Panchase Trek

12th year anniversary
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Panchase, the name refers to the five seats of the mother in which a person experiences five level of existence including thinking, feeling, sensing, and manifesting from above and below. This short trek takes you to the unbeatable Landscapes, total wildness experience, inhabited by different ethnical groups, untouched biodiversity and natural heritage site with the peaceful environment, also, recently being picturesque destinations as well.

The top of Panchase Hill (2,500 m) is often considered to be the best viewpoint. You can see the giant Himalayan peaks of Machhapuchhare, Dhaulagiri, Annapurna, Lamjung, Gangapurna, and Manaslu. The forests in the Panchase area are very diverse, and much of it is classified as protected forest consisting of a large number of orchid species at over 100 and rhododendron forest. During your journey, you will see many ethnic mixes, such as Brahmin, Magar, and Gurung as well as other groups including their lifestyles. Panchase is actually one of the hill stations in the Annapurna Region and also a religious site for Hindu People as well for other trekkers. Not to mention, the stunning sunrise over the snowy Himalayan peaks is something you do not want to miss. Easy & short trek such as Panchase trek is for all age group.

Day 01 Arrival in Kathmandu (1300m).

Transfer to hotel.

Day 02 Kathmandu valley Sightseeing

Around 9.30 AM in the morning there will be formalities of meeting the guide and brief information of the tour of the day. We start the tour for discovering the extraordinary city. The program will be: Bhaktapur Durbar Square monuments with their wooden pagoda-temples. The Bodnath or Swayambhunath’s Buddhist sanctuaries and Pashupatinath, a holy Hindu temple where the cremations process of Hindu religion takes place and, including many temples spread about along the crowded and busy streets of the antique city.

Day 03: Fly to Pokhara.

Morning flight to Pokhara. Transfer to hotel. Ample time to explore the lake city of Pokhara. Various place to see like Davis fall, Mahendra cave, Museum , Phewa Lake and many more. Overnight in the hotel.

Day 04:Pokhara to Vumdi (1520 m/ 6 hrs)

We start the trek climbing up to Peace Stupa View for about 1.30 to 2 hours, we can have pack lunch at this vintage point. After lunch we start the trek climbing ups for 10 to 15 minutes and then the trail is combination of gradual ups & down and almost flat till Vumdi. Vumdi is a nice place to look around as the views of Annapurna ranges till Lamjung Himal is amazing.

Day 05:Vumdi to Panchase (2030 m/ 6.30-7 hrs)

This is the longest route of the trek and tough as the trails are ups & down and tiring some of the time. But, again once reaching there and having the magnificent views of the mountains makes you feel relieved and worth walking that long. The initial walk is gradual up for about 1 and half hour, the trail passes through the jungle as well. After the gradual ascent it’s a steep ascent trail for half an hour, this is tough and tiring. And, then gradual up and on t he flat trail through the jungle is for about 4 hours walk. We reach at Pame and we will have lunch here. After the lunch we keep on walking gradual up hill for an hour before reaching Panchase Vanjyang. We stop here for the night. It’s a nice and quite spot with plenty of camping sites around.

Day 06: Hike to Panchase Danda (Vanjyang) & to Vadaure (1530 m/ 5 hrs)

To explore the beauty of Panchase after the breakfast in the morning we climb up the hill to Panchase Danda (2517 m) for about 1.30 hours up the hill. The views form the summit is fantastic of the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri massifs, it’s a breath taking views from the top of the hill. After witnessing amazing views we take the trail for an hour and stop for the lunch. After Panchase Danda we walk through the jungle all the way to Vadaure. After lunch it’s a gradual flat walk for an hour and for the last 30 minutes before reaching Vadaure is slightly descending trail. Over all it’s a easy walk all the way through the jungle also enjoying the view of Dhaulagiri Himal.

Day 07: Vadaure to Austrailian Camp (1880 m/ 4 hrs)

First we walk down to Vadaure bazaar, 15 minutes walk then it’s a steep walk for about 45 minutes and almost flat trail for 1 hour till Kande. We will have lunch here. Again, steep walk after Kande for 1.30 hours and then gradual ascent till Australian Camp for 30 minutes. Excellent close views of Fish tail and others (except Dhaulagiri)

Day 08: Austrailian Camp-Pokhara

In the morning we enjoy looking around the surroundings of the Australian Camp and with no rush we walk down to Kande for 1 hrs descending all the way and come to the high way to get in the bus to be transferred to Pokhara(1 hr drive). Enjoy the rest of the day in Pokhara.

Day 09: Fly to Kathmandu.

Morning flight to Kathmandu, free day in Kathmandu. Overnight in hotel.

Day 10: Final departure

Transfer to airport.

  • All transfer in a Non Air conditioned private vehicle
  • Kathmandu & Pokhara hotel (tourist class) on BB basis
  • Trekking on tea house basis
  • Accommodation on available lodges during the trekking
  • 3 fixed meals (breakfast, lunch & dinner) suggested by guide during trek
  • National park fees & TIMS fee
  • One English speaking Trekking guide (Sirdar)
  • Porters (1 porter for 2 members) one porter is allowed to carry maximum of 25 kg of total weight
  • 1 Sherpa (assistant guide) for every 4 members
  • Daily wages of Nepali staffs, meal and accommodation
  • Insurance of guide & porter
  • One full day sightseeing with English or French speaking guide with all entrance fees.
  • Flight fare Ktm-Pokhara -Ktm
  • Domestic flight airport tax
  • Lunch/dinner in Kathmandu & Pokhara
  • Laundry
  • telephone calls
  • emergency evacuation if required
  • Donation
  • tips All personal nature expenses

Please note: Clients are suggested to give maximum of 12 Kg. of personal luggage to the porter. Also, please note that on the domestic flight you are only allowed to carry your luggage of 20 Kg and 5 Kg as a hand carry.

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