Difficulty
Easy
Duration
5 Days
Activity
Trekking
Destination
Nepal
Max Altitude
2,500 m
Trip Starts
Pokhara
Trip Ends
Pokhara
Panchase Trek is a short yet splendid trekking around Pokhara and Panchase valley. The valley is mostly admired for the panoramic views that can be tasted from the captivating places explored in this Annapurna Region Trek.
Panchase valley is an enclosed place, surrounded by Parbat on the west, Kaski on the east and Syangjha on the south. This Annapurna Region Trek in the Panchase valley first takes you to southwest and then to north, where Annapurna Conservation Area exists. Panchase trekking is also an equal opportunity to observe the wildlife in the Annapurna Region.
Panchase Trekking allows you to explore valleys touched with diverse cultures and peoples within Annapurna Region along with greeneries of rhododendron forests and stunning mountains above the valley. Also, the high mountains like Annapurna, Machhapuchhre (Fishtail), and Himchuli living peacefully in the Annapurna Region appears so natural and distinct from Panchase valley.
We take a short drive to Khahare Khola along the Tansen/Bhairahawa Highway. After we reach Khahare, we ascend for an hour to first rural community of Kalabang. From here, we descend towards Bhumi Danda witnessing the local villages inhabited by the Brahmins and Chettri ethnic group. You will be able to capture the first view of Annapurna ranges - Annapurna II, Annapurna IV, Annapurna south, Machhapuchhre (Mt Fishtail), Himchuli. Also, other peaks like Lamjunghimal, Buddha peak, Ngadichuli can be spotted from the place we stay.
Overnight at Lodge.
Meals: Lunch & Dinner
Trek to Panchase Bhanjyang, a small settlement at the base of Panchase takes you uphill with stunning mountains like Annapurnas, Lamjung, Gangapurna and Machhapuchhare, also, Dhaulagiri, Annapurna I and Manalsu residing at an altitude of over 8000m peeking out between the diverse trees and plants. Upon reaching the Panchase Bhanjhyang, exceptional view of Phewa Lake along with the whole Pokhara valley is can be observed from here. Your accommodation would be in a hotel/lodge where meals are provided on full board basis (breakfast, tea/coffee, lunch and dinner).
Overnight at Lodge.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
We start our trek early morning from Panchase Bhanjyang by climbing up to Panchase Danda standing at an elevation of 2517m. The best point of today's trek is to view the magnificent sunrise over the snowcapped mountains. Also, you are blessed with superb view of Kusma and Pokhara valley. From here, we descend and walk towards local lodge. Bhadaure is filled with different inhabitants like Brahmin, Kami and Gurung. So, experiencing different culture in a same town is indeed a memorable experience.
Overnight at Lodge.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Ascending from Bhadaure, we head for Kande. Passing by the places like Dhikur Pokhari, we climb up the trail and reach Kande.
Overnight at Lodge.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
In order to cover the distance of around 28km to Pokhara, we drive our route back to Pokhara with half an hour ride on bus/jeep.
Meals: Breakfast
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