Get ready to go on a fantastic 9-day trekking program in Ghalegaun, North Central Nepal, with a GuideSource certified guide. Open to beginners!
Himalaya
9 Days
Mar - May, Sep - Nov
Intermediate
Beginner
Go on a fantastic 9-day trekking program across Ghalegaun, right at the foot of Lamjung Himal in North Central Nepal. This exotic traditional village in the Himalayas is located in an unparallel scenic context. It is also the birthplace of the iconic Gurkha soldiers, or Gurungs. Come along this once-in-a-lifetime experience – Open to beginners!
This program will begin at the Kathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport, where you will meet your guide. Next, after discovering Khathmandu’s multiple treasures, we will begin our trekking adventure in Khudi.
Over the following days of the itinerary, we will cover many amazing locations. Some of the highlights include:
touring the Buddha Monastries in Khudi
enjoying the unique views of Mt. Annapurna and the Manaslu ranges from Ghanpokhara
visiting impressive waterfalls and caves on our way to the Khudi Hydro Electricity Project
A detailed day by day itinerary is included below.
All this is complemented with an unbeatable natural context that will take your breath away time and time again. This program is a perfect way to discover this section of Nepal. Plus, we will be in close contact with the special and unspoiled ethnic lifestyle still very much alive here.
This program is of an Easy difficulty level, so it’s open to a broad number of people who either already have trekking experience, or want to start trekking as a way of discovering new locations.
On this program you will be guided by a certified guide from the GuideSource team. At GuideSource we are proud to have been working in the mountains for over 35 years, and zero fatal or serious accidents.
Interested in this Ghale Gaun Trek, 9-day program? Request your booking! If you would like to consider other trekking programs of similar difficulty level in this area, have a look at the 11-day Millennium Trek in Nepal via Pokhara.
Arrival in Kathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport
Transfer to the hotel
Briefing on the itinerary for the next days
Overnight at Hotel B/B
Sightseeing around the main landmarks of Kathmandu, including World Heritage Sites like the Kathmandu Durbar Square, the sacred Hindu temple of Pashupati Nath, the famous ‘Monkey Temple’ Swayambhu Nath, and the Buddhist shrine Bouddha Nath
Optional: last minute shopping in preparation for the next day
Overnight at Hotel B/B
Transfer from Kathmandy to Khud (390 m) – (Duration of drive: 7 hours)
Tour of the Buddha Monastries and the Bank of Marshyangdi River
Overnight at Khudi
Trek from Khudi to Ghalegaun – Views of Mt. Annapurna and the Manaslu ranges, river and valleys; and observation of the Himalayan culture along the way
Overnight at Ghalegaun
Hike from Ghalegaun to Ghanpokhara – Views of sunrise and surrounding mountains like Mt. Annapurna and the Manaslu ranges
Village tour around Ghanpokhara
Overnight at Ghanpokhara
Khudi Trekking down from Ghanpokhara to Khudi – Views of waterfalls and cave
Tour of the construction site of the Khudi Hydro Electricity Project
Overnight at Khudi
Drive back to Kathmandu from Khudi (Duration: 7 hours – lunch on the way)
Overnight in Hotel B/B
Full day at leisure at your own. Options:
To extend your trip with an additional tour
To explore the Thamel for last day of shopping
Farewell dinner
Overnight at Hotel B/B
Transfer to the International Airport
End of program
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This is a super beautiful trek in spring and in winter! Loved it.
Excellent trip.
I recommend this trip!
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