Ghale Gaun Home Stay Trek - 7 Days

Your journey begins as you touch down at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu. Our team will be there to greet you and transfer you to your pre-booked hotel. Once you have settled in and freshened up, we will sit down together to go over the full itinerary, answer any questions, and make sure you are well-prepared for the days ahead. Take the rest of the evening to explore the vibrant streets of Kathmandu or simply rest up for the adventure that starts tomorrow.

We board a local bus early in the morning for the long but scenic drive to Besisahar, the district headquarters of Lamjung. The route follows the highway alongside the Trisuli River, crossing it at Muglin before tracing the course of the Marshyangdi River upstream. Along the way, you will pass through a patchwork of Gurung, Magar, and mixed-community villages, each offering glimpses of rural Nepali life. After reaching Besisahar, you can either walk the final stretch to Khudi in about an hour or catch a local bus for the short remaining distance. We check into our lodge for the night and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of this small riverside town.

Today marks the start of the actual trekking portion of the trip. After a hearty breakfast, we set off northwest from Khudi, following a trail that hugs the riverbank before climbing gently through fertile agricultural fields and small farming villages. The path passes through patches of forest where you might hear birdsong echoing through the canopy, and several small waterfalls add to the charm of the route. After a steady climb of about four to five hours, the trail opens up to reveal Ghale Gaun — a beautifully maintained Gurung settlement surrounded by terraced hillsides. Spend the late afternoon wandering through the village, meeting locals, and soaking in the mountain views before settling into your homestay for the night.

This is a rest day with plenty of time to truly experience the culture and rhythms of village life. Rise early to catch the morning light as it illuminates the snow-capped peaks in the distance — the sunrise here is something special. After breakfast with your host family in their warm kitchen, spend the morning walking through the village to observe how the Gurung people go about their daily routines. You will see traditional stone and slate-roofed houses, learn about their customs, religious practices, and community values. In the evening, the real magic happens — local groups including mothers and youth club members put on a traditional cultural program right in the village. Villagers perform their heritage dances in handmade costumes, and you will feel the genuine pride this community takes in sharing their way of life with visitors.

After saying goodbye to your hosts in Ghale Gaun, the trail leads through the beautiful Gurung settlement of Ghanpokhara. The walk takes you across fertile farmland and past traditional villages connected by the characteristic zigzag paths of the Nepali hills. Ghanpokhara itself is worth pausing in — the mountain views from here are outstanding, and the village architecture gives you another perspective on Gurung building traditions. From there, the trail continues through varied terrain for another few hours until you reach Baglungpani, a small settlement at around 1,600 meters. You will be welcomed into another homestay where the evening brings more home-cooked food and the tranquil atmosphere of rural hill life.

Leaving the quiet beauty of Baglungpani behind, today's route takes you through a diverse mix of villages representing different ethnic communities that call these hills home. The trail descends and rises through cultivated hillsides and forested stretches, with the occasional clearing offering views back toward the mountains you have been walking among for the past few days. After about five to six hours of walking, you arrive at Laxmi Bazaar, a small but lively market town that serves as a trading hub for the surrounding villages. It has a different energy from the remote settlements — you will find small shops, tea houses, and a sense of everyday commerce. Settle into your homestay and enjoy the evening in this welcoming community.