Panchase Hill Trek is one of the best short trekking routes around Pokhara. Panchase Hill Trek is a panoramic trekking beyond Phewa Lake in Pokhara. Panchase Hill Trek offers you an amazing view of closer Mountain View, total wildness experience, different ethnical groups, undamaged biodiversity and natural heritage site. This trek is also known for a unique photographic destination in Nepal. From Panchase, you will see the great Himalayan peaks of Macchapuchare, Dhaulagiri, Annapurna, Lamjung and Manaslu.
Panchase Hill Trek is an ideal way to explore the area around Pokhara Panchase Trekking, without missing out the amazing views over the surrounding mountains or the experience of village life. Trek begins with a gentle boat trip across Phewa Lake that take you to the start point with a short climb to be rewarded with stunning views of beautiful mountains. Then it will take you up to the World Peace Pagoda, from where you can explore flora and fauna of Nepal. Here you can experience the daily lives of the local people and enjoy their culture and traditions. The trial to Panchase Hill takes you up to an elevation of 2500 m, from where you can see a stunning sunrise over the snowy peaks. The land varies from subtropical valleys of rice paddies and banana trees to high edges covered in rhododendron forest. You will see many traditional mixes, such as Brahmin, Chhetri, Magar and Gurung along the way. This trek is quiet off the beat path and it is suitable for everyone.
Panchase Hill trek is less visited by people and has a virgin culture and real way of living can be experienced when trekking this route. This trek is also a great addition to tours of Kathmandu, Pokhara and Chitwan. It as an ideal trek for families with kids, elderly people, and every enthusiast of nature. So hurry up and make a holiday trip with Keen Adventures Treks and Expedition.
Panchase Hill Trek Itinerary outline:
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu:
Day 02: Sightseeing in Kathmandu:
Day 03: Drive to Pokhara:
Day 04: Drive to Khare Khola and Trek to Bhumdi
Day 05: Trek to Panchase Bhanjyang
Day 06: Trek to Bhadaure
Day 07: Trek to Kande
Day 08: Drive to Pokhara
Day 09: Fly/Drive back to Kathmandu
Day 10: Departure from Kathmandu, Farewell
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu: Our representatives will receive you at the Tribhuvan International Airport and take you to the hotel where you will be briefly explained about your trekking package. You will spend the comforting night at the hotel.
Day 02: Sightseeing in Kathmandu: This day, you will be taken to the day-long tour around Kathmandu Valley. Visits include shrines at Pashupatinath, Swayambhunath (also known as Monkey Temple) and Bouddhanath and Durbar Squares of Basantapur and other two nearby amazing cities of Patan and Bhaktapur. Many of the sites are enlisted in the UNESCO’s world heritage list and it is going to be a wonderful experience to visit the temples and monuments.
Day 03: Drive to Pokhara: It takes 5-6hrs of drive through Prithvi Highway to reach beautiful city of Pokhara, also known as the lake city. En route, you will enjoy the scenic beauties of mountains, paddy fields and thickets. We will stay at a hotel overnight in Pokhara.
Day 04: Drive to Khare Khola and Trek to Bhumdi: Our journey for the day takes us through Tansen/ Siddhartha Highway for about an hour to arrive at Khare Khola. Later we will ascend all the way up to the Village of Kalabang. Bhumi Danda is located about an hour and a half walk away from Kalabang. Below the Bhumi Danda exists Bhumdi where we will pitch our camp overnight.
Day 05: Trek to Panchase Bhanjyang: Today’s trail will bless us with beautiful mountain view throughout our trek. We will clamber uphill through the forest to reach to Bhanjyang which is a small settlement at the foot of Panchase Hill. We will stay overnight in Panchase Bhanjyang.
Day 06: Trek to Bhadaure: Early in the morning, we will clamber through stone steps all the way to the apex of Panchase Hill which offers splendid views of sunrise and sunset along with panoramic views of several mountains. Later we will lower down to Alldanda before descending further to Bhadaure.
Day 07: Trek to Kande: After breakfast, we will follow the steep trail that makes its way through the hill to reach Kande which is located at 1770m altitude. We will stay overnight in a camp at Kande.
Day 08: Drive to Pokhara: It takes about an hour long drive to cover the 28km long distance before arriving in Pokhara. Since whole day lies ahead of you, it is wise to allocate some of your free time to explore around Pokhara. Later, you can relax in the comfortable bed of hotel in Pokhara.
Day 09: Fly/Drive back to Kathmandu: It takes 25 minutes of flight through glorious peaks of Manaslu to take us to Kathmandu or 5/6 hrs drive will bring you Kathmandu. You can go shopping around Thamel to take souvenirs to your near and dear ones. You will have your evening dinner amid the cultural dance shown in your honor.
Day 10: Departure from Kathmandu, Farewell! We will assist in your last moment preparation and take you to the Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu which will take you to your next destination. We wish you safe journey and expect to serve you again!!
Panchase hill Trek Costs included in the Package:
Costs excluded in the package:
Notes: Costs are prone to change in itinerary. So costs will be recalculated if the trekking days get modified.
Sun hat or scarf
Light balaclava or warm fleece hat
Sunglasses
Sun protection cream
Gloves
Camera
Basic First Aid Kit
Down vest and/or jacket *
Rain cote
Water bottles
Trekking shoes
Thick and thin both type of socks
Warm clothes
Tissue and Toilet papers
Tooth brush/paste
Large plastic bags – to keep items dry inside the trek bag
Towel etc…..
Binoculars
Reading book
Travel game i.e. chess, card etc
Swimming customs
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