Ghalegaun Homestay Tour

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Ghalegaun Homestay Tour

Nepal

Tours & Sightseeing

One spectacular and charming homestay cultural tour is the Ghalegaun and Bhujung tour in the Lamjung district. During this tour, students witness the beautiful warm villages, terrace slopes, and paddy fields and learn about the wonderful culture and lifestyle of ethnic Gurungs and Magars in Ghalegaun and Bhujung.

Ghalegaun is the habitat of the famous Ghales, Gurungs, and legendary Gurkhas of western Nepal. It lies in the Lamjung district of Nepal and is incredibly popular for homestay trekking trekkers. It is 205 km northwest of Kathmandu and 125 km northeast of Pokhara. The village gives a close-up view of the western Himalayas including Machhapuchhare, Annapurna, Lamjung Himal, Buddha Himal, Himchuli, and other small peaks.
The Ghalegaun tour is very popular for honey-hunting activities. Traditional honey hunting can be observed during the Ghalegaun tour. Primarily, it is possible in the late spring and autumn seasons.

Quick Facts

Country : Nepal
Duration: 5-day tour Food: Bed & Breakfast Transportation: Tourist Coach (Bus), Jeep, Car Guide: English-speaking guide

Visit Ghalegaun and Bhujung village Participate in the honey hunting program if your schedule fits in the honey hunting activity. Explore the hilly Newari town Bandipur and its surroundings. Explore Kathmandu’s World Heritage sites ( Swoyambhunath Stupa, Kathmandu Durbar Square, if time permits)

Ghalegaun Homestay Tour Highlights

Itinerary

Day 01: Arrival in TIA, Kathmandu, and Transfer to the Hotel

One of our office representatives will receive you upon your arrival at the airport and will transfer you to the planned hotel. In the late afternoon, we will go on a guided tour to Swoyambhunath Stupa, a UNESCO World Heritage site, from where we will observe the entire Kathmandu Valley. You will then be warmly welcomed with an excellent dinner that offers you authentic Newari cuisine rich in taste and culture. Overnight at Kathmandu.

Day 02: Drive to Ghalegaun from Kathmandu

Early breakfast and drive to Besishahar, which takes about 5 hours from Kathmandu. You will reach in the afternoon to have a little rest, then go to Ghalegaun, or you have the choice to hike up to Ghalegaun. It takes 3-4 hours to reach Ghalegaun. Then, in the evening time, at a community center where the local committee will warmly welcome every visitor and showcase their cultural program. Overnight at Homestay.

Day 03 – Hike from Ghalegaun to Bhujung and back to Ghalegaun.

Hike to Bhujung Village, another beautiful village where honey hunting is very popular. Lunch at Bhujung and back to Ghalegaun. Overnight at Homestay.

Day 04: Drive from Ghalegaun to Besisahar, and then Bandipur village.

After breakfast, we drive to Besisahar and then take our tourist coach to drive to Bandipur village. Bandipur village is known as the Hills of Queen. Stroll around Newari town and enjoy dinner in the Newari restaurant. Overnight at Bandipur.

Day 05: Drive to Kathmandu

In the early morning, enjoy the sunrise view over the Himalayan range. After breakfast, drive to Kathmandu. Lunch on the way to Kathmandu. Transfer to the hotel, explore Thamel, and enjoy dinner at a Nepali cultural restaurant.

Cost Includes

Transportation
Hotel/ Home stay
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Guide Salary
Entry tickets
Tour fee

Cost Excludes

Drinking and beverage
Personal expenses(such as medicines, clothes, toilet papers )

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