Ghandruk - Pokhara, Nepal (Trekking in Nepal)

Ghandruk - Pokhara, Nepal

Annapurna and Macchapucchre range seen from
the beautiful Ghandruk village 

Ghandruk is the famous Gurung village at 2,010m (6,600ft), is located northwest of the lakeside city of Pokhara. It is one of the best trekking destinations for the travelers. It is the second biggest village in Annapurna region.  As Ghandruk is also a route to the Annapurna Base Camp and Poon hill, it is a popular place for treks in the Annapurna range of Nepal. From Pokhara it takes 42 kilometers drive and 5–6 hours walking distance. It is a very easy and short trek that offers a glimpse mountain with the beautiful village of Ghandurk and Gurung’s unique culture.

Max. altitude : 1,940 m
Culture : Different communities with majority of Gurung, Magar and Poon.
 Attraction: Mt Annapurna, Mt Fishtail (Macchapucchre) , Hiuchuli , Gangapurna, Typical                                                          Gurung Village

 Boy herding sheep Somewhere around Ghandruk circle

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Annapurna south, Machhapurchre (Fishtail), Hiuchuli , Gangapurna are the himalayas you can clearly observe from Ghandruk. A tour of Ghandruk village eventually brings you to a privately run museum where we can get a chance to know about the Gurung community. We can observe collection of traditional wares from earthenware and kitchenware to clothing, jewelry and iron weaponry and hand-tools, which allow you a rare glimpse into the age-old lifestyle and culture of this ethnic community. If you fancy yourself being photographed in traditional Gurung dress, male or female, they can arrange that too.

On the way to Ghandruk

What makes Ghandruk so appealing to all is its natural physical beauty as well as its spiritual beauty culminating in the unique Ghandruke character. More than half of the foreign visitors to Nepal visit Ghandruk.  One can experience other villages like Hyangja, Phedi, Naudanda on the way to Ghandruk. Ghandruk Trekking is also one of the most popular and easy trekking Nepal offers to its visitors as transportation facilities are seen upto Kimche and which is also one of the beautiful village on the way. The Ghandruk Village trek takes us to the heart of vibrant Gurung culture in Ghandruk.

Beautiful Gurung village with
typical Nepali houses

Ghandruk is one of the largest settlements of the Gurung peoples. It is home to thousands of British and Indian Gurkhas either serving or retired as well as war veterans who fought valiantly on numerous wars abroad. Gurkhas are know for their bravery in the world. One can easily get into Ghandruk’s Gurung culture as local Gurung people welcomes the tourist by offering them to wear Gurung ornaments make them take photographs. Ghandruk seems the perfect blend of natural majesty and cultural diversity.

 The beautiful gorge of Modi Khola flows from north to south between the huge Annapurna and Machhapuchre mountain ranges, the panoramic views of Ghandruk begins amid networks of terraced farmland from the gorge up towards west leading to the beautiful slate roofed village houses bordered by spectacular rhododendron forest to the west. 

Annapurna Range

Ghandruk offers magnificent view of Himalayas and also offers amazing view of landscapes. Similarly, it also offers Horse riding facilities to both domestic & international travelers. So you should visit Ghandruk village atleast once in your life.


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