Great Himalayan Cultural Trek

Great Himalayan Trek takes you to the most popular destination of Annapurna Region like: Ghorepani, Ghandruk village and Landruk village. This trek is short and easy cultural trek, which is famous for exploring the lifestyles of Gurung and Magar ethnic community. From the trail you will see the magnificent views of Machhapuchhre (Fishtail), Annapurna south and Hiunchuli (6441m). This trek lets you experience the beautiful mountain vistas and the rich cultural heritage of the Annapurna region in western Nepal. The trekking trail goes through the river valleys, rhododendron and orchid bushes, making some gentle ascents and descents, and stopping in the villages of friendly locals. A spectrum of beautiful forests, scenic grandeur, interesting villages with unique and friendly people, and sound climate en route fascinate you to rise up unlimited. The rib-roaring cliffy trials throb and thrill you; and the local flocks in their cultural attire give you a sense of distinctly different world. The trails will take you to the heart of the farming community while having one of the world’s highest mountains as the back drop. This trip will also get you acquainted with the beautiful Rhododendron forests, sacred Hindu temples, lakes with stunning views of the Annapurna always close to you.

This trek is completed in just a week, thus it is suitable for anybody who are bound by time limitation. Also, they can adhere the cultural part along with the natural beauty. The trek starts after four hours of drive from Pokhara to Hile. The next day, we will trek through the man-made stone trails via Tikhedhunga up to Ulleri. The next day we will trek to the most attractive destination of Annapurna Region i.e. Ghorepani. On the following day, we trek to the top of Poon hill to observe the stunning view of Sunrise and beautiful mountain. Then trekking back to Ghorepani, we will have breakfast and then trek towards Tadapani. After spending one night in Tadapani, we then climb past the river valleys and farm terraces to the ethnic Gurung village of Ghandruk. The mountain views from Ghandruk are superb. In the next two days we pass through excellent view points at Landruk and Pothana and Deurali, walk through lovely forests and visit some picturesque hill villages and finally end the trek at Phedi. In each village, we accommodate for our overnight stay, you will be amused by the local peoples performing their ancient cultural dance shows especially on our request. So, they hope to get some donation from you too. Promoting unique village tourism and practicing community based hospitality; Annapurna Cultural Trek has substantially contributed to the promotion of the village tourism in Nepal. On the trekking we offered you a very unique Gurung culture, their lifestyle, idyllic country sides etc. Machhapuchhre(6693m) Annapurna (8091m),Annapurna II (7939m), Lamjung Himal, Buddha Himal(6974m),Himalchuli (6747m) and many more smaller peaks can be viewed while trekking every day.

The trek is easy and can be done all through the year even in summer. Average walking is 4 to 6 hours, the highest point is only 3200 m and there is no risk of altitude sickness. Even those travelling with children or the elderly trekkers can enjoy this trip. You sleep and eat at mountain lodges called “tea houses” and your luggage is carried by a porter. Also, this is a community based trip where you will be staying in community managed lodges/ hotels where interaction with the locals is highlighted. An absolutely diverse and wonderful experience; let it come true.