This is a short and easy Village tour, providing an insight to the lifestyles of Gurung ethnic community of Nepal as well as great views of Himalayas that includes Macchapuchre (Fishtail) and Annapurna South.
The region is dominated by the Gurungs and Magars. Dense rhododendron forests, varieties of bird species, deep sub-tropical valleys, traditional villages, age-old tradition and culture, hospitable people, ever-smiling faces of the people, majestic mountain views are some of the major attractions of this trek.
The trail takes you through beautiful valleys, dense mossy forests and icy waterfalls. One can view majestic Himalayas around every corner in the trek. No doubt, the trek also offers a unique experience to every visitor which would cherish in the rest of their live.
While in this trek, one can also view Punhill which offers best view point among other trekking routes of Annapurna region. From this point, one can view the mountain peaks such as Dhaulagiri (8,167m.), Annapurna I (8,091m.), Machapurhre (Fish Tail) (6993m), Tukuche (6920m), Nilgiri ( 6940m), Hiunchuli (6441m), Annapurna South (7219m), Lamjung Himal (6931m) and some other smaller peaks.
Highlights
One can walk along the beaten trails or virgin tracks. Either way you are in for a life time .along with forest of rhodendrons, temple, and breathtaking landscapes, you will also encounter friendly people of different cultures –offering a fascinating glimpse of traditional rural life of people , and Annapurna View ,Fishtail View
Facts of Trip
Trekking Region: Annapurna Trekking Region
Name of The Trip:Ghandruk Ghorepani Trek
Trip Period : 6+5
Best season: September to November & Feb to May.(however we can run during the year )
Transportation: Road or By Flight
Accommodation: Hotel, Resort (kathmandu ) tea house( during the trekking )or camping
Grade: Moderate/Adventurous
Trekking style: tea house / camping
Highest access of the trek :
Culture: Mixed , Ghale , Gurung , and others
Attraction:the 'fishtail' spire of Machapuchare(6997m), Gangapurna(7454m) Annapurna 1 (8091m), unclimbed Fang (7647m) and Annapurna South (7273m)