Ghandruk Loop Trek
- 9 Days
Adult
Description
Duration
9 Days
Group Size
1-20+
Ghandruk Loop Trek Overview
Ghandruk Loop Trekking starts from Nayapul, a lowland settlement we can reach after one hour's drive from Pokhara. We then follow the Annapurna Circuit Trail to get to Ghandruk, a beautiful village with Gurung settlement where we can see the old Gurung museum in Ghandruk and learn about their culture. The Gurungs are known as "Gurkhas," the British soldiers who gloriously fought the Second World War. There is a Gurung museum which offers you a lot of information about Gurungs' culture, religion, occupation, festivals, costumes, food habits, etc. Gandruk trekking provides an excellent view of Mt Annapurna (8091m), Machhapuchhre (6997m), and Himalchuli (7,893m). Walking through rhododendron forests is another exciting experience of this trekking.
Included
- To ensure your safety and provide a smooth arrival experience, Asian Adventures offers complimentary airport pick-up and drop-off services for both international and domestic arrivals and departures.
- Representatives of Asian Adventures will be waiting for you at the airport with an Asian Adventures banner and your name placard for easy identification. The representative will also carry an official company ID card for verification.
- According to the trekking package itinerary, Asian Adventures arranges three nights of accommodation in Kathmandu in your selected hotel category, ranging from tourist-standard to five-star hotels.
- Asian Adventures provides experienced, government-authorized (licensed) high-altitude trekking guides throughout the trekking period.
- Surface transportation required during the trek and in major cities, as specified in the itinerary, is included.
- As per the itinerary, Asian Adventures arranges regular domestic flight tickets from Kathmandu to Lukla and Lukla to Kathmandu for trekking members and guides.
- During the trek, Asian Adventures provides comfortable accommodation in carefully selected tea houses (excluding chain hotels).
- Most lunches are taken along the trekking route, while breakfast and dinner are served at the tea house where you stay overnight. Asian Adventures provides clean and freshly prepared breakfast, lunch, and dinner, along with tea or coffee, from the tea house menu throughout the trek.
- To ensure your comfort and protection from cold weather, we provide clean and warm down jackets and sleeping bags during the trek.
- Asian Adventures allows up to 15 kg of personal trekking equipment per person, carried by porters, yaks, or mules during the trekking period.
- Since Everest Base Camp lies within the Sagarmatha National Park area, Asian Adventures provides all required national park permits.
- The Trekkers' Information Management System (TIMS) permit is mandatory for trekking in the Everest region. Asian Adventures arranges this permit for all trekkers.
- First-aid medical kits are provided for both trekkers and staff to ensure health and safety during the journey.
- Communication is an important safety factor in remote Himalayan regions. Therefore, Asian Adventures equips trekking guides with satellite phones for emergency situations.
- During your trek, Asian Adventures ensures clean, nutritious, and freshly prepared meals at tea houses.
- The quoted package price includes all official service charges, government fees, taxes, and VAT. There are no hidden costs beyond the stated price.
- Before departing Kathmandu, we invite you to join us for a farewell dinner at a traditional Nepali restaurant with a cultural performance. This provides a wonderful opportunity to experience Nepali culture and traditions.
- As a souvenir of your Himalayan adventure, Asian Adventures will present you with an Asian Adventures T-shirt, Pashmina, and company brochure before your departure.
Excluded
- Kathmandu offers a wide variety of high-quality restaurants serving Nepali and international cuisine. Therefore, lunch and dinner in Kathmandu (except the farewell dinner provided by Asian Adventures) are not included in the package cost and must be arranged by the client.
- Personal expenses such as snacks, packed foods, chocolates, energy bars, mineral water, soft drinks, energy drinks, alcoholic beverages, and cigarettes during the trek are not included. These items can be purchased individually according to personal preference.
- Expenses related to personal trekking equipment, laundry services, gratuities (tips), telephone calls, mobile services, internet usage, walkie-talkies, satellite phone usage, and other personal communication services are not included in the package.
- Trekking in the Himalayas is an adventurous activity conducted in remote mountain regions. For your safety, all participants must obtain comprehensive travel insurance before arriving in Nepal. The insurance policy should cover emergency helicopter evacuation, medical treatment, hospitalization, and other related expenses.
- International airfare to and from Nepal and the Nepal tourist visa fee are not included in the package cost and must be arranged by the traveler.
- Any additional expenses arising from unforeseen circumstances beyond our control, including natural disasters, adverse weather conditions, landslides, political disturbances, strikes, flight delays or cancellations, and changes in government regulations, are not included in the package cost.
- Costs associated with additional staff or services requested beyond those specified in the package are not included and will be charged separately.
- Any services not specifically listed under the "Package Includes" section will be considered additional services and will incur extra charges.
- Tipping is not included in the package price. Tipping guides, porters, and support staff is a customary practice in Nepal's trekking industry and is greatly appreciated as recognition of their hard work and service. The amount is entirely at the discretion of the client.
Travel Itinerary
Day 1 - Arrival in Kathmandu
Arrival at Kathmandu Airport and transfer to the requested category hotel accommodation in Kathmandu (1350M/4430ft).
Day 2 - Drive or flights from Kathmandu to Pokhara (915m/3,002ft.)
Drive or flights from Kathmandu to Pokhara (915m/3,002ft.) Takes about seven hours by bus and 25 minutes by flight. Overnight at the request hotel accommodation in Pokhara.
Day 3 - Drive from Pokhara to Tikhedunga (1540m/5052ft, 04-05 hrs).
Drive from Pokhara to Nayapul (1050m/3445ft), then trek to Tikhedunga (1540m/5052ft, 04-05 hrs) lodge accommodation.
Day 4 - Trek from Tikhedunga to Ghorepani(2675m/8776ft, 05-06hrs).
Trek from Tikhedunga to Ghorepani (2675m/8776ft, 05-06hrs) Lodge accommodation.
Day 5 - Trek from Ghorepani to Tadapani (2660m/8726ft).
Trek from Ghorepani to Tadapani (2660m/8726ft) via Poon Hill 3210m Lodge accommodation.
Day 6 - Trek from Tadapani to Ghandruk (2090m/6856ft, 05hrs).
Trek from Tadapani to Ghandruk (2090m/6856ft, 05hrs) Lodge accommodation.
Day 7 - Trek from Ghandruk to Pokhara (915m/3,002ft).
Trek from Ghandruk to Pokhara (915m/3,002ft.) Sightseeing around Pokhara Valley.
Day 8 - Drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu
Drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu by tourist bus which takes about seven hours or You can also take a flight which takes about 25 minutes, overnight at request category Hotel accommodation. Farewell dinner with culture program In the Evening.
Day 9 - Final departure
Drop to airport for final departure, or alternatively join other programs.
Maps
Frequently Asked Questions
The term “how difficult” can be difficult to define indeed, as the ‘difficulty of a trek’ varies from person to person. Factors such as a trekker’s fitness level, previous trekking and hiking experience, individual capacity to adapt to new conditions, age, mental strength, and overall health influence how difficult a trek may feel. Although the trek does not require any technical climbing skills, having prior hiking experience can greatly help your body adjust to this uneven terrain of the Himalayas.
There are various categories of hotels available in Kathmandu and Pokhara. Based on your preference, we arrange accommodation in 3 to 5-star category hotels. During the trek, we use good-standard tea-house lodges for your accommodation. These are generally cozy teahouses that offer clean rooms, warm dining halls, and good meals, ensuring a comfortable stay.
As you are in a new country and exposing to unfamiliar bacteria and viruses, caution is required. Tap water in villages and teahouses used by locals is not safe to drink directly. Drinking untreated water can lead to stomach upsets, diarrhea, or other illnesses, which can spoil your travel experience. You can buy bottled water at most teahouses along the trek, which is a safe option. However, for environmental reasons and because it becomes expensive at higher altitudes, it is better to limit bottled water use.
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