Tour overview
Panchase Trek is one of the best and unique short trekking routes around Pokhara, Nepal. It lies in the Annapurna region of Nepal. The name refers to the five seats of the mother in which a person experiences five levels of existence including thinking, feeling, sensing, and manifesting from above and below. Your trek starts in a unique style with a gentle boat trip across Phewa Lake. To take you to the start point with an unforgettable closer view of Himalayas, unbeatable Landscapes, total wildness experience, inhabited by different ethnical groups, untouched biodiversity and natural heritage site with the peaceful environment. Nowadays, it is a unique photographic destination in Nepal.
The summit of Panchase Hill (2,500 m) is often considered to be the best viewpoint. From Panchase, you will see the giant Himalayan peaks of Machhapuchhare, Dhaulagiri, Annapurna, Lamjung, Gangapurna, and Manaslu. The forests in the Panchase area are very diverse. and much of it is classified as protected forest consisting of a large number of orchid species at over 100 and rhododendron forest. During your journey, you will see many ethnic mixes, such as Brahmin, Mangar, and Gurung as well as other groups including their lifestyles. Panchase is actually one of the hill stations in the Annapurna Region and also a religious site for Hindu People as well for other trekkers. You can see a stunning sunrise over the snowy Himalayan peaks this made you relax. This trek is suitable for all ages and fitness levels.
Included
- Airport pickups and drops in a private vehicle.
- 3/4 star hotel accommodation in Kathmandu and Pokhara with breakfast.
- Tea house accommodation during the trek.
- All meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) during the trek.
- All ground transportation on a comfortable private vehicle as per the itinerary.
- Private vehicle (Kathmandu-Pokhara-Kathmandu).
- An experienced government-licensed English speaking trekking guide.
- Porters (One porter for 2 trekkers: total maximum 20KG baggage).
- All necessary paperwork and trekking permits (ACAP and TIMS).
- Food and accommodation for trekking staff (Guides and Porters).
- Trekking staff insurance.
- Trekking staff salary and allowance.
Not Included
- Lunch - Dinner in Kathmandu and Pokhara.
- Visa and any entry fees of cities, temples and monuments.
- All type of drinks and alcoholic beverages.
- Medical and Helicopter search - rescue.
- Unforeseen expenses due to delay/cancellation of flights, transport etc.
- Any types of personal expenses.
Day 1 :
Arrival in Kathmandu (1400 m/4593 ft).
Day 2 :
Drive to Pokhara (820m/2624ft) 5-6hours
Day 3 :
Boat across Lake Phewa, trek to Bumdi 1,520 m./ 4,986 ft. 3 hours
Day 4 :
Trek to Panchase Bhanjyang 2,065 m./ 6,774 ft. 4 hours
Day 5 :
Trek to Bhadaure 1,670 m./ 5,479 ft. 3 hours