• » How long is Ghandruk Circuit Trek?

    Generally, Ghandruk Circuit Trek is a week-long but you can customize/personalize the trekking days and the itinerary according to your requirement with Nepal Mountain Trekkers.

  • » What is so special about Ghandruk Circuit Trek?

    Ghandruk Trek is an ideal short and easy trekking in Nepal holiday at popular Annapurna region for family trekking with kids and elderly. This trek offers spectacular views of Annapurna Himalayas with a deep insight into local Gurung cultures and traditions. As well as, various flora and fauna can also be spotted along the trail.

  • » What is the minimum budget for Ghandruk Circuit Trek?

    The budger for Ghandruk Circuit Trek ranges from USD 400.00 up to USD 900.00 or more depending upon the group the size, services you choose, and as per your requirements and specifications.

  • » How difficult is Ghandruk Circuit Trek?

    Ghandruk Circuit Trek is short and easy trekking trip at Annapurna region of Nepal that can be joined by any traveller; regardless of their age, interest and fitness level during any time of the year.

  • » Is it safe to go for Ghandruk Circuit Trek after Earthquake?

    The earthquake of 2015 had an adverse effect on the trekking trails and the local inhabitants back then but now after the patience and positive attitude of the people along with their effort and collaboration from several donors, the trails are totally recovered and fine for trekking again. Though the lifestyle of people is somehow still lagged behind in some reasons because of trekkers and their contributions, they’ve got a light of hope that they will rise again.

  • » What is the best time for Ghandruk Circuit Trek?

    Ghandruk Circuit Trek is short and easy trekking which can be joined anytime around the year. 

  • » Are there any hospitals or medicals during Ghandruk Circuit Trek?

    There are several health posts along the trail where basic medical facilities are available whereas there are hospitals at Pokhara which is the starting and ending point of the trek. However, it is recommended to have your regular medicines with you if you are using any.

  • » What will happen in the case of emergency during Ghandruk Circuit Trek?

    In the case of emergency, our highly experienced and determined trekking staffs and guides who are the inhabitants of this region and are professional in these fields would guide you with the best instruction according to the situation. They are well aware of every kind of risks and the solutions and they would be in touch with the company along with your trekking session, so there is no reason to worry about, just enjoy the trek.

  • » What foods and accommodations can we expect during Ghandruk Circuit Trek?

    During Ghandruk Circuit Trek, you would be staying hotels or lodges and even home-stays and you will be served with traditional Nepali dishes like Dal-Bhat or with the food of your choice available on the menu.

  • » Why to choose Nepal Mountain Trekkers for Ghandruk Circuit Trek?

    Nepal Mountain Trekkers is a travel agency formed with the involvement of highly experienced and professional trekkers with an experience of more than two decades in trekking in the Himalayas. Moreover, we do have staffs from all the special parts of the country to provide you with the proper and adequate information and make you enjoy the best of your trip. In our years of experience, none of our clients had any complaint or dissatisfaction from our company and till now all our previous clients highly recommend our team to their friends and family which is the reason behind our dedication and diligence. Once you trek with our team, you will surely think of visiting Nepal time and again with us as our other clients.

  • » Why do we need a guide and porter for Ghandruk Circuit Trek?

    It is necessary to take a highly experienced and licensed guide to instruct you and help you explore the best of this trek as well as to take care of you during the trek. If you go trekking without a guide then you won't get to know the things you ought to explore as well as there might arise several problems on the trail. On the other hand, to enhance the comfort of trekking, you might need porters to carry your loads. 

  • » Is the water safe to drink?

    Since the trail of this trekking is mostly rural, the drinking water available during this trek would be tap water, well water or hand pumps and should be purified prior to drink them. Hence, you should buy bottle waters or should have a water purifying pills or any other equipment to ensure drinking safe water.

  • » What gears and equipment are required to go for Ghandruk Circuit Trek?

    HEAD
    Sun hat or scarf
    Light balaclava or warm fleece hat
    Sunglasses
    Head Torch
    Lip Balm
    Sun’s Cream ( 40+)

    UPPER BODY
    Cotton t-shirts or thermals
    Fleece jacket
    Waterproof and windproof jacket
    Down jacket (Light-weighted)

    LOWER BODY
    Lightweight cotton pants (long)
    Waterproof pants
    Underwear and Half pants

    FEET
    Thin inner socks
    Thick, warm wool hiking socks
    Comfortable hiking boots
    Light-weighted sandals

    HANDS
    Gloves

    ACCESSORIES
    Sleeping bag rated to 0°C
    Trekking bag/duffel bag
    Large plastic bags (for keeping items dry inside trek bag)
    Trekking poles (optional, recommended)
    Water bottle or camel bag
    Toiletries

    MISCELLANEOUS
    Medicines: We recommend you to bring your regular medicines; we will provide first aid kit from our side.
    Light-weighted Towel
    Swiss Knife
    Passport and extra passport photos
    Water Purifying Iodine Tablets, Drop or Sterilizer

  • » Is it important to have insurance before going to Ghandruk Circuit Trek?

    Well, it is not compulsory to be insured but as we already know “Prevention is better than cure”. If you are insured then you can have a relaxed trip without worries and enjoy with a free mind.

  • » Is it possible to get shower during the trek?

    Yes, it is possible to get hot showers during Ghandruk Circuit Trek on the hotels/lodges you would be staying overnight or during acclimatization.

  • » Is Ghandruk Circuit Trek itinerary customizable?

    Yes, of course, with Nepal Mountain Trekkers you can customize/personalize the trek itinerary and services to be provided according to your requirements.

  • » Is Ghandruk Circuit Trek safe for solo trekker or solo female trekker?

    Of course, since Ghandruk Trek is one of the most accessible treks and very popular among the trekkers, one can go for solo trekking without any worries. Because the people in there are very friendly and co-operative and you can also meet other trekkers along the way so that there won’t be any risk for solo trekkers or solo female trekkers to go for Ghandruk Circuit Trek. Furthermore, our trekking staffs (guides) are highly experienced and dedicated to their job, so our company will be fully responsible for that note.

  • » Do we need a special permit for Ghandruk Circuit Trek?

    Yes, you will need a special permit for Ghandruk Circuit Trek because of its existence within the Annapurna Conservation Area, you would need to request for Annapurna Conservation Area Permit (ACAP) and Trekkers Information Management System (TIMS).

  • » Will I get altitude sickness during Ghandruk Circuit Trek?

    There is a possibility of getting altitude sickness during Ghandruk Circuit Trek but with proper acclimatization and health care as well as the guidance from trekking staffs, you shouldn’t face the trouble of altitude sickness.

  • » Could I use ATM and Credit Cards during the trek?

    ATMs and credit cards are accessible only on the major cities of Nepal, so during your Ghandruk Circuit Trek, you can use ATMs and credit cards only while you are in Kathmandu or Pokhara.

  • » How much should I tip to my guide and other trekking staffs?

    Well, the tip for guide and other trekking staffs like porters and drivers is not mandatory but since they contribute their time apart from family to make you enjoy the best of your trip ensuring your safety and satisfaction, we recommend you to contribute some amount of tip for them. In Nepal, it is practised that 10% of the total amount you pay for your trek and tour is contributed as a tip.

  • » How busy are the trails?

    The trails of Ghandruk Circuit Trek are not so crowded as well as not deserted. During the off-season, there will be only a few trekkers but during the pick-season, the trail will be full of trekkers from different parts of the world. 

  • » Is it possible to access the Internet during Ghandruk Circuit Trek?

    Yes, you can certainly get access to WiFi in lodges and also mobile data during Ghandruk Circuit Trek for the Internet and to communicate with your friends and family.

  • » How do I charge my electronic devices during Ghandruk Circuit Trek?

    While you are on Ghandruk Circuit Trek, you can get access to electricity or solar energy for charging your electronic devices at lodges and tea-houses or home-stays but you might only get access to the two-pin adapter so you should bring conversion plug or another converter if your device charger is not suitable with two-pin plug.

  • » How much extra money should I take with me?

    The extra money to be carried with you depends upon your daily expenses as well as the package you choose. On the full-board package, you will only need to carry around USD 10.00 to USD 30.00 for alcoholic and soft drinks, chocolates and other dry foods, toilet papers, souvenir shopping, and so on. Whereas, if you book the BNB package then the meals are not included in that package so you will need to have enough amount of extra money for your meals as per your requirement. The amount for one meal ranges from USD 8.00 to USD 15.00.

  • » How should I greet people during Ghandruk Circuit Trek?

    “Namaste” is the common form of greeting in Nepal which is often spoken as Namaskar. It is a traditional Hindu greeting and it is used both for salutation and valediction. Namaste is usually spoken with a slight bow and hands pressed together, palms touching and fingers pointing upwards, thumbs close to the chest.

  • » Best Time-frame for Ghandruk Circuit Trek

    Regarding the wise decision about time-frame, we will highly recommend the months of Spring and Autumn season for this trek. During then, the weather is favourable and sceneries are vivid as well as the blossoming of herbs and vegetations adds more charm on the trek. Since the winter is very cold and the trail might get snow-falls whereas, the summer receives much rainfall and it results into several streams blocking the trail along with the leeches; we don’t recommend summer and winter for a proper trekking experience of Ghandruk.

    Contact Nepal Mountain Trekkers for more precise information and queries about Ghandruk Circuit Trek to plan one of the most memorable travelling experiences of your lifetime.

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