Gandaki Province Map
Gandaki Province (Province 4) is Nepal's premier tourist destination, home to Pokhara, the Annapurna Conservation Area, and the mystical Upper Mustang. The province offers stunning Himalayan landscapes and world-class trekking.
Province Information
CapitalPokhara
Districts11
Area21,504 km²
Population2,403,757
Highest PeakAnnapurna I (8,091m)
Major RiverGandaki
Districts of Gandaki Province
Trekking in Gandaki Province
Gandaki Province is Nepal's trekking paradise. Key routes include:
- Annapurna Circuit Trek - Classic 15-20 day circuit
- Annapurna Base Camp Trek - 7-12 days to the sanctuary
- Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek - 4-5 day sunrise trek
- Upper Mustang Trek - Journey to the forbidden kingdom
- Manaslu Circuit Trek - Remote 8,000m peak circuit
Major Attractions
- Pokhara - Lake city with stunning Himalayan views
- Phewa Lake - Nepal's second-largest lake
- Annapurna Conservation Area - Largest protected area in Nepal
- Upper Mustang - Ancient Buddhist kingdom
- Manang - High-altitude valley on Annapurna Circuit
- Bandipur - Preserved Newari hilltop settlement
- Gorkha Durbar - Historic palace of Shah dynasty