Panchase Hill Trekking

Panchase Hill trek is a panoramic short trek with good mountain views. The trail includes some larger Gurung villages as well as rhododendron flower forest with majestic Mountain View. Panchase route is abundant with array of bird and wildlife, excellent views from the more frequented trails and wealth of culture, From Panchase you will see the great Himalayan peaks of Macchapuchare, Dhaulagiri, Annapurna, Lamjung and Manaslu. The terrain varies from subtropical valleys of banana trees and rice paddies to high ridges covered in rhododendron forest. This supports an abundant array of bird life. Along the way you will see many ethnic mixes, such as Brahmin, Magar and Gurung. This trek is off the beaten path and it is unlikely that you will meet many other trekkers here, Panchase trek is easy trekking so No matter how physical fit you are, this trek is suitable for all ages and fitness levels.

Trip Highlights

Breathtaking Annapurna massif, Dhaulagiri range, Macchapuchare and Manaslu, an insight into village life, an easy introductory trek. Best sunrise view

Fact File:

Trek Name:Panchase Trekking

Trek Duration: 10 Days

Best Season: February - June, September - November However, July & August are okay and trekking can be done but not so clear visibility due to rain.

Trek Grade: Easy

Accommodation:Tented Camp

Group Size: Min.1 to Max 10 persons in a group

Min. altitude: 919 m

Max altitude: 2509 m

Mode of Travel:Drive: Car/Van/Bus to Besisahar/Pokhara and Flight: Pokhara

Price: For the most up-to-date and competitive price, please Contact Us

Trekking Map

Panchase Trekking Itinerary

Days 1: Meet at Kathmandu Airport and transfer to hotel.

Day 02: Sight-seeing of Kathmandu: Full day’s sightseeing in Kathmandu valley includes the Hindu temple complex at Pashupatinath (a UNESCO World Heritage Site) & the biggest Buddhist Stupa at Boudhanath. Also visit Monkey Temple the Swyambhunath (2000 years old temple) and visit Patan city of fine arts. Return to the hotel.

Day 03: Fly or drive to Pokhara and over night at Hotel.

Day 04: Pokhara - Khade khola -Bhumdi: after driving a 30 minuates. Having an easy walking through a nice village over night camp at Bhumdi 1650m.

Day 05: Bhumdhi-Panchase bhanjang : Trek start with steady climb to westward through bushes and trees. Good day for bird lovers you can have a bird watching. Overnight camp at Panchase Bhanjyang 2000m.

Day 06: Panchase-Bhadure
Early morning up to the Panchase for the after having a lunch continues work to Bhadure overnight stay at camp.

Day 07: Bhadure- Sarangkot : trek to Sarangkot. Sarangkot is a famous place for sunrise and Mountain View you can have a nice view of Pokhara valley also. Stay at a hotel.

Day 08: Sarangkot to Pokhara: trek down to Pokhara working about 2 hour 30 minute. Overnight at hotel.

Day 09: Pokhara-Kathmandu: drive or fly back to Kathmandu join evening culture show with Nepali dinner, hotel.

Day 10: Final departure, transfer to airport

If above itinerary couldn’t meet your needs, we can design a tailor-made itinerary to suit your needs. We can make the trek shorter by taking a flight to Pokhara and start the trek in same day there are flight from morning to mid afternoon to Pokhara, similarly you can spend more days in Pokhara also, you can do the trek shorter or longer as per your time table and fitness level. Please let us know whether you would like to make it shorter or longer.

Price For The Trip:

The total cost for the trek or tour you decide you want to do will depend on several different factors. The type of accommodation you prefer in Kathmandu and/or Pokhara will make a difference to the overall cost (budget to 5 star accommodation) The mode of transport you prefer will also affect the cost of your package, for example prices vary greatly between flying versus private car/van, tourist or local buses. The number of guides and/or porters required will also affect the total cost of your trek. For these reasons the same trek/tour can vary in price quite substantially.

Please mail us for up to date prices for the above itinerary

Cost Include:

Airport / Hotel / Airport pick up & drop by private car/van
4 night’s accommodation in Kathmandu on a twin sharing bed and breakfast basis.
2 nights hotel in Pokhara on a twin sharing bed and breakfast basis
Guided Kathmandu Valley Sightseeing tour with English speaking Tour guide, and transport by private car / van.
Annapurna Conservation Area Permit.
TIMS (Trekking Information Management System) Card for the Trekking.
Full board meal (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner) during trekking prepared by our cook, tea and coffee, prepared by our cook with Tea & coffee.
Boiled and purify drinking water for the trek.
Seasonal fresh fruits like orange, apple, banana and grape etc
Tented accommodation and equipment during the camping trek. (We will provide two man tents, dinning tents, all kitchen gear, toilet tents and mattress.)
An Experienced & Professional Government license holder Trekking guide trained in wilderness first aid.
All Supporting Staffs. Cook, kitchen boy, helping Sherpa, trekking porter carry all personal gear and group equipment( 1 porter for 2 group member basis)
Food, accommodation, salary, local tax, all trekking equipment and medicine for all trekking staff
Proper Insurance for all trekking staff including porter.
Above The Himalaya’s duffle bag if necessary.
Group medical supplies (first aid kit will be available).
All necessary paper works, office Service charge and all Government Taxes
Comprehensive pre-departure information and trip dossiers
Above the Himalaya Special Gifts (T shirt, Pashmina shawl, Trekking certificates and others)
Welcome/Fare well Nepali Culture Dinner in Kathmandu
All local transportation to and from the starting and ending points of the trek by Tourist bus/Private car/Van

Cost Exclude:

Meals in Kathmandu and Pokhara Aprox US $ 10- US$ 12 per day
Nepal entry Visa Fee (You can obtain a visa easily upon your arrival at Nepal ’s Airport in Kathmandu )
International/Domestic Airfare and Airport Tax, sightseeing entry fee
Any kind of Alcoholic, hot and cold drinks, hot water
Dessert, chocolates, personal shopping, laundry, phone call, internet, Camera battery charging.
Personal trekking Equipment, travel and medical insurance & helicopter rescue, personal expences.
Tips and Gratitude (Tipping is expected, but it is not mandatory)
Any others expenses which are not mentioned on Price Includes section

Private Trip Departure everyday upon your request. But if you would like to join one of our Groups please see below our fixed group departure dates as per your requirement.

Fixed Departure Trek 2012

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