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Gurung Heritage Trail

Gurungs are one of the indigenous groups of Nepal living in the hilly and Himalayan regions. Gurung Heritage Trail leads through their settlements and gives you the possibility to enjoy unspoilt tradition, culture and festivals of this ethnic group. This tour offers spectacular views of Annapurna range, Lumjung, Ganesh and Manaslu Himals. The warm welcome of the people is an added flavour during your trip. Accommodation is provided in community-run home stays. Your hosts will provide you with delicious local food – Dal Bhat Tarkari, which entails rice, lentil soup, vegetables, bread and meat dishes.

Since many male Gurungs join the Nepali, British or Indian army and leave home when they are young, women take a predominant role in Gurung society. Every village has a mother's group also known as Ama Samuha where mothers are active, take initiatives and dedicate their time to development activities, cultural programs, income generation activities and conflict management in family and society.

Honey hunting is an age-old profession of Gurungs. Local honey hunters show skills using bamboo ladders and hemp ropes and climb steep cliff to harvest honeycombs of wild bees. The honey is harvested twice a year once in April-May and another time in October-November.

Handicraft is another traditional profession of Gurungs. They produce woollen products, various bamboo and wooden artefacts from local resources. These products can be purchased as souvenirs and are worth giving as presents to friends and families.



Highlights of Gurung Heritage Trail


Day 1: Kathmandu – Khudi – Ghale Gaon
You leave Kathmandu early in the morning and drive about five hours to reach Khudi. The highway goes along Trishuli River and leads through various scenic settlements. From Khudi, you need to walk five hours to Ghale gaon, where you are warmly welcomed by the people.


Day 2: Ghale Gaon Tour
It's the day to tour this beautiful place and experience Gurung lifestyle. Even staying in this place without doing anything would be a fantastic relaxing time - just observe the local lifestyle. Submerge yourself with nature and enjoy the view of the mountains.


Day 3: Ghale Gaon – Ghanpokhara
On this day you hike to Ghana Pokhara, where you can enjoy beautiful views of the Himalayas. This is the place where you may come across honey hunters.


Day 4: Ghanpokhara – Bhujung
Your next home-stay is at Bhujung, a beautiful village. It takes about three hours walk from Ghanapokhara. You descend from 2150 mt to 1600 metres and arrive there for lunch.


Day 5: Bhujung – Pasgaon
You arrive at Pasgaon after walking for about five hours. Like other villages that you have crossed, Pasgaon is mainly inhabited by Gurung. Enjoy the community based home-stay in this village. If you like, take a chance to visit a micro hydro project at Midim River.


Day 6: Pasgaon – Nagidhar – Pakhrikot
You trek from Pasgaon to Pakhrikot in about six hours. Your way leads through Nagidhar where you have lunch. From Nagidhar, you walk around three hours to Pakhrikot, where your local host family welcomes you.


Day 7: Pakhrikot – Pokhara
On the last day of Gurung Heritage trail you walk about four hours to the main highway and take a vehicle to Pokhara. Possibilities of entertainment are plenty in Pokhara, like boating on Phewa Lake or visiting the Peace Pagoda.