Bhujung
About
Bhujung is one of the largest Gurung villages in Nepal: hundreds of stone houses stacked on a steep hillside in Lamjung, inside the Annapurna Conservation Area, with terraced fields falling away to the river below. It is a village people live in, not a show: farming, weaving, the school and the temple. Two nights in a family home give time to walk through it slowly, to sit with the families in the evening, and to walk a quiet trail through the forest towards Ghale Gaun on the ridge nearby.
A private tour
A few days that belong to you
Namaste, and welcome. Just your group, your own car and me. You wake in a quiet guest house, walk when the light is good, and rest when you want to. Nobody hurries you to the next stop on someone else's timetable. For these few days, the road is yours.
- Your own start
- I pick you up at your hotel at the time you choose.
- The plan can change
- If a day is better spent in the village, we stay longer there.
- No shopping stops
- We go to shops only when you ask.
- Your own car and driver
- It stops for a view, a tea shop or a photo whenever you ask.
- Mornings without an alarm
- Sunrise if you want it, a slow breakfast if you do not.
- One person to ask
- The same guide all the way: for the history, the food, the road and anything that goes wrong.
- Quiet places to sleep
- Small guest houses, chosen for calm rather than size.
- The plan bends to you
- A place left out, a longer stay, a slower day: we decide together as we go.
With warmth, Rujan Neupane
Along the way
What this day is known for.
- Hundreds of stone houses on one steep hillside
- Terraced fields falling to the river
- Weaving and farm life
- A forest walk towards Ghale Gaun
- Lamjung Himal and the Annapurnas on clear mornings
- Meals with a Gurung family
Day by day, night by night
Where we go, how long on the road, and where you sleep each night.| Day | The day | On the road | The night | Room + meals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Day 1 · Pokhara to BhujungEast by car to Besisahar and up the hill road into Lamjung, to Bhujung. An evening walk through the lanes.
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About 5 to 6 hours by car, the last part on a rough hill road | Bhujung, a homestay | Car; homestay |
| Day 2 | Day 2 · The village and the forestMorning in the village: fields, weaving, the temple. Then a forest walk towards Ghale Gaun and back, about 4 to 5 hours in all.
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Bhujung, a homestay | Homestay; conservation area fee at the official price | |
| Day 3 | Day 3 · Back to PokharaDown by car to Besisahar and west to Pokhara.
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About 5 to 6 hours by car | Car |
Is this tour for you?
Walking, steps, heat and access, honestly.Not sure? Tell me who is coming, and I'll tell you honestly. Write to me
The honest downsides
What I'd want to know before booking.- Long drives each way on a rough last road.
- Steep steps everywhere in the village.
- Simple homestays; toilets often outside.
- The monsoon road can be closed by landslides.
More about this tour
Best time to go
Best in October and November, and in March.- GoodJAN
- GoodFEB
- BestMAR
- GoodAPR
- HazyMAY
- RainJUN
- RainJUL
- RainAUG
- RainSEP
- BestOCT
- BestNOV
- GoodDEC
From late March to May the far views are often hazy; from June to September the monsoon brings rain, leeches on forest paths and cloud on the mountains. December and January nights are cold in the hills.
Time of day
Festivals worth planning for
Festival dates follow the lunar calendar and change every year; I confirm the date when you ask.
Before you go
The small practical things.Visiting with respect
These are living places of worship, not museums.- Take off your shoes at the door, and do not step over the fire or the stove.
- Ask before entering the kitchen or the prayer room.
- Dress with shoulders and knees covered.
- Ask before photographing people, especially children and elders.
- Pay what the homestay asks; in community homestays the price is fixed and shared.
Staying away: 2 nights
You pay me only my guide fee. Rooms and meals are paid at what they actually cost, with nothing added by me.Where your money goes
Every amount, and who receives it. I charge only my guide fee; the rest is paid at cost.| What | Who receives it | Amount | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guide fee | Rujan Neupane | My day rate × 3 days, plus my overnight allowance × 2 nights away from Kathmandu | For your whole private group |
| Car and driver | The driver or car company | Agreed before the tour | Paid at cost |
| Annapurna Conservation Area permit | The conservation area | Official price | Paid at cost |
| Entry tickets and park fees | Paid at the gate | Official price | See Entrance fees |
| Rooms and meals | The hotels, lodges and homestays | What they charge | You pay them directly, or I book at their price |
I don't sell packages. I guide, and I help you arrange the rest (rooms, transport, permits) at what it actually costs. If you would like it all put together as one package, ask me: I make one only on your request, and we confirm it by email.
Photo notes
From a guide who is also a photographer.The places in detail
The history and stories behind what you will see.Bhujung
Bhujung lies in Lamjung district, north of Besisahar, inside the Annapurna Conservation Area. It is one of the biggest Gurung settlements in Nepal: a dense village of stone houses on a steep slope, with terraced fields below and forest above. Ghale Gaun, a smaller village with a well-known community homestay, lies close by on the ridge.
The days
A slow walk through the village and its fields, time with the family you stay with, and a forest walk towards Ghale Gaun. On a clear morning Lamjung Himal and the Annapurnas stand to the north.
See what a night with a family is like, and my other village stays.
My promises
Written down, so you can hold me to them.- No pressureAsk me anything. Asking costs nothing and commits you to nothing, and I will never rush your decision.
- Nothing hiddenEvery cost is written down before you pay anything, and nothing is added later without your agreement.
- Your day, your paceWe stay longer where you want to, and skip what doesn't interest you.
- Reviews as writtenEvery review here is published as the guest wrote it. I don't edit reviews or remove critical ones.
Before you go
What I would read first, from my own guides and tours.Guides to read first
- Nepal Trekking Etiquette: A Local Guide’s Guide to Culture and Respect on the Trail12 min read
- Everest or Annapurna? An Honest Comparison From a Local Guide6 min read
- Useful Nepali Phrases for Trekking: Words That Open Every Door4 min read
- Short Treks Near Kathmandu and Pokhara: 1 to 5 Days in Nepal6 min read
Frequently asked questions
Do we need a permit?
Yes: Bhujung is inside the Annapurna Conservation Area; the permit is at the official price.
How long is the drive?
About 5 to 6 hours each way from Pokhara.
Is it hard walking?
The village is steep, with many steps; the forest walk is moderate.
Can we add Ghale Gaun for a night?
Yes; it is close by.
Is the guide fee for each person?
No. One rate for your whole private group of 1 to 5 people.
Can you book everything?
If you want, I book the car, rooms and flights at their own price and send you every price by email first. You can also book them yourself.
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