Ghale Gaun Homestay Trek

Gale Gaun Homestay Trek offers you to have great experiences in the beautiful settlement chiefly inhabited by Gurung communities. It is a famous destination to explore the local life of Nepali people. Located at the north-central part of Nepal, at the foot of the Lamjung Himal, Ghale Gaun is a beautiful village popular for its superb breathtaking views of the mountain including Himalchuli, Machhapuchhre, Annapurna I, II, IV, Bouddha Himal, and many more stunning peaks. During your trek, you can see local people warmly welcoming you by wearing their traditional customs which makes your trek worth visiting. Gale Gaun Homestay is famous for local culture, local food, Gurung Museum, Handcraft, Spectacular mountains view and many more. Exploring the village and enjoying their festivals, lifestyle, their culture and practices are really awe-inspiring. The northeast side of the village offers you the views of Mt. Himalchuli, Manaslu and Bauddha Himal and Mt. Machhapuchhre, Mt. Annapurna II and Mt. Lamjung. The people of Ghale Gaun welcome their guests with their traditional dances. A visitor can enjoy the locally hosted entertainment programs, handicraft exhibition, Rodhi many more.

Gale Gaun Homestay trek begins with a short drive to Besisahar from Kathmandu, the capital city of Nepal and then trekking towards Khudi. It takes about 5 to 6 hours to reach Besisahar, and then we have hiking beside the beautiful Marshyandi River for an hour. This is considered as a comfortable, easy and short trekking trail in Nepal. Autumn and Spring seasons are the ideal time for the amazing Gale Gaun Homestay trek.

Short Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu (1,320 m)
Day 2:  Kathmandu Sightseeing (1,320)
Day 3: Drive to Besisahar (800 m) and trek to Khudi (790 m)
Day 4: Trek to Ghalegaun (2,070 m)
Day 5: Explore Ghalegaun
Day 6: Trek to Ghanpokhara (2,150 m)
Day 7: Trek to Khudi (1,320 m)
Day 8: Drive to Kathmandu (1,320 m)
Day 9: Final Departure

Trekking equipments
The main essentials to bring are:

• Sturdy and comfortable hiking boots, flip-flops
• Sleeping bag (depending on your accommodation) and -20 degree Celsius for colder regions
• Daypack, trekking bag pack, dry sack and camera bag
• Few changes of clothes for the varying temperatures
• For cold weather, hiking pants, thermals, gloves, neck warmer/scarf, beanie, a warm inner jacket and a windproof / waterproof outer jacket and down jacket are essential.
• Water purification supplies, a reusable water bottle and a camelback water bladder
• Sunscreen, Hat, sunglasses, moisturizing skin cream and lip balm
• Few snacks, granola bars
• Hiking stick or two
• Waterproof case, fabric bandages such as moleskin, a headlamp, altitude sickness and other medication
• Camera and binoculars.
• Hand sanitizers, toilet paper, band-aids, wet wipes
• Extra batteries (solar chargers recommended)

On the popular trekking routes, everyday supplies, such as toilet paper, soap, chocolate bars, and even basic hiking supplies can be purchased along the way, though prices rise dramatically as you go higher in elevation. Try to stock up lower down and buy locally-produced products such as fruit, biscuits etc. Maps are easy to find in Nepal. For the more difficult treks involving mountaineering, crampons and ice axes may be required. Simpler types of crampons, which attach to the shoe using a rubber ring, are easily obtainable in the Thamel neighborhood. These are variously known as spikes, micro spikes and chains.

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