Ghandruk is the small Gurung (one of the ethnic group in Nepal) town in the lap of Himalayas settled 2010 m in altitude above the Modi river valley, is the prominent trekking destination of domestic and International sight seekers. The undemanding trek to Ghandruk from the beautiful city Pokhara provides alluring glimpses of rural life.
Ghandruk is in the trail to Annapurna Base Camp, so anyone with the full pack trekkers roams around Ghandruk and taste the typical indigenous hospitality service of Gurung community. The eye-lashing scenes of glittering Himalayas from the peak point of Ghandruk is worth priceless.
With the construction of Pokhara-Baglung highway, a maximum domestic tourist visiting Pokhara, don’t want to miss out the chance to visit Ghandruk. The destination usually takes around 4-5 hours of a hike from the city Pokhara. Ghandruk is one of the villages near to Pokhara, that promotes rural tourism in Nepal.
The mesmerizing view of Annapurna, Machpuchre, and Himchuli through this point along with the diversified landscape, dense green forest, the stone caved alleys, and the farming is the major attraction of this place.
HOW TO GET THERE
There is a different option are available to get into Ghandruk village. People who are planning to trek Annapurna Base Camp usually passes via this route, so they prefer exploring the Ghandruk village on the way.
If you don’t want to trek, there is a bus available from Pokhara to Baglung. The bus reach up to the Kimche. From there your destination Ghandruk is just 1.5 hrs of a walk.
If you are planning to get there into Bike, then the off-roading trail usually takes 3.5 hrs of a ride.
You can even reserve your private Jeep and get into the Ghandruk.
TREK ROUTE FROM POKHARA TO GHANDRUK
Kathmandu > Pokhara > Phedi > Dhampus > Landrung > Ghandruk
HOTELS IN GHANDRUK
Since the villages already turn into one of the prominent trekking destinations. The locals already initiated in accommodation and Hospitality service. You will find plenty of Hotels and Lodge in this region. Such as Hotel Sherpa, Gurung Cottage, Sunrise Guesthouse, etc.
Some of the popular Hotels in Ghandruk are:
| Ashish Aama Homestay, Ghandruk | Price around Rs.2000/night |
| Hotel Milan, Ghandruk | Price around Rs.2200/night |
| Gurung Cottage, Ghandruk | – |
| Hotel Pristine Himalaya | Price around Rs.3000/night |
| Hotel Pema Tsal | Price around Rs.1200/night |
Besides these, you will also find the best lodge and guesthouse for the night stay in Ghandruk.
