3-Day Ghandruk Loop Trek from Pokhara

3 days (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Trek into one of the popular destinations in the Annapurna region, Ghandruk. The beautiful village of Ghandruk is located in western Nepal and 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 at 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.

What's Included

All government taxes, VAT and office service charge.
Lunch (Optional[2])
Lunch
Dinner (Optional[2])
Dinner
Trekker's Information Management System (TIMS) card fees, ACAP Trekking permit
Breakfast (Optional[2])
Breakfast
Accommodation and Meals during the trek at guest houses/lodges.
Experienced English speaking trekking guide
Pokhara - Nayapul & Phedi - Pokhara by private vehicle.
Anything not mention in includes section.
Personal expenses (phone calls, internet, laundry, bar bills, battery etc.)
Any kind of drinks (tea/coffee, hot chocolate, boiled water, bottle water etc.)
Porters if needed.
Tips for guide and porters

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).

Itinerary

Duration: 3 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    Pokhara to Ghandruk (5-6 hrs)

    7 stops
  • 1
    Pokhara

    Meet at your hotel and drive to Nayapul. Trekking starts from Nayapul ascending uphill to Ghandruk. En-route witness the majestic green forest and walk through rivers. Then finally reach Ghandruk. At Ghandruk, visit the Gurung museum. You can spot different mountains from Ghandruk like Annapurna South, Gangapurna, Annapurna II, Hinuchuli, Fishtail.

    Admission ticket free
  • 2

    Nayapul is the starting point for most of the trek into the Annapurna region.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Ghandruk

    Ghandruk is a beautiful mountain village of Gurung community providing spectacular Himalayan panorama.

    12 hours Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Annapurna Mountain Range

    Annapurna is a massif in the Himalayas in north-central Nepal that includes one peak over 8,000 meters, thirteen peaks over 7,000 meters, and sixteen more over 6,000 meters.

    Admission ticket free
  • 5

    Hiunchuli is a peak located in the Annapurna massif which is an extension of the Annapurna South.

    Admission ticket free
  • 6

    Machhapuchhre or Fishtail is a mountain in the Annapurna Himalayas of north central Nepal. Its the the scared and unclimbed mountain.

    Admission ticket free
  • 7
    Old Gurung Museum

    Ghandruk museum at Ghandruk Village highlights various objects showcasing Gurung culture and traditions.

    20 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • Day 2

    Ghandruk to Pothana (5-6 hrs)

    4 stops
  • 8

    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.

    12 hours Admission ticket free
  • 9

    Pothana is a small mountain village en-route several treks in the Annapurna region.

    12 hours Admission ticket free
  • 10

    Landruk is a small mountain settlement with several lodges and shops.

    Admission ticket free
  • 11

    Deurali is a village from where the base camp of Mount Machapuchare is situated at a 6 hours uphill trek from the village.

    Admission ticket free
  • Day 3

    Pothana to Pokhara (3-4 hrs)

    2 stops
  • 12

    Early in the morning, spent some time at Pothana. Pothana is on a ridge and offers great views of Annapurna massif, Fishtail and other mountains. The trek then begins to Phedi. En-route, witness some good views of the Himalayas and lush green forests. Upon reahing Phedi, your vehicle will be awaiting and drive you to Pokhara, and drop-off at your hotel.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 13

    Phedi is the trek end point from where you drive back to Pokhara.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Himalayan Luxury Holidays Pvt. Ltd.

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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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