Highlights of Panchase Hill Trek
- The highest altitude is 2,500 meters above sea level.
- Boating at Phewa Lake.
- One of the shortest and easiest treks from Pokhara.
- Sightseeing of World Peace Pagoda.
- Observe the Nepali culture and rural life.
- Walking through beautiful villages with friendly locals and forests.
- Jaw-dropping views of Machhapuchhre, Lamjung, Annapurna, Manaslu and Dhaulagiri.
- The highest altitude is 2,500 meters above sea level.
- Boating at Phewa Lake.
- One of the shortest and easiest treks from Pokhara.
- Sightseeing of World Peace Pagoda.
- Observe the Nepali culture and rural life.
- Walking through beautiful villages with friendly locals and forests.
- Jaw-dropping views of Machhapuchhre, Lamjung, Annapurna, Manaslu and Dhaulagiri.
Panchase Hill Trek Overview
Panchase Hill Trek is short and wonderful trekking for those who want to explore the stunning mountain panorama in the Annapurna region. Some of the major mountains that you can explore from the Panchase Hill Trek are Dhaulagiri, Machhapuchhre, Annapurna, Lamjung, and Manaslu. It is an eight days trekking that takes you to the wonderful villages where you will get an opportunity to explore the various culture and mountain lifestyle. Gurung ethnicity is prevalent in this region. So, you will get a chance to explore the Gurung culture, lifestyle, and the traditions. The lush greenery and mountain panorama is an amazing part of the trek.
The beautiful forests, hills, mountains, birds, wild animals, and many other things are the wonderful things to explore during the trek. It is one of the easier trekkings in the Annapurna region. However, it facilitates trekkers with the awe-inspiring beauty of the mountains that lie within the region itself. The most fascinating part is you will be getting to know the geography, nature, and the people residing in the mountain villages of Nepal.
The Panchase hill trek is easy trekking in the Annapurna region. Any person with normal physical fitness can complete the trek. Since the highest altitude of the trek is 2500 m above sea level, this is one of the easiest trekking in the Annapurna region in terms of altitude and trekking distance. The total trekking is about 45 kilometers starting from Pokhara valley. To trek in this area, trekkers need to obtain an ACAP permit and TIMS card. There are several teahouses and lodges for accommodation facility throughout the trek. The electricity facility is also available during the trek. So, you might not face severe difficulty in this trek.
Panchase Hill is also an ideal trekking for Yoga activities. It is also popular as Panchase Hill Yoga Trek. This trekking is best favorable for beginner level trekkers. And also, for those who are willing to trek longer in the Annapurna region and want to trek a comfortable trek first. The average walking per day will be about 4 to 5 hours, so it’s not extensive and strenuous. Panchase hill trekking is favorable all around the year. However, the previous forecast about weather and climate would be a great help.
During the trek, you will be exploring the exotic natural beauty and the astounding Himalayan views. Some of the major mountain panorama you can explore during the trek are Machhapuchhre, Lamjung, Annapurna, Manaslu and Dhaulagiri along with other neighboring mountains. Furthermore, you can also visit some popular places in Pokhara valley such as Mountain museum, world peace pagoda, fewa lake and more. There are a lot of adventurous activities to do in Pokhara valley.
Trekking to Panchase hill starts with a drive to Pokhara from Kathmandu valley. You will then trek to Bumdi on the way you will hike to World Peace Pagoda. You will further trek to Panchase bhanjyang from Bumdi village. You can see the panoramic mountain views and the spectacular Himalayas along with you will get an excellent opportunity to explore Brahmin, Chhetri and Gurung culture in some villages.
You will trek to Bhadaure from Panchase Bhanjyang after visiting Panchase Hill. You can explore the amazing mountain views, amusing sceneries, and the wonderful valleys from the top of the hill. From Bhadaure, you will have a drive to Pokhara valley. You can explore some places in Pokhara. The beautiful Pokhara city is popular as the city of lakes. You can have boating in the lakes of the Pokhara valley. If you want to go cycling in the outskirts, Pokhara is the perfect place. After completing your trek, a drive will take you back to the capital Kathmandu.
Panchase Hill trek is one of the best trekking that takes you to a beautiful vantage point in the Annapurna region. This trek is the best fit for the beginner level trekkers who wants to explore the luring villages and have the sight of the Himalayas. The picturesque beauty of the mountain villages can be explored during the trek. This trek is easy and short trek that can be completed within 8 days and offers the mind-blowing beauty of the valleys, Himalayas and the mountain villages.