The short answer
The Gurung Heritage Trail links traditional Gurung villages on the southern slopes of the Annapurna range. It starts near Khudi in Lamjung, climbs to Ghalegaun and Ghanpokhara, which sit at roughly 2,100 to 2,200 metres, and continues through villages such as Bhujung, Pasgaun and Pakhrikot before ending near Pokhara. It can also be walked in the opposite direction from Pokhara.
Community homestays offer meals and a bed, and villagers perform dances and songs for guests on request. The Himalaya can be seen from many of the houses on a clear day. Allow at least three to five days, keep a spare day for weather, and ask your guide about the best time of year to see the mountains.
Key facts
- Region
- Lamjung and Kaski, Annapurna foothills
- Villages
- Ghalegaun, Ghanpokhara, Bhujung, Pasgaun
- Stay
- Community homestays
- Time
- 3 to 5 days
How it works
- Choose a directionKhudi to Pokhara, or Pokhara to Khudi.
- Book the homestaysVillages share guests among families.
- Pack warm clothesEvenings are cool at 2,000 metres and above.
- Ask for a cultural showRequest it in advance through your guide.
Insider tip
Walk with a local guide, since the trail has several junctions.
Avoid this
Do not plan this as a day trip from Pokhara; the road to the start is long.
Related questions
How hard is the trail?
It has long ups and downs but no technical sections. The steep climb near Pasgaun is the hardest part.
When is the best time?
Autumn and spring give clearer mountain views.
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