Panchase Trekking
The trek commences from the lakeside town of Pokhara traveling south west before looping into the main Annapurna trekking region. The area around Panchase is well known for its array of bird and wildlife. The first five days trekking are away from the more frequented trails providing an opportunity to experience the wealth of culture to be found in this area.We eventually arrive at Ghandruk the largest Gurung village in the region and the Centre of the Annapurna Area Conservation Project. We rest up for a day to explore this ornate Gurung village which provides some serious views of the mountains Macchapucchare (Fishtail) Annapurna South and Himchuli before a two day trek back to Pokhara.
- Starting from :
- Kathmandu
- Ending at :
- Pokhara
- Grade :
- Easy
- Highest Access of the Trek :
- Bhanjyng (2150m)
- Culture encounter :
- Sherpa Culture
- Trekking type :
- Only Camping
- Himalayan sights :
- Dhawalagir, Nilgiri, Annap
- Most Attraction of the Trek :
- Dhawalagir, Nilgiri, Annap
- Best Season :
- March till May & October till December
- Meal :
- Breakfast, lunch, & Dinner
- Transportation :
- Car/Van
- Minimum Group Size :
- 01
- Per day Walking :
- 5 to 7 hours
- Itinerary type :
- Fixed / Customized
- Day 1
- Arrive Kathmandu, transfer hotel / tour breifing / introductory evening meal
- Day 2
- A full days sightseeing within the Kathmandu Valley
- Day 3
- A full days sightseeing within the Kathmandu Valley
- Day 4
- Bhumdi/Bhanjyang. (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 5
- 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 6
- 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 7
- 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 8
- Ghandrung. Spend the day at leisure in Ghandrung.
- Day 9
- 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 Machhapuchhre 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
- Fly Pokhara / Kathmandu
- Day 12
- Rest day in Kathmandu. O/N Kathmandu hotel
- Day 13
- Trasfer to International airport with WARM GOOD BYE..!!t
