Panchase Trek

Panchase trek is an easy hiking trip just around the Pokhara valley. This trek overlooks the breathtaking scenery of mountains and Pokhara valley in the background. This trek takes us through some of the most stunning scenery on earth along with crystal-clear lakes, turbulent rivers, hot springs and a chance to meet friendly village people.

Itinerary (Panchase Trek):

Grade: Moderate
Time: Round the year
Duration: 12 days
Average Walking time: 4-5 hours per day

Day 1 (Kathmandu, Nepal):
Arrive Kathmandu. Panchase Trek begins.Meet our representative. Transfer to Hotel.While in Kathmandu you will have time fascinating Buddhist and Hindi temples and shrines reflecting ancient local traditions are highlighted on our guided tour. There's time also to explore the city's many charms on your own. We will serve you a welcome delicious traditional Nepali dinner in the evening. Overnight in Kathmandu.

Day 2 (Kathamndu City Tour):
On second day of Panchase Trek, we will visit Swayambhunath temple, and said to be 2000 years stupa on a hillock offers breath-taking view of Kathmandu City. We will then process to visit Pasupatinath and Bouddhanath. After lunch we will visit Kathmandu Durbar Square, Patan (Lalitpur) - which is the oldest of the three major cities in Kathmandu Valley - famous for its Buddhist monuments and Hindu temples, and you can catch the traditional artisans working with wood, stones and metals. Stay overnight in Kathmandu.

Day 3 (Kathmandu - Pokhara):
Trek continues. In the morning we will drive to Pokhara (200 km), depart 7:00 AM in the morning, approximately 7hrs away by tourist bus. Lunch will be provided one the way to Pokhara. You will be arriving late afternoon at Pokhara. Pokhara lakeside villages sits, "front row centre" to one of the most beautiful Himalayan panoramas in the world. The Annapurna and famous "Fishtail" mountain peak of Machapuchhare tower over the tropical setting of Pokhara and you spend there will be the scenic highlight of your trip. You're free in Pokhara Valley also called "Magic Land" or Dreamland" of Nepal, to explore the various interesting place as your own like boating in Fewa lake over looking the region of Annapurna range of Himalayas. In the evening you will prepare yourself for your trek to Poon Hill. Stay overnight in Pokhara.

Day 4 (Pokhara - Bundi):
On Day 4 of Panchase Trek, we drive to Khare, where the trek will begin. Walk through the villages and forest more up and less falter hill. After four hours walk, we arrive in Bumdi. Lunch will be served in late afternoon.

Day 5 (Bundi - Panchase Bhanjyang):
Panchase Trek continues and we walk uphill for about an hour and then descend through forest with panoramic view of Annapurna and Dhaulagiri.

Day 6 (Panchase Bhanjyang- Bhaudaure):
On day 6, we climb to Panchase Danda for the spectacular views of Dhaulagiri, Annapura I, II, III, IV, Lamjung Himal and Manaslu. Then descend to Bhanjyang for Lunch. After Lunch keep walking through the northern side of Panchase Danda and forest for about 3 and half hours and camp at Bhaudare, the Gurung villages known as Gurkhas villages.

Day 7 (Bhaudaure- Naudanda - Pokhara):
Flat walk through interesting villages for about 4 hours to arrive at Naudanda and drive to Pokhara.

Day 8 (Pokhara - Royal Chitwan National Park):
On day 8, we drive to Trisuli River for white water Rafting. This River is very popular as access to the Prithivi Highway makes "breaking off" the journey easy. Trisuli is also an ideal beginner's River. After rafting drive to Chitwan National Park upon arrival, rooms assigned and there will be a short briefing on the program and our facilities.

4:00 PM: Elephant-back safari, guests will ride on an elephant to explore the jungle and wildlife you will be able to see the one-horned rhinoceros, several types of deer, monkeys, wild boar, bison, sloth bear, leopard and, if lucky, the Royal Bengal tiger. This exciting ride
at least 2-3 hours.

7:00 PM: Dinner in the central dining hall.

Day 9 (Royal Chitwan National Park):
5:30 am: Wake-up call followed by tea or coffee, then proceed on a Nature Walk. This encounter on foot with the environment will introduce the main features of eastern Chitwan. Sal forest, open grassland and reverie jungle. Our guides will help you identify some species of birds, plants and other wildlife that you may encounter.

8:30 am: Breakfast

9:30 am: Elephant briefing program:Learn more about these fascinating animals during a visit to our elephant stable. (For the brave ones there is even a crash course in riding and leading the elephants)

1.00 pm: Lunch. After lunch , Canoeing : A traditional dug-out canoe takes you on a silent trip down the Rapti river to view aquatic birds and the animals of the river banks. Back to resort through the Jungle.

7:00 pm: Tharu Stick dance: Farmers of the nearby villages will show some of their traditional skills and dances.

8:00 pm: Dinner around the campfire.

Day 10 (Royal Chitwan National Park - Kathmandu):
5:30 am: wake-up call, welcome morning with tea or coffee served, and then proceeds on a Nature Walk. This encounter on foot with the environment will introduce the main features of eastern Chitwan. Sal forest, open grassland and reverie jungle. Our guides will help you identify some species of birds, plants and other wildlife that you may encounter.

8:30 am: Breakfast

12:00 pm: Lunch, after lunch, we take you with the experience pleasure on canoe-ride: a traditional dug-out canoe takes you on a silent trip down the Rapti river to view aquatic birds and the animals of the river banks. Back to resort through the Jungle.

7:00 pm: Tharu Stick Dance (farmers of the nearby villages will show some of their traditional skills and dance.

8:00 pm: Dinner around the campfire.

Day 11 (Kathmandu):
Day at leisure. Sightseeing Kathmandu.One is free to explore and discover the city of Kathmandu. Overnight in Kathmandu

Day 12 (Kathmandu):
Sightseeing Kathmandu depending on the flight schedule for onward journey.Depart Kathmandu.Transfer to airport for flight to onwards journey.Panchase Trek concludes.