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4-Day Annapurna Trip Including Ghandruk Village Trek

4 Days Round trip from Kathmandu Easy pace

4 Days Ghandruk Village Trek A Scenic Journey into Gurung Culture

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 4-day trip from Kathmandu to Pokhara and Ghandruk
02 Short Annapurna trek to the traditional Gurung village of Ghandruk
03 Sunrise and village sightseeing in Ghandruk
04 Views of Annapurna South, Himchuli, and Machhapuchhre
05 Tourist bus transfers between Kathmandu and Pokhara
06 Permits, private transfers, and trekking guide included

Discover the beauty of Nepal on a 4-day journey from Kathmandu to Pokhara and into the Annapurna region, combining scenic travel, village life, and a rewarding short trek. This trip is designed for travellers with limited time who still want to experience the charm of Ghandruk, a traditional Gurung village set against the dramatic backdrop of Annapurna South, Himchuli, and Machhapuchhre.

Travel by tourist bus between Kathmandu and Pokhara, then head to Nayapool to begin your hike to Ghandruk. Along the way, enjoy mountain views, village scenery, and a memorable sunrise before returning to Pokhara and continuing back to Kathmandu. With accommodation, permits, transfers, and trekking guide services included, this is a convenient way to experience a classic Himalayan village trek in just a few days.

This trip is designed for travellers with limited time who still want to experience the charm of Ghandruk, a traditional Gurung village set against the dramatic backdrop of Annapurna South, Himchuli, and Machhapuchhre.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Pokhara, Kathmandu, Ghandruk

Languages English, Japanese

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Kathmandu Pokhara by Tourist Bus

At 6 am, Pick up from your hotel and transfer to Tourist Bus station. Enjoy the scenic 5 hour drive. Check in at Hotel and free.
Meals not included
Accommodation included: Overnight at Hotel.

Day 02

Drive to Nayapool, hike to Ghandruk village

After breakfast, your guides take you for a car drive around 1 hour to reach Nayapool. Nayapool is the initial spot for starting to hike. You will hike around 4-5 hours to reach the Ghandruk village. Enjoy the glorious mountains view and overnight at hotel or lodge.
Meals included: lunch, dinner, breakfast
Accommodation included: overnight at hotel or lodge

Day 03

Sunrise and sightseeing at Village and drive back to Pokhara

Enjoy the sunrise and after breakfast go for sightseeing of the Ghandruk village. Then hike about 45 minutes down to Kimche and take a 2 hours local vehicle drive to get back to Pokhara. Rest is free, overnight at Hotel
Meals included: breakfast, lunch
Accommodation included: overnight at Hotel

Day 04

Day 4 : Pokhara Kathmandu by Tourist Bus

After breakfast, drive back to Kathmandu by Tourist Bus. Your tour ends as guide drops you off at your Hotel.
Meals included: breakfast
Accommodation not included

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Kathmandu 3 cities · 4 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Lunch
Dinner
Breakfast
KTM-PKR-KTM transfer by Tourist Bus
All Private transfer
All permit and TIMS fee
2 Nights accommodation in 3 star category Hotel in Pokhara on twin sharing basis.
Trekking guide through out the tour

What's Not Included

Lunch and dinner during Pokhara stay
Lunch and dinner on day 1 and day 4
Pokhara sightseeing
Tips for Guide, Porder, Driver
Extra activity fee not included in the itinerary

Know before you go

INFANTS MUST SIT ON LAPS
PASSPORT REQUIRED
Not wheelchair accessible
Not stroller accessible
Not suitable for pets
No public transportation nearby
Infant seats unavailable
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
We had to collect 4 passport size photos of each traveler, two for TIMS (Trekkers Information Management System) card and two for ACAP (Annapurna Conservation area permit) a day before your tour starts.
We need to collect each traveller passport copy to obtain TIMS and ACAP a day before your tour starts.
Our office representative will collect these documents a day before your tour starting date from your Hotel.
We offer pick up services from all the hotels inside Kathmandu city