MUST VISIT TRAVEL NEPAL WESTERN NEPAL
Besisahar to Pokhara Trek via Ghanpokhara, Bhujung and Pasgaun
By Vijay Thapa on Thursday, February 4, 2021
Besisahar to Pokhara trek also known as “Gurung Heritage Trail” takes you through Villages like Ghalegaun, Ghanpokhara, Bhujung and Pasgaun.
You’ll be interacting and staying with the godly humans, learning about their cultures, customs and traditions. Also the trek will give you some of the astonishing views of the mountains, hills, villages, farms, sunsets and sunrises.
And after visiting these places and interacting with locals, you’ll feel like staying there forever.
Major Attractions of Besisahar to Pokhara Trek
Humanity. Kind and loving people. No matter who you’re and where you are from.
Community Homestay
Exploring and Participating in Gurung Culture and Traditions
Eating locally grown organic fruits and vegetables
Walking on almost forgotten trail (most of the people take vehicle roads)
Spectacular view of Mountains (like Annapurna, Himalchuli, Lamjung, Manaslu, Baudha, etc.), Hills and Valleys
Exploring some of the largest Gurung Villages (Ghalegaun, Ghanpokhara, Bhujung, Pasgaun, etc.) in Nepal
Experiencing rural lifestyle in Nepal
On the trail you’ll get to see varieties of Birds, Flowers, Plants and Animals, protected under Annapurna Conservation Area Project (ACAP).
Besisahar to Pokhara Trek Detail Itinerary
Day 01 – Travel to Besisahar
Travel to Besisahar on Bus
Explore the city and Night Stay in Hotel
Day 02 – Besisahar to Ghan Pokhara
Start Walking early in the Morning From Besisahar
Reach Gumba Chowk from Hotel
Start Walking up to Saamdi Village (Take Walking Routes and avoid vehicle route as much as possible)
Reach to Bagaleswara Village from Saamdi Village
Bimdabesi is another village after Saamdi Village
From Bimdabesi Ask for the walking trail to Baglungpani (This is the most difficult and steep trail for the day)
After walking past the Baglungpani Bhir, you’ll reach to Rapasing Village
Then follow the vehicle road and reach Kapoor Gaun
Ghale Gaun is the next destination, ask for the shortcuts with locals (Road way takes longer)
Have Lunch and Explore Ghale Gaun
Then move towards Ghanpokhara
Experience the Beautiful Sunset and Night Stay at Homestay
Day 03 – Ghanpokhara to Bhujung
Wake up early and experience the Sunrise
Have Breakfast, Explore the Gurung Village and interact with locals
Have Lunch and Move Towards Bhujung Village
Confirm your stay at one of the homestay, have some snacks
Then roam around the village (more than 500 houses)
Interact with locals and understand their lifestyle
Come back to homestay and entertain in local style (Camp fire, BBQ, dance with local youths on local music)
Enjoy local organic food (Daal, Bhaat/Dhido, Vegetables, Local Kukhura, Local Wine) for dinner and rest
Day 04 – Bhujung to Pasgaun
Start the Day early
Have local breakfast (Barley Selroti, Curry, Tea) at the homestay and prepare to start the journey
Walk Down the Midim River
The Climb up Pass the Kamaa Village
Then walk through the forest (ACAP – Annapurna Conservation Area Project)
The trail is steep, forest is dense, but probably the best trail of this trek (Clean and Fresh, Varieties of Birds and animals)
Reach the top and climb down the hill
Walk towards the school and pass the vehicle road.
After the school, you’ll enter Pasgaun (Gurung Village with around 100 houses)
Day 05 – Pasgaun to Pokhara
Breakfast at Homestay
Take a Bus to Pokhara (Only One bus leaves at 8:00 A.M. for Pokhara)
You can also reach Pokhara, but need to stay a night at Singdi Village
