Ghandruk Trek
Highlights of Ghandruk Trek
- The Ghandruk trek is short and easy.
- It is the perfect route for short-time trekkers and families with children.
- Enjoy panoramic views of Mt. Dhaulagiri, Mt. Annapurna, Mt. Fishtail, Mount Manaslu ranges, and Lamjung Himal.
- Trekking through rice fields, terraces, rhododendron forests, the Mountian River, and beautiful villages
- Chance to explore Pokhara, a famous city on the bank of Phewa Lake.
- Explore Nepal’s Gurung community’s traditional lifestyle and culture during the Ghandruk trek.
- We can walk through the nice terraced paddy and wheat fields.
- Enjoy the view of Nepali-style stone roof houses in rows.
- Enjoy the early sunrise view over the Himalayas in the Ghandruk trek.
- Best easy trekking trail in the Annapurna region.
- It is one of Nepal’s short treks with the best views of the Himalayan peaks.
- Visit Ghandruk village, the best Gurkha village in Nepal
- It is the perfect trek for children, seniors, and families.
- It’s a fascinating Ghandruk trek but very affordable as well.
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Most Asked Questions by Travellers
The trekking holidays to the Ghandruk area have good trekking trails. The site has a well-established and maintained trail throughout the route.
This is a 3-day trek, with a walk of about 5 hours daily. The highest altitude we will reach is 2,200 meters.
Which is lower for a Nepal trekking holiday, so we will not have any problem with altitude sickness. The altitude on this trek is not extreme. You should pay particular attention to your hydration levels while trekking above 2500.
The beautiful Ghandruk village is located in the Western part of Nepal, in the Annapurna trekking area.
Ghandruk is in the Kaski district of the Gandaki Province of Nepal, 32 km northwest of Pokhara Valley.
The Ghandruk trek cost is cheaper for Nepai than for foreigners. Nepali Trekkers do not need to buy trekking permits or SIM cards.
The cost depends on where you start the trek, whether you go from Kathmandu or Pokhara. You can take a local bus via private car to Nayapul to start the tour.
The local bus costs about 200 rupees, whereas taxis cost 3500 rupees. You can calculate NPR 3500 to 4500 daily for your meals and accommodation. If you take the guide and porter, add extra cost.
The cost depends on what and how much you eat and drink and the standard of the lodge.
Ghandruk trek is not a hard destination to reach. You can get a vehicle to the main destinations without much issue. Since Ghandruk is rich as a habitual place and many live in the valley, the location is not quite isolated, as are many other trekking destinations. In fact, those who do not want to trek throughout their journey have the upper hand here because of this.
The following are the ways that you can reach Ghandruk:
- Trekking: Trekking is one of the most famous activities you can do in Ghandruk. The Ghandruk trek will not take you long and is possibly one of the shortest treks you will go to in Nepal. Also, you will be reaching the trekking spot after around 2-3 hours of driving from Pokhara.
- Jeep ride: If you want to explore more on the road while saving as much time as possible, you can ride through a jeep from Pokhara to Ghandruk in no time.
- Bus: Depending on the trails, you may or may not be able to go higher through the trekking trails on a bus.
Jeep is one of the most common forms of transportation for travelers who want to find a quicker and more convenient way to travel from Pokhara to Ghandruk. Pokhara is the most popular spot to start your journey to the Ghandruk trek. Going there by jeep is never an issue, as you can easily book or find a jeep in Pokhara itself.
With around USD 50-100, you can travel a distance of 32.2 km within 4-5 hours only. Traveling through the jeep, travelers will likely not feel a considerable distance between the two locations during their journey.
Pokhara and Ghandruk are both habituated locations with no signs of isolation. Therefore, the journey will not be challenging or heavily strenuous. Jeep travel makes your trip all the more convenient, faster, and accessible.
Ghandruk is one of the most popular trekking destinations in Nepal. It is one trek that gives you the most of nature while also being the easiest and shortest trekking journey.
The Ghandruk trek is suitable for trekkers of all ages and abilities, meaning you can go on the trek without much expertise. It is so easy to complete that you can even take young kids and finish the trek with much convenience.
As for the time taken to complete the trek, it is likely for a trekker to take around four days to complete the Ghandruk trek. You can always stay longer and extend your trek by a few days, a week, or more. However, those conscious about time can quickly finish the trek without wasting much time on acclimatization.
Since the Ghandurk trek is short, you won’t have to go through intense routes and won’t need acclimatization as much. You will acclimate throughout the trek, even by resting and relaxing at the leading trekking stops.
Trekking to Ghandruk does not mean you will solely aim for the leading destination. Trekkers will go through all the fantastic destinations in between to reach Ghandruk finally.
One of the destinations you’ll visit during your Ghandruk trek is Nayapul. Nayapul is a trekking spot itself, and trekking from Nayapul to Ghandruk will make for possibly one of the shortest trekking journeys ever.
The two locations are 8.6 kilometers / 5.3 miles apart. Moving between them will take no more than 4 to 5 hours.
Like the ultimate Ghandruk journey, your journey to Nayapul will also include going through Birethanti, Chimrung, Syauli Bazar, Kimche, and Chane. During this Ghandruk trek, trekkers will cross rice fields and explore lots of greenery and bluish views of the surroundings.
The Ghandruk Valley tour, including your trek to Nayapul, will be rich in Gurung culture, lifestyle, and traditions. While you stay in either of the places, you can experience the authentic Gurung way of life.
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