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7 Days Gurung Heritage Trail Trek |
Trek Facts |
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Type of trek: Teahouse
Trekking grade: Moderate
Best season: Mar-May, Sep-Nov
Duration: 7 Days
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Gurungs are one of the indigenous groups of Nepal living in the hilly and
Himalayan regions. Gurung Heritage Trail leads through their settlements and
gives you the possibility to enjoy unspoilt tradition, culture and festivals of
this ethnic group. This tour offers spectacular views of Annapurna range,
Lumjung, Ganesh and Manaslu Himals. The warm welcome of the people is an added
flavour during your trip. Accommodation is provided in community-run home stays.
Your hosts will provide you with delicious local food – Dal Bhat Tarkari, which
entails rice, lentil soup, vegetables, bread and meat dishes.
Since many male Gurungs join the Nepali, British or Indian army and leave home
when they are young, women take a predominant role in Gurung society. Every
village has a mother's group also known as Ama Samuha where mothers are active,
take initiatives and dedicate their time to development activities, cultural
programs, income generation activities and conflict management in family and
society.
Honey hunting is an age-old profession of Gurungs. Local honey hunters show
skills using bamboo ladders and hemp ropes and climb steep cliff to harvest
honeycombs of wild bees. The honey is harvested twice a year once in April-May
and another time in October-November.
Handicraft is another traditional profession of Gurungs. They produce woollen
products, various bamboo and wooden artefacts from local resources. These
products can be purchased as souvenirs and are worth giving as presents to
friends and families. |
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Itinerary in Details |
DAY 01 |
Arrival at Kathmandu International Airport and transfer
to hotel. |
DAY 02 |
Kathmandu – Khudi – Ghale Gaon
You leave Kathmandu early in the morning and drive about
five hours to reach Khudi. The highway goes along
Trishuli River and leads through various scenic
settlements. From Khudi, you need to walk five hours to
Ghale gaon, where you are warmly welcomed by the people. |
DAY 03 |
Ghale Gaon Tour
It's the day to tour this beautiful place and experience
Gurung lifestyle. Even staying in this place without
doing anything would be a fantastic relaxing time - just
observe the local lifestyle. Submerge yourself with
nature and enjoy the view of the mountains. |
DAY 04 |
Ghale Gaon – Ghanpokhara
On this day you hike to Ghana Pokhara, where you can
enjoy beautiful views of the Himalayas. This is the
place where you may come across honey hunters |
DAY 05 |
Ghanpokhara – Bhujung
Your next home-stay is at Bhujung, a beautiful village.
It takes about three hours walk from Ghanapokhara. You
descend from 2150 mt to 1600 metres and arrive there for
lunch. |
DAY 06 |
Bhujung – Pasgaon
You arrive at Pasgaon. Like other villages that you have
crossed, Pasgaon is mainly inhabited by Gurung. Enjoy
the community based home-stay in this village.If you
like, take a chance to visit a micro hydro project at
Midim River. |
DAY 07 |
Pasgaon – Nagidhar – Pakhrikot
You trek from Pasgaon to Pakhrikot. Your way leads
through Nagidhar where you have lunch. From Nagidhar,
you walk around three hours to Pakhrikot, where your
local host family welcomes you. |
DAY 08 |
Pakhrikot – Pokhara
On the last day of Gurung Heritage trail. Possibilities
of entertainment are plenty in Pokhara, like boating on
Phewa Lake or visiting the Peace Pagoda. |
DAY 09 |
Drive or Fly from Pokhara to Kathmandu. Transfer to the
hotel. |
DAY 10 |
Free day in Kathmandu for souvenir shopping &
independent activities |
DAY 11 |
Send off to airport, departure from Kathmandu. |
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Cost Includes:
7 Days trekking, 04 nights accomodation in Kathmandu and
Pokhara in a 3 Star hotel on bed & breakfast basis, guide,
porters, 3 meals a day i.e. breakfast, lunch and dinner,
insurance for the Nepalese staff, Entry Permit for National
Park Area and necessary transportation.
Excludes:
Expenses of personal nature, personal gears, hard/soft
drinks, flight i.e. Pokhara-Kathmandu, personal medication,
rescue in case of emergency, insurance and tips. |
For Booking & Further Information
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