Ghandruk
A stone-roofed Gurung village on the southern slope of Annapurna, facing Annapurna South and Machapuchare. It can be reached by jeep for a day trip from Pokhara.
Ghandruk sits at about 1,950 meters and is the largest traditional Gurung village. The Gurung are one of the main ethnic groups that supplied soldiers to the Gurkha regiments. Its slate roofs step up the hillside, and the Ghandruk Museum displays traditional household items. It used to be reachable only on foot. Now a jeep from Pokhara takes about 3 hours to reach the village, which is also a must-pass point on the Poon Hill and Annapurna Base Camp treks. It is worth staying a night to watch the sunrise over the snowy peaks. An ACAP permit is required.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Australian Camp & Dhampus
- Poon Hill Trek
- Mardi Himal Trek
- Annapurna Base Camp Trek
- Sarangkot
- Bat Cave (Chamere Gufa)
- Mahendra Cave
- Phewa Lake