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GHANDRUK LODGE, MOUNTAIN LODGES OF NEPAL

A unique view of the high mountain plateaus and the charming local villages.
GHANDRUK LODGE, MOUNTAIN LODGES OF NEPAL

A FASCINATING PLACE TO VISIT

Over 6.500 ft high in the Annapurna Himal range. The Ghandruk Lodge offers a unique view of the high mountain plateau’s and the charming local villages.

The lodge is constructed around a 19th century Gurung village house and accommodates 18 guests in an attractive and traditionally designed bedroom wing with a covered veranda.

Ghandruk, with its attractive slate-roofed houses, is a fascinating place to visit. For years the village served as a major recruiting centre for the Gurkha regiments and retired soldiers occupy many of the houses. It is also renowned for its rugs, hand-woven to this day by the womenfolk of the village, and is the headquarters for the Annapurna Conservation Area Project, which promotes many innovative ecological projects involving the local people.

Ker & Downey Himalaya Lodge, Ghandruk | Ultimate Travel Co
OVERVIEW

GHANDRUK LODGE, MOUNTAIN LODGES OF NEPAL

At a glance

  • Small but perfectly comfortable hikers’ lodge set high in the Annapurna Mountains
  • Close to the traditional village of Dhampus
  • Choice of 10 rooms spread over two levels and the Annapurna range is in full view from each room
  • All have well designed en suite bathrooms
  • One of the best Mountain views and numerous sights of villages, agricultural terrace fields and wildlife
  • Cosy accommodation with down jackets, scarves and hats provided
  • Thoughtful details like hot water bottles
  • Hearty, family-style cuisine including Nepalese specialities, served in a welcoming dining room

For leisure and pleasure

  • Luxuriant gardens for relaxing and admiring the views
  • Wide range of trekking and hiking programmes, including expeditions led by professional Gurkah guides
  • Sherpa porters to carry essential baggage
  • Choice of nature walks to discover the flora and fauna of the uplands
  • Hiking through thick forests of bamboo, conifers and rhododendron
  • Farming demonstrations on the tiered hillsides
  • Trekking in the Phedi and Mardi Valleys
  • Cultural visits to Dhampus village

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“THREE HOLIDAYS IN AND STILL HIGHLY RECOMMEDED”
Dan Mills organised perfectly a challenging itinerary to incorporate a wedding we were attending in Kathmandu. A fantastic balance of trekking, rafting, safari, sightseeing and R&R. This was our third holiday with Ultimate Travel and we cannot recommend highly enough
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“FABULOUS FIRST VISIT TO SOUTH AFRICA”
Excellent advice received regarding our first trip to South Africa. We were given very personalised recommendations based on what we hoped to experience during our holiday, and the suggested lodges were absolutely fabulous. All transfers ran like clockwork, with polite and friendly drivers. From the beautifully printed, detailed itinerary to the elegant document case, luggage tags, and the informative app, every detail contributed to a sense of luxurious, premium service.
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“MONGOLIA STOLE MY HEART – A JOURNEY I’ll NEVER FORGET”
It was one of the best trips of my life. The itinerary you crafted for us was absolutely perfect; I wouldn’t have changed a thing. What made it even more special was the incredible team who looked after us. Edda was fantastic, and the two drivers we had for the Orkhon Valley and Gobi sections of the trip were possibly the best I’ve ever had.

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