Ghale Gaun Villege Trek (South Asian Village ) ~ BORN TO WIN

Introduction

Ghale Gaun village the best village among south asian villages is the perfect example of home stay based tourism destination in Nepal which is situated at an altitude of 2070 m from sea level which belongs to warrior ethnic Gurung tribe. This beautiful village lies in along the round Annapurna circuit route a whole worlds as well as Nepal's a popular trekking destination. Most of the mens serve in military groups in Nepal army, Indian army, British army as well as police services and besides that main occupation is agriculture and animal husbandry. The total houses are about 115 and majority inhabitants are Gurungs. This majestic village is only 205 km northwest of Kathmandu and 125 km northeast of Pokhara.

The rustic and traditional settlements, the ancestral home of brave Gurungs Ghale gaun lies in the Ghale utterkanya Village development committee. The lane of roads are stone paved and clean. One can feel peace and harmony when one will be there. These days everyone is praising the place and also in these few years Ghalegaun has developed tremendously and the home stay. It has attracted many foreign as well as the domestic visitors. Ghale women normally wear blue and red attire, called ghalek and lungi and men were kachad, bakchu etc.

How to reach there ?

The ghale gaun Lies to the great Annapurna Range which starts from Beshishar around 43 km North from Dumbre the popular stop at Prithivi Highway. Besishahar can be reached by bus from Kathmandu Pokhara as well from major cities of the country. From Beshishar you can be rolled towards the winding road uphill dotted with the agricultured farm. As you go up, you will see an array of snow peaks crowned with nature and beauty that left breathless, felt like all Himalayan giants are lined up for the cameras to get captured. There are routes with options.

Route Number 1 : Beshishar - Baglung pani - Kapurgaun - Ghalegaun
Route Number 2 : Beshishar - Khudi - Simpani - Ghale Gaun
Route Number 3 : Beshishar - Khudi - Ghanpokhara - nayu - Ghale Gaun
Route Number 4 : Pokhara - Thumsikot - Pakhurikot - Pasgaun - Bhujung - Ghale Gaun
Route Number 5 : Beshishar - Pasgaun - Bhujung - Ghale Gaun
Route Number 6 : Beshishar - bahundanda - Koto - Duthpokhari - Ghanpokhara - Ghale Gaun
Fact of the Trekking:

Destination	:	Ghalegaun Village Tour
Total Days	:	2- 6 days
Max. Elevation	:	2100 meter / Elevation profile
Trek Grade	:	Easy
Trek Distance	:	70 km Approx.
Accommodation	:	Home stay
Type of Trek	:	Deluxe / Standard / Economy
Itinerary Type	:	Fixed or Customized (Group, single, or Senior packages available)
Geography	:	Alpine mountains & vallsy / Alpine villaes, Glaciers & cold places
Best Season	:	September - November & March – May
Departure Date	:	Anytime through out the year
Special Interest	:	Cultural, Environmental education, Family travel, Nature cruises, Photography, single tour and senior tours, Religious
Possible views of Mountains	:	Machhapuchare (6693m) Annapurna (8091m), Annapurna II (7939m) Annapurna IV (7525m), Lamjung Himal, Bouddha Himal (6974m), Himalchuli (6747m) and many more smaller peaks

When you reach There :

Hospitality of the people out there is overwhelming. The villagers welcome with red tika and garland. The concept of“Atithi Devo Bhawa” is completely followed by the habitat of this village. Ghalegaun is famous for it’s home stay. The visitors are provided with accommodation in the villagers’ houses with home cooked meal and are treated as the family member not the outsider. The accommodations are simple but comfortable with good bedding as well as clean toilet facilities.

Fooding:

you are supposed to have ethnic food there, nothing else. Nice way to preserve culture and tradition and a great way to make people learn about it. Organic local food like cereals, vegetables, milk products, eggs and meat prepared in traditional way is served to visitors. The local cuisine, pure un-processed milk, curd and ghee they provide will give you the feeling of village life. We have to take meals in the home you are supposed to stay with the family.

Accomodation :

The concept of “Atithi Devo Bhawa” is completely followed by the habitat of this village. Ghalegaun is famous for it’s homestay. The visitors are provided with accommodation in the villagers’ houses with home cooked meal and are treated as the family member not the outsider. The accommodations are simple but comfortable with good bedding as well as clean toilet facilities. Two persons will be permitted to live in a house but some times with request changes can be made too.

Climate:

Climate is most pleasurable in Spring and autumn but tour can be made any times round the year. The winter is colder some times with snowfall.

Welcome Farewell & cultural program:

Tourist groups are welcomed in Ghalegaun with traditional dances. Handicraft exhibition and other entertainment programs are also performed for visitors. Visitors can even participate in traditional Rodhi every evening. Trekking to and staying at Ghalegaun is an exciting and enjoyable experience for both international and domestic visitors. There are few Pahuna Ghars also which belong to the Aama Samuha. If you really want a new taste of Nepalese culture and life style, than Ghalegaun is one of the best destinations for you. The villagers welcome you with red tika and garland. The concept of “Atithi Devo Bhawa” is completely followed by the habitat of this village and they fare well you in their own way with songs blessings and tikas and the farewell they offer and their hospitality will remain in your hearts forever.

Traditional rituals are still followed during births, deaths, marriages and at other important times in a person’s life. Traditional cultural dances like the Jhyaure, Serka, Dohori, Ghantu, Ghyabring, Krishna Charitra and Jhakri are performed on various occasions accompanied by different musical instruments with the dancers in traditional dress. New Year, Lhosar, Buddha Jayanti is celebrated with lot of traditional Ghantu dance.

Nearest village :

Ghan Pokhara, Bhujung, Pasgaun, Kapurgaun, Siurung are the beautiful Gurung villages sorrundings of Ghale Gaun. Tour to these villages is possible from Ghale gaun. The visits to these villages help to know more about Gurung culture, history & civilization. Every villages around Ghale Gaun has their own uniqueness.