Ghandruk Trek
        Trekking Days:
7 Days 
        Accommodation: Tea-house 
        Departing from: Pokhara 
        Best Months: Late September to the end of November and mid March to the end of May. 
        Trek Grade: Moderate 
        Maximum Altitude:2,300M 
Ghandruk is a popular trekking destination situated towards the northwest of Pokhara It sits at an altitude of 2012 meters above sea level and is inhabited by Gurungs, one of the many ethnic groups of Nepal, with their own religion and culture.  

Ghandruk’s huge Gurung Valley, is the second largest Gurung village settlement in Nepal and headquarters of the Annapurna Conservation Project. Ghandruk offers excellent views of Annapurna South, Machhapuchchhre and Himalchuli. Most of the inhabitants of this village were heavily dependent upon employment in the British Army till the second half of the 20th century.  Trekking begins from Naya Pul, exploring the scenic and magnificent beauty of this rich natural paradise. In Ghandruk you can see the Traditional Gurung Museum which displays the local traditional clothes and equipment used by the Gurung people.

A fantastic family trek.

 
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