3 days Short Trek to Ghandruk – Asia’s Most Picturesque Town

From $370 • 3 days • Osho World Adventure - Nepal Tour-Trekking Operator • Gandaki, Nepal, Pokhara • Pickup available • Free until 1 day before

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Why we love it?

The 3-day Short Trek to Ghandruk offers an immersive experience in one of Asia's most picturesque towns, Ghandruk Village, nestled in the Annapurna region of Nepal. This trek is ideal for travelers seeking a blend of natural beauty and cultural insight, as it includes stays in local lodges and tea houses, allowing for authentic interactions with the local community. Participants will enjoy stunning landscapes, including views of the Annapurna range, while trekking through charming villages and experiencing the daily lives of the hill communities. The itinerary features guided hikes from Pokhara to Ghandruk, continuing to Pothana, and back to Pokhara, making it a well-rounded adventure for both novice and seasoned trekkers.

Inclusions

Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
All accommodation in lodges/tea houses during the treks.
All land transportation
Trekking guide will be provided during your treks.
Salary, accommodations & meals for trekking guide and porter.
First aids kits, water purifier tablets & all necessities required in the mountains.
TIMS & Conservation project fees (Compulsory USD40 per person).
23% VAT (Government tax and service charge).

Exclusions

Personal expenses.
Items that mentioned as your own expenses.
Travel Insurance.
Tipping.

Itinerary

Day 1 Pokhara – Ghandruk Village (2012m): Visit the most picturesque village in the Annapurna regions – Ghandruk Village

8.00am: Pick up from your hotel in Pokhara, transfer to Nayapul. 1.5 hours’ drive from Pokhara.

9.30am: Arrive in Nayapul (1070m). Begin the trek. You will need to show your TIMS & Annapurna Conservation Area Project Permit (ACAP) at Birethanti (1025m) to enter the Annapurna region. Your trek starts from here to Ghandruk Village.

11.30am: Arrive at Syauli Bazar (1170m). You will have your lunch here.

12.30pm: After lunch, continue the trek to Ghandruk Village.

1.30pm: Arrive in Kyumi (1340m) and continue the trek to Ghandruk village.

2.30pm: Arrive at Ghandruk village, check in hotel. We will have a Gandruk village tour. We will bring you to see the museum, library, schools, etc. It is one of the most beautiful villages in the Annapurna region. Dinner will be served at your hotel.

Day 2 Ghandruk - Pothana (1900m): Experience local living in the hilly regions.

8.00am: Breakfast at your hotel.

9.00am: Check out hotel. Start the downhill trek to New Bridge. It is about an hour’s downhill trek through Ghandruk Village. You will be able to take lots of photosof the mountains, typical Ghandruk Village and locals. You will be amazed to see how happy these people are living in such a hilly region.

11.00am: Arrive at New Bridge. You will again start an uphill trek to Landruk for about 1 hour. This uphill trek will test your physical fitness.

12.00pm: Arrive in Landruk (1565m). You will have your tea break here in Landruk. You will have a nice view of Annapurna South from here. Continue the trek to Tolka after the tea break

2.00pm: Arrive at Tolka (1700m). You will have your lunch in Tolka

3.00pm: Continue the trek to Pothana after the lunch break

4.00pm: Arrive in Pothana (2100m). Overnight at Pothana. Dinner in the teahouse at Pothana.

Day 3 Pothana to Pokhara (820m): Visiting the scenic landscape of Annapurna region

8.00am: Breakfast at your lodge.

9.00am: Check out from the lodge and begin the downhill trek to Pokhara through the beautiful village of this area such as Dhampus, Astham and Dhital.

10.00am: Arrive at Dhampus village. This is the most picturesque village in the Annapurna region. We will pass by this beautiful village.

11.00am: Arrive at Hyanjakot. During walk, you will have beautiful mountain views on your left. Continue the trek to Pokhara.

12.30pm: Arrive at Dhital and continue the trek to Milan Chowk.

2.00pm: Arrive at Milan Chowk. You will be transferred to Pokhara by car/local transportation.

2.30pm: Arrive at your hotel. Get fresh and we will take you out for a nice lunch. Your trek tour ends after lunch.

Please Note

Not wheelchair accessible
Not stroller accessible
Infants must not sit on laps
Infant seats unavailable
Our driver will pick you up from your hotel or airport to Nayapul - the start trekking point.