Ghandruk
A stone-roofed Gurung village terraced into the hillside two days' walk, or one long day, from Pokhara, with Annapurna South and Machhapuchhare filling the skyline above the rooftops. It works as a short trek in its own right or the first stop on the way to ABC. The Gurung Heritage Museum and the village's own war-veteran history give it a cultural depth most trailhead villages don't have.
Local culture:Gurung Trekking Village Culture
Elevation
1,940m
Fitness
Moderate
Best Seasons
Spring, Autumn, Winter
Activities
2
Best For
Photography9/10Cultural7/10Trekking6/10Relaxed6/10Food5/10
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Best Time to Visit
Best monthsMarAprOctNov
Jan
January
Cold, occasional snow dusting on the ridge above
Feb
February
Cold mornings, improving through the month
Mar
Activities
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Trekking4h
Ghandruk to Kimche Ridge Walk
A half-day loop above the village along a quiet ridge trail, with Annapurna South and Machhapuchhare filling the skyline.
Moderate
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Cultural1h
Gurung Heritage Museum Visit
A small community-run museum inside a traditional stone house, covering Gurung history, Gurkha regiment service, and village life.
Easy
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Approximate Costs
Teahouse double room
NPR 600
Teahouse room with attached bathroom
NPR 1,500
Best lodge in the village, double room
NPR 3,500
Dal bhat at a village teahouse
NPR 500
Set meal with meat or eggs at a teahouse
NPR 1,000
Multi-course teahouse dinner
NPR 2,000
Shared jeep, Pokhara to Ghandruk
NPR 800
ACAP entry permit
Ghandruk sits inside the Annapurna Conservation Area, same permit as Ghorepani & Poon Hill.
NPR 3,000
Museum entry fee
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