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8 Days Panchase Trek Tour Package
Duration: 8 Days / 7 Nights Priced From: Contact Travelwizard Departures: Join any day
All trekkers require a trekking visa. All treks offered are for the moderately fit and healthy traveller. You can trek at your own speed. You are accompanied by experienced Sherpas who not only act as guides but also cook, can carry your luggage if necessary and assist in any way possible. Trekking in the Everest region is strenuous due to the high altitude. The Treks shown below are not strenuous and can be accomplished without undue stress.
Tour Itinerary
Day 1. Pokhara/Bhumdi. (5500 feet and 3 to 4 hours walking) Start with an early morning drive to Thado Khola by way of David Falls, which takes about 7 hours. Your trekking crew will meet you in Thado Khola. After lunch, ascend towards Bhumdi village, which takes 2 and 1/2 hours. Overnight in Bhumdi with beautiful views of Ganesh Himal, Himalchuli, Manaslu, Annapurna range and Fishtail Mountain.
Day 2. Bhumdi/Bhanjyang. (7100 feet and 5 to 6 hours walking) Ascend through the forest for one hour and if the weather permits, see all the mountains mentioned on Day 1. After 3 hours, lunch then walk on a gentle trail for two hours through the forest. The trail then ascends to Bhanjyang for one and 1/2 hours. More spectacular views of the mountains and also Pokhara Bazaar and Phewa Lake.
Day 3. Bhanjyang/Chitre. (4810 feet and 6 to 7 hours walking) The trail ascends through the forest to the top of the Panchase Ridge at 8100 feet. This is the highest point on the trek. From here, view Pokhara, the Kusma Valley, all the Annapurna Range and the peak of Dhaulagari. The trail; ascends steeply through pastures and scattered forest top the village of Chitre for overnight.
Day 4. Chitre/Birethanti. (3400 feet and 4 to 5 hours walking) Trek through scattered villages for about two hours to the village of Thamarjung for lunch. Then an easy walk for two and 1/2 hours to reach Birethati. Camp at the school ground.
Day 5. Birethanti/Ghandrung. (4 to 5 hours walking) An easy walk for one and 1/2 hours to Seuli Bazaar then ascend for about two and 1/2 hours to Ghandrung for overnight.
Day 6. Ghandrung. Spend the day at leisure in Ghandrung.
Day 7. Ghandrung/Pothana. (5600 feet and 5 to 6 hours walking) Today the trail descends to Modi Khola where you cross the suspension bridge and ascend to Landrung village. Annapurna and Machhapuchhre are clearly visible from the trail. Continue through scattered woods and then ascend steeply for one hour. Climb for two hours to Deurali where again you have excellent views of the Western Nepal Mountains. The trail then descends gradually to Pothana for overnight.
Day 8. Pothana/Phedi/Pokhara. After breakfast a one hour walk to Damphus, then an easy one and 1/2 hour walk along the ridge passing villages and paddy fields to Phedi. From here, you will drive for half an hour back to Pokhara.
When To Go Trekking In Nepal
Trekking in Nepal can be undertaken at any time of the year. There are four seasons and each one has its distinct attractions to offer.
September / November This time of the year offers excellent weather and wonderful mountain views.
December / February Occasional snowfall, only at higher elevations. Ideal time for trekking at lower elevations generally below 3000 metres.
March / May This is the season for wild flowers. It is mildly warm at the lower elevations and moderate over 4000 metres where the mountain views are excellent.
June / August Wet and warm, this is a good time in the higher valleys and meadows as the flowers and lush vegetation are in full bloom.
Prices
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Price Includes
Accommodation in tents, sleeping bag, mattresses, toilet tent, services of Sherpa guides, all meals, trek permit, conservation fees and transfers.
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