Ghandruk Trek

Ghandruk Trek

Ghandruk Trek

Ghandruk Trek

Highlights

  1. Welcoming and warm Gurung culture and cuisines
  2. Stunning view of Mt Annapurna and Hiunchuli
  3. Easy Trek

Ghandruk Trek is famous as one of the short treks in the Annapurna Region of Nepal. Trekker finds Ghandruk trek a satisfying trek with no to little hassle on the way. Ghandruk Trek Route is pleasing as an offering of nature with authentic Gurung culture is promised. Ghandruk is a small village in the Kaski District of Gandaki zone in northern-central Nepal. This village is full of promises. Authenticity is what Ghandruk Symbolizes. Gurung Natives resides at Ghandruk, offering your delicious meal and cultural encounter you so desire. Ghandruk stay has a friendly vibe to it. All this beauty of Gurung authenticity with the excellent topping of mind-boggling view of snow-capped mountains Annapurna, Hiunchuli and Macchapucchre is not something you experience daily.

More about Ghandruk Trek

Trekking by itself is an enthralling experience, and trekking to Ghandruk is excellent. Ghandruk trek route is not challenging, making this trek possible for most age groups. Trek to Ghandruk starts after driving from Pokhara to Nayapool and from Nayapool to Kimche. This drive will offer you stunning views of hills and mountains down the road and is almost 4 hours drive. Bumpy drive on narrow roads is exciting altogether. Upon reaching Kimchi, there is a trekking trail of stone steps; hike for nearly 1.5 hours to reach Ghandruk. Driving to Kimche from Pokhara and walking to Ghandruk is not an actual trekking experience but a tour activity. But extending the journey to Poonhill gives you all the trekking vibe.

Ghandruk Trekking

In Ghandruk, you will have time to explore Gurung Museum. Authentic Gurung Museum offers you the chance to take photographs in Gurung attire. All this drive and Hiking is not only for Museum experience, but Ghandruk Trek has a stunning view of Mt Gangapurna, Annapurna III, Hiunchuli, Macchapucchre and others as you will be at altitude to 2600m.

Extending the Trekking to Poonhill

You can easily extend your trekking to Poonhill, which will add three more days to the overall trekking experience.

Your extended Poonhill Itinerary looks like this:

Day

Itinerary

1

Ghandruk to Tadapani ( 4-5 Hours Hiking)

2

Tadapani to Ghorepani(4-5 Hours Hiking)

3

Ghorepani to Poonhill at early morning for sunrise view at mountains (45 Minutes) and hike to Hile(5 Hour) and Vehicle Pickup at Hile, Drive to Pokhara

4

Drive to Kathmandu

For your all Ghandruk and Poonhill Trekking needs, Duke Nepal has the following packages for you:

  1. Ghorepani Poonhill Trekking – 6 Night 7 Days
  2. Ghandruk Trek- 3 Night 4 Days