3-Day Ghandruk Loop Trek from Pokhara

3-Day Ghandruk Loop Trek from Pokhara

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 Gurung community. Spectacular panorama of the Himalayas in the Annapurans 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.

Itinerary

Day 01: Pokhara to Ghandruk (5-6 hrs)
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. Overnight Lodge.

Day 02: Ghandruk to Pothana (5-6 hrs)
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. Overnight Lodge.

Day 03: Pothana to Pokhara (3-4 hrs)
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.

Stop At:

• Pokhara, Pokhara, Gandaki Zone, Western Region
• Ghandruk, Ghandruk, Gandaki Zone, Western Region