Trip Facts
- Destination:Nepal, Annapurna Region
- Trip Grade:Moderate
- Total Duration:
Panchaase is one the easiest and classic yet very popular trekking route that is situated in western Nepal.
It is a hiking package close to Pokhara. You can observe the magnificent Machhapuchre in a different dimension along with Annapurna south, Himchuli, Lamjung Himal in the west of Pokhara.
The Panchaase trek opens up the route to reach Karkinetta, trekking to Kusma where the longest suspension bridge in Asia is located.
The trekking route passes through many villages that provides you the chance to interact with locals and exchange culture and enjoy their hospitality. The area is mostly inhabited by Magars, Chhetris, Gurungs.
The duration of the trek is a week at max.
Outline Itinerary
- Day 01: Arrival
- Day 02: Drive to Pokhara
- Day 03: Trek to Bhumdi (1520m)
- Day 04: Trek to Panchaase Bhanjyang (2030 m)
- Day 05: Descend to Bhadaure (1965 m)
- Day 06: Descend to Sarangkot (1595m)
- Day 07: Walk to Pokhara and Drive back Kathmandu
- Day 08: Departure
Detail Itinerary
- Day 01: Arrival
Arrival in Kathmandu (1,400m) and transfer to hotel
- Day 02: Drive to Pokhara
Drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara. Take short trip around the beautiful city Pokhara. Overnight stay.
- Day 03: Trek to Bhumdi (1520m)
Start with a boat ride across Phewa Lake to reach the starting point of the trek. The trail climbs for a short distance up to the Shanti Stupa. The trail further takes you down through the forest and then steeply back up and through the village of Lukum Swara. Today’s hike ends at Bumdi village.
- Day 04: Trek to Panchaase Bhanjyang (2030 m)
Today’s walk will continue through the forest, and the mountains will be visible from time to time. Peaks to look out for are Lamjung, Gangapurna, Machhapucchare, Dhaulagiri, Annapurna I, and Manaslu. The day ends with a gentle ascent to Panchase Bhanjyang.
- Day 05: Descend to Bhadaure (1965 m)
This morning you climb the stone steps up to Panchase peak at almost 2,500m, the highest point of your trek. You descend down the far side of the hill to Alldanda. The campsite is situated just above the town of Bhadaure.
- Day 06: Descend to Sarangkot (1595m)
Early morning your day starts with the step-down walk from the Bhadaure and continue walk down to the jeep trail. After few hours of walk you will reach at Naudanda. From Naudanda you will hike thorough the beautiful Kaskikot village and finally reach to Sarangkot.
- Day 07: Walk to Pokhara and Drive back Kathmandu
You either walk down or drive back to Pokhara from where you will further travel through bus or flight back to Kathmandu.
- Day 08: Departure
Final departure.
Best Trekking Guide & Agency Ever.
From the SAN TREKKING agency Narayan took me on a fabulous trek in the hills of central Nepal; "off the beaten track" is an understatement. Everything about it was wonderful, the accomadations, food, but most of all the people in this idyllic place. I found Narayan to be very knowledgable, friendly, capable, and he also speaks very good English. If you want guide you can rest assured to be trustworthy, you will not go wrong with Narayan. When I go back to Nepal he will definately be the guide that I will look up.
Very Knowledgeable, Enthusiastic and Experienced guide
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Beautiful country, great people, an amazing experience!
Spent about a month in Nepal last year with San trekking. It was such a beautiful experience. Trekking in Pokhara in the Annapurna region and mountain flight was just out of this world. Their team took great care of us. Beautiful country, great people, an amazing experience!
What a wonderful journey it was!
San Trekking provided us with a amazing trekking experience. Narayan took care of our each and every need. Their concern for our health, safety and well being was a credit to the company. I highly recommend this team for your next travel tour in Nepal. Cheers!
