Gandaki Province

The province of the Annapurna range, with Pokhara's lakeside, the Annapurna Circuit and mysterious Mustang.

Gandaki Province lies in central Nepal, bordering Tibet, China to the north, and includes 8,000 m peaks such as Annapurna, Dhaulagiri and Manaslu. The provincial capital, Pokhara, sits on Phewa Lake with views of Machapuchare (Fishtail), and is a base for paragliding and trekking. The Annapurna Circuit, Annapurna Base Camp and Poon Hill treks are very popular, Mustang in the north preserves ancient Tibetan culture, and the hillside town of Bandipur is known for its Newar traditional architecture. The best seasons are Oct–Nov and Mar–May. Pokhara International Airport has flights to Kathmandu, and you can also come by bus or car.

Destinations

• Pokhara
• Manang
• Jomsom & Lower Mustang
• Bandipur
• Upper Mustang
• Chitwan

Itineraries

• Classic Nepal: Ancient Cities, Snow Mountains & Jungle – From Kathmandu Valley, Bandipur, and Pokhara to Chitwan, connecting ancient cities, snow-capped mountains, and jungles.
• Annapurna Circuit Trek: Crossing Thorong La – Follow the Marshyangdi River valley up to Manang, cross Thorong La to Muktinath, and descend along the Kali Gandaki bac…
• Upper Mustang Lo Manthang Jeep Tour – Charter a jeep from Pokhara to traverse the Kali Gandaki Gorge, delve into the ancient city of Lo Manthang and its cave…
• Poon Hill Sunrise & Ghandruk Gurung Village – A short teahouse trek starting from Pokhara, climbing Poon Hill for sunrise, and descending to the Gurung village of Gh…