Pokhara
Ghandruk
A larger Gurung village with a strong cultural identity and some of the best close-up Annapurna and Machhapuchhre views from a village setting.
Plan your visit
A larger Gurung village with a strong cultural identity and some of the best close-up Annapurna and Machhapuchhre views from a village setting.
How to get there
Drive from Pokhara toward Ghandruk; road and walking sections depend on current conditions.
Time to allow
Overnight or 2 days
When to visit
October–November and March–April are popular trekking windows.
Good to know
A Gurung village in the Annapurna foothills; check road, conservation-area and guide rules.
How Shakurma can help
We arrange a village stay and onward trek or return transfer.
Further reading
Planning times are estimates. Confirm current access, opening hours, fees and permits before travel.
Plan your visit to Ghandruk
Tell us your dates, interests and pace. We'll fit this stop into a practical Nepal journey.