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Ghale Gaun,
Ghanpokhara.
This is a pristine area newly opened for
tourism. Apart from the stunning landscape and
views of the Annapurna region Ghalegaun offers a
real opportunity to become a part of village
life, lodging with local Gurung families. this
area is also home to the famous honey hunters of
Nepal. The beautiful villages of Ghalegaun and
Ghanpokhara lie to the Northwest of Khudi at the
top of the nearby hills. They are situated at an
altitude of 2016 metres and 2050 metres
respectively. Ghalegaun and Ghanpokhara are
mainly Gurung settlements nestled amidst
mountains, rivers, streams, waterfalls and green
forests. The view from the villages stretches
from Buddha himal, himalchuli and Manaslu to the
northeast Mt. Lamjung and Annapurna II to the
north and Mt. Machhapucchre and Annapurna South
to the Northwest. The approach to Ghale gaun-Ghan
pokhara is a wonderful experience; the mists of
the early mornings, the beautiful Khudi and
Midim rivers; beautiful rhododendrons; chirping
sound of the birds simply takes one to the far
away place and completely with the nature.
nepalvisitors.com recommended you this tour is
one of the best tourist destinations for those
who are relatively looking for easy, short,
family trekking, to see the village tourism in
lamjung district with children. The trekking
route passes through he dense forests, villages
and awesome waterfalls.
Pas gaun.
Pas gaun, the hilly village of Lamjung district
magnetizes the outsiders with its beauty and
hospitality of Gurung community. Small houses
with stone roof and stone paved clean path makes
it divine gift to the people.Tourists are pretty
enjoying the nature and its beauty though there
are lack of modern services and facilities due
to geographical intricacy. Anyone can melt down
by the warm welcome and hospitality given by
gurung to the guest at Pas gaun. Pas gaun is
located at one thousand six hundred and fifty
meters high from sea level where 400 houses of
Gurung are there. Pas gaun is reached through
rural tourism village Baglungpani, Ghalegaun,
Bhujung from the headquarter of Lamjung
district, Besi Sahar after the 8 hours long
trek. Day by day internal as well as external
tourists are increasing in Pas gaun according to
local social worker Balram Gurung. Comparing to
other places the gurung traditional culture is
still alive at Pas gaun with their uniqueness
and full of entertainment. The different dances
with unique dresses and folk song attract
anybody over there. At Pas gaun traditional
handicraft is still in practice and people use
to produce different artistic bags, woolen
sweater, carpets and many more. The bamboo
products are also famous there.
Each and every home uses well-equipped modern
toilet whereas for electrical power solar power
system is connected. In each home special guest
room is separated for guest at Pas gaun. After
tourism ministry opened dual trekking root to
reach Pas gaun people of this village are
excited to bring tourist here. Different
festivals are organized to renowned Pas gaun
internally and internationally. According to
locals almost all young bloods of this village
are moving to foreign lands, if tourism
activities can be increased they need not have
to go abroad for job and money.
Cultural Attractions:
Ghalegaun- Ghanpokhara is a model village for
experiencing the typical culture and lifestyles
of the Gurung people. Traditional customs are
still followed during births, deaths, marriages
and in other rituals. Age old cultural dances
like Jyaure, serka, dohori, Ghatu, Sorathi,
Jankri etc are performed on various occasions
accompanied by different musical instruments and
with the dancers in traditional dress.
Home-stay With Gurungs.
Accommodation is offered at community-run
home-stays in Ghalegaun and Ghanpokhara and
other villages. Visitors have a chance to have a
closer look at Gurung lifestyle by staying in
their homes, sharing their home-cooked food and
interacting with them as family guests. Food
offered here is wholesome and organic, usually
rice, dal, home-made buckwheat and millet bread,
local vegetables and meat served with Pa (local
millet alcohol). Visitors go to their allocated
home for meals and to rest. Here guests are able
to observe the lifestyle of the Gurungs of this
region, who still follow traditional customs
during birth, marriage and other important
occasions. The home-stay experience is
complemented by cultural shows performed by
community members on request of visitors. The
special feature of this village is that the
Himalayas can be seen from every home.
Honey Hunting.
Hunting for honey is an age-old tradition among
the people of Ghale gaun and Ghan pokhara. The
local honey hunters show exceptional skills as
they hang from steep cliffs as high as 300 m
using bamboo ladders and hemp ropes, while
harvesting the honeycombs of wild bees. The
honey is harvested twice a year during April-May
and October-November. Honey collected in
April-May from hives on the steep cliffs is
highly flavored. It is used as medicine and has
a high price in the international market.
Gurung Handicrafts.
Handicrafts made in these two villages are
excellent for gifts and souvenirs. The people of
Ghalegaun-Ghanpokhara use the wool from their
goats and sheep to make woolen products. They
make clothes and bags from nettle fiber and
aloe, and scarves, towels and shawls from the
wool of angora rabbits. The local craftsmen make
a wide range of bamboo products. The local
craftsmen make traditional wooden containers
Pung, Theki, Puche etc. local products from
local wood called Dar.
Getting There.
Ghalegaun and Ghanpokhara are in Lamjung
district of Gandaki zone. Ghalegaun is 3-4 hour
trek from Khudi the gateway to the Annapurna
Circuit trek. Kathmandu to Khudi is a 9-10 hour
drive to Khudi via Dumre off the
Kathmandu-Pokhara highway. It takes about half
an hour’s uphill trek to reach Ghanpokhara from
Ghalegaun. One can then continue on to Pokhara
rather than retracing the route back to Khudi.
One can also start the trek from Pokhara. After
staying in Ghalegaun you can descend through
dense forests to Khudi and drive to Beshisahar.
This is the starting point for the Annapurna
Circuit and an easy short¬cut to Ghalegaun via
Khudi.
Tourist Services.
Houses selected for home-stay in Ghalegaun and
Ghanpokhara have rooms with two beds, bathroom
and toilet. There are 20 home-stays in Ghalegaun
and 16 in Ghanapokhara. All programs for
visitors are held in homes of the Aama Samuha
(Mothers’ Group). Apart from tasting local food,
other food items can be ordered from a menu. All
the ingredients are local, pure and natural.
Telephone service on the route is available at
Pasgaun. Hiring a local guide for is recommended
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| Ghalegaun
Ghanpokhara Village Tour Itinerary. |
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Day 01. Arrival
Kathmandu, transfer to hotel
Day 02. Full day KTM city tour, hotel
Day 03. Drive to Pokhara.
Day 04. Sightseeing in Pokhara City & Drive: PKR
- Thumsikot, Camp
Day 05. Trek – Thumsikot - Pakhrikot, Camp
Day 06. Trek – Pakhrikot - Pas gaun, Camp
Day 07. Trek –
Pasgaun - Bhujung, Camp
Day 08. Trek - Bhujung - Ghan Pokhara, Camp
Day 09. Trek - Ghan Pokhara - Ghalegaun, rest
day, Camp
Day 10. Trek - Ghalegaun - Khudi - Besisahar,
Hotel
Day 11. Drive: Besisahar - Kathmandu, Hotel
Day 12. Final Departure in your own destination.
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| Cost Includes:: |
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Arrival /
departure transfers by private car.
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Hotel
accommodation on twin sharing basis with
breakfast.
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Luxury Ac
transport as per itinerary for sightseeing.
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All
sightseeing with your own language speaking
guides, entrance fees.
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Reconfirmation
of your flight ticket
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1 night hotel in pokhara
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3 Nights hotel
in Kathmandu.
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Single suppliment
charges (if required.)
Departure tax from Kathmandu ($24 approx)
Personal equipments and clothing
International airfare and your insurances
Cold drinks and beverages
Personal expenses and tips to the crew |
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