allowing more travel opportunities in the future. 

Apart from cultural insights, Ghandruk Cultural trek allows you to enjoy the tempting view of Himalayan ranges - Annapurna, Fishtail (Machhapuchhre), Annapurna south and more. 

On this trek, you will enjoy the easy hike to the foot of the Annapurna and enjoy your vacation on a comfortable and quiet setting of Ghandruk village. At 1,940m, Ghandruk village trek is perfect for novice tekkers. 

A hike to Ghandruk village to the north of Pokhara is one of the most exciting and popular treks in Nepal. In Ghandruk village , you will enjoy traditional dances and taste local cuisine which are famous among visitors. Moreover, you can enjoy the horse riding in the village and snow during winter in the upper reaches. Ghandruk village is also called stone village as the roofs of the houses are made of stone. 

Ghandruk Cultural Trek with Family and Friends 

Ghandruk Cultural Trek is the easiest and shortest trek in Annapurna region. The trekking trail comprises easy uphill and downhill route through lush rhododendron forest which can be done even by families with kids and elderly people. 

Cost Includes 

• All the airport and hotel transfers

• Star hotel accommodation in Kathmandu and Pokhara on B & B basis 

• Welcome and Farewell Dinner 

• Standard tourist bus transport from Kathmandu to Pokhara and back to Kathmandu 

• Comfortable private transport: Jeep, Car, Van, Bus from Pokhara to Nayapul and back to Pokhara

• All the meals (B, L & D) during the trek

• All the necessary paper works, permits and TIMS required for the trek

• An english speaking gov. Licensed and experienced trek guide, assistant guide and porter (4 trekkers: 1 guide and 2 trekkers: 1 porter)

• All the mountain accommodation during the trek on comfortable room with share bathroom 

• Safe drinking water 

• A comprehensive medical kit 

• All the governmental and local taxes 

• Hot drinks (Tea & Coffee)

Cost Exclude 

• Kathmandu city monumental entry fee 

• Lunch and Dinner in Kathmandu and Pokhara (expect welcome and farewell dinner)

• All the personal nature expenses - alcoholic beverages, laundry, phone calls and more 

• Travel Insurance and emergency evacuation 

• Wifi 

• Tipping 

• Nepal Entry Visa Fee 

• International Flight 

5 days Ghandruk cultural trek offered by Basil Holidays ensures that you have great experience, fun and majestic view of the Himalayas, hills and valleys. In addition, we offer you the best Ghandruk trek package with quality service and affordable price. 

Ghandruk village is the second largest Gurung settlement in Nepal and people living here are main Gurkha tribes. It is said that every house in Ghandruk village is living museum. You will explore ancient Nepalese architecture, watch traditional weavers and farmers at work and enjoy buying superb handmade weaving or visit the ancient Gurung museum. Imagine all the cultural activities at the back-drop of towering Annapurna and Machhapuchhre peak.