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Annapurna Regionल्यान्द्रुक

Landruk

A spread-out Gurung village on the east side of the Modi Khola, facing Ghandruk across the valley on the way to Annapurna Base Camp.

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Curving rice terraces on the steep hillside below Landruk village.
Photo: Gerd Eichmann (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Altitude
1,640 m*
Best months
Mar-Apr, Oct-Nov
Type
Trek stop
District
Kaski, Gandaki
Permit
Permit required

Why go

Landruk is a trail village in the Annapurna region, strung out along a slope on the eastern side of the Modi Khola valley at about 1,600 m. Ghandruk sits directly opposite on the western slope, and the two villages look at each other across the gorge. Trekkers coming from Phedi and Dhampus via Pothana and Tolka reach Landruk at the end of a long first or second day, and it is the usual overnight before dropping to New Bridge and climbing to Jhinu Danda and Chhomrong on the way to Annapurna Base Camp.

Landruk is also the point where the trail to Mardi Himal joins the valley for those finishing that trek via Siding or Landruk, and it is linked to Ghandruk by a path down to the river and back up. Terraced fields, goat pens and weaving looms set the scene; views up the valley reach Annapurna South and Hiunchuli on clear mornings.

Houses of Landruk village spread along a ridge above the Modi Khola valley.
Photo: Gerd Eichmann (CC BY-SA 4.0)

History and culture

Like Ghandruk, Landruk is mainly a Gurung village whose economy combines farming, remittances from overseas work and army service, and trekking lodges. Houses are built of stone with slate roofs, and many families keep goats and buffalo. Village life follows the farming calendar, with rice planted on the terraces in the monsoon and harvested in autumn, when trekker numbers also peak.

Things to do in Landruk

  • Overnight on the ABC approach

    Stop for the night before the descent to New Bridge and the climb to Jhinu Danda.

  • Hot springs detour

    Continue the next day to Jhinu Danda, where natural hot springs lie by the river below the village.

  • Cross to Ghandruk

    Walk down to the Modi Khola and up the other side to Ghandruk, about 3-4 hours.

Weather and the best time to visit Landruk

Weather in Landruk

Forecast for 1,640 m. Conditions change fast in the mountains.

Weather data: MET Norway, licensed CC BY 4.0. A forecast, not a guarantee.

Best time to visit

Mar-Apr, Oct-Nov

  1. Jan
  2. Feb
  3. Good month: Mar
  4. Good month: Apr
  5. May
  6. Jun
  7. Jul
  8. Aug
  9. Sep
  10. Good month: Oct
  11. Good month: Nov
  12. Dec
Autumn (Sep-Nov)
October and November bring clear skies, harvest-time terraces and the best mountain views.
Winter (Dec-Feb)
December to February is dry and cool, with cold nights but usually little snow at this height.
Spring (Mar-May)
March to May is warm with rhododendrons flowering in the forests above the village.
Monsoon (Jun-Aug)
June to August is wet and green, with leeches, slippery steps and occasional landslides.

Where to stay

TeahousesLodges

Several trekking lodges are spread through the upper and lower parts of the village.

No partner stays are listed here yet. List a property.

Getting there

Landruk is reached on foot from Phedi or Kande via Dhampus, Pothana and Tolka, or from Ghandruk across the Modi Khola. Rough jeep tracks reach parts of the valley but walking is the usual approach.

Nearest hub: Pokhara

  • roadPokhara to Phedi about 15-20 km, around 30-45 minutes by taxi or bus.
  • trekPhedi to Landruk via Dhampus, Pothana and Tolka, about 11 km and 6.5-7.5 hours.
  • trekGhandruk to Landruk, down to the river and back up, about 3-4 hours.
Mount Everest 8,848.86Kangchenjunga 8,586Dhaulagiri I 8,167Manaslu 8,163Annapurna I 8,091LandrukKathmandu
Boundary: Government of Nepal, Survey Department (2020). Peak data: Wikidata.

Permits and fees

Permit required

Landruk lies inside the Annapurna Conservation Area, so an ACAP permit is required.

  • Annapurna Conservation Area Permit (ACAP): Obtain in Pokhara or Kathmandu; checked on the trail.
  • TIMS card: Check whether a TIMS card is currently required.
  • Guide rule: Since April 2023 foreign trekkers in national parks and conservation areas are generally required to go with a licensed guide; check the current rule.

Verify before travel: permit rules and fees change. Checked 2026-10-06 against Annapurna Conservation Area Project, NTNC.

On the trail

On the Annapurna Base Camp trek (from Phedi/Dhampus), Mardi Himal trek (exit via Landruk).

Previous stop:
Tolka
Next stop:
New Bridge and Jhinu Danda
A typical day:
From Tolka, about 1 hour on an undulating stone-and-dirt path with little net height change; from Phedi, a full 6.5-7.5 hour day with about 500 m of net gain and plenty of ups and downs.

Practical tips

  • Mobile signal is usually available, and many lodges offer Wi-Fi for a fee.
  • There is no ATM; carry enough cash from Pokhara.
  • Charging is available in lodges, sometimes for a fee.
  • Leeches are common on the forest sections in the monsoon.

Questions about Landruk

How long is the walk from Phedi to Landruk?

About 11 km and 6.5-7.5 hours via Dhampus, Pothana and Tolka.

Do I need a permit for Landruk?

Yes, an ACAP permit, as Landruk is inside the Annapurna Conservation Area; check the current TIMS and guide rules.

Where do I go after Landruk on the ABC trek?

Descend to New Bridge on the Modi Khola, then climb to Jhinu Danda and Chhomrong.

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Editorial draft: facts are being checked against the sources below. Last checked 2026-10-06. Sources: Annapurna Sanctuary trek, Wikivoyage, Annapurna Conservation Area Project, NTNC