Trip Overview
Duration: 10 days |
Country: Nepal |
Max. Altitude: 1,700m/5,577ft. |
Walking Per Day: 4-5 hrs |
Accommodation: N/A |
Grade: Moderate
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Best Season: Autumn and Spring |
Group Size: 1-15 |
Mode: Home-stay |
Culture: Gurung Culture |
An authentic experience of living in the Himalayas with the locals as they do.
Our Ghale Gaun Homestay trek takes you to the traditional village walking thru bushes sighting the eye-dazzling sceneries of mountaintops, exploring the subtropical vegetations and rare flora and faunas, experiencing the thrill of crossing suspension bridges, and many more. The cascading waterfalls and mesmerizing whistling of birds add some more charm to the trek.
Introducing Ghale Gaun Homestay Trek
An authentic experience of living in the Himalayas with the locals as they do. Our Ghale Gaun Homestay trek takes you to the traditional village walking thru bushes sighting the eye-dazzling sceneries of mountaintops, exploring the subtropical vegetations and rare flora and faunas, experiencing the thrill of crossing suspension bridges, and many more. The cascading waterfalls and mesmerizing whistling of birds add some more charm to the trek.
Lifestyle and Culture in Ghale Gaun, Annapurna
Ghale Gaun Village in the Annapurna region of Nepal has been very popular among tourists for homestay treks ever since the scope of trekking began.
The trek is well-known, especially for its close insight into Gurung culture, tradition, and lifestyle. As the name suggests, tourists will be staying in the local homes and visiting the places of attractions near Ghale Gaun. One of the major attractions of this also includes exposing the festival celebrations, cultural dances and uniforms, foods and cuisine, handicrafts, and so on.
Attractions of Ghale Gaun Homestay Trek
Astounding panoramas of Annapurna, Himchuli, Mt. Manaslu, and other peaks will rejoice the trekkers from the physical tiredness of the hike. The small settlements and the mixed culture with unity in diversity represent the harmonious nature of the people.
Whereas, various Buddhist monuments including the holy and spiritual Monasteries, Chortens and freely blowing prayer flags along the track convey peace to everyone.
Eligibility for Ghale Gaun Homestay Trek
Ghale Gaun Homestay Trek is a short and easy trek near the capital city, Kathmandu which can be completed in less than 10 days.
The trek can be suitable for anyone regardless of their age, time frame, profession, or whatsoever. However, one should be physically fit enough to walk at least 3-4 hours a day and have a passion for exploring and learning.
Our professional and highly experienced team who belongs to the same region will take care of everything else during the trip.
Best Time for Ghale Gaun Homestay Trek
Time-frame is not a matter of big deal in organizing the Ghale Gaun Homestay Trek. Nevertheless, to get a proper experience of exploring the blissfulness of nature and culture, we recommend our trekkers plan their schedules in the months of autumn and spring.
Due to the blossoming of flora and fauna, favorable weather, vivid sceneries, and high season of festivals, that time frame suits the Ghale Gaun Homestay Trek the best.
Please feel free to contact Nepal Mountain Trekkers without any hesitation in order to get more information about Ghale Gaun Homestay Trek and grab the remarkable experience of your lifetime.
Equipment Checklist
Equipment lists for 10 days Ghale Gaun Homestay Trek
HEAD
Sun hat or scarf
Light balaclava or warm fleece hat
Sunglasses
Head Torch
Lip Balm
Suncreams(40+) and Lip Balms
UPPER BODY
Cotton t-shirts and thermals
Fleece jacket
Waterproof jacket
Down jacket (Light-weighted)
LOWER BODY
Lightweight cotton pants (long)
Waterproof pants
Underwear and Half pants
FEET
Thin inner socks (3 pairs)
Thick, warm wool hiking socks
Comfortable hiking boots
Light-weighted sandals
HANDS
Gloves (Cotton and Waterproof)
Creams
Sanitizer
ACCESSORIES
Sleeping bag rated to 0°C
Trekking bag (Rucksack)
Duffel bag
Large plastic bags (for keeping items dry inside trek bag)
Trekking poles (optional, recommended)
Water bottle or camel bag
Toiletries and Tissue Papers
First Aid Kits
Personal Regular Medicines
Knee Caps
Bandages
Ointments
Blister Tape
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