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Panchase Trek

Pokhara Highlands · Moderate

Panchase Trek

A compact ridge-and-village trek near Pokhara that works beautifully for travelers who want scenery, culture, and breathing room over altitude theatrics.

Duration

4 days

Max altitude

2,500 m

Best seasons

Mar-May · Oct-Dec

Difficulty

Moderate

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Panchase Trek

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Pokhara to Bhadaure

A compact Pokhara-side ridge route with lake access, village nights, and a soft mountain finish. Destination focus: Bhadaure at 1,670m, village finish that keeps the route human-scale.

Route progress

Stage 1 of 50%

0 km

Completed

~26 km

Total route

Elevation profile

1234

↑ 2,270 m

Elevation gain

↓ 3,120 m

Max elevation

Current leg

Pokhara to Bumdi

7 km

Est. distance

Transit

Stage type

Duration

4 days

Max altitude

2,500m

Best seasons

Mar-May · Oct-Dec

Starting rate

$950+

Permits and access

Permits

Local conservation and trekking registration as required

Access

Pokhara road transfer

Stay style

Pokhara hotel + village lodge mix

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Easy private transport keeps the whole program low-friction.

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Day-by-day itinerary

How the journey unfolds.

A representative 4-day plan. Every departure is private and can be paced, shortened, or extended around your dates.

1

Day 1 · 45mins boating 5hrs walk · 1.5 kms boat 8.5 kms walk

Pokhara (820m)

↑ 680m Ascent

We begin with a 30 minute boat ride across Phewa Lake and then a 45 minute climb through the forest to the Peace pagoda (1080m). It is nice to stop and have a rest with excellent mountain views, views of Pokhara valley and the lake. We walk for one hour, gentle climbing, to Lukanswara and Pumdi village. Then we climb for 45 minutes to the traditional Gurung village of Bhumdi (1500m), which is our final destination. We stay with the local people in a traditional Gurung house and enjoy traditional food. Amazing views of Ganesh Himal, Himalchuli, Manaslu, Annapurna range and Fishtail Mountain from Bhumdi.

2

Day 2 · 6hrs walk · 15kms walk

Bhumdi (1500m)

↑ 530m Ascent

Today our walk takes us through the uninhabited forest with both climbing and gentle walking. We can see Rhododendron trees, Himalayan sandalwood and many species of birds. We can stop in a nice meadow enjoying packed lunch. Our destination is Panchase Bhanjang at 2030m, which is a settlement of only 5 Gurung households. We stay in a basic lodge, which is one of the households.

3

Day 3 · 5hrs walk · 3 km walk

Panchase Bhanjyang (2030m)

↑ 487m Ascent

2 hours steep climbing gets us to Panchase top where we can enjoy the sunrise and sunset and view the Annapurna range, Hiunchuli, Dhaulagiri, Lamjung, Manaslu and Machhapucharre. Also we can see Phewa Lake of Pokhara. After lunch we can go for 3 hours hike around Panchase lake, a secret lake.

4

Day 4 · 4hrs walk 1hr drive · 5 Km walk 27 Km drive

Panchase Top (2587m)

↑ 917m Descend

Downhill through forest we reach Bhadaure, a Gurung village. After 3 hours gentle walk we reach Naudanda, a Brahmin village. A 45 minutes drive takes us back to the relaxing Lakeside of Pokhara.

What's covered

Included & excluded
at a glance.

Included

  • Total of two nights' accommodation in Pokhara (before and after the trek) at the operator's guesthouse
  • Guide
  • Assistants, (maximum weight to carry is 12 kg for female assistant and 15 kg for male assistant).
  • 3 meals per day, afternoon tea & snacks,
  • Accommodation is typically arranged on a twin-share basis, though peak-season departures may occasionally require a triple or four-bed room.
  • Staff insurance,

Not included

  • Mineral water
  • Beverages- soft and hard
  • Extra dessert
  • Souvenirs
  • Tipping to staff
  • Any entry fee during cultural (monastery/temple heritage visit)

Happy Feet (Panchase trek) · Updated Mar 17, 2024