Duration
8 days ,7 nights
Discount
NA OFF
| Destination: | Ghalegaun Home Stay |
|---|---|
| Group Size: | 2-14 pax |
| Arrival on: | Kathmandu, Nepal |
| Depature From: | kathmandu |
| Max-Altitude: | 2016 m |
| Meals: | Breakfast in Kathmandu. All meals during the home stay package. |
| Accomodations: | 3-star hotels in Kathmandu; and stay at a local host’s home in the village. |
Trip Indroduction
Ghalegaun Home Stay is the popular Homestay in Nepal that takes you to Ghalegaun, a village at an altitude of 2020m comprising of the exceptional Gurung culture and their traditional village lifestyle. As it is located at the foothills of the Lamjung Himal, so it has some of the best views of the surrounding mountain ranges along with deep valleys with river basins. Some of the mountain peaks that are visible from here are the Annapurna I, Annapurna II, Annapurna III, Machapuchhare, Buddha Himal, and Himalchuli. Himalayan Monk offers different homestay packages in Nepal like Lwang Ghalel Homestay, Kaskikot Village Homestay including Ghalegaun Home Stay.
The people of Ghale gaun are very warm and friendly and strive to provide their precious guests with the best hospitality. They serve you with fresh organic food straight from their garden and fields. The meal also is prepared in firewood which brings out the original taste of the traditional cuisines. Since you stay with the host family and have a meal along with them, you can get to know more about the culture and some interesting stories of the village and people. You can also find a tiny museum that displays the Gurung culture and lifestyle of the people towards the south-west of the village. Further, you can explore to find a tea garden to the west of the village and a monastery to the north. The early morning view of the sunrise from the village viewpoint is breathtaking. You can see a herd of sheep basking as the sun rises. They are guarded by the famous, the gigantic, Tibetan mastiffs.
In order to reach Ghalegaun, you can hike up and down hills from Khudi, pass through forests with rhododendron flowers, valleys with cultivated rice fields, cool rivers, and waterfalls, along with the stunning picturesque view of the Annapurna, Machapuchhare, Himchuli, Buddha Himal and Lamjung Himal range. The hike to Ghalegaun is considered one of the most pleasing routes that nature has offered. The experience of the walk to the village as well as the fresh environment and traditions of the village will remain as the most memorable moments in Nepal.
Ghalegau Homestay Program is always a good idea for your vacation in Nepal because it leaves you speechless, then turns you into a storyteller. To enjoy and rejoice the memorable Ghalegaun Home Stay and share the experience with Himalayan Monk Travels & Treks is worth your time and every penny. Join us for this Homestay Package in Nepal and get the best out of your pursuit of adventure in the Himalayas full of diversity.
Included in the Cost
- Transportation as per the itinerary
- 2-night hotel in Kathmandu on B/B basis
- Trek in full board in Guest House
- English speaking guide and porter during trekking period1 Porter for 2 people, carrying baggage up to 13 kg/person during the trek
- National park fees (ACAP & TIMS)
- Staffs insurance
Supplement
- Single room if needed
Outline Itinerary
DAY 01: Arrive in Kathmandu
DAY 02: Kathmandu sightseeing
DAY 03: Drive to Khudi from Kathmandu (790m; 6-7 hrs)
DAY 04: Trek to Ghalegaun (1540m; 4-5 hrs)
DAY 05: Explore Ghalegaun
DAY 06: Trek to Khudi
DAY 07: Return to Kathmandu
DAY 08: Departure at airport
Accomodation
You will stay in a three-star hotel in Kathmandu as per B/B. Since this is a homestay trekking, you will stay at a local host’s home in the village. You get a separate room with bedding and simple furniture. Washroom is mostly situated outside the room, or outside the house. Water is scarce here, so we have to be very considerate in using this vital resource.
Meals
Breakfast is included in the package while you are in Kathmandu, but other meals during the day are not included. You are free to choose to eat outside or in the hotel with your choice of cuisine. Outside the city, all meals during your stay in Ghalegaun and Khudi homes are included in the cost. The meals here are limited to the traditional dal-bhat as the main course of meal, and fried corns with local tea for snacks. The food here is organic & harvested right before cooking over the fire woods.
Travel season
Trekking to Ghalegaun is favorable throughout the year between September and May. Spring and autumn seasons are best to trek through the lush green and blossoming forests with clear skies. During winter, the temperature drops to a minus in the high altitude, but you can enjoy the winter too as there is a wider view of snow-capped mountains to the north of Ghale gaun. On the other hand, trekking during the monsoon through the forest is not a good idea. The views are also obstructed by rains clouds and so is your mobility through the trail.
A Himalayan monk representative will pick you up from the Tribhuwan International airport in Kathmandu and transfer you to a hotel on B/B basis. After refreshment in the hotel, we can visit Himalayan Monk’s office to discuss the package. In the evening, we host a welcome dinner for you. Prepare for the next day and take a good rest in the hotel.
On the second day, we stay in Kathmandu city to tour all the famous locations like the Pashupatinath temple, Swayambhu stupa, Boudha Stupa, Durbar square with the help of our city guide. In the evening have dinner and prepare for travel the next day. Stay the night at the same hotel.
From Kathmandu, we drive to Khudi via Besishahar of Lamjung district. The village is surrounded by lush green hills, rhododendron forest along the Marsyangdi River. The village is inhabited by Gurung people with traditional Gurung culture and lifestyle. We can also stroll around the Buddhist monastery and the local market of Khudi in the evening. We stay the night in a Khudi and enjoy the early morning mist and birds chirping around the village.
Our trek begins towards the north-west of Khudi through the peaceful forest with waterfalls, villages, and farmlands. After the short ascent, we reach Ghalegaun, a village native to the brave Gurungs. We take rest at a home-stay facility and interact with the people. In the evening you can take a stroll around the village to witness sunset that cast beautiful shades over the Himalayan range. Have a traditional dinner with the locals and stay the night at home-stay.
The next day, early in the morning, we can get to the viewpoint to enjoy the sunrise vista in the calm atmosphere of the village. The mountains visible from here are Machapuchhare, Buddha Himal, Himchuli and many other mountain peaks. This day, we also explore the interesting and historical sites of the small village such as the temples, museum and a monastery towards Bhujung. We stay the night at the same place and get to know the lifestyle of traditional Gurungs.
We have one more chance to capture the scenic beauty during the sunrise. We can also see the livestock flocked together in the lush hill near the village. After having breakfast in the village, we descend the trail passing through the interesting villages, forests, and rivers back to Khudi, and enjoy one more night in Khudi village.
We return to Kathmandu by bus from Khudi. We travel through many lush farmlands, valleys, villages and small towns. The road is made more enjoyable by the vibrant colors of the rivers and the mountain edges. We arrive in Kathmandu and rest at the hotel. We also have a farewell dinner to celebrate the success of our trek and share memorable moments.
A Himalayan monk representative will drop you at the airport and you depart from Nepal. We hope you have enjoyed the trek as much as we have. We bid you farewell and hope you come to visit many other places in Nepal.
The given cost are per person and exclude international flights. Given below are the departure dates available for online booking. If the given date is not favorable then please contact us and we will happily customize your trip on dates more appropriate for you.
Included in the cost:
- Transportation as per the itinerary
- 2-night hotel in Kathmandu on B/B basis
- Trek in full board in Guest House
- English speaking guide and porter during trekking period
- 1 Porter for 2 people, carrying baggage up to 13 kg/person during the trek
- National park fees (ACAP & TIMS)
- Staffs insurance
Excluded in the cost:
- Clients insurance
- Trekking Equipment
- Tips, personal expenses and equipment, drinks, sleeping bag, hot showers and recharging of batteries during the trek
Supplement:
- Single room if needed
Accomodation
You will stay in a three-star hotel in Kathmandu as per B/B. Since this is a homestay trekking, you will stay at a local host’s home in the village. You get a separate room with bedding and simple furniture. Washroom is mostly situated outside the room, or outside the house. Water is scarce here, so we have to be very considerate in using this vital resource.
Meals
Breakfast is included in the package while you are in Kathmandu, but other meals during the day are not included. You are free to choose to eat outside or in the hotel with your choice of cuisine. Outside the city, all meals during your stay in Ghalegaun and Khudi homes are included in the cost. The meals here are limited to the traditional dal-bhat as the main course of meal, and fried corns with local tea for snacks. The food here is organic & harvested right before cooking over the fire woods.
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