Where is Ghandruk?
Ghandruk is near Pokhara, Nepal, with Pokhara used as the route reference point on WanderBees.
A stone-paved Gurung village at 2,010 m on the lower Annapurna Sanctuary trail, famed for traditional Gurung architecture, the ex-Gurkha community museum, and front-row Annapurna South and Fishtail views.
From Pokhara
58.1 km
From Pokhara
2h 1m
Elevation
2,010 m
Activities
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Ghandruk is a mapped place to visit near Pokhara. WanderBees tracks it as a 58.1 km trip from Pokhara, with typical travel time around 2h 1m. Compare the listed activities, difficulty, cost, season, weather, local reports, and emergency contacts before leaving.
Ghandruk is near Pokhara, Nepal, with Pokhara used as the route reference point on WanderBees.
Yes. Ghandruk is listed as a place to visit near Pokhara for travelers comparing route distance, travel time, activities, cost, season, and local condition signals from Pokhara.
Ghandruk is about 58.1 km from Pokhara, with a typical travel time of 2h 1m.
Ghandruk may appear in searches such as "Ghandruk adventure camp" when people are looking for outdoor activities, picnic spots, camps, or guided experiences nearby. WanderBees treats it as a destination area and lists the available activities on this page.
Listed activities include Ghandruk Adventure Motorbike Ride, Ghandruk Scenic Village Hike, Ghandruk Village Cultural Night Stay, Ghandruk Village Weekend Trek.
What to do
A scenic and slightly adventurous ride from Pokhara to Ghandruk. The journey takes you through lush hills, river banks, and winding mountain roads with spectacular vistas at every turn. Entry permit: ACAP (Annapurna Conservation Area) fee — NPR 100 Nepali / NPR 1,000 SAARC / NPR 3,000 foreign, paid at the checkpoint. TIMS abolished 2023. Licensed guide mandatory on trekking routes.
Explore the beautiful trails around Ghandruk village. Hike through rhododendron forests, cross suspension bridges, and walk through tiered farmlands while keeping the massive Annapurna peaks in constant view. Entry permit: ACAP (Annapurna Conservation Area) fee — NPR 100 Nepali / NPR 1,000 SAARC / NPR 3,000 foreign, paid at the checkpoint. TIMS abolished 2023. Licensed guide mandatory on trekking routes.
Stay in the iconic stone-roofed village of Ghandruk. Experience Gurung culture, visit the local museum, and enjoy the closest views of Annapurna South and Hiunchuli. Perfect for a relaxing weekend away from the city. Entry permit: ACAP (Annapurna Conservation Area) fee — NPR 100 Nepali / NPR 1,000 SAARC / NPR 3,000 foreign, paid at the checkpoint. TIMS abolished 2023. Licensed guide mandatory on trekking routes.
Drive to Nayapul, trek 4 hours uphill through rice terraces and Gurung villages to Ghandruk, overnight in a stone teahouse, explore the Gurung Museum and the sanctuary trails, descend the next day — the most popular short Annapurna trek. Entry permit: ACAP (Annapurna Conservation Area) fee — NPR 100 Nepali / NPR 1,000 SAARC / NPR 3,000 foreign, paid at the checkpoint. TIMS abolished 2023. Licensed guide mandatory on trekking routes.