Tour overview
Ghale Gaun is a popular touristic attraction in the Annapurna region, a colorful pristine village filled with an unparallel beautiful grandeur and a home to Ghales the acclaimed Gurungs the amazing mid-hill local people of western Nepal. Annapurna Ghale Gaon Trek offers you to enjoy exceptional scenic magnificence along with the pristine ethnic lifestyle and customs of the Gurung people. The village is similarly renowned for the authentic village life experience and among honey hunters, particularly during winter. This short 8 Days trek in Annapurna is an ideal short journey to explore the authentic Ghale-Gurung culture, lifestyle, and traditions.
Ghalegaun village trek offers you the chance to get closer to the unique Gurung culture, lifestyle, tradition, and genuine hospitality and friendliness. This village in Nepal is likewise extremely popular for the development of interesting utensils and handicrafts. Moreover, the Ghalegaun trekking trail presents a great opportunity to enjoy beautiful waterfalls, rivers, a lavish rhododendron forest with sweet chirping birds and insects, and a couple of other small villages on the way. Ghale Gaun is located at a height of 2016 meters from the sea level which makes it the only place which offers an amazing stunning view of superb western Himalayas including Annapurna (8091m), Annapurna II (7939m), Machhapuchhre(6693m), Annapurna IV (7525m), Himalchuli(6747m), Lamjung Himal(6932m), Bouddha Himal(6974m), and several other smaller peaks. Throughout the journey, you will feel a sense of familiarity because of the hospitality, friendliness, and respect shown by the local people of these villages. Ghalegaun Village trek is suitable for the people who like to explore the unique culture and nature as the trek reflects the town life of Nepal in addition to the beautiful setting and unique ethnic culture of the village people.
| Itinerary | |
|---|---|
| Day 1: | Arrival day in Kathmandu and transfer to Hotel |
| Day 2: | Kathmandu sightseeing and preparation Meal: Breakfast |
| Day 3: | Drive to Besisahar – Drive: 6/7 hrs | Trek to Khudi – Altitude: 760 m | Trek: 1/1.5 hrs. Meal: BLD |
| Day 4: | Ghalegaun – Altitude: 2,016 m | Trek: 4/5hrs. Meal: BLD |
| Day 5: | Ghalegaun – (Exploring day). Meal: BLD |
| Day 6: | Kundi | Trek: 4/5hrs. Meal: BLD |
| Day 7: | Drive to Kathmandu – Drive: 6/7 hrs. Meal: BLD |
| Day 8: | Departure day Meal: BLD |
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival day in Kathmandu and transfer to Hotel
Regarding your arrival hour at Tribhuwan International Airport, our frontman will be there for your deep warm welcome and for escorting you towards a fine tourist standard hotel. Later, we plan for our meeting to discuss further trek along to finish all official conditions also. The first night, we host dinner at a popular restaurant to enjoy Nepalese ethnic music and dance with Nepali food items.
Day 2: Kathmandu sightseeing and preparation Meal: Breakfast
Enjoying our morning delicious breakfast, today we step throughout major attractions of Kathmandu valley for sightseeing. Pashupatinath Temple, Boudhanath Stupa, and Swyambhunath Stupa (Monkey Temple) will be our aimed destinations to explore which are registered on the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites. After inspecting these wonderful spots, we step back for preparing and finalizing our entire requirements and needs during the trek. This night will also be spent at the hotel in Kathmandu.
Day 3: Drive to Besisahar - Drive: 6/7 hrs | Trek to Khudi - Altitude: 760 m | Trek: 1/1.5 hrs. Meal: BLD
Following our schedule after attending a delicious breakfast, we will be shifted towards the bus station to catch our tourist standard vehicle by our private compact automobile. Therefore leaving Kathmandu, we head west towards Dumre following Prithivi Highway through the edge of Trishuli River along after reaching Dumre, the bus changes its direction and heads north towards Besisahar following the road along the Marsyangdi River to reach Kundi for stay overnight.
Day 4: Ghalegaun - Altitude: 2,016 m | Trek: 4/5hrs. Meal: BLD
Leaving Kundi and triggering our trek forward, the trail takes us towards the pleasing forest; offering a wide range of harmless wild beasts bypassing numerous mini settlements; representing Himalayan lifestyle and culture with a spectacular view of mountains including Annapurna and Manaslu ranges to step Ghalegaun. Finally, after steeping Ghalegaun, we enter one of the houses of local people for a homestay along we also enjoy amenities offered by the host family.
Day 5: Ghalegaun – (Exploring day). Meal: BLD
Today, we wake up early morning to sight impressive sunrise views throughout the attractive Himalayas of the Annapurna region. Therefore enjoying delightful breakfast with a host family, the entire day will be spent by exploring Ghalegaun (beautiful Gurung village) with a magnificent view of surrounding mountains along evening hours will be spent by enjoying cultural show performed by local people and night will be spent on the home of local people.
Day 6: Kundi | Trek: 4/5hrs. Meal: BLD
Leaving beautiful Gurung village and retracing the same earlier developed trail, we develop our walk down through the pleasing forest, crossing numerous Gurung settlements and waterfalls enjoying stunning views of Annapurna and Manaslu range to reach our targeted destination. Ultimately after steeping Kundi, we spend our night at a lodge in Kundi.
Day 7: Drive to Kathmandu - Drive: 6/7 hrs. Meal: BLD
Today early in the morning hour after having breakfast, we move forward towards the bus station to catch a bus to Kathmandu. Consequently, the bus heads forward following the road along the Marsyangdi River till Dumre. After that, the bus changes its direction towards the east catching Prithivi Highway to reach Kathmandu. Finally, after extending Kathmandu, our private vehicle will be awaiting you to pick and shift towards a tourist standard hotel.
Day 8: Departure day Meal: BLD
On the last day of the trip after finishing the morning breakfast, you can go shopping or for visiting to purchase some gifts for your loving family or friends. We will be there to help with your packs and arrangements along with our private vehicle shifting you to the airport focusing your flight time and a representative will be there to wish for your safe journey and further successful steps.
Included
- Ground Transportation: Airport pick up/drop off service in private vehicle
- Ground Transportation: Kathmandu/Besisahar/Kathmandu drive in Deluxe Tourist sharing coach.
- Ground Transportation: Besisahar/Hundi/Besisahar drive in local sharing vehicle
- Accommodation during Trek: 4 Nights'basic guesthouse accommodation during the trek in mostly twin-share and occasionally homestay.
- Accommodation in Pokhara: 3 Nights' accommodation in Kathmandu in twin sharing accommodation with Bed and Breakfast plan
- Meals: 3 Meals per day during the trek (BLD: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner. Each meal consist of one course of the meal)
- Guide: Nepal Government licensed English-speaking trekking guide.
- Porter: The required number of local staff and porters to carry your luggage during the trek (2 trekkers: 1 porter)
- Permit: Annapurna Conservation Area Project [ACAP] Permit and Trekkers' Information Management Systems [TIMS] Card
- Souvenir: Duffle Bag, Trekking T-shirt, Trekking Maps
- Equipment: Sleeping Bag and Down Jacket during Trek (upon request)
- Food, accommodation, insurance, equipment, and medicine for all staff.
- Exclusive medical kit bag carried by trekking guide
- All our government taxes, vat, tourist service charges.
- Official expenses
Not Included
- Nepal arrival visa
- Your personal expenses for mineral water, soft beverages, confectionaries, laundries, phone calls, hot drinking water, bbar bills showers etc.
- Internet facility, battery chargers, multi plugs etc.
- Extra baggage excess while flying to Lukla.
- Medical expenses and trip cancellation.
- Any other extended trips and accommodation.
- Tips of ga guides, porters and driver as a token of appreciation.
- Any other expenses or charges that are not mentioned in “cost includes” list.
Departure
Departure dates and price
Given below are the departure dates available for online booking. If the given date is not favorable, please contact us, and we will happily customize your trip on dates more appropriate for you.
Group Joining Dates
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