Ghalegaun Ghanpokhara Trekking

Ghalegaun Ghanpokhara Trekking Trekking to this trail offers a close observation of the culture of Gurungs at their home stays and through cultural program. The local people perform traditional Ghatu, Krishna Charitra, Jhankri Lama dances for visitors dressed in traditional attire. There are Gurung pilgrimage sites in and around this region, including the Samba Chhyoling Gompa at Nassar Danda. Devotees throng Ghalegaun during Maghe Sangranti, when a fair is held at Uttar Kanya Temple.

The villages offer spectacular mountain views when weather is clear. The peaks such as Annapurna range, Lamjung, Ganesh Himal, Manaslu and several other unnamed can be seen from here.


Facts of Trip

Trekking Destination: Annapurna Region
Group Size: Min 1
Highest Altitude on Trek: 2157m
Grade: Easy
Type of Trip: Tea House
Trekking Hour: Approx. 05-07/ Day
Total Days: 5 Days
Trek Starting Point: Kathmandu
Trek Ending Point: Kathmandu
Transportation: Private Vehicle/ Tourist bus


Photo Gallery

Trip Map


Trip day to day itinerary

Day 01: Drive from Kathmandu to Khudi via Bimalnagar which takes about six hours. On the way you can hike to Siddha Cave from Bimalnagar and explore the Cave. In addition you can tour Buddhist monasteries at Khudi. You can walk along River Marshyangdi and observe local lifestyle.

Day 02: Trek from Khudi to Ghalegaun (2,095m) and it takes about four hours. Here you can enjoy the magnificent views of sunrise and sunset. The mountain views of Mt. Annapurna and Manaslu ranges and river valley add another dimension to this trek. The Himalyan culture dance offered on the way amuses the trekkers. Ghalegaun is a traditional Gurung village situated in the lap of the Annapurna range. Here you are offered in depth experience of the culture of the Gurungs at their home stays and through cultural programs. There are Gurung pilgrimage sites in and around this region, including the Samba Chhyoling Gompa at Nassar Danda. The peaks such as Annapurna range, Lamjung, Ganesh Himal, Manaslu and several other unnamed can be seen from these villages. The area is enriched with green pastures of grasslands and can be found fauna including medicinal herbs, rhododendron forest with various kinds of Himalayan birds and wild animals.

Day 03: Trek from Ghalegaun to Ghanpokhara (2,157m.) which takes about four and half hour. You hike from Ghalegaun to Ghanpokhara. You can enjoy the view of sunrise and surrounding mountains as Mt. Annapurna and Manaslu ranges. You can experience the village tour. Ghanpokhara is about 100m above Ghalegaun.

Day 04: Trek from Ghanpokhara to Khudi and it takes about five hours. This day you can see waterfall and cave. You can also visit construction site of Khudi Hydro electricity,

Day 05: Drive from Khudi to Kathmandu which takes about six hours.


Note: The above itinerary is a guideline and standard pattern which we provide you. This trekking can be modified according to your time and requirements.


Trip Cost Details

Trip Cost Include
  1. Airport / Hotel / Airport pick up & drop by private car / van / bus.
  2. Standard accommodation Kathmandu breakfast included.
  3. Guided city tour in Kathmandu by car / van / bus.
  4. All your standard Meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) during the trek.
  5. Best available Lodges, Guesthouses accommodation during the trek (mainly in twin sharing).
  6. A local government licensed English speaking Guide during the trek.
  7. The required number of staff and Porters to carry your luggage during the trek.
  8. Food, accommodation, salary, insurance, equipment, medicine and transportation for all trekking/tour staff.
  9. All necessary trekking permits.
  10. Down Jacket, sleeping bag and duffel/kit bag by Base Camp Adventure (which needs to be returned after the trek.)
  11. First aid medical kits.
  12. Surface transfer from and to Kathmandu.

Trip Cost Exclude
  1. Lunch and dinner whilst in Kathmandu.
  2. Your travel insurance (compulsory).
  3. International airfare and airport departure tax.
  4. Alcoholic, hot and cold drinks, laundry.
  5. Personal trekking Equipments.
  6. Tips for trekking staff.
  7. Any others expenses which are not mentioned on Price Includes section.




Outbound Trips

Tibet

Bhutan


Contact Details

Base Camp Adventure Treks & Expediton Pvt. Ltd.

P.O Box: 5019, Thamel, Kathmandu, Nepal

Tel: +977 1 4422718, 4417875
Cell: +977 9851029616 (24 hrs)
Fax: +977 1 4417875

Email: sales@basecamptreks.com
Website: www.basecamptreks.com


Trip Advisor

Facebook