The Panchase trek can be extended in several ways. From Panchase hill it is possible to trek through the large Gurung village of Arthor and continues on to Karkinetta. Here some very basic accommodation may be found. The choice then is to trek to Kusma, on the Baglung highway in one day from where a bus can be taken back to Pokhara. Alternatively, there are buses and jeeps available at Karkinetta that connect directly with Pokhara.
Another possibility is to trek from Panchase back to Pokhara via the ridge that runs through the villages of Bhumdi and Pumdi. By taking this route you are able to complete the trek at the peace Stupa above Phewa Tal and then descend to the lake and reach lake side by boat. This route gives excellent views of the Himalaya with Phewa Tal in the foreground. No tea houses are available until the peace Stupa is reached.
We pass through many villages and you will have ample time to take photographs and interaction with the local people. Language is not a big problem as many of the local people can communicate in English. There are many different ethnic groups along the trail, but the predominant people in this area are the Gurungs. Together with the Magar and Chetry peoples, the Gurungs are famous as soldiers in the British Army, better known as Gurkhas.
For several days we will travel off the main tourist trail to Panchase, and on the third day we climb towards Panchase danda (2250m) for the spectacular views of Dhaulagiri, Annapurna I, II, III, IV, Lamjung Himal and Manaslu. As we steer away from the tourist trail for several days, you will see how the Nepalese have gone about day to day life for centuries. The easiest access to Panchase is from the village of Badauri, which can be reached on foot or vehicle from Naudanda on the Baglung highway.
Your trekking preparation:
This is an easy trek and suitable for all kind of people. The trek is easy for walking and not required altitude consciousness. Best trekking for family. Please note that the following program is prepared in the fact basis however things can be change in some circumstances but adjustments will have to be made during the trekking. We request you to be flexible with the situation to enjoy yourself.
As the trek is designed for camping arrangement, everything is handled by our team of porters, sherpas and cooks who carry the equipment, set up the camp and have hot meals waiting for you at every food break.
Trekking Grade: Easy
Types of Trek: Camping
Trekking days: 6 days
Walking hours: 5 to 6 hours / daily
Day 1:
Kathmandu - Pokhara (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Drive to Pokhara by overland (915 m), 06 hrs.
Overnight at the tented camp - Full board basis.
Day 2:
Pokhara - Bhumdi (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Drive from Pokhara to Hare and trek to Bhumdi. (1700 m), 05 hrs.
Overnight at the tented camp – Full board basis.
Day 3:
Bhumdi - Panchase Bhanjayang (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Trek from Bhumdi to Panchase Bhanjayang (2509 m), 06 hrs.
Overnight at the tented camp – Full board basis.
Day 4:
Panchase – Chitre (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Trek from Panchase to Chitre (1700m), 05 hrs.
Overnight at the tented camp – Full board basis.
Day 5:
Chitre - Pokhara (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Trek from Chitre to Nayapul and drive to Pokhara. (915 m), 04 hrs.
Overnight at the tented camp – Full board basis.
Day 6:
Pokhara - Kathmandu (Breakfast, Lunch)
Transfer to the bus park and drive to Kathmandu by Tourist coach.
Arrival in Kathmandu, and transfer to the hotel. |
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