Where is Ghandruk located?

Ghandruk is located in Kaski District, Gandaki Province, Nepal.

What is the population of Ghandruk?

The population of Ghandruk is 4,265 (as of 2011).

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Ghandruk

घान्द्रुक

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Ghandruk (Nepali: घान्द्रुक pronounced [ɡʱandɾuk]) is a picturesque traditional village nestled in the Annapurna Rural Municipality, Kaski District of the Gandaki Province of Nepal. Situated 32 km north-west to Pokhara, this traditional Gurung settlement sits at an elevation of 2,012 meters (6,601 ft) and serves as a key stop on several iconic trekking routes, including the Annapurna Base Camp and Annapurna Circuit treks.

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Type: ward of Nepal, village wd
Located in: Kaski District (district of Nepal) › Gandaki Province (province of Nepal) wd
Population: 4,265 (2011) wd
Coordinates: 28.3770° N, 83.8070° E wd

About

The peaks of Mt Annapurna South (7,219 m), Mt Machapuchare (6,993 m), Gangapurna (7,455 m) and Mt Hiunchuli (6,411 m) can be seen from the village, and it is also the gateway to the Poon hill. Gurung communities comprise the major inhabitants of the village. The village is home to Shree Meshrom Baraha Secondary School, a government school which provides education to children aged 5–18. Local attractions include the Gurung Cultural Museum and Meshram Baraha temple. During festivals, locals celebrate with music, dance, and rituals that makes a blend of animist beliefs with Buddhist and Hindu traditions.

The village consists of 5,316 people, as of a population assessment in 2021. It is among the most substantial and established of Gurung communities in Nepal.

Nearby places

Lumle — 4 km
Dangsing, Gadaki — 6 km
Dhampus — 9 km
Ghorepani — 11 km
Ribhan — 11 km
Bhuktangle — 11 km

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Ghandruk draws tourists with Himalayan views and Gurung hospitality20 October 2026

Questions

Where is Ghandruk located?: Ghandruk is located in Kaski District, Gandaki Province, Nepal.
What is the population of Ghandruk?: The population of Ghandruk is 4,265 (as of 2011).

Sources

Last updated 6 November 2026 · facts checked 7 November 2026

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"Ghandruk". DigiNepal. Last updated 6 November 2026. https://diginpl.com/places/ghandruk. Retrieved 7 November 2026.

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