| Duration: | 5 Day(s) - 4 Night(s) |
| Tour Category: | Village Tour |
Among the fourteen zones of Nepal, Ghale Gaun lies in the Gandaki zone. The typical Gurung village is situated at a height of 2100m from the sea level. Ghale Gaun which is better known for its warm hospitality and SAARC no. 1 destination for visitors from the past few years. Ghaleguan lies on the northwest side of Lamjung from its district headquarters Besisahar. Ghale Gaun was named as the second village tourism destination after Sirubari of Syanja after 2056 B. S. Ghale Gaun has been recently crowned as the No. 1 village tourism destination in the SAARC Region.
There are around 115 houses in this village. Ghale Gaun has its uniqueness. Visitors are welcome with Mala (garlands) on the neck and Tika on the forehead with traditional music and songs by the women’s group (Aama Samuha) of the village. Guest is treated as their family member. The people of this village are honest, loyal, social, and laborious. Villagers wear their traditional dresses, both by men and women. Agriculture, animal farming, and joining to British and Indian armies are the main occupations of the people here.
From Ghale Gaun, we can see the panoramic view of many Himalayas, such as Bouddha Himal, Himalchuli, and Manasulu in the East, Lamjung Himal and Annapurna in the North, and the peak of Machhapuchare in the west. Honey Hunting is also one of the main attractions of Ghalegaun. People use their experienced skills and hang on a cliff 300 meters above with the help of Bamboo and hemp ropes. And also we can see the view of the sun rising in the morning. Ghale Gaun has also built a Gurung museum house, where visitors could see the daily household use tools, agricultural tools, cultural dresses, and local musical instruments. Ghale Gaun is culturally rich, they perform different kinds of dances as per the occasion; such as the Ghatu dance (on the full moon day of Baisakh), Aarghau (the main traditional ritual performed after the death). Similarly, other dances are putputte, lama dance, pachhyu dance, Ghyabre dance, etc.
TRIP FACTS:
Duration: 5 Days
Program Type: Homestay Trekking
Mode of Travel: Land
Start Trip: Kathmandu
End Trip: Kathmandu
Program Grading: Easy
OUTLINE ITINERARY:
Day 01: Up on Arrival, Our Trip and Trek representative will assist you at Tribhuvan International Airport and transfer to the hotel and overnight at the hotel.
Day 02: Kathmandu to Ghalegaun by bus/car(SAARC no. 1 village tourism destination) via Besisahar.
Day 03: Sightseeing of Ghalegaun.
Day 04: Ghalegaun to Kathmandu via Besisahar(7hrs drive) overnight at hotel.
Day 05: Back to your destination or next trip.
DETAIL ITINERARY:
Day 01: Up on Arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport:
Our airport representative meet you at Tribhuvan International Airport and transfer you to the hotel. Evening meeting about your trip to Ghalegaun, dinner at the hotel. Overnight at hotel.
Day 02: Kathmandu to Ghalegaun (2100m) via Besisahar:
Our expert tour guide with a luxurious vehicle will assist you at your hotel and around 5hrs drive to the headquarters of Lamjung named Besisahar (820 m from sea level). Lunch at Ghalegaun Village Resort at Besisahar. Again 3 hrs drive to the beautiful destination Ghalegaun, which is crowned as SAARC's no 1 village tourism destination. Attend the welcome program organized by the mother's group (Aama Samuha) of Ghalegaun and overnight at a community-based selected homestay on a full board basis.
Day 03: Sightseeing of Ghalegaun:
Early morning wake-up call and 5 min. hike to the viewpoint tower to observe one of the best spectacular views of sunrise and high snowcapped mountains like the Manasulu range, Annapurna range, Fishtail known as Virgin Peak, and many more small mountains. Back to the village for breakfast and again sightseeing like the village community-based tea garden, and Uttarkanya temple which is worshipped once a year during Maghesakranti.
Back to the village for lunch and the rest of the time leisure or sightseeing in the village, Gurung museum house, or hiking to a small hilltop school to share the experience with the small students. In the evening traditional cultural show was organized by the mother group of Ghalegaun or the local youth club. Overnight at community-based homestay on full board basis.
Day 04: Ghalegaun to Kathmandu via Besisahar (8 hrs drive):
After breakfast, attend the farewell program organized by the mother's group of Ghalegaun and a long drive to Kathmandu. Lunch at Besisahar, Ghaleguan Village Resort, and in the evening transfer to your hotel and overnight at the hotel on a B/B basis.
Day 05: Final Departure:
Our airport representative will drop you off at the international airport. Program End.
PRICE INCLUSIONS:
ACCOMMODATION:
2 Nights hotel in Kathmandu
2 nights at a homestay in Ghalegaun
TRANSPORTATION:
Airports pick up and drop
Kathmandu to Ghalegaun
Ghalegaun to Kathmandu
TREKKING:
All meals (Breakfast/ lunch/dinner with tea coffee)
Accommodation homestay
ACAP entry permits
TIMS ( Travelers Information Manual System)
English speaking guide
All necessaries for Nepalese staff (all meals, accommodation in tea houses, equipment, salary, insurance, etc)
MEAL:
4 BREAKFAST,
3 LUNCH,
4 DINNER ( including welcome and farewell dinner)
COST EXCLUSIONS:
Lunch and dinner during your stay in Kathmandu
Personal expenses such as laundry, telephone calls, sweets, snacks, tips, etc.
Beverages like mineral water, juice, Coke, Fanta, Sprite as well as alcoholic drinks.
Travel Insurance (Essential).
Personal trekking equipment except as stated above.
Tips for field staff and drivers.
