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Panchase Trekking

It is one of the famous short trek which starts from Pokhara, a beautiful city. You will hardly find tourist on the way. This trek takes you through the forests and Gurung village. It offers you the chance to observe the wonderful life style of the local Gurung people.

You will be enjoying the panoramic views of the mountains such as Annapurna, Dhaulagiri , Manaslu and Machhapuchare. The utmost point of this trek is Panchase hill and it is a kind of pilgrimage for Hindu people.

You can extend your trip for few more days here if you have got a long holiday. No lodges are available on the trail. It is completely a camping trek.

Facts of Trip:

Country: Nepal

Destination: Panchase Trekking

Starting point: Bhumdi

Ending Point: Nayapul

Transportation: Private vehicle as per itinerary

Culture: Different Community with majority of Gurungs & Magars influences.

Mode of Trekking: Camping

Best season in Nepal: Mar, Apr, May, Sep, Oct & Nov

Total Trip Duration: 14 Days

Grade: Moderate

Max. Altitude: 2030m.

Activities: Sight seeing and Trekking

Group Size: Min 01 pax, Max 12 Pax

Panchase Trekking Himalayan Sights
Annapurna I- 8091m. Annapurna II-7937m.Annapurna III-7855m, Annapurna IV- 7525m, Annapurna South 7819m, Varaha Shikhar 7847m, Himchuli 6441m,Dhaulagiri 1- 8163m, Dhaulagiri II- 7751m, Nilgiri 6940m, Thapa Peak 6015m, Tukche Peak 6920m, Machhapuchhre 6993m, Mardi Himal 5588m. Singu Chuli 6500m, Tharpu Chuli 5663m. Gangapurna 7483m, Lamjung Himal 6931m and more

Trip day to day itinerary

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu Upon your arrival at international airport, After the completion of Visa formalities you have to come downstairs to collect Luggage and proceed to outside from terminal Building. Please look at your Printed Name and Our Company Signboard Annapurna Foothills Treks & Exp and follow them. Meet our representative; you will be transferred to your hotel in Kathmandu .. You should clear your dues before we proceed for the trip. You are free to relax or explore around the city in the very first day.

Day 02: Sight seeing Kathmandu AM: Guided visit of Kathmandu City and Swayambhunath.
PM: Guided visit of Boudhanath Stupa and Pashupatinath + Read more

Day 03: Kathmandu to Pokhara Drive to Pokhara (900 meters) for 7 hours by tourist bus. Trekking staff will come to your Hotel early in the morning at 6:30AM to pick you up then leaving around 7:30AM to Pokhara. Overnight stay at hotel with breakfast included tea and coffee.

Day 04: Pokhara-Bhumdi 1520m Start the day with a drive to Thado Khola, passing beautiful Davis Falls on the way. Trek to Bhumdi through lush forest teeming with interesting flora and fauna. The trail starts up a long staircase to a ridge before dropping down to Bhumdi. In Bhumdi you will have good views of Himalchuli, Manaslu, Ganesh Himal, Annapurna range and Fishtail. Overnight in Bhumdi.

Day 05: Bhumdi to Panchase Bhanjyang 2030m If the weather is clear, you will have more opportunities to view the beautiful mountains along the trail. Today’s trek takes us up through forest and then on to Bhanjyang, a small settlement at the foot of Panchase. From here the views over Pokhara Valley and Phewa Lake are awesome. Overnight in Bhanjyang.

Day 06: Panchase Bhanjyang-Panchase Peak-Chitre 1400m Hike to the Panchase Hill summit (2500m) for a panoramic view of the Annapurna peaks, Dhaulagiri , and Manaslu. The ruins of the temple at the summit sometimes shelter a holy man. The trek continues uphill steeply through sparse forests and pastures to Chitre, where we overnight.

Day 07: Chitre to Matathanti 1200m Today’s trek takes us past scattered villages to the village of Matathanti , where we overnight.

Day 08: Matathanti to Ghaundrung 1940m An easy walk today before an ascent to Ghaundrung, the largest Gurung village in the region. Overnight in Ghaundrung.

Day 09: Ghaundrung Take the day in Ghaundrung to rest and enjoy the scenic beauty of the area and the town. Overnight in Ghaundrung.

Day 10: Ghaundrung to Pothana 1910m Start off downhill to Modi Khola, crossing on a suspension bridge. The trail turns uphill to Landrung Village , where Machhapuchhre and Annapurna are visible from the trail. It’s an uphill walk through woodlands to Deurali, then a gradual downhill stretch to Pothana, where we overnight.

Day 11: Pothanato Pokhara 820m Walk to Damphus, then along the ridge to Phedi, passing rice fields and villages on the way. Then on to Pokhara. (3 hours walking); you will have time to relax or explore the Pokhara area. Overnight stay at hotel near Lake Phewa

Day 12: Pokhara city tours Your sightseeing trip will start at 9AM in the morning after breakfast. Places we visit are Fewa Lake , Devis water fall, Museum, and Gupteshower cave. You will have relaxing afternoon. Overnight stay at guesthouse with breakfast,

Day 13: Drive back to Kathmandu (1345 meters) If you are interested in continuing on to Chitwan Jungle Safari, River Rafting Adventure or any other tours you can start today. Overnight stay at guesthouse with breakfast,

Day 14: Depart Kathmandu Our Nepalese support team will take you to the airport for your flight back to home. (Or stay longer for short tours such as game drive at National parks, rafting, Tibet tours, mountain biking etc).

Panchase Trekking Service Included

Transportation from airport-hotel-airport
Kathmandu – Pokhara – Kathmandu by Tourist Bus
4 nights stay in hotel on B/B plan.( hotel category are of four stars) or according the program (Click for Hotel)
Meals prepared by our cook
Foam mattresses
Sleeping bag
Sleeping tents, dining tent & toilet tent
Wages Sherpa's, porters, cook and sirdar
Insurance's Sherpa's, porters, cook and sirdar
All transportation mention above the program, costs of staff, equipment and food.
All trek permits, park fees and local taxes. Trek Permit & Any required permits or Official Documentation.
Table and chair
Equipment allowance, wage, food and lodging of Environment officer. Officer (Liaison Officer) deputed by the government (if applicable)
Round trip land Transporation ( Hotel – Domestic Airport – Hotel ) by Car / Van / Hiace

Panchase Trekking Service Excluded

International roundtrip Airfare
Nepal visa fee: US$ 30
Travel & Health Insurance- Emergency Helicopter Rescue Insurance (Most recommended).
Any meals ( Lunch & Dinner) in kathmandu – keep $ 8 to 12 per meal in Tourist Restaurant.
Any Alcoholic Drinks, Cold Drinks, Mineral Water, Beverages,
Tips for guide, Cook, Sherpa and Porters Yak men and Donkey men ( mandatory)
Any Other Cost, which is not mentioned in Cost Includes Items as above
Unforeseen Cost such as Flight Cancellation or Delayed, Sick in Trek, and Helicopter rescue in Trek, Cost due to bad weather etc which is out of our control
Guided sightseeing around Kathmandu Valley with all applicable entrance fees as per our itinerary. (Click for tour in Kathamndu).

Client Reviews

I was trekking on the Annapurna Base Camp Trek in November 2007 together with two friends. It was wonderful getting to know rural Nepal and experiencing the enchanting scenery of the mountains. Ngima Sherpa was our trekking guide. It was his great enthusiasm that made our trip an unforgettable experience! He was reliable, perfectly organised and did far more than the necessary "guiding job": for example getting up in the early hours to run before us to secure accomodation, providing a girl we met on the trek with equipment when her shoes became broken or recommending accomodation in Karthmandu. The daily parts of the trek were well organized with enough time for breaks and to accomodate to the altitude.

Anne Katrin Baumgaertner
Muenchen, Germany.

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Note: Unforeseen Cost such as Flight Cancellation or Delayed, Sick in Trekking, and Helicopter rescue in Trekking, Cost due to bad weather etc which is out of our control.