Panchase Trekking is a unique attribute of this mid-hill region is that you will not see many other trekkers only the vast ethnic diversity from this remote village of Panchase, your trip highlight will include and the majestic panorama of Dhaulagiri, Annapurna, Manaslu (all over 8000m). Panchase is a popular Nepalese pilgrim destination where locals pay their respects to their ancestors' souls or worship the mountain gods. In the alpine meadows, near to Panchase there is a pond, which is so clear it is believed that even the birds pluck out the leaves on the surface. This area is home to Gurung peoples, traditional members of British Gurkha Army, who as descendants of Tibet practice their own form of Buddhism. Experience the people and culture of Nepal.
Trip Fact:
Outline Itinerary
| Day 01: |
Arrival in Kathmandu. Hotel. |
| Day 02: |
Half Day Sighteeing tour in kathmandu. Afternoon free. Hotel |
| Day 03: |
Drive to pokhara. |
| Day 04: |
Pokhara/Bhumdi. (5500 feet and 3 to 4 hours walking): Start with an early morning drive to Thado Khola by way of David Falls, which takes about 7 hours. Your trekking crew will meet you in Thado Khola. After lunch, ascend towards Bhumdi village, which takes 2 and 1/2 hours. Overnight in Bhumdi with beautiful views of Ganesh Himal, Himalchuli, Manaslu, Annapurna range and Fishtail Mountain. |
| Day 05 |
Bhumdi panchase Bhanjang: 7100 feet and 5 to 6 hours walking) Ascend through the forest for one hour and if the weather permits, see all the mountains mentioned on Day 1. After 3 hours, lunch then walk on a gentle trail for two hours through the forest. The trail then ascends to Bhanjyang for one and 1/2 hours. More spectacular views of the mountains and also Pokhara Bazaar and Phewa Lake. |
| Day 06: |
Bhanjyang/Chitre. (4810 feet and 6 to 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 07: |
Chitre/Birethanti. (3400 feet and 4 to 5 hours walking): Trek through scattered villages for about two hours to the village of Thamarjung for lunch. Then an easy walk for two and 1/2 hours to reach Birethati. Camp at the school ground. |
| Day 08: |
Birethanti/Ghandrung. (4 to 5 hours walking): An easy walk for one and 1/2 hours to Seuli Bazaar then ascend for about two and 1/2 hours to Ghandrung for overnight. |
| Day 09: |
Ghandrung/Pothana. 5600 feet and 5 to 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 a one hour walk to Damphus, then an easy one and 1/2 hour walk along the ridge passing villages and paddy fields to Phedi. From here, you will drive for half an hour back to Pokhara. |
| Day 11: |
Mountain Flight To Kathmandu. |
| Day 12: |
Trip ends ! fly back home, taking with you the memory of a life time. |
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