Ghandruk
A pocket-sized Gurung village in Nepal's Annapurna region, Ghandruk sits at high elevation with direct views of Annapurna South, Machapuchare (Fishtail Mountain), and Hiunchuli. It serves as a regular stop on the Annapurna Sanctuary and Ghorepani Poon Hill treks, and is also a gateway to Poon Hill. The village retains traditional stone architecture and is home to a Gurung Cultural Museum and the Meshram Baraha temple, with festivals blending animist, Buddhist, and Hindu traditions.
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- Population400
- Nearest water from center 0.6 km0.3 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 2.8 km1.7 mi
Ghandruk: quick answers
Where is Ghandruk?
Ghandruk is in Nepal, about 112 km70 miles in a straight line from Lumbini.
How do you get to Ghandruk?
The nearest airport is Baglung (BGL), about 1 hr 58 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Ghandruk?
The warmest month is July, averaging 16°C60°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at 2°C35°F. The wettest month is July, with about 665 mm26.2 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Ghandruk?
OpenStreetMap lists 3 museums, 11 restaurants and 7 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.