Ghale Gaun tour is one of the best cultural exchange tours in the Himalayan nation Nepal. Ghale Gaun is a beautiful village located in Lamjung district of Nepal, just 205km North West of Kathmandu and 125km North East of Pokhara. Belonging to the legendary mid-hill tribe, Gurung people, Ghale Gaun is truly blessed with the natural beauty all around it and offers the stunning views of the majestic Western Himalayas including Machapuchare (6993m), Annapurna I (8091m), Annapurna II (7937m), Annapurna IV (7525m), Lamjung Himal (6932m), Boudha Himal (6974m), Himalchuli (7893m) and many other smaller peaks.

From the moment you step into the village, you will start feeling the true hospitality of the unique Nepalese people. First you will be warmly welcomed by the villagers with typical local ways then you will observe the typical local music and dance. Ghale Gaun is one of them villages where the traditional old ethnic cultures are still practiced to the day and so one can see the well preserved culture, lifestyle and the values during homestay in the village. Opened only few years back, Ghale Gaun tour is undoubtedly sure to overwhelm you with the unique cultures and the typical hilly location. One can do a number of activities in and around Ghale Gaun including bird watching at Talangyo Lake, tour to the Utter Kanya Temple, Batase Cave, Pempro fall and the Khudi hydroelectric dam site.

Ghale Gaun cultural tour can be done from few days to weeks depending upon the time you want to spend in the mountains. This homestay tour is best be done in Spring and Autumn times. Since it’s an easy tour, anyone will be able to do it. 

Ghale Gaun Tour Outline Itinerary

Tour 1

Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu and transfer to Hotel, D, Hotel 

Day 2: Tour preparation and Sightseeing tour in Kathmandu valley, B, Hotel 

Day 3: Drive from Kathmandu to Khudi 790m 7hrs, B, Hotel 

Day 4: Hike from Khudi to Ghale Gaun 2070m 5hrs, BLD, Homestay 

Day 5: Explore Ghale Gaun and hike to Ghanpokhara village 2157m, BLD, Homestay 

Day 6: Hike from Ghale Gaun to Beshisahar 760m 4hrs, BLD, Hotel 

Day 7: Drive from Beshisahar to Kathmandu 6hrs, B, Hotel 

Day 8: Sightseeing and shopping, B, Hotel 

Day 9: International departure, B, Flight.

Tour 2

Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu, D, Hotel 

Day 2: Tour preparation and sightseeing in Kathmandu, B, Hotel 

Day 3: Drive to Ghale Gaun via Beshisahar 9hrs, BLD, Homestay 

Day 4: Sightseeing around the village, tour to Ghan Pokhara village (village belonging to honey hunters), exploring the village and cultural performances, BLD, Homestay 

Day 5: Hike down to Khudi and drive back to Kathmandu, BL, Hotel 

Day 6: Sightseeing and shopping, B, Hotel 

Day 7: International departure, B, Flight.

Tour 1

Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu and transfer to Hotel, D, Hotel 

Day 2: Tour preparation and Sightseeing tour in Kathmandu valley, B, Hotel 

Day 3: Drive from Kathmandu to Khudi 790m 7hrs, B, Hotel 

Day 4: Hike from Khudi to Ghale Gaun 2070m 5hrs, BLD, Homestay 

Day 5: Explore Ghale Gaun and hike to Ghanpokhara village 2157m, BLD, Homestay 

Day 6: Hike from Ghale Gaun to Beshisahar 760m 4hrs, BLD, Hotel 

Day 7: Drive from Beshisahar to Kathmandu 6hrs, B, Hotel 

Day 8: Sightseeing and shopping, B, Hotel 

Day 9: International departure, B, Flight.

Tour 2

Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu, D, Hotel 

Day 2: Tour preparation and sightseeing in Kathmandu, B, Hotel 

Day 3: Drive to Ghale Gaun via Beshisahar 9hrs, BLD, Homestay 

Day 4: Sightseeing around the village, tour to Ghan Pokhara village (village belonging to honey hunters), exploring the village and cultural performances, BLD, Homestay 

Day 5: Hike down to Khudi and drive back to Kathmandu, BL, Hotel 

Day 6: Sightseeing and shopping, B, Hotel 

Day 7: International departure, B, Flight.