Panchase Trek

Trip Facts

    This is a fantastic short little trek. The major treks in this region, the Annapurnas, certainly overshadowing it! Located near Pokhara, it remains relatively unknown except to local pilgrims. Reaching an altitude of just over 2,500 meters, this short and easy trek offers a wonderful escape through stunning landscapes.

    It's ideal for those wanting to discover the mountains of Nepal in a short amount of time. It offers the opportunity to explore not only high peaks like the Annapurnas, Dhaulagiri, and Manaslu, but also the subtropical forest and the magnificent Pokhara Lake.

    As it's primarily frequented by pilgrims, it remains off the beaten track, allowing you to experience nature and the way of life of Nepalese people in small villages, far removed from the comfort of the teahouses found on typical treks. You can still see cow milking, rice cultivation, harvesting, watermills, etc. This trek is perfect for lovers of simple country life amidst magnificent landscapes.

    Panchase Trek Itinerary

    Arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, where you will be met by our team and transferred to your hotel. After an information session, enjoy a free evening in Kathmandu. Overnight at the hotel.

    The bus journey from Kathmandu to Pokhara, the gateway to the Annapurna region, takes approximately 7 hours. In Pokhara, you can relax by Phewa Lake.

    Overnight stay at a hotel.

    In morning, we meet the staff and guides who will accompany us on our trek. A vehicle takes us to the outskirts of Pokhara, and we begin our hike in the afternoon. The trail climbs gradually for a few hours, passing through rice paddies, sparse forests, and picturesque villages. Later that day, we reach the village of Bhumdikot (or Bhumdi) where we spend the night.

    • 1 hour by car + 3 hours of walking.
    • Overnight in a lodge.

    The pleasant and peaceful trail winds through cool oak and rhododendron forests, gradually ascending and offering views of Annapurna. After lunch, the path continues through the forests and leads to Panchase Bhanjyang. The camp is located above the village, with breathtaking views of the surrounding peaks.

    • Hike: 5 hours.
    • Overnight in a lodge.

    We depart very early in the morning to arrive at Panchase Danda at sunrise, where we can admire several peaks of the Annapurna range, Dhaulagiri, and the Manaslu range.

    On the hill, we will see some shrines before returning to Bhanjyang for breakfast. After breakfast, an easy path lined with beautiful forests leads to the village of Bhadaure. We will set up camp with a magnificent view of the surrounding peaks.

    • Hike: 6 hours.
    • Overnight in a lodge.

    From Bhadaure, we head towards the Australian camp. It's located in a quiet, peaceful forest, and for hours we'll hear nothing but the sounds of the trees, birds, and insects. The first stop is a beautiful village nestled on a hillside, and the second stop is the Australian camp itself, where we'll sleep in tents.

    • Camp.
    • Overnight in a lodge.

    From the Australian camp, the trail winds through rhododendron and oak forests, passing through villages, hamlets, farmland, and rivers. It then descends through dense forest and emerges in the valley at the village of Lwang, inhabited mainly by the Gurung community. We enjoy local food, vegetables grown on the surrounding land, and meat from local butchers. It's a unique experience to stay with a local family at the foot of the Annapurna range.

    Overnight in a guesthouse.

    Ghachok, also known as Thuche, is a village on the direct route to the Machhapuchhare trek. It's a quiet village and a popular stop for trekkers in this region. Thanks to the availability of homestays, trekkers have a choice of two dozen houses for dinner and overnight accommodation. This village is typical of the Annapurna region.

    • Overnight at “Mon Village” Lodge.

    We leave Ghachok on a road that descends gently for over an hour, then we board a 4x4 or a bus, heading towards Pokhara. The road is rough for about an hour but then improves, winding through hills, streams, rivers, forests, and picturesque villages. After lunch in Pokhara, we continue our journey for less than two hours to Bandipur, a pretty hillside town that, at first glance, resembles Kathmandu (KTM) somewhat due to the design of its houses and temples. The town offers a wide selection of guesthouses and attractions, and we spend the night there.

    Overnight at the hotel.

    The bus journey takes approximately five hours. Upon arrival in Kathmandu, you will check into your hotel and spend the night.

    Overnight at the hotel.

    Free day in Kathmandu. The World Heritage sites are worth visiting: Pashupatinath, Swayambhunath, and in Bhaktapur, Durbar Square and Baudhanath. Lunch is available at a rooftop restaurant overlooking the ancient temples and the lively square below in Bhaktapur's Durbar Square.

    Overnight in a hotel in Kathmandu.

    Transfer to the airport and departure according to flight schedules.

    What's Included
    • Airport-hotel-airport transfers.
    • Kathmandu - Pokhara by private vehicle.
    • Pokhara - Bhakdi Phedi by car.
    • Ghachok - Bandipur by private vehicle.
    • Bandipur - Kathmandu by private vehicle.
    • 9 days of trekking with full board from lodge to lodge (Tea House), excluding drinks.
    • A French-speaking guide.
    • An assistant guide for groups of 5 or more.
    • One porter for every 2 people.
    • The permit. The TIMS.
    • 3 nights in a hotel in Kathmandu.
    • 1 night in a hotel in Pokhara.
    • Insurance for the Nepalese staff.
    What's Excluded
    • Lunches and dinners in Kathmandu.
    • Any expenses incurred due to circumstances beyond our control, such as road closures due to weather or accidents and unforeseen events, etc.
    • Personal insurance (medical/repatriation of participants).
    • Personal equipment for the trek (sleeping bags, etc.).
    • Airport taxes and tips for staff during the trek.
    • Bottled drinking water, alcohol, and hot showers during the trek.
    • Visa fees.
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