Ghalegaun and Bhujung
In Nepali: घलेगाउँ र भुजुङ
Ghalegaun is named after the Ghale kings who once ruled Lamjung from here. It became one of Nepal's first organised community homestay villages, where families host guests, serve local food and perform Gurung songs and dances such as the ghatu.
Nearby Bhujung, one of the largest Gurung villages in Nepal, spreads over a hillside of terraces. Both have fine views of the Himalaya, and trails connect them in a day.
What to see and do
Stay with a Gurung family, watch the welcome ceremony and the evening cultural show with ghatu and sorathi dances, visit the Ghale palace ruins and the local museum, and walk to viewpoints for Annapurna II, Lamjung Himal and Manaslu. The walk to Bhujung and on to Pasgaun links several Gurung villages.
Good to know
Ghalegaun's homestays are coordinated by the community; book ahead in festival seasons. Jeeps from Besisahar reach the village; walking up from Khudi is an alternative.
Quick answers
- Where is Ghalegaun and Bhujung?
- Ghalegaun and Bhujung is in Lamjung district, Gandaki Province, in the Pahad belt of Nepal.
- What is the altitude of Ghalegaun and Bhujung?
- About 2,100 m (6,890 ft) above sea level.
- How much does it cost to visit Ghalegaun and Bhujung?
- For a 3-day trip from Pokhara, about NPR 5,000 (≈ US$37) per person on a budget, or NPR 15,000 (≈ US$110) with standard hotels and private transport — for two foreign visitors sharing, including transport, stay, food. Nepali visitors on a budget: about NPR 5,000 per person. These are estimates; adjust them in the trip planner.
- How many days do I need for Ghalegaun and Bhujung?
- Plan 1 night there; with travel from Pokhara and back, about 3 days in all.
- Do I need a permit or ticket for Ghalegaun and Bhujung?
- No special permit or ticket is normally needed.
- When is the best time to visit Ghalegaun and Bhujung?
- October–April
- How do I get to Ghalegaun and Bhujung?
- About 2–3 hours by jeep from Besisahar. It is about 58 km (straight line) from Pokhara.
- What is Ghalegaun and Bhujung called in Nepali?
- घलेगाउँ र भुजुङ
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