Annapurna Ghandruk Trekking

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Country
Nepal

Duration
4 Days

Maximum altitude
2630 m.

Activity
Trekking

Difficulty
Easy - Moderate

Best Season
September - December / February- April

Accomodation
Mountain Lodge

Meals
Excluded

Start/End Point
Nayapul /Phedi

Trek Overview

Annapurna Ghandruk trekking is popular among those trekkers who love soft and few days of walking. The Ghandrung Circuit is a short trek in Nepal. The village's major highlight lies at an altitude of 2012 meters above sea level. The Gurung people inhabit the village. While they are one of the major ethnic groups of Nepal, having their own tradition and culture.

The place Ghandruk is a kind of transit point for the trekkers who come from Ghorepani–Tadapani and Annapurna Base Camp. The village has several excellent tea houses where you can view Mt. Machhapurchhe and the Annapurna mountain range. Walking through rhododendron forests is also another exciting experience of this trek. Villages of Landruk and Dhampus on the route of this trekking trail give a rural lifestyle of the Annapurna region.

The Ghandruk circuit trekking is also appropriate for children as well as weary trekkers because it doesn’t entail any particularly long walking day or ascents to high altitude. The Annapurna Ghandruk trek is one of the model treks for trekkers who are preparing for their next adventure trip in the Himalayas.

The Ghandruk Trek, located in the Annapurna region of Nepal, serves as a popular short hiking trail that beginners and experienced walkers both find suitable. The scenic trail leads through verdant rhododendron forests and terraced hills and traditional Gurung villages, which provide stunning views of the Annapurna South, Hiunchuli, and Machhapuchhre (Fishtail) mountain peaks. Ghandruk village stands as a cultural treasure that displays real Gurung culture through its stone-paved pathways and friendly local people. The trek starts from Pokhara and takes two to four days to complete, which makes it perfect for people who want to experience nature, mountains, and local culture while spending only a short time outdoors.

Trek Highlights

The breathtaking mountain views create an impressive viewing experience. The four-day trekking journey through the Annapurna region provides access to stunning views of Annapurna South and Hiunchuli and the sacred Machhapuchhre mountain.

The Authentic Gurung Village Experience allows visitors to discover traditional Gurung villages which include Ghandruk, Tadapani, and Chomrong. The three villages offer visitors the chance to experience authentic local hospitality while discovering the area's cultural heritage and walking along its historic stone-paved streets.

The hiking route leads through beautiful rhododendron and oak and bamboo forests which are home to vibrant Himalayan wildlife and running mountain streams and stunning terraced hillside views.

The Gateway to Annapurna Sanctuary leads visitors through Chomrong village which serves as the main entrance to Annapurna Base Camp while they enjoy breathtaking mountain views and experience the unspoiled beauty of the Himalayas.

The four-day moderate trek from Syauli Bazaar to Ghandruk, Tadapani, and Chomrong provides an exceptional experience which suits both beginner trekkers and experienced hikers who want to explore the Himalayas.

Outline Itinerary

Day 1

Drive to Syauli Bazaar. Trek to Ghandruk (1940m).

The journey begins with a drive from Pokhara to Syauli Bazaar, before travelers trek 4 to 5 kilometers through beautiful forested areas and terraced mountains until they reach Ghandruk village, located at an altitude of 1,940 meters, which takes them approximately 3 to 4 hours.

Day 2

Trek Ghandruk to Tadapani(2,630m)

The route from Ghandruk to Tadapani covers a distance of 5 to 6 kilometers through rhododendron forests which climb steadily to reach an elevation of 2630 meters. The trek requires approximately 3 to 4 hours to complete, providing walkers with a rewarding experience.

Day 3

Trek Tadapani to Chomrong(2,170m)

The trek from Tadapani at an altitude of 2630 meters to Chomrong at an altitude of 2170 meters requires hikers to traverse a distance of 6 to 7 kilometers through steep forest trails that feature stone steps at descending points which will take them approximately 5 to 6 hours to complete.

Day 4

Trek Chomrong to Kimche (1,640m). Drive to Pokhara. Trek End.

The route from Trek Chomrong at 2170 meters to Kimche at 1640 meters requires hikers to descend 4 to 5 kilometers through terraced fields which takes 2 to 3 hours to complete. The travelers need to drive approximately 2 hours back to Pokhara after completing their hike.

Package Price

Price Table

Travelers	1	2	3	4	5	6
Gold	USD 630	USD 430	USD 415	USD 390	USD 380	USD 370
Silver	USD 510	USD 310	USD 300	USD 270	USD 260	USD 250

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Full Board Option

The Full Board package is an all-inclusive plan that covers three daily meals and accommodation in mountain lodges throughout the trek. It offers complete peace of mind, eliminating the need to think about daily expenses for food or lodging—everything is arranged in advance, so you can focus entirely on enjoying your trek.

Price Includes

Accommodation in a mountain lodge run by local people during trek
Meal on full board (breakfast, lunch and dinner) during trekking
One highly experienced mountain Guide and porters (1 porter for 2 people),
Accommodation food, drinks, salary, insurance, transportation of both trek guide and porters
Transportation (Pokhara - Nayapul / Kimche - Pokhara)
Group medical supplies (first aid kit)
All necessary paperwork works and Annapurna conservation area entry permit
TIMS Card (Trekker’s Information Management System card)
All additional government tax

Price Excludes

Travelers insurance
Kathmandu and Pokhara hotels
Kathmandu and Pokhara Transportation
Kathmandu and Pokhara: all meals
All kinds of drinks (Alcohol, hot and cold drinks)
Bar bills, telephone bills, and other personal expenses (shopping/laundry)
Tips to guide a porter
All expenses due to unavoidable events, e.g., personal illness, strikes, etc.
Helicopter evacuation charge in case of emergency whilst trekking

Semi-Full Board Option

The silver price is a semi-full board package that offers flexibility, allowing you to pay for your own food and mountain lodge accommodation according to your personal choices and preferences. All other services included are the same as the Gold price.

Price Includes

One highly experienced mountain Guide and porters (1 porter for 2 people),
Accommodation, food, drinks, salary, insurance, transportation of both trek guide and porters
Transportation (Pokhara - Nayapul / Kimche - Pokhara)
Group medical supplies (first aid kit)
All necessary paperwork, works, and Annapurna conservation area entry permits
TIMS Card (Trekker’s Information Management System card)
All additional government tax

Price Excludes

Travelers insurance
Kathmandu and Pokhara hotels
Kathmandu and Pokhara transportation
Kathmandu and Pokhara hotels
All meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) during trekking
Accommodation in a mountain lodge run by local people during trekking
All kinds of drinks (Alcohol, hot and cold drinks)
Bar bills, telephone bills, and other personal expenses (shopping/laundry)
Tips to guide a porter
All expenses due to unavoidable events, e.g., personal illness, strikes, etc.
Helicopter evacuation charge in case of emergency whilst trekking

Detailed Itinerary

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Trek FAQs

You don't need to carry all your stuff which is not required for trekking. You can be left at your hotel or Himalayan Smile Treks office in Kathmandu. Nearly all hotels have a luggage deposit but we do not store clients valuables in our office. Also the hotel you will provide locker their you can store your valuables things. After you come back from trekking, we handover your luggage and other stuff to you.

We assign one of our officers to look after you, who constantly stay in touch with you during your stay in Nepal. We give you his mobile number. Or you may directly contact to our office number also.

In fact you don't need to be a mountaineer with rippling muscles to enjoy trekking. If you are reasonably fit, have a spirit of mountain journey and like walking, you are always qualified for any trekking in Nepal. You do not need any previous experience. However we suggest you some physical fitness programs such as running, swimming, hiking before you embark on journey.

If you're doing camping trek we offer standard meals as well as a vegetarian meal option. Just let us know if you want vegetarian meals when you book your trek. But we can't fulfill every trekkers requirement(i.e., dietary requirements or special meals ). Also tea house trekking you will get vegetarian meal. Please tell about your trekking guide about details of your food allergy.

If your solo trekkers we will provide you on single room in tea house. In peak season (October, November, December , March, April) you have to share room with a member of the same sex but it is rarely.

You will be served freshly cooked food during trekking. In all tea houses/ lodges along trekking trail Western, Continental and Nepali dishes are available. Three meals a day will be provided you in full board (Gold) package

Up to a maximum of 5-6 hours a day with lunch breaks along the trail. The maximum altitude is depends upon which trek you are going. In Nepal normally the maximum altitude of most of the trekking falls between 3500m to 5000m

To some trekkers when they go over 3000 m they may feel some affect of altitude sickness like shortness of breath and possibly a light headed which is fairly common. Sometime they may also get diarrhea as well as sprains and muscle aches. In such case our guide who is experienced in first aid treatment and high altitude sickness will advise you about any health requirements and also treat you. Altitude sickness is dangerous but it can be avoidable. If your follow a few simple rules you will not suffer from altitude sickness. Rules are trek slowly with your guide, drink at least two liters of water per day (not including beer or soft drinks), If you feel shortness of breath, a slight headache or dizziness, tell your guide and rest immediately. Lie down, drink water. If you are still feeling unwell you may consider going down a few hundred meters. Do not pretend you are okay, and do not go down alone. For further information of altitude sickness.

You must disclose at the time of booking any medical condition that could affect your ability to do the Himalaya trekking. The Himalayan Smile Treks advise to do trek who has with heart conditions, knee problems, severe asthma or pregnant should not participate in the trek. The Himalayan Smile Treks could not be responsible in Himalaya trekking due to the lack of the medical facilities any problems due to your special dietary requirements or medical condition

There is no government restriction on the age limit for the Nepal trekking. If the trekkers children under the age of 8 years old and adults over 70 years old. The Himalayan Smile Treks recommend to hire an extra porter(our package price including one porter for two people).

In our trek packages one porter is including for two people. The one porter can carry 20-25 kg your luggage( per person 12 KG). If you're interested to hire extra porter we will recommend to hire in Lukla for Everest base camp trek. The porter cost approximately USD 15. If you want to hire a porter then please let us know at the time you make your trek booking. After Lukla it is very difficult to get porter. if your hire porter above the Lukla or Namche bazaar the porter cost USD 20 to 30 but they cannot always be reliable.

As general rule, it is hot enough during the days to wear an open-neck shirt with shorts and you will not be cold. During the evening, it gets cold so, long trousers and a warm jersey is essential.

Please consult your local doctor and follow his advice. However, if you are taking any particular medicines, it would be best to bring them with you.

There are trekking shops at Thamel, in Kathmandu, where you can easily rent or buy items like sleeping bags, down jackets, walking sticks, rucksacks, duffel bags and other equipments on reasonable price.

We will recommend you to rent or buy sleeping bags as low as -30 °C. This temperature is suitable for Everest base camp trekking(above 4000m). We will suggest to buy /rent sleeping bags and so you can try it out. Also you can rent /buy sleeping bag in Kathmandu trekking store.

If you are flying from a remote mountain airstrip like Lukla, Jomsom, Simikot, Taplejung and Dolpo, you should keep at least two spare days before your departure for home.

Trekking areas like Everest, Annapurna and Langtang, all most tea houses/ mountain lodges have telephone facilities. From there you can make international calls to your home and friends staying any part of the world.

Nepal is absolutely safe country to travel. Our staffs do take every precaution to ensure the comfort and safety of the trekkers. Before 2006 when Maoist movement was going on, there was a kind of fear in few trekking destinations. But today they have also come to peaceful political stream. So there is no more any fear and need to give donation for any party.

We offer you an experienced trekking guide. He is in charge of your overall trekking. This is the person you should go to with all problems, concerns and questions. He is well trained in all aspects of trekking, high altitude medicine, first aid and emergency procedure. He is selected in terms of his professionalism. Remember that trekking guides are local citizens and their English may be basic and limited to trek related topics. About porters, they carry your luggage. They are also local citizens. Normally one porter carries 20 to 25 kg of stuff. Normally we provide one porter for every two trekkers.

Our group size is minimum 2 and maximum 12 however we will start trek from One people. We can organize trek according to customer requested date.

In Everest region trekking we offer you accommodation in tea house (mountain lodge). A Tea House is the combination of guest house, restaurant, and social hang out. The rooms are spare with twin beds and very little additional furniture. Around 5000 m trekking you don't need crampons but if you're going cross the high pass like Larkya la pass(5,235 m), Throng la Pass(5216 m) and Cho La Pass( 5,420 m) it is recommended. We will provide clean sleeping bag during the trekking.

Most of the Tea Houses have running water facility. Many of them also available hot water for shower. The hot shower is bucket shower(not running hot shower) except Namche bazaar. Most bathrooms are shared and toilets can be either squat type of the western version.

In tea House serves the traditional Nepali meal Dal Bhat (rice and lentils), as well as a variety of different food items, such as rice, vegetables, noodles, potatoes and soup. In tea house your will get vegetarian food. Also we will recommend to eat Vegetarian food. Also in tea house has western food such as pizza, pasta and French fries. Soft drinks, snacks and beer are available in most of the Tea Houses and trail side restaurants

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