Panchase Trek
It is a short and easy trek in the Annapurna region. This trek offers you to experience diverse culture, indigenous people's life style, & socio-economic situation along with splendid views of snow-clad peaks in Nepal. The entire trekking areas
 are rich with biodiversity walking through oak and rhododendron forest in serene locations. The maximum altitude of this trek is 2500m and there is no chance of high altitude problem. We can recommend this trek for those people who have only little time in Nepal but want to do a short trek to the mountain & experience village life.
Trek Profile
Total Days: 14 Days
Highest altitude: Panchase Ridge (2310 m.)
Group Size: Min - 1 + above pax
Best Season: March/April/May/Sept/Oct/Nov
Mode of Travel: Land transportation
Trek Grade: Easy
Style of Trek: Tea House/Lodge
Trekking Hours: Approximately 6 - 7 hrs a day
Itinerary:
Day 01: Arrival Kathmandu & transfer to hotel
Day 02: Drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara (915m.) 6hrs. Or, you can also fly from Kathmandu to Pokhara which takes about 25 minutes.
Day 03: Pokhara/Bhumdi: Drive to Thado Khola which takes about 7 hours. Enjoy viewing beautiful views of Ganesh Himal, Himalchuli, Manaslu, Annapurna range and Fishtail Mountain while trekking. After lunch, ascend towards Bhumdi village, which takes 2 hours. Overnight in Bhumdi
Day 04: Bhumdi Panchase Bhanjang: (6 hours walking) Ascend through the forest for one hour and if the weather permits, view all the Himalayan mountain range. After 3 hrs walking, lunch on the way & continue walk on a gentle trail for two hours through the forest. The trail then ascends to Bhanjyang for 1 hours. More spectacular views of the mountains and also Pokhara Bazaar and Phewa Lake.
Day 05: Bhanjyang/Chitre. (7 hours walking): The trail ascends through the forest to the top of the Panchase Ridge at 8100 feet. This is the highest point on the trek. From here, view Pokhara, the Kusma Valley, all the Annapurna Range and the peak of Dhaulagari. The trail; ascends steeply through pastures and scattered forest top the village of Chitre for overnight.
Day 06: Chitre/Birethanti. (5 hours walking): Trek through scattered villages for about two hours to the village of Thamarjung for lunch. Then an easy walk for 2 hours to reach Birethati. Overnight
Day 07: Birethanti/Ghandruk. (5 hours walking): An easy walk for 2hrs to Seuli Bazaar then ascend for about 3hrs to Ghandrung for overnight.
Day 08: Ghandruk/Pothana. (6 hours walking): Today the trail descends to Modi Khola where you cross the suspension bridge and ascend to Landrung village. Annapurna and Machapuchhre are clearly visible from the trail. Continue through scattered woods and then ascend steeply for one hour. Climb for two hours to Deurali where again you have excellent views of the Western Nepal Mountains. The trail then descends gradually to Pothana for overnight.
Day 10: Pothana/Phedi/Pokhara: After breakfast walk for around 1hr to Damphus, then an easy walk along the ridge passing villages and paddy fields to Phedi. From here, you will drive for half an hour back to Pokhara.
Day11:Pokhara valley sightseeing with guide
Day 12: Fly/Drive to Kathmandu
Day13: Sightseeing in Kathmandu some world heritage site
Day14:. Transfer from hotel to the airport for final departure. If you would like to spend more time in Nepal, please contact us to learn about some other exciting travel ideas.
Service Includes:-
- Pick & Drop to Airport / 3nights Hotel in Kathmandu and 3 nights in Pokhara on Bed and breakfast basis
- Kathmandu Valley Sightseeing with a tour guide
- Pokhara sightseeing with guide
- 3 meals a day (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner with tea or coffee) during the trek
- Accommodation of Lodges in Twin Sharing Bases during the trek
- Trekking Guides and Porters
- Facility of Food, accommodation, salary, insurance, equipment and medicine for all trekking staff
- Group medical supplies (First Aid medical kit will be provided)
- Annapurna Conservation Area permit and TIMS card
- All ground transportation
Service Excludes:
- Any Meals in Kathmandu & Pokhara
- Airfare Domestic / International flights with airport tax
- Nepal entry visa fee, Visa issuance is easy upon arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport, Kathmandu which requires 2 passport size photos
- All alcoholic drinks, mineral water, laundry, phone calls, internet
- Personal Trekking Equipment
- Medical and travel insurance
- Entrance fees for Sightseeing/Monument
- Any kind of personal expenses not specified in the itinerary
- Emergency rescue by Helicopter
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