annapurna region

Ghandruk Lodge

1981m
6,499 ft
outdoor seating with mountain view
guests have drinks in the garden with mountain in the background

Over 6,500 feet up, in the shadow of Annapurna, sits a lodge as high and crisp as an eagle’s aerie.

what to expect

Setting

Annapurna RegionGhandruk Lodge
Katmandu

Set atop the village of Ghandruk, the most culturally rich and fascinating settlement in the area, this friendly and dependable 18-room property offers altitude, superb views of mountains and terraced fields, and plenty of roaming wildlife. From here, some continue on to Annapurna Base Camp.

mountain view
mountain village

Rooms

twin bedroom
twin bedroom
Clean, Spacious, Welcoming

Rooms are immaculate, spacious and welcoming. After a day’s hike, you’ll be glad to step into a large shower with plenty of hot water, and a comfortable bed, piled with thick blankets and duvets. The hot water bottle placed in your bed while you are still dining assures you a cozy bedtime.

Vibe

Drink in The Views

The first thing you notice on arrival at Himalaya Lodge (besides the friendly dogs that come to welcome you) is your proximity to the massive peaks of Annapurna South and neighbor Hiunchuili. The mountain views here are some of the most spectacular in Nepal. Grab a lounger and take in the sunset at happy hour with a few Gorkha beers. For those headed higher, this will be your last luxe stop for a few days.

outdoor dining setup
outdoor dining with mountain view
himalaya happy hour

Experiences Nearby

mountain village

Named one of the prettiest towns of Asia by CNN Travel, the high-altitude village of Ghandruk is a unique slice of Himalayan life.

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icy mountain range

To stand with a mug of tea warming your palms, gazing at the magnificent amphitheatre of white mountain peaks, the climax of the Annapurna Sanctuary trek, is to feel both humble and privileged.

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outdoor dining with mountain view

In the crisp morning light, you’ll break warm gurung bread alongside fellow guests, sharing a table with the world’s best views.

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gurung dancing

The insistent drumbeat echoes under the starlit sky as Gurung ladies sway to its rhythm, in red velvet tops with heavy beads, nose rings and big gold earrings framing bold smiles.

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monastery entrance

Approaching a working monastery certain sounds begin to fill the air: the fluttering of prayer flags, the hum of monks chanting in unison, the periodic blowing of a traditional trumpet, the crashing of cymbals and the thud of ritual drums.

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Tip

It does get cold at night up at this elevation, but the lodge provides a heavy down jacket, gloves, and hat in your room, as well as Crocs for indoors, so the only footwear you need to bring is hiking boots. And things warm up immediately the sun comes up. With the terrific views and the very good cell signal, this is a great place for that video call to the family. (Better still, bring them along.)

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