Countless trekkers trek this destination each year, especially for exploring ethnic Gurung culture and traditions with their unique lifestyle and to sight magnificent towering mountains including Machhapuchhare, Lamjung Himal, Annapurna, and Manaslu range. 8 days short trekking package to Ghalegaun begins with the scenic drive towards Kundi triggering Kathmandu from there, inspecting the gigantic view of snow-capped mountains on the way, takes to Ghalgaun to explore the beautiful Gurung village with ethnic culture and tradition with unique lifestyle along retracing developed trail back towards Kathmandu ends our awesome trip. Unobstructed sunrise and sunset views throughout the gigantic Himalayas, numerous waterfalls, frequent rare flora and fauna, homestay at Gurung village with warm hospitality, and many more are there as the additional reward of the trip.
3-star hotel accommodation in Kathmandu with breakfast
Teahouse accommodation during the trek
All meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) during the trek
Farewell dinner in Kathmandu
All ground transportation on a comfortable private vehicle as per the itinerary
Guided city tour in Kathmandu by private vehicle
An experienced, English-speaking, and government-licensed trek leader and assistant trek leader
Porter service (2 trekkers: 1 porter)
Staff costs including their salary, insurance, equipment, food, and accommodation
Down jacket and sleeping bag (to be returned after trip completion)
All necessary paperwork and trekking permits
Medical kit (carried by your trek leader)
All government and local taxes
Cost Excludes:
Nepalese visa fee
Excess baggage charge(s)
Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu and Pokhara because of early arrival, late departure, or early return from the mountain due to any reason other than the scheduled itinerary
Lunch and evening meals in Kathmandu
Entrance fees for sightseeing/monument visits as per the itinerary
International flights
Travel and rescue insurance
Personal expenses (phone calls, laundry, bar bills, battery recharge, extra porters, bottle or boiled water, shower, etc.)
Tips for guide(s), porter(s) and driver(s)
* This tour can be fully customized as per your requirement.
Day 1: Arrival day in Kathmandu (1,300 m)
Regarding your arrival hour at Tribhuwan International Airport, our frontman will be there for your deep warm welcome and for escorting you towards a fine tourist standard hotel. Later, we plan for our meeting to discuss further trek along to finish all official conditions also.
Day 2: Kathmandu sightseeing and preparation
Enjoying our morning delicious breakfast, today we step through the major attractions of Kathmandu Valley for sightseeing. Pashupatinath Temple, Boudhanath Stupa, and Swyambhunath Stupa (Monkey Temple) will be our aimed destinations to explore which are registered on the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites. After inspecting these wonderful spots, we step back for preparing and finalizing our entire requirements and needs during the trek. This night will also be spent at a hotel in Kathmandu.
Day 3: Kathmandu to Khudi (760 m)
Following our schedule after attending delicious breakfast, we will be shifted towards the bus station to catch our tourist standard vehicle by our private compact automobile. Therefore leaving Kathmandu, we head west towards Dumre following Prithivi Highway through the edge of Trishuli River along after reaching Dumre, the bus changes its direction and heads north towards Besisahar following the road along the Marsyangdi River to reach Kundi for a stay overnight.
Day 4: Kundi to Ghalegaun (2,016 m)
Leaving Kundi and triggering our trek forward, the trail takes us towards the pleasing forest; offering a wide range of harmless wild beasts bypassing numerous mini settlements; representing Himalayan lifestyle and culture with a spectacular view of mountains including Annapurna and Manaslu ranges to step Ghalegaun. Finally, after steeping Ghalegaun, we enter one of the houses of local people for a homestay along we also enjoy amenities offered by the host family.
Day 5: Exploring day
Today, we wake up early morning to sight impressive sunrise views throughout the attractive Himalayas of the Annapurna region. Therefore enjoying a delightful breakfast with a host family, the entire day will be spent exploring Ghalegaun (beautiful Gurung village) with a magnificent view of the surrounding mountains evening hours will be spent enjoying cultural shows performed by local people and the night will be spent in the home of local people.
Day 6: Ghalegaun to Kundi
Leaving beautiful Gurung village and retracing the same earlier developed trail, we develop our walk down through the pleasing forest, crossing numerous Gurung settlements and waterfalls enjoying stunning views of Annapurna and Manaslu range to reach our targeted destination. Ultimately after steeping Kundi, we spend our night at a lodge in Kundi.
Day 7: Kundi to Kathmandu
Today early in the morning hour after having breakfast, we move forward toward the bus station to catch a bus to Kathmandu. Consequently, the bus heads forward following the road along the Marsyangdi River till Dumre. After that, the bus changes its direction towards the east catching Prithivi Highway to reach Kathmandu. Tonight, we host dinner at a popular restaurant to enjoy Nepalese ethnic music and dance with Nepali food items. Finally, after extending Kathmandu, our private vehicle will be awaiting you to pick you up and shift towards a tourist standard hotel.
Day 8: Departure day
On the last day of the trip after finishing morning breakfast, you can go shopping or for visiting to purchase some gifts for your loving family or friends. We will be there to help with your packs and arrangements along with our private vehicle shifting you to the airport focusing on your flight time and a representative will be there to wish you a safe journey and further successful steps.
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Visa Information
All visitors are required to arrange a visa to enter Nepal. A Nepalese visa can be easily obtained upon arrival on arrival in Kathmandu at the airport or the Nepalese embassy abroad. But nationals from Afghanistan, Iraq, Cameroon, Ghana, Somalia, Swaziland, Palestine, Zimbabwe, Nigeria, Ethiopia, and Liberia cannot secure the Nepalese Visa upon arrival. The Visa can also be secured at the entry points at Nepalese borders. A valid passport for at least six months, a recent digital photo (size: 1.5" x 1.5") will be required and you can obtain visas for Nepal from the Nepalese Consulate in your country or upon arrival at Kathmandu Airport. Nepalese visas cost USD 25 for 15 days and USD 40 for 30 days to date.
Official Papers
Some of the required official documents are your valid passport, 4 extra passport-sized photographs (for trekking permits), travel insurance, airline tickets, and luggage tags. Visas can be obtained upon entry into Nepal.
Weather Information
The weather in the mountains is pretty difficult to predict. Nights are generally cooler and days are warm. The months of winter (January and February) are a bit colder but the days can be quite beautiful and warm if the sun is out. It snows during January, February, and December in the Himalayan areas.
Best time to travel
Nepal offers diversified geographical regions and so the climatic condition differs from the Himalayas to the plains. The climate varies as per the season. Nepal generally offers 4 seasons amongst which autumn and spring are the two most favorable ones for visiting Nepal. It is always wise to know about the weather and climatic condition of the place you visit. The best time to travel depends on your destination, activities, and season of travel. Our destination specialists will recommend certain travel times after learning more about your preferences. The favorable months for trekking and climbing are usually September – November, and February – April. The monsoon season is June – August.
Physical Fitness
Even though physical fitness plays an important role in trekking you don’t have to be a super athlete or a marathon runner to trek in Nepal. Many people of good fitness for their age can complete the trek. You can prepare yourself beforehand by doing some yoga which will prepare you for your breathing as you will be going to a higher altitude. Running or hiking on hills, or going for a long walk will also help you. And if you live in an urban area running down the stairs of a tall building will also work better in keeping you fit for trekking. Though these preparations aren’t strictly compulsory, you can do well even when the preparations you do aren’t rigorous like that of some ultra-athletic person. Do these things at a moderate pace for two months or even less? And you are set to complete any trekking to Nepal.
Travel Insurance
Doing insurance while trekking in Nepal is not compulsory but will surely help you a lot if you do one, as it covers any comprehensive expenses possible to acquire due to medical issues or accidents. Your travel insurance must protect air ambulance, treatment charges, rescue and evacuation, product cancellation and refundable charges, flight delays, and cancellations. We suggest you bring your travel insurance certificate or send us to scan copy and it must be issued from your homeland. We do not arrange or sell insurance so you can find your local travel insurance for this.
Vaccination for Nepal
All travelers should consult with their physician or update on vaccination requirements before travel. (Your doctor or health-care provider will determine what you will need, depending on factors such as your health and immunization history, areas of the country you will be visiting, and planned activities) For traveling to Nepal; we recommend you take vaccination for Polio, Tetanus, Typhoid, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Rabies, etc, it is not really must but recommended.
Booking Process
While you chose which trip you wanted to go with, contact us at our head office, Thamel Marg, Kathmandu Nepal by email or phone, email is a more easy and clear option, as soon as we get your email or call, we will process your booking. We need a 20% booking amount to confirm your booking, the payment can be made through Bank transfer, Credit card payment (Master/Visa card), or online money transfers also Money Gram, Western Unions, or others. After we get the 20% amount, we will confirm your booking and you will get the official booking and payment receipt. The final balance for the tour will be paid upon arrival in Kathmandu.
Safety Guidelines
Do proper research about the company that you are planning to trek with and make sure they are a legally registered travel agency.
You should be well acquainted with travel health and travel insurance before traveling.
Have an idea about the climate, geography, temperature, and environment of Nepal before starting your trip.
Using credit cards instead of cash is a wiser idea.
The majority of the Nepalese people are nicer but there are a few scammers you will come meet on your way and need to avoid, for example, ‘holy men’ who will try to plant a tika (a red paste denoting a blessing) on your forehead demanding payment for it on streets.
Be careful while buying the medicinal herbs as some may be illegal for you to take home and also be aware of duplicate products.
Never get involved in doing drugs, trafficking, and sexual relations with minors as there are strict rules for these cases, and might get you into a big problem.
Take copies of your passport, visa, air ticket, and trekking permits and keep them separately from the originals.
Prepare yourself for altitude sickness and be familiar with its symptoms so that you can follow the guidelines for safe acclimatization.
