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Tour from Pokhara
Ghandruk Village Stay
A night in Ghandruk, the best-known Gurung village of the Annapurna foothills: stone houses, terraced fields and a close view of Annapurna South and Machhapuchhre.
2 daysEasy1,940 m
FromUS$ 140per person · based on 2 travellers
- No payment online, we confirm first
- Written quote with everything included
Road end
Kimche
The road end below Ghandruk.
Night 1 · Sleep here
Ghandruk
A Gurung village of stone houses facing Annapurna South and Machhapuchhre.
Overview
Why choose the Ghandruk Village Stay?
- Gurung village lifeStone houses, terraces and the Gurung Museum.
- Sunrise on Annapurna SouthThe peaks rise directly above the village.
- A night in a lodge or homestaySimple rooms and home-cooked food.
- Short village walkAbout an hour from the road to the village.
Ghandruk is a large Gurung village on a hillside at about 1,940 metres, facing Annapurna South, Hiunchuli and Machhapuchhre. Its stone-paved lanes, slate-roofed houses and the Gurung Museum make it one of the most rewarding villages to visit near Pokhara.
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A road now reaches the lower village, so you can enjoy Ghandruk without a multi-day trek. We drive via Nayapul to Kimche, walk about an hour up to the village, spend the evening and night there, and return after sunrise the next morning.
Your journey, step by step
Times are a guide; your driver and guide adjust them to the light, the weather and your pace.
- Day 1 · 9:00
Leave Pokhara
Drive via Nayapul up the Modi Khola valley to Kimche (about 3 hours).
- Day 1 · 12:30
Walk up to Ghandruk
About an hour on a stone path to the village.
- Day 1 · 15:00
Village & Gurung Museum
Explore the lanes, the museum and the viewpoints; dinner in the village.
- Day 2 · 6:00
Sunrise
Annapurna South and Machhapuchhre in the morning light.
- Day 2 · 9:00
Walk down to Kimche
An easy descent to the road.
- Day 2 · 13:30
Back in Pokhara
Drive back to your hotel.
Itinerary
Day by day
Day 1Pokhara to Ghandruk
Drive via Nayapul to Kimche and walk up to Ghandruk. Afternoon in the village and the Gurung Museum, sunset over the Annapurnas and dinner.
- StayLodge or homestay, Ghandruk
- MealsLunch · Dinner
Day 2Sunrise and back to Pokhara
Sunrise over Annapurna South and Machhapuchhre, breakfast, then walk down to Kimche and drive back to Pokhara.
- StayYour hotel in Pokhara
- MealsBreakfast
Good to know
Details before you book
What’s included7
- Private vehicle Pokhara → Kimche → Pokhara
- Licensed, English-speaking local guide
- Annapurna Conservation Area Permit (ACAP)
- 1 night in a lodge or homestay (twin-sharing room)
- Lunch and dinner on day 1, breakfast on day 2
- Complimentary drinking water
- Government taxes and service charge
Not included6
- Travel insurance
- Hotel in Pokhara before and after the tour
- Meals not listed as included
- Entrance tickets not listed as included (paid on the day)
- Drinks, snacks and personal expenses
- Tips for driver and guide (appreciated, not compulsory)
What to bring10
Clothing
Bring along
Before you go6
Best time
October–May for mountain views; spring brings rhododendrons in the forests above.
Difficulty
Easy. About an hour of walking each way on stone steps.
Permits
Ghandruk is inside the Annapurna Conservation Area; the ACAP permit is included.
Accommodation
Lodges and homestays with simple twin rooms.
Altitude
About 1,940 m, no altitude concerns.
Phone & internet
Mobile signal and Wi-Fi in most lodges.
Questions travellers ask3
Can we drive all the way?
Yes, jeeps reach the lower village. We suggest the short walk for the views, but can arrange a drive if you prefer.
Can we extend to Poon Hill?
Yes. Ghandruk is part of the Poon Hill loop. See our Poon Hill Trek or ask for a custom quote.
How do I book and pay?
Send an enquiry. We confirm availability and send a written quote on WhatsApp, including the payment terms.
Ready for Ghandruk Village Stay?
Tell us your dates and group size. We reply on WhatsApp with availability and a clear written quote.