Ghandruk village is situated at an elevation of 2012 meters above the sea level. Ghandruk Village is quite close to Mt. Annapurna, which means one can enjoy the spectacular close view of the mountains from here. Ghandruk is a gorgeous village set in the mountains just south of the famous Annapurna Range within the Annapurna Conservation Area.
Ghandruk is a traditional Gurung village and is known for its rich cultural heritage, including the unique traditional architecture of the houses, cultural dances, and costumes. The village is also home to the Annapurna Conservation Area, which is a protected area that contains a wide variety of flora and fauna. Ghandruk Village is quite close to Mt. Annapurna, which means one can enjoy the spectacular close view of the mountains from here
Poon Hill: The Poon Hill Trek is a 3 to 5 day trek in the Annapurna Region which often ends in Ghandruk.
Annapurna Base Camp: There is a long and short version of the Annapurna Base Camp trek and the shorter one starts in Ghandruk as a way to save time. This trek takes between 8 and 10 days.
Annapurna Circuit (Full Version): If you plan to do the entire Annapurna Circuit (over 16 days long) you can walk all the way to Ghandruk. Most people take a jeep well before then and do it in a shorter time frame.
