Panchase Trek is definitely a supreme short yet most exhilarating trekking route of Annapurna region. The journey consists of the excess of mountains on the setting and fine rhododendron forests. Adjoining farmlands and the multiethnic village of Magar, Gurung, Brahmin, Chhetris and other castes sweetly living within the ACAP (Annapurna Conservation Area Project) have given the different measurement to this appealing short trekking adventure. For hikers and trekkers who are not eager to spend so much of energy and are familiar with easy walking routes, this is a perfect choice to make.
During this trekking in Nepal, one can cover three districts of Western Nepal – Parbat, Kaski and Syangja. The trip can be as expanded as possible. From sightseeing trip to Lake City, Pokhara to terraced farmlands walking would prove to the focal point of this trekking. During Panchase Trek one can witness mountains like Machhapuchhre, Annapurna and Himchuli from perhaps the most perfect viewpoint. Panchase hilltop award views of landscape, mountains and villages as far as lowland Terai and hilly region of Nepal.
You will be warmly welcomed at the airport by our workplace representative and then you will transfer to hotel. Our staff will give a brief explanation about the program.
This day will start to our guided trip to cultural world heritage sites in Kathmandu valley; including visits to the pilgrimage sites of Hindus Pashupatinath temple, the world biggest Bouddhanath Stupa, visit Swoyambhunath Stupa also known as monkey temple and historical Kathmandu Durbar Square with temple, unique architectures and Kumari (living goddess) in central Kathmandu. Evening pre-trip discussion and introduce with our fellow trekking staff for your adventure trip.
After breakfast, we will take a beautiful bus drive of 7 hours to reach Pokhara. Walk everywhere the lakeside and explore Pokhara city on your own. Sitting on hotel balcony you can have an outstanding view of the mountains as they are only 28 Kms away from Pokhara city, which lies at a height of 900m.
After breakfast we will take a drive to Thadoo Khola, passing overwhelming David’s fall view on the way. After we reach Thadoo Khola we flinch our trek to Bhumdi via a beautiful green forest with lots of flora and animals on the trail. The trek begins with a long ascend to a ridge before drop down to the Bhumdi. Then from Bhumdi you can see the remarkable mountain sights such as Ganesh Himal, Manaslu, Himalchuli, Annapurna ranges and spend our overnight in tents with full board meals.
We start on a closed path and after a short while slope through the peaceful evergreen forest of Bumdi to the village of Bhanjyang. From here, the path ascends, zigzagging up to another village, and then goes conventional down to reach the village of Patle. Overnight in tents with all meals inclusive.
Today we are going to the uppermost point of this trek. So, the trek starts with climbing through forest to the top of Panchase ridge at 8100ft. From this point, you can see the magnificent opinions of Annapurna ranges, Dhaulagiri Peak, Pokhara valley and Kusma Valley. Then we shadow a climbing vertical trail through pastures that are distributed to reach Chitre. We tow up for an overnight in tents with full board meals.
After your hot breakfast, we twitch our trek through dispersed villages which makes our trek overwhelming. It takes two hours to reach Thamarjung village for lunch. After our lunch, we follow the track which is an easy walk for two and half hours to meet Birethanti. Overnight in tents with full board meals.
At Birethanti, we meet an intersection for Ghorepani before we cross an unconcerned bridge. There is a check post for your permit & TIM’s card. Hence, this trail still endures for half an hour more to reach Nayapul where we take a car or jeep and then drive to Pokhara, about one & half hour along a beautiful road full of scenery via Kande and Naudanda. Around Naudanda, you can see Pokhara valley with beautiful Fewa Lake and in the late afternoon.
We will take an initial morning flight of 20 minutes to Pokhara as the voyages can’t take off in the afternoon. Upon attainment Pokhara, we will either take a 30 minutes flight or 7 hours energy to Kathmandu.
It’s free or last-minute shopping for mementoes or gift to your family, friends or relatives for you until your departure flight/drive or to originate any extra excursions or activities you may have booked with us. If departing, you’ll be transferred to the International Airport for your departure flight to your onwards destination.