The panoramic Panchase trek takes you further than the impressive Phewa Lake, through the subtropical valley of green woodland and terrace fields. In addition, the flora and fauna that you encounter along the trail of Panchase Trekking add more features. Similarly, the stunning views of the Himalayas and traditional houses with a typical lifestyle make Panchase Trek the Best Short hike from Pokhara. This Trekking Trail of Panchase also passes through forests of rhododendrons and across low ridges between Pokhara City and Panchase Village.
Panchase Trekking - The Best Short Trek from Pokhara
This easy Panchase Village trekking starts with the 15-minute boating in Phewa Lake. Whereas ends at another point at NauDanda, making the short easy circuit trek. This Panchase Hill trek is A Short Trekking from Pokhara, which takes you around the hidden valley and villages with a viewpoint. In other words, all this fits in this 4-Day Panchase Trek Itinerary as a circuit.
Panchase Hill - View Point of Panchase Trek
The natural hiking trail of Panchase Trekking juggles with the superb views over the high mountains of the Himalayas.
However, if you are not trekking to the base camp of these mountains, you will certainly be rewarded by these spectacular views. Here you need to remember the names of many peaks from Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, and Manaslu Himalayas Range. For instance, the iconic peak Fishtail, the Tallest peak Dhaulagiri I and Annapurna I, Dhaulagiri II, IV, Annapurna II, III, Himchuli, Annapurna, Annapurna South, Fung, Lamjung, Himalchuli.
At the highest point, we reach the hilltop of Panchase. A Small Temple situated at 2510 meters is not the major attraction. The Panoramic Views of the Himalayan Peaks, Widespread valley, inclined Green Forest and terraced cultivated fields are worth experiencing. Above all gloomy sunrise and sunset adds a reason to go for Panchase Trek.
8 Days Panchase Trekking Itinerary from Kathmandu
Day 1: Arrival at the Tribhuvan International Airport. Transfer to Hotel.
Day 2: Reach Pokhara. Overnight in Pokhara.
Day 3: Drive to Khare Khola and trek to Bhumdi.
Day 4: Trek to Panchase Bhanjyang.
Day 5: Hiking to Panchase Top and trek down to Bhadaure.
Day 6: End of Panchase Trek at Naudanda and drive to Pokhara.
Day 7: Depart for Kathmandu. Overnight in Kathmandu.
Day 8: Final departure after Panchase Trek.
Pokhara Panchase Trekking Itinerary 4 Days
Day 01: Boating in Phewa Lake and trek to Bhumdi
Panchase Trek starts in the morning after breakfast in your hotel around Pokhara. With the adventure of boating in Phewa Lake, we follow the trekking trail of Panchase Trek. The trial will lead you first to the World Peace Stupa, A Pagoda-style White Peace Temple. This peace Stupa is built to spread Peace all over the world which you can find over 90 countries. The complex of this stupa offers the best view of Phewa Lake, and Pokhara Valley with the contrast of Himalayas Peaks.
The Panchase Trekking trail continues with inclined stone stairs. After 2 hours of hiking in the tropical green forest with the National flower Rhododendron, we reach LukumSwara. Here we enjoy our first lunch of Panchase Trek. After that, We continue our Panchase hike towards Bumdi Village for our first night camp. Bhumdi Village is a beautiful traditional village with Gurung, Chettri, and Brahmin People.
Accommodation: Tea House
Hours: 4-5
Max. Altitude: 1520
Meals: Lunch and Dinner
Distance Covered: 11 Km
Day 02: Trek to Panchase Bhanjyang
Today we have to enjoy the views early in the morning before breakfast. The misty lower valley and crippling sounds of birds and the slow movements of the village's daily life are worth experiencing in this Panchase Trek.
After breakfast, we hit the circuit trail of Panchase Trek towards Panchase Bhanjyang, which is also known as Panchase Village. Today hiking trail is mostly on the side of the forest. The trekking through the attractive forest offers the opportunity to encounter many Birds, rear orchids, flora, and fauna. Wildlife like fox and wild rabbits with many species of monkey adds the attraction of Panchase Terk. Not limited to these, the Changing shape and size of Himalayan peaks make this part of the trail shorter to reach Pandhase Bhanjyang. Panchanse Bhanjyang is a small traditional village, which is situated at the base of Panchase Hilltop.
Accommodation: Tea House
Hours: 4-5
Max. Altitude: 2070
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Distance Covered: 11 Km
Day 03: Trek to Panchase Hill 2,510 m and hike down to Bhadaure
Before breakfast as usual we will experience the village of Panchese Bhanjyang. However, after breakfast, we will start our hiking towards the viewpoint of Panchase Hill. The trekking trail is not long but quite steep in comparison to the last few days. Not only we will reach the highest point of our trek. But today you will experience the 360-degree of views the Valley, Mountain, Forest, and Villages. We will spend about an hour at this highest point of Panchese Trek. Furthermore, here we will try to create memories of Panchese Trek with pictures and videos. Finally, we move toward our next destination Bhadaure by crossing Aldana village.
Bhadaure is the biggest village we get in our 4 days of Panchase Trek, where we can experience Homestay accommodation. This is how the Beautiful day of the Panchese Trek comes to an end.
Accommodation: Home Stary or Tea House
Hours: 4-5
Max. Altitude: 2510
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Distance Covered: 9 Km
Day 04: Trek to Naudanda 1,520 m. and drive to Pokhara. End of Panchase Trek
On the last day of Panchase Trek after breakfast, we explore the traditional Gurung Village Bhadaure. This traditional village has a lot to offer and explore for us. Stone-paved roofs and streets, traditional lifestyle, culture, and costume, happy life with nature, and ancient festivals are few to mention here. Enjoying with kids and chitchatting with locals we continue towards our ending point of Panchase Trek. With 3 hours of easy hiking, we reached the place called NauDanda. NauDanda is a beautiful hill, from where you can see Nine Hills. Even the word NauDanda means it, Nau means Nine while Danda is Hill. With a short drink break, we ended our Panchase Trek and continued drive towards the Lake City of Pokhara
Hours: 3
Max. Altitude: 1520
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
Distance Covered: 7 Km
In Conclusion, Panchase Trekking is easy, natural, and short trekking from Pokhara. A circuit trekking trail full of Picturesque landscapes, Nature, Culture, and Himalayas views makes Panchase Trek the Best Short trekking from Pokhara.
