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Major city · Nepal

Ghandrukघनद्रुक

Visit Ghandruk for a half‑day view stop or overnight on the Annapurna Sanctuary trek; 1 night is enough if you’re already trekking.

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Ghandruk is a high‑altitude Gurung village (≈2,010 m) on the Annapurna Sanctuary and Poon Hill routes. Its stone houses, Gurung museum and mountain panoramas can be explored in a few hours, but trekkers often stay one night to rest before continuing.

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Currency
NPR
Best months
Oct–Nov, Mar–Apr
avoid Jun–Sep (monsoon landslides)
Airport
PKR
Nights
1

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This is a basic guide for Ghandruk: no airport-to-bed path, walking clusters or day plans yet. Fares and schedules here are unverified. What this page does cover
Rules in force · 6
  • South Asia ↗Trekking regions, border districts and several Indian states need separate permits on top of the visa; check the permit before you book transport into them.
  • South Asia ↗Remove shoes (and in many Jain and Hindu temples, leather) before entering; cover shoulders and legs; ask before photographing people or rituals.
  • Nepal ↗Get visa information only from the Department of Immigration; visa-service lookalike sites charge extra, and the rules differ by nationality.
  • Nepal ↗At stupas walk clockwise; at temples and homes remove shoes where there is a rack or a raised floor; cover shoulders and knees.
  • Nepal ↗Carry Nepalese rupees in small notes: many stalls, taxis and tea shops are cash-only, and shops rarely take foreign notes.
  • Nepal ↗Strikes (bandh) and protests can close roads without notice: check the news and your hotel the night before any airport or highway day.

Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide

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  • Walking areas with bag rules
  • Day plans checked against opening hours
  • Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
  • Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Ghandruk100 ▾

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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost

Essentials

Quick answers and what things cost

Quick answers

The questions people ask first about Ghandruk, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

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DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works

Decide

What it is known for, and when the weather works

At a glance

What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.

Gurung MuseumPanoramic Annapurna viewsTraditional stone houses
Airports
PKR Pokhara Airport (Domestic flights to Pokhara; then 5–6 h road/jeep to Ghandruk (check road conditions).)

Best months at a glance

From the guide's best and avoid lists

  1. Jan

    not flagged

    15°C (59°F)

  2. Feb

    not flagged

    16°C (61°F)

  3. Mar

    Best

    19°C (66°F)

  4. Apr

    Best

    22°C (72°F)

  5. May

    not flagged

    24°C (75°F)

  6. Jun

    Avoid

    23°C (73°F)

  7. Jul

    Avoid

    22°C (72°F)

  8. Aug

    Avoid

    22°C (72°F)

  9. Sep

    Avoid

    21°C (70°F)

  10. Oct

    Best

    19°C (66°F)

  11. Nov

    Best

    17°C (63°F)

  12. Dec

    not flagged

    15°C (59°F)

Best: Mar–Apr, Oct–Nov. Avoid: Jun–Sep. Month by month →

Warmest May (24°C (75°F)), coolest Jan (2°C (36°F) low), wettest Jun (9 rain days), driest Jan (5). Averages, not a forecast.

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Ghandruk: next 7 days

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Air quality

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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.

Jan

15°C (59°F)

2°C (36°F)

5 rd

Feb

16°C (61°F)

3°C (37°F)

5 rd

Mar

19°C (66°F)

5°C (41°F)

6 rd

Apr

22°C (72°F)

8°C (46°F)

7 rd

May

24°C (75°F)

12°C (54°F)

8 rd

Jun

23°C (73°F)

13°C (55°F)

9 rd

Jul

22°C (72°F)

13°C (55°F)

9 rd

Aug

22°C (72°F)

13°C (55°F)

9 rd

Sep

21°C (70°F)

12°C (54°F)

8 rd

Oct

19°C (66°F)

9°C (48°F)

6 rd

Nov

17°C (63°F)

6°C (43°F)

5 rd

Dec

15°C (59°F)

3°C (37°F)

5 rd

High / low, both scales · rd = rain days

Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Arrive & move

Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Getting around

The village is compact; walk on stone steps. Sturdy shoes recommended.

Nearest full guides

Straight-line distance, not travel time

See & doDay-trips, door to door

See & do

Day-trips, door to door

Day-trips

Door-to-door, not ride time

Kimche village

go

Door to door: ≈45 min round trip

Foot, about 30 min downhill from Ghandruk

Scenic walk, optional cultural stop.

Chhomrong

caution

Door to door: ≈6 h

Foot, 5–6 h uphill on the Annapurna Sanctuary trail

Long ascent; consider fitness and weather.

Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in

Eat & sleep

Which area to sleep in

Where to sleep

Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.

Hotel Trekkers Inn

Basic rooms, some with attached bathroom, hot showers for a small fee.

Hotel Snowland

Popular teahouse, good dal bhat, simple rooms.

Super View Lodge

Basic lodge with excellent mountain views.

PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Practical

What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Cost per day

2026 estimate, excluding the bed unless stated
Budget
NPR 800–1,200 excl. bed
Mid
NPR 1,200–2,000 excl. bed

Trip budget

2026 estimate · converts to your currency
Guesthouse bed2 × 1 night × NPR 900NPR 1,800
Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × NPR 1,500NPR 3,000
Jeep from Pokhara to Ghandruk (round‑trip)2 × NPR 2,500 · checkNPR 5,000
Water purification tablets (10 days)2 × NPR 300 · checkNPR 600
Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurgeNPR 1,040
Trip total≈ NPR 5,720 per person per day, bed includedNPR 11,440

Typical teahouse rates.

2026 estimate in NPR; flights and trekking permits excluded.

Prices of common things

Tea with toastNPR 30–50
Momo (dumplings)NPR 80–150
Dal bhat (meal)NPR 120–200
Bottle of water (500 ml)NPR 30–50
Hot shower (per 10 min)NPR 30–50

2026 estimate; check locally.

Watch out

Safety

Generally safe for trekkers; watch for sudden weather changes and altitude effects.
  • Altitude ≈2,010 m; hydrate and ascend slowly.
  • Road access by jeep may be limited in rainy season; check local conditions.

Emergency numbers

Police
100
Ambulance
102
Tourist police
1144

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Ghandrukघनद्रुक

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My bed tonight

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यो ठेगाना कृपयाTo this address, please

Emergency

  • Police100
  • Ambulance102
  • Tourist police1144

Embassy

US consulate in Kathmandu; other embassies also in Kathmandu.

My embassy: —

Fare anchors (2026 estimate)

  • Jeep Pokhara → Ghandruk (one way): about NPR 2,500, 5–6 h (check)

Say or show

  • माफ गर्नुहोस् — Excuse me / Sorry (maaf garnuhos)
  • धन्यवाद — Thank you (dhanyabaad)
  • यो कति हो? — How much is this? (yo kati ho?)
  • पानी दिनुहोस् — Can I have water? (pani dinuhos)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources

Deep dive

What this guide covers so far, and its sources

Not a trip line yet

This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Ghandruk. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.

What we know, and what is coming

On this page

  1. Best months: Oct–Nov, Mar–Apr · avoid Jun–Sep (monsoon landslides) · month by month →
  2. 1 airport and 3 areas to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 2 bands
  5. 2 day-trips, door to door
  6. 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
  2. Walking clusters with bag rules
  3. Day plans checked against opening hours
  4. Field-verified times and fares

Meanwhile

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