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.
Day 01. |
Arrive Kathmandu, transfer hotel |
Day 02. |
A full days sightseeing within the Kathmandu Valley |
Day 03. |
Drive, Kathmandu / Pokhara |
Day 04. |
Pokhara / Bhumdi (1520m) |
Day 05. |
Bhumdi / Panchase Bhanjyang (2030m) |
Day 06. |
Panchase Bhanjyang/Panchase peak and trek Chitre (1400m) |
Day 07. |
Chitre / Matathanti (1200m) |
Day 08. |
Matathanti / Ghandrung (1940m) |
Day 09. |
Ghandruk at leisure |
Day 10. |
Ghandrung / Pothana (1900m) |
Day 11. |
Pothana / Pokhara (820m) |
Day 12. |
Drive back to Kathmandu by bus |
Day 13. |
Kathmandu at leisure |
Day 14. |
Transfer Airport / Departure for onward destination. |
Price Includes
* Airport / Hotel / Airport pick up & drop by private car / van / bus.
* Standard twin sharing accommodation in Katmandu hotel breakfast included. As per itinerary
* Guided city tour in Katmandu by private car / van / bus.
* All Meals during the trek (Breakfasts, lunches, Dinners tea coffee
* Twin sharing Lodges, Guesthouses accommodation during the trek,(or full camping)
* English speaking Guide& Sherpa
* Porters to carry your luggage during the trek.
* Food, accommodation, salary, insurance, equipment and medicine for all staff.
* Annapurna National Park permits.
* land transportation
* All our government taxes.
* Official expense like telephone internet fax etc,
* Hotel in Pokhara as per itinerary breakfast included
Price Excludes
* Lunch and dinner whilst in Katmandu.
* Personal travel insurance (compulsory).
* International airfare and airport departure tax.
* Nepal entry visa fee (US$ 30 per person) you obtain a visa easily upon your arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport Katmandu for 60 days from date of issue. You will require 2 passport size photos.
* Alcoholic, hot and cold drinks
* Personal trekking Equipment.
* Tips for trekking staff and driver
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