Panchase Trek

ganga jamuna trek Panchase Trek is one of the short camping trips around Pokhara valley. You can enjoy closer mountain views of Annapurna Himal, Annapurna South, Dhaulagiri Himal, Fishtail, Himchuli and many others. The opportunity to observe mid-hill cultural and total wildness experience is another notable feature of the trek. You can make interaction with different ethnical groups and experience untouched biodiversity. This trek offers natural heritage site, and unique photographic destination.

Facts of Best of Ganga Jamuna Trek

Trip Duration : 10Days

Destination : Annapurna Region

Activity : Panchase Trek

Best season : March, April, May, Sep, Oct. & Nov.

Group Size : 01-16 Pax

Detailed Itinerary:

Day 1 : Drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara

Day 02: Trek from Pokhara to Bumdi (1525m.) and it takes about five hours..

Day 03: Trek from Bumdi to Bhanjyang (2000m.) which takes about six hours.

Day 04: Trek from Bhanjyang to Tilahar (1020m.) via Panchase (2509m. and it takes about six hours.

Day 05: Trek from Tilahar to Dobate (2655m.) which takes about six hours.

Day 06: Trek from Dobate to Jaljale (2975m.) and it takes about six hours.

Day 07: Trek from Jaljale to Ghorepani (2856m.) via Poon Hill which takes about five and half hours.

Day 08: Trek from Ghorepani to Poon Hill (3180m.) to Hille (1475m.) which takes about five hours. Early morning trip to Poon Hill (3232m.) to enjoy the sunrise view over Mt. Dhaulagiri (8167m.), Tukuche Peak (6920m.), Nilgiri (6940m.), Varaha Shikhar (7847m.), Mt. Annapurna I (8091m.), Annapurna South (7219m.), Annapurna III (7855m.), Machhapuchhre (6993m.), Annapurna IV (7525m.), Annapurna II (7937m.), Lamjung Himal (6931m.) and other numerous snowcapped mountain peaks. After breakfast, you again follow gradual descent path through the forests of rhododendron and oak upto Banthanti. It is a small village where you can pause for hot and cold drinks. Then the trail descends to Ulleri (1960m.), a big Gurung village from where you can enjoy view of Annapurna South, Machhapuchhre and Hiunchuli. From here the trail upto Tirkhedhunga is steeply descent passing terraces and some villages. After a short walk of 15 minutes from Tirkhedhunga, you reach Hille. It is also a small Gurung village with surrounding green hills. Most of the inhabitants of this village are occupied in agriculture.

Day 09: Trek from Hille to Nayapul (1050m.) via Birethanti and it takes almost three hours and drive from Nayapul to Pokhara which takes about one and half hours. This day’s trek gradually descends following Bhurung Khola (Bhurung Stream) all the way to Birethanti before you cross the Modi Khola over the suspension bridge. You are amazed to pass small villages, see the magnificent waterfalls and walk through the sparse forests.

Day 10: Drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu by tourist mini bus that takes about seven hours. While driving from Pokhara to Kathmandu, you head up to Damauli,, Dumre, Muglin and Kurintar where the Nepal's first Cable car is operated to reach to Manakamana Temple. En route, you could enjoy the mountain views, green sceneries, rice terrace fields, vegetable fields and people being engaged in their daily life activities. From Naubishe you climb up to Thankot, the gateway to capital city. You can also fly from Pokhara to Kathmandu which takes about 25 minutes.

The price includes the following services:

A trekking guide
Porter/s (1 porter can carry up to 25kgs of luggage)
All meals three times a day (breakfast, lunch and dinner)
Accommodation in teahouses (lodges) during the trek
Trekkers' Information Management system (TIMS) card
All surface transportation
Sleeping bag and down jacket
Rescue assistance
First aid kit
Airport pick up and drop off services
Insurance and equipments for the Nepali staff

The price does not include:

Personal nature expenses
Drinks, beverages, etc.
Tips
Hotel accommodation and meals in Kathmandu (I can arrange your hotel accommodation in Kathmandu as your interest and budget)