Ghandruk Trek

Ghandruk is a beautiful town as well as Village Development Committee located in Kaski district of the western part of Nepal. Ghandruk is considered as a common place for trekking in the Annapurna range of Nepal (usually for the Annapurna Base Camp trek), which is fully composed with various trails and accommodation facilities. Gurung community people are the native of this beautiful village offering its visitors the great opportunities of exploring and experiencing their enriched traditions, cultures, lifestyles and of course their delicious and local food items. Trekking in Ghandruk village offers magnificent views of mountains of Annapurna including Machhapuchhre (Fishtail) peak (6,993 meters) and Himchuli peak (6,411 meters).

Ghandruk trek is considered relatively a short and sweet trek which begins from beautiful city Pokhara which is also considered as the heaven of Nepal. Trekking towards Ghandruk starts from Nayapul and follows the ways towards Ghandruk. The trail offers the gorgeous views of Annapurna range, Manaslu and many other beautiful peaks. While you are in Ghandruk, you can visit Gurung Museum and observe eye-catchy views of the amazing view of Annapurna South, Gangapurna, Annapurna II, Hinuchuli, and Fishtail. Gurung Museum features or displays the local traditional clothes and other types of equipment used by Gurung community people and entrance fee to get here is only Rs.75. in addition, there is also a temple situated in the most upper part of this village offering beautiful views of sceneries. Early in the morning, you can also enjoy the beautiful view of the sunrise over the mountains as the first ray of the sun hits the Himalayas. In addition, you can enjoy the most beautiful bloom of Rhododendron flowers along with beautiful views of magnificent peaks in the month of March, April, and May while trekking in this area. The view of sun rise over the Himalayan giants, fishtail (6993m) ranges on Earth.

Moreover, Ghandruk village trek is suitable for children or noob trekkers, as it doesn’t require any particular fitness. In this beautiful trek, you will be exploring the scenic and magnificent beauty of the rich Nature and encounter Gurung culture in Ghandruk.