What to do and see in Gandaki Zone, Western Region: The Best Bus Tours

July 24, 2021 Kelli Reichel

Gandaki zone (Nepali: गण्डकी अञ्चल Listen (help·info) is one of the fourteen zones of Nepal, located in the Western Development Region. It is named as Sapta Gandaki after the seven tributaries (Kali Gandaki, Trishuli, Budhi Gandaki, Marsyangdi, Madi, Seti Gandaki, and Daraudi) that make up the Gandaki River. Pokhara serves as its regional and zonal capital. It is also the birthplace of Bhanubhakta Acharya, first poet of Nepal.
Restaurants in Gandaki Zone

1. Private Half-Day Tibetan Refugee Camp Tour in Pokhara

Nepal Mountain Club Pvt Ltd
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This private 5 hour Tibetan Refugee Camp tour will show you the various settlements of Tibetan refugees, their culture and lifestyle. The tour will start at 9:30am with a pickup from your hotel in Pokhara, by your English speaking guide. You will be driven to all three major Tibetan Refugee settlements: Jampaling, Tashi Palkhie and Tashiling. At each camp, you will have plenty of time to explore monasteries, Buddhist monk school, Buddhist temples, see their hand made manufacturing arts and even stop at a Tibetan restaurant for lunch. Entrance fees to the settlements are not included and you will be driven back to your hotel at around 2:30pm.

Inclusions: Transport by private car, English-speaking tour guide, Lunch: Tibetan meal (MoMo or Thukpa or Chowmen), Bottled water, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Lunch

Exclusions: Entrance fees (Approx. NPR 200 per person), Gratuities

Reviewed By bikashp982

Best experience with them. Owner was great guy and guide with excellent service with great view of mountains.

2. 10 Days Annapurna Base Camp Trekking

Kathmandu, Kathmandu, Kathmandu Valley, Bagmati Zone, Central Region Himalayan Sanctuary Adventure
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Annapurna Base Camp, is the legendary and classical treks in the world. This trek offers a stunning Mountain View, give an opportunity to experience the typical Nepali village, local people and their way of traditional lifestyle in Himalaya of Nepal. Annapurna Base Camp,is an unforgettable walk through diverse landscape and culture. Mt. Annapurna (8091m) is also the 10th highest mountain in the world. The journey to Annapurna base camp 4130m/13549ft is also one of the most popular walks on earth. Also, we reach our destination via Mt. Machapuchhre (Fishtail) which is revered by the Nepalese for its unique beauty. This package is also a popular choice among diverse outdoor enthusiasts from a solo female traveler to travelers in groups. Particularly the route is suitable for travelers who wish to hike to the base camp of the spectacular mountain but there is time-wise restriction.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Airport pickup and drop by private car van, 3* category Hotel in Kathmandu and Pokhara including Breakfast., Teahouse/Lodge accommodations including Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner during the trek., Trekking information management system (Tims) permit., Bothway Flight from Kathmandu to Pokhara to Kathmandu., English speaking trained, government license holder guide With all his salary, food, drinks,accommodation and insurance., helpful porter (one porter for two people), All government taxes and office expenses., farewell dinner with Nepali family., Domestic Airport tax

Exclusions: Nepal entry visa fee (you may easily issue the visa upon your arrival at Kathmandu Airport. You need 2 passport size photos and $40 dollar, International airfare/Your Travel insurance, Lunch/Dinner in Kathmandu/pokhara, Tea/coffee/bottles drinks/ Sweet things, Hot shower/Camera’s battery charge during the trek ,Cold drinks; cola, fanta, sprite, and mineral water, Phone calls, laundry, beer and bar bills, Tips for Guide & Porter, Hot water

Reviewed By happyvenus23

I would like to highly recommended Himalayan Sanctuary. This Annapurna Base Camp is my first trekking in Nepal, it was great that I engaged Himalayan Sanctuary as my tour agents. Due to weather conditions, we unable trek further to base camp from Bamboo, the experience tour guide name Pancha purpose alternative to trek to another village. Due to is our first time trekking, we didn't packed our belonging in minimum, porter was carry our luggage during entire trekking without grumble. Thanks to the Chairman Bishnu provided an experience tour guide and strong porter. Besides, Bishnu monitor our trek in mountain via WhatsApps to ensure we have a pleasant and safe trekking. The entire trip spend about 14days included first day in Thamel, 2nd day in Pokhara, same as the last 2 days. Himalayan provide a private car to us for free during the first day Kathmandu local trips The trekking took about 10 days. Package was included all the accommodation, and the accommodation is pretty good. Meal at mountains, except lunch and dinner at Kathmandu and Pokhara also included, it was free for us to order any desired food at mountains. Bonus for us, the tour guide and porter bought and brought us a box of fruits, so we have mouth wash every dinner, appreciated (in fact our luggage already so heavy, porter still carry a box of fruits for us, so.....touch.... :'( We also amazed by the farewell dinner organised and accompanied by Bishnu and Prem who also the chairman of Himalayan Sanctuary. The dinner was a localized Nepali fine cuisine entertained by different show of local dances. Overall we are so happy and appreciated what Himalayan Sanctuary arranged for us, thank you to Bishnu, Prem, Pancha and Bhupen.

3. Private Nepal round trip including Ghorepani Poonhill trek

Asian Heritage Treks and Expeditions
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Enjoy the beautiful land of Nepal on a 15-day cultural highlights roundtrip. With Kathmandu, Chitwan, Lumbini, Pokhara and the adventurous 4-day Poonhill trek, this round trip has the perfect itinerary to explore the country to the fullest. Your experienced professional tour guide will take you to the best sights Nepal has to offer. This round trip includes: nice and cozy deluxe hotels including daily breakfast, comfortable air conditioned vehicles with professional driver, experienced English-speaking guide, great sightseeing tours, and unique activities.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Accommodation as per itinerary, Dinner, Lunch, All taxes, fees and handling charges, National Park fees and Trekking permits, Professional English-speaking local tour/trekking guide, Transport by air-conditioned vehicle with driver (max 10 guests per vehicle), Free bottled water during excursions

Exclusions: Food and drinks (except what is mentioned in itinerary), Tipping (not mandatory, but a Nepalese custom), Donations at monasteries etc., What is not mentioned in inclusions., Nepal Visa fee, Entry fees during sightseeing (approx. 60 USD per person), International flight to and from Nepal

Reviewed By U8964DSharryw

Well, I’m so glad to visit here in such a beautiful place. All the Staffs were so good and professional as I read it in reviews. I say it was a lifetime experience at here. Have spent beautiful time here and made beautiful memories. I’m not a guy that reviews often, but you guys deserve it. Thank you, Asian Heritage, for you services

4. Ghorepani - Poon Hill Trek 3N-4D

Sisne Rover Trekking
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Also known as the Annapurna Sunrise trek, it is a relatively easy walk meandering through villages and rhododendron forests. This trek showcases some of the best views of Annapurna, Dhaulagiri and neighboring Himalayas especially from the Poon Hill at sunrise. The added presence of rice terraces completes the picture making Poon Hill a photographer’s paradise. The real walking begins from Nayapul, we then trek to Ulleri to begin the trek. We can customize this trip as per your schedule, budget and preferences. If you wish to discuss any aspect of this trip or your suitability for it please contact us.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Transportations, Teahouse accommodation during the trek, An experienced, English-speaking and government-licensed trekking guide, Staff costs including their salary, insurance, equipment, food and accommodation, All necessary paperwork and trekking permits (ACAP, TIMS), Medical kit (carried by your trekking guide), All Fees and Taxes, Certificate of Trekking Completion, “Hike More, Worry Less” t-shirt as a souvenir of Nepal

Exclusions: Nepalese visa fee, Excess baggage charge(s), Other any transportation except included in the section, International flights, Travel and rescue insurance, Personal expenses (laundry, battery recharge, extra porters, bottle or boiled water, shower, etc.), Bar bills, Tips for guide(s), porter(s) and driver(s)

Reviewed By djrossmackay

We were one of the lucky groups to have access to the Annapurna Santuary days before the Nepalese government closed it, its boarders and grounding of all flights. Our research had found ABC was a trek that teahouses every couple of hours and was relatively safe to do in summertime. As it was March and there was still snowfall with avalanche risk zones so we decided to get a guide to put our minds at ease and give some employment back when tourism was low. We visited several government registered trekking offices but we were overly impressed with the professionalism, safety and good sense of humour from everyone at the offices. From our research on here we dropped into the guys and instantly took a liking to them as they were a friendly bunch of guys. Asked to meet with Milan and knew straight away he would be a great addition to our pairing. He was very helpful, with great English and wanted to shape our trek around our needs and not his own and do it at our pace. He was open to changes to plans and made us feel at ease the whole way up and down. No shortage of interesting traditional facts, wildlife and fauna knowledge, plus a keen photographer, singer and boot fixer extraordinaire! Took our minds off the avalanche zones and allowed us to acclimatise before our ascent. It’s not an easy trek but our guide Milan knows how to make it a good laugh. Ask him to show you his male goat impression!! Even though a guide isn’t mandatory it 100% helps to improve the experience. We saw lots of people do it without and take some very unnecessary risks. Nature is spectacularly beautiful but wicked at the same time. We highly recommend Milan and the team at Sinse Rovers. It’s always good to give employment where possible to decent local tourism business. Enjoy your activity with them it will certainly be memorable!

5. Entire Pokhara City Tour by Private Car

Saara Tourism Nepal-Travel Advisor in Nepal
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Pokhara is the most beautiful tourist destination and the second most visited city of Nepal. With tranquil atmosphere and uniquely beautiful nature of this city allows anybody to enjoy the serenity, breathtaking view of magnificent Annapurna range, Machhapuchhre (mount Fishtail), diverse topography, bio-diversity,caves,lakes,gorges,waterfalls,green hills and forests, temples, museums,typical cultured villages,extreme and adventurous sports and many more to explore. All these combination makes Pokhara city a Paradise on Earth.

Inclusions: Pick up and Drop from Your Hotel in Lakeside,Private Transport,All Entrance Fees,Driver as a Guide., Middle of the Fewa lake temple visit by sharing boat,bottle of water

Exclusions: Meals,Personal Expenses,Gratitude.

Reviewed By 425sajant

amazing trip.excellent service.thanks to Saara tourism Nepal for your organize.really appreciated .vist again.reconmend for all.

6. Day Tour to Visit Rural Village of Pokhara

Tour Guide In Nepal
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Unique tour, that leads you to Rural village of Pokhara valley, you will explore beautiful natural Begnas Lake, as well as Rural lifestyle of Nepalese people. You may have opportunity to interact with elementary level kids of the area (school day only).

Inclusions: Hotel pikcup and drop off (Within Lakeside area of Pokhara), Round trip transfer by Private car., English speaking tour guide., 1 hour boating in begnas lake in rowing boad., Private trip

Exclusions: Meals and personal expences., Gratitude (Optional)

Reviewed By Priya D

Exploring is one of my favourite hobby.My experiences regarding trek was so good.Beautiful place plus kind people.My guide was such a sweetheart. I loved my packages. Thank you Tour guide in Nepal.

7. 1 Day Visit and Interact with Elementry Level Students of Rural Area in Nepal

Tour Guide In Nepal
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Great trip to share your knowledge and skills with children who really are in needs. Exploration of natural beautiful lake : Begnas Lake Visit agriculture area, farming area.

Inclusions: Hotel pikcup and drop off, Round trip transfer by private vehicle, Engslish speaking guide, Nepali lunch at village.

Exclusions: Gratitude (Optional)

Reviewed By Priya D

Exploring is one of my favourite hobby.My experiences regarding trek was so good.Beautiful place plus kind people.My guide was such a sweetheart. I loved my packages. Thank you Tour guide in Nepal.

8. Full Day Entire Pokhara Tour by Car with Guide

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Unique way to explore entire Pokhara city as places We will covers are : Sarangkot view point Kahun hill view point Begnas lake Water fall Cave Mountain museum Phewa lake

Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop off within Lakeside area of Pokhara , English speaking tour guide, Round trip transfer by private vehicle , Private trip

Exclusions: Entrance fees and personal expenses , Gratitude (Optional)

Reviewed By aratibuda

You need to visit all Kathmandu. And we have decided to take service from them. The balance very nice car and very friendly guide. The knowledge of guide in his skill was tremendously wonderful. Guide always looking at service towards us. NP felt really glad to meet such a nice guy.

9. Manakamana temple visit with Cable car

AM Travels and Tours
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Best tour to explore Nepal from surface the serpentine Highway from bank of the Trisuli river. Ride cable car about 15 minutes one way and visit most popular Hindu temple Manakamana.

Inclusions: Hotel shuttle Service in private car , Round trip transfer by tourist bus. , Round trip cable car ticket, Tour guide

Exclusions: Meals and personal expenses

Reviewed By 964sumant

Wow. Thanks bisnhu for your great advice to do chitwan safari tour. We enjoyed your each piece of great serve and humble welcome by hour staff. Love to join you guys again in future trip.

10. 5 Days Bardia National Park Tour with Palpa Overnight Stay

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Jungle safari in one of the dense mighty national park of Nepal: Bardia National Park is itself an adventure as we will have change to see Royal Bengal Tiger. Also we will visit on of the most ancient queen palace in Palpa.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner, Round trip transfer by private vehicle , English speaking tour guide , Bardia National Park Entrance fee , Accommodation in hotel , JeepSafari and jungle activities , Visit Palpa city with sunset and sunrise , Private trip

Exclusions: Meals (except Bardia) Bar bill and personal expenses , Gratitude (Optional)

Reviewed By 964sumant

Wow. Thanks bisnhu for your great advice to do chitwan safari tour. We enjoyed your each piece of great serve and humble welcome by hour staff. Love to join you guys again in future trip.

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