About Trip:
Ghalegaun homestay is one of the most popular short trekking routes that lead you to the typical Nepali village. Ghalegaun is the cultural Gurung village which is placed beautifully on the lap of the Annapurna trekking range.The village offers a unique culture of the Gurung native folks along with the spectacular views of the Annapurna, Himalayan range, Ganesh Himal, Lamjung Himal, and Manaslu Himal. This village offers homestay accommodation with breakfast, lunch, and dinner followed by ancient Gurung dance.
Trip Fact
- Trip Name: Ghale Gaun Homestay Trek
- Trip Code: GHALE-2QACWZ
- Country: Nepal
- Type: Multi-day Tour,Live Guide Tour
- Activities: LUXURY HOLIDAYS ,TREKKING HOLIDAY
- Experiences: Adventure ,Nature
- Starting Point: At Tribhuvan International Airport
- Ending Point: At your hotel
Trip Grade
- Activity
What to expect ?
Mount Dhaulagiri, the Annapurna Range and Mount Machhapuchhre (Fishtail Mountain) to the northern part and the Butterfly Peaks in the far western part are all visible from a top.
Itinerary
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu Airport - (1360m.)
On your arrival in Kathmandu, our representative from the airport will transfer you to the hotel.
Overnight in Kathmandu.
Day 02: Kathmandu Sightseeing
If you wish to comprehend Nepal’s historical and cultural values, sightseeing in Kathmandu valley is crucial. Kathmandu, the capital city of Nepal is a popular destination for tourists. This city offers a marvelous combination of mix religion of Hinduism, Buddhism and some imported culture. Kathmandu carries the cultural and religious legacy that can be found at temples, monuments, and artifacts. Patan and Bhaktapur are neighbor cities which reflects a similar legacy. In the half-day tour, you will be guided to Pashupatinath temple and Boudhanath stupa. Pashupatinath is a Hindu Shrine where people worship Lord Shiva whereas Boudhanath is the biggest stupa of Nepal and for the rest of the day, we will prepare for the trek. You can buy your missing equipment for your trek.
Overnight in Kathmandu.
Day 03: Drive from Kathmandu to Khudi (800 M/2624ft), 7- 8 hours, (Teahouse-Lodge + B-L-D),
Our journey begins with a seven to eight hours drive from Kathmandu to Khudi on a serpentine road on the rural area of Nepal following Trishuli watercourse. On the manner, we will witness different terraced farms and delightful huts. Once we reach the juncture at Mugling, we tend to move towards Pokhara. From Dumre, we will leave the previous path and head north to Besisahar. Further half an hour's drive from Besisahar takes us to Khudi, the preliminary spot of our trek. Khudi offers a primary glimpse of the dazzling Manaslu varies.
Overnight in Khudi.
Day 04: Trek Khudi to Ghalegaun 1540m/5050ft 4-5 hrs Homestay
After breakfast, we will officially start our Honey hunting trek. On this day we will trek through the northwest of Khudi river's bank where we can see the fertile field, forest and beautiful waterfall along the way. After the short descend climb we will be at a beautiful village known as Ghalegaun, where we can find the well-maintained settlement of Gurung village with the originality in their culture and tradition.
Overnight in Ghalegaun homestay.
Day 05: Ghalegaun village exploration day 1540m/5050ft
This will be is our rest day where we can explore the village. We will wake up early in the morning for the stunning view of sunrise along with mountains and breakfast. As we experience the homely environment in Ghalegaun with Gurung family, we will explore the cultures, traditional lifestyle, religion of the villagers. We can engage in their daily activities to learn new things. After dinner, we will enjoy their cultural programs like traditional song and dance.
Overnight in Ghalegaun homestay
Day 06: Ghalegaun to Baglungpani 1600m/ 5248ft 4-5 hrs Homestay
After breakfast, we will start our trek to Gurung settlement Ghan Pokhara. We will pass through the lush land, a traditional small village along the Nepali windy way before we reach in Ghan Pokhara. After some rest, we will walk to Baglung Pani, 1600mtrs then we reach Baglung Pani.
Overnight in Baglungpani.
Day 07: Baglungpani to Laxmi Bazar 1345m/ 4410ft 5-6 hrs Homestay
We will leave then beautiful village Baglung Pani and start trekking to the typical mix village of Laxmi Bazaar (1345mtrs) from sea level. It is a nice small bazaar in this area, where we will spend our night in the homely environment.
Overnight in Laxmi Bazar.
Day 08: Laxmi Bazaar and trek to Begnas Lake-Pokhara 830m/2720ft and 3 hrs walk and 1 hrs drive Lodge
After breakfast, we will start our regular hike for 3-4 hrs. This will be the last day of our trek. We will follow the route to Begnas lake so we do extra activities in this lake like boating. Then we will take a taxi from Begnas Lake to the hotel.
Overnight in Pokhara
Day 09: Drive by tourist bus or fly out to Kathmandu 6-7 hrs and 30 min flight Hotel
After breakfast, we head for the Kathmandu memorizing the good memories in this trip.
Overnight in Kathmandu.
Day 10: Departure
Cost Details
Price Include:
- Private transfer Airport-Hotel-Airport,
- Guided City Tour in Kathmandu in a private vehicle
- Pokhara accommodations (Bed & breakfast basis),
- Transportation Kathmandu-Besisahar- Khudi, Pokhara-Kathmandu (Yourself & staff) or flight possibility Pokhara-Kathmandu,
- Down jackets and sleeping bags (if required)
- Annapurna Conservation area Entry permit,
- TIMS permit (Trekker's info Management System),
- Teahouse-Lodge accommodation throughout the trek,
- Three meals on a daily basis whereas on the trek: breakfast, lunch & dinner,
- Experienced communicatory government license holder mountain trekking guide,
- Experienced mountain trekking porter,
- All program per itineraries on full board as per itinerary,
- Wages, food, transportation, accommodation, equipment, insurance, and different facilities to employees throughout the trek,
- Farewell dinner at typical Nepali cultural Café/restaurant
- Rescue arrangements,
- Local and government TAX-VAT etc.
Price Exclude
- Meals (Lunch & Dinner) whereas in Kathmandu & Pokhara,
- Your travel/trekking insurance,
- International fare,
- Tips for trekking employees and drivers (Tipping is expected),
- All types of alcoholic & soft drinks,
- Personal shopping, laundry, trekking instrumentation, etc.
- Nepal Entry Visa fee,
- Costs raised by cancellation, landslide, weather, political unrest, unwellness that aren't beneath our management.
- Extra Night Accommodation in Kathmandu In- case of early arrival, late departure or early return from trip (due to any reason) out of the scheduled itinerary.
- Any different expenses that aren't mentioned in the "Trip Includes" section etc.
- Monument entrance fees while on a tour in Kathmandu (approx USD26 per person)
Additional Services
LOCKERS / STORAGE
Where to meet ?
Our company representative will meet you at Tribhuvan International Airport, and you will commence the trek from the hotel.
Faqs
Trip Notes
- The departure schedule can be modified on any inevitable circumstances like weather hazards, festivals, natural changes of walking track, road slides, avalanches, public strikes, etc.
- We have gotten different further programs like Mt. Flight, rope jumping, Paragliding, whirlybird tour, Film shooting, hiking, radical lightweight, looking, Jungle hunting expedition, etc. we will embrace these programs in your trip upon requests.
