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Gurung - Heritage Homestay Trekking in Nepal
The beautiful villages of Ghalegaun and Ghanpokhara lies to the Northeast from Lamjung Himal which is situated at an 2050 m elevation. Ghalegaun and Ghanpokhara are mainly Gurung settlements nestled amidst mountains, rivers, streams, waterfalls and green forests.
The view from the villages stretches from Buddha himal, himalchuli and Manaslu to the northeast Mt. Lamjung and Annapurna II to the north and Mt. Machhapucchre and Annapurna South to the Northwest. The approach to Ghalegaun-Ghanpokhara is a wonderful experience. The mists of the early mornings, the beautiful Marsyangdi rivers, beautiful rhododendrons, chirping sound of the birds simply takes one to the far away place and completely with the nature. The trekking route passes through the dense forests, villages and awesome waterfalls.
Suggested Itinerary: 10 Days
Day 01: Arrival in Tribhuwan International Airport (TIA). Transfer to hotel.
Day 02: Kathmandu Sightseeing
Day 03: Kathmandu - Khudi - 6 to 7 hours drive
Day 04: Khudi - Ghale Gaun- 6 hours trekking
Day 05: Ghalegaun - Bhujung -3 & 1/2 hours trekking
Day 06: Bhujung - Pasgaun - 5 hours trekking
Day 07: Pasgaun - Pakhrikot - 5 hours trekking
Day 08: Pakhrikot - Thumbikot - Pokhara - 3 hours trekking & 3 hours drive
Day 09: Pokhara - Kathmandu - 7 hours driving
Day 10: Final departure for your onward destination.
Discount Offers:
- 4 plus offer: If you collect 4-9 people in a group then 40 USD discount on per person's price.
- 10 plus offer: If you collect 10 or more than 10 people in a group then 40USD discount on per person's price and one (Trip Leader) get free trip.
- Winter offer: If you travel in winter (December and January) USD 50 discount on per person's price.
- Monsoon offer: If you travel in Monsoon (June and July) USD 50 discount on per person's price.
- Early Booking Offer: If you Book a Trip 6 months before the trip departure, you will get 5% discount from original cost.
Special Notes:
PRICE: All the Prices are in US $ Dollar Per Person.
AVAILABLE: This date is available and open for booking.
GUARANTEED: We have reached minimum numbers and this trip is guaranteed for departure.
LIMITED: There are a very limited number of available places on this departure.
- If the above set departure dates are not suitable for you, you may choose your own departure date. These types of departures are best suited for solo travellers, couples, families, charity and small groups.
- Customized/Tailor-made itinerary are available on request.
Suggested itinerary in details : 10 Days
Day 01: Arriving in Tribhuwan International Airport (TIA), you will be met by one of our representative. Transfer by Private car/ Van (depends on size of group) to the select Hotel in Kathmandu(1290m./4273). Stay overnight in hotel.
Day 02: Kathmandu Sightseeing
After breakfast, full day guided sightseeing at UNESCO Heritage Sites such as Pasupatinath Temple, Swayambhunath stupa, Kathmandu Durbar Square and Bouddha Stupa and evening transfer to hotel.
Day 03: Kathmandu - Khudi - 6 to 7 hours drive
In between Kathmandu to Khudi you can view spectacular sceneries like picture in canvas. Once you cross the Kathmandu valley, you will get an opportunity to see Langtang Himal and GANESH Himal en route. On your way, Trishuli river will follow on which you can take pleasure watching rafting. This makes your journey more exciting and restless. The next river Marshyngdi will follow till you cross Khaireni. On the way to Khaireni, you can see Marsyangdi Hydropower. You will reach to beautiful town called Besisahar which is headquarter of Lamjung district. From Beshisahar we will drive again to Khudi and upon we arrive you can see Hiuchuli Himal, Lamjung Himal, and Manaslu Himal etc. Khudi is the habitat of Gurung people.
Day 04: Khudi - Ghale Gaun- 6 hours trekking
After breakfast your journey to Ghalegaun will start with new energy. After crossing the Marshyangdi River you take a left turn and start to hike up the hill enjoying with stunning beauty of nature. The mountains which were seen from the Khudi become closer as you walk up. On the way to Ghalegaun many Gurung village are located; they are Sirung village, Thulo village etc. You will walk around Simpani village which consists of 50-60 houses and observe their culture and view beautiful landscapes and mesmerizing Himalayas. Surprisingly, a temple on the top of jungle lures you to explore the hidden treasure of the village. Sometimes you can see leopard, bear, monkeys and other wildlife can be seen. After walking few minutes you reach to your dream village – Ghalegaun.
This village Ghalegaun embodies 100 different types of houses with majority of Ghale and Gurung communities. The Ghale community was the first inhabitant in this village that is why, the name of this village derived from Ghale. This village is designed tourist friendly; therefore, all the houses are very clean, nice accommodation facility and hygienic Nepali gastronomy for the guest.
The foods that they provide are local production and pure organic which ensures the quality of food that you take. In the evening, local wine will served with music and dance together which gives you very homely environment. The local wine will help you to keep your body warm and energetic in such cold environment. Ghalegaun situated at the height of 2100m and it would be quite cold during winter season. During winter local people specially the male population transfer to Beshi-down the hill farming and to escape out from the cold weather. A beautiful and famous temple called Uttar Kaniya is located in north side of the village. For the breakfast local made round bread, egg, local honey etc are available. After breakfast, the mother group of Ghalegaun will farewell putting garland on your neck and singing and dancing inviting you to visit the village again and again.
Day 05: Ghalegaun - Bhujung -3 & 1/2 hours trekking
After crossing the village of Ghalegaun you reach to Bhujung which is easy, simple and shorter way but have tempt scenery and many beautiful typical villages on the way. A biggest school is located on your way which was built by tourists like you and hard working local people many years ago. That school is considered as the light of Bhujung.
The 300 houses of Gurung community made Bhujung alive. It is such a big settlement of Gurung people that you cannot see one corner of village from other corner of village, for this you have to go other side of village.
In this region the Head Quarter of ACAP (Annapurna Conservation Area Project) is lies and from where you can see stunning waterfall. This village has electricity facility built by local people themselves under the micro hydro project. The other day, your farewell will be the same like you had in Ghalegaun wishing you nice journey onwards and inviting you to visit the village again by the local Mother’s group.
Day 06: Bhujung - Pasgaun - 5 hours trekking
After a while village walk you gradually climb down the river Bhujung Khola from where you take left turn crossing the bridge. On your gentle walking in farm you can see the great view of waterfall in close and walking some distance, you will immediately find yourself in Jungle where you will see and hear the roaring and barking wild animals which makes your safari exciting in the jungle. Throughout the way, there are no tea houses; therefore, packed food will be taken for lunch on the way. As you walk up the hill, you will reach at the top of hill where you will get good resting place and fortunately that point is the highest point of your trekking which is in the 2500 meter altitude. From here you walk down and you will see many mountains and villages on the way. Finally, you will reach into Pasgaun village which again reminds you the Ghalegaun. The majority of the population is from Gurung community.
Day 07: Pasgaun - Pakhrikot - 5 hours trekking
After the PASGOUN journey you again reach to the top point and start with new excitement to walk. After finishing the village you walk down in adventure path. Passing thru the beautiful villages, forests and amazing landscape you rich to Rabidada where you take some rest and move ahead to Pakhrikot. Reaching on Pakhrikot village. Your overnight stay at Pakhrikot again reminds you the Ghalegaon due to similar hospitality of the people and arrangements of your meals and accommodation like in Ghalegaon. The trekkers to Siklish – a famous trekking also passes thru this village.
Day 08: Pakhrikot - Thumbikot - Pokhara - 3 hours trekking & 3 hours drive
This is your final day of the trekking. You start trek to Thumbikot which is just down the hill from Pakhrikot. After almost walking 3 hours, you reach to Thumbikot from where you take bus to Pokhara Fewa lakeside for 3 hrs. Stay overnight at lodge.
Day 09: Pokhara - Kathmandu - 7 hours driving
You drive back to Kathmandu collecting unforgettable memories of Ghalegaun trekking. It is 6 hours drive to Kathmandu. On reaching upon Kathmandu, you stay at Hotel.
Day 10: Final departure for your onward destination.
Includes in the Itinerary:
- Kathmandu international airport transfer
- 2 Night Hotels in Kathamndu / or / 2 Nights hotel in Bhaktapur on B. B plan
- All land transfer as per given itinerary
- Annapurna Conservation entry permits fees.
- TIMS (Trekker 's Information Management System ) permit
- Tea house trekking accommodation during the trek
- 3 meals in each day ( Bf, Lunch Dinner ) while on the trek.
- Fully escorted trek with fluent English speaking license holder local Guide & each 2 persons 1 Porter basis.
- All program according to itineraries on full board.
- Trekking equipment and other facilities to Nepali trekking staffs.
- Insurances for all nepali trekking crew
- We will show you a special video documenty about Annapurna region trekking in our office before your trip departure
- A special gift: throught the Company " Gokyo Treks & Expedition (P) Ltd.
Excludes in the Itinerary:
- Nepal entry visa fee per person US$ 30 only
- Travel Insurance (this is a mandatory condition of booking)
- Optional Excursions: optional excursions such are culture trips, ethno trips, and festival trips, monastery meditation with Lama & monks, nature medicine trips, bird watching, sports, farming trips and other incentive trips as per the client’s interest.
- Personal expenses e.g. phone calls, laundry, bar bills & extra porters.
- Hot Shower in during the trekking period
- Cost arising out of landslides, road blockade, and rescue of any form, cancellation of flight or reasons beyond our control.
- Personal equipment, nature or any donation.
- All types of drinks
- Tips for the crew (Note : TIPS is not compulsory but expected)
- International Airfare and airport tax
Guest feedback / testimonials
Great experience with Gokyo Treks and company. Handled us very professionally and with utmost care. We were four women traveling and we felt much secured. The guide was very patient with us as we had slowed down at some places but never made us feel incapable. Good luck with your venture.
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