Gandruk Village Trekking: Experiencing Typical Nepali Village Lifestyle

Nepal is the best places for travelling because of the adventurous and exciting trekking routes that will take you the heart of the mountain and provide chances to explore your inner calmness in the beauty of nature.

There are different types of trekking a traveler can try in Nepal. Among other, Gandruk Village Trekking is the most  common Himalayan trekking and ideal to all kind of trekkers  as it covers the easiest trekking trails in Nepal. It offers a spectacular mountain views and a glimpse of nature’s beauty so well that it is very popular, enjoyable and nice for children as family trek and exciting tours for the adults and friends. So our team set up a trek to  Gandruk Village In Kaski district in Gandakai zone of Northern central Nepal for 5 days.

Basic Information

Start/End: Kathmandu

Duration: 5days

Trek type: Tea House/ Lodge

Trekking Grade: A

Altitude: 2130m

Transport: Car/ Jeep / Bus

Major Attraction: Trekking To Gandruk Village, Mountain Sights of Annapurna Range and Observing Local Peoples Culture and traditions.

Best Seasons: Sep- May

Trip Highlights

•  Insight to pure Nepalese Gurung culture and tradition.
•  Adventurous and Short Trek in Annapurna Region
•   Stunning views of the Mountain Range: Annapurna, Machhapuchhre
•   Ideal trekking trails for all kind of Trekkers including Children and Family trek.
•   Experience of Mountain life.

Gandruk Village

Gandruk is the small village located in Kaski district in the Gandaki zone of northern-central Nepal. It is situated in the altitude of 1940m. Gandruk is  the typical Nepali village surrounded by the beautiful mountain ranges and is rich in cultural and natural diversity. Gandruk trek is the popular trekking trails in Annapurna region In Nepal. This trek takes you to the center of the naturally beautiful Mountains  ranges of Annapurna South, Gangapurna, Annapurna-iii, Hiunchuli and Machhapuchhre (FishTail Mountain ). 

Gandruk Village is also rich in its cultural and traditions. Gurung Community peoples are the local resident of Gandruk village. The Village is very neat and clean, the residential building are made of stones. Slated- roofed house in the terrace provide the nice look of the village. People here grow Wheat and barley for a food so you can have chance to taste a typical Nepali food Called Dhedo.  Gandruk is also famous for rural Home Stay Trip in Nepal so You can get excellent chance to observe the local Peoples Life style in Gandruk.

Trip Plan

Day 1: Drive form Kathmandu to Pokhara (6 hours), Spend Night  in Pokhara

Day 2: Leave Pokhara early in the morning, Drive to Nayapul Pokhara and trek to Gandruk (4-5 hr walk).

Day 3: Gandruk- Pothana, decent down to Modi Khola and Start climb up to Landruk Village, trail passes through the paddy field than again climb up to Pothana. Pothana is situated on the ridge of hill so the spectacular views of Annapurna Range, green valleys and Fishtail Mountain can be seen from Potana.

Day 4: Trek Potana to Phedi (2 hrs), drive to Pokhara around 30 mins. Spend Night in Pokhara.

Day 5: Morning, Back to Kathmandu.

Finally, Gandruk Village is a wonderful place to visit and most popular among trekkers So, I encourage you to visit this place at least once in your life time. This Place unconditionally offers the wide view of Himalayas and a nice and easy trail that goes through forests and traditional village, reflecting the culture and tradition of local people living in here.