Ghandruk Hiking - 3 Days

We will meet you at your hotel in Pokhara in the morning. After breakfast, our car will take you to Nayapul, the starting point of the trek.

The short drive passes through villages like Naudanda and Lumle, offering beautiful countryside views. From Nayapul, we begin our trek, following a stone-paved path along the river valley. We will walk through Birethanti (1,065m), a large and vibrant town.

The trail winds through bamboo forests and past waterfalls with inviting plunge pools. The trek to Ghandruk takes about 4–5 hours, passing forests, cultivated fields, and suspension bridges over small streams.

On arrival in Ghandruk, enjoy stunning views of Annapurna, Gangapurna, Machhapuchhre, and Hiuchhuli. You'll have time to explore, rest, and savor local food before settling into a guesthouse for the night.

Enjoy breakfast with breathtaking mountain views from your guesthouse before we begin our trek to Pothana.

Today's trail takes us through terraced fields, streams, and lush green landscapes. We first descend to a bridge over Kyuri Khola (2,010m) and continue downhill to the stream near Kimrong Danda.

Walking through rhododendron forests and scenic terraces, we follow the Modi Khola, passing the charming Gurung village of Landruk. From there, we trek to Tolkha before reaching our final destination, Pothana.

Here, we get a stunning close-up view of Mount Machhapuchhre (Fishtail), which from this angle resembles the Matterhorn more than a fishtail.

Today, we walk along a paved stone trail through beautiful rhododendron forests. A short path then leads us to Dhampus (1,750m), a village with a diverse mix of cultures, including Gurung, Brahman, and Magar communities.

Enjoy a tea break on the hilltop with stunning views of Pokhara Valley before continuing. The trail is mostly flat before descending through rice fields and forests to Phedi.

From Phedi, a 30-minute drive takes us back to Pokhara, where you can relax and enjoy the evening. We will arrive between 1 and 2 p.m.