Easy and family Panchase Ghachok Trek

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Trip Facts
  • Duration 6 Days
  • Destination Nepal
  • Max Altitude 2400m
  • Trip Start and End Pokhara - Pokhara

The Easy and family trek to Panchase Hill (2517 m) Ghachok

Nepal is not only home to difficult terrains with adrenaline rushing rugged mountains, but is also suitable for light treks on low altitude with more sightseeing, cultural exchanges and relaxing then stressing yourself.
Kande a jonction village at Near Pokhara

The Annapurna region and other area around Pokhara offer an excellent ground for such light trekking. By participating in one of our customized plans, you can have a great holiday in the lap of the Himalayas.
Panchase family trek

This program covers short treks everyday on easy terrains and a lot of time for you to spend with your family in the excellent backdrop of the Himalayas. You can also learn about new culture by mingling with the ethnic population of the area, join the villagers in singing, dancing and their games.
 

family trek to Panchase hill
Photo by Man prasad Gurung

There are various itineraries that you can follow on the family trek. Some of them are mentioned below:

 

Itinerary

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After breakfast, we'll take a short drive to the Shanti Stupa (World Peace Stupa), situated above Fewa Lake. From here, we can enjoy a panoramic view of the Pokhara Valley and the majestic Annapurna Massif, including peaks such as Machhapuchhre and Lamjung, along with numerous other Himalayan peaks.

As we ascend to a small hill through the jungle, we'll reach a gravel road, passing through several local villages and observing the daily life of the villagers. The journey offers stunning panoramic views of the Himalayan ranges and Pokhara Valley, as well as a view of the lake below.

Along the way, we'll also have the opportunity to witness the traditional Gurung culture, one of the prominent ethnic groups in Nepal. The trek concludes as we reach Bhumdi village via a winding path.

 

  • Accommodation Lodge
  • MealsBLD
  • Max Altitude1200m

The trek commences from Bhumdi, where we ascend small hills and traverse rice fields, offering splendid views of the Annapurna Range and Machapuchhre. We walk through rhododendron forests and scattered villages until we reach Panchaase Bhanjyang, a junction of three villages. The name "Panchase" is derived from a flower, so we can observe various species of flowers along the way

  • Accommodation Lodge
  • MealsBLD
  • Max Altitude2500m.

We wake up very early morning and climb for about half an hour to reach an extraordinary viewpoint where we will witness the sunrise over the Dhaulagiri, Manaslu, and Annapurna massifs.

The viewpoint at Panchase is one of the most beautiful on this short trek, so it's worth getting motivated. According to ancient texts from great Yogis, these are sacred places of Yoga. Panchase embodies the sacred fire of the family hearth. After this moment forever etched in your memory, we will descend to the lodge for breakfast and take a walk and exploring surroundings  and knowing there culture and tradition, language interacting with the local people watching the majestic mountains and Taking rest.   

  • Accommodation Lodge
  • MealsBLD

Easy and fated trek through the heart of the village with beautiful view Himalaya range and passing Kande, a junction village the area thereafter we ascend towards Australian camp through the rhododendron forests and enjoying the chirping of birds,

 

  • Accommodation Lodge
  • MealsBLD
  • Max Altitude2100m.

After break fast at the Australian camp, we walk down the trail to reach the Gurung village of Dhampus (1650m). After passing from Dhampus, we walk along the terraced fields planted with rice and millet depending on the season. We also pass through other smaller villages observing their typical culture. From the trail, we digress to Mardi Khola (river) for a fresh bath and swim if you wish so. After a refreshing bath in the flowing stream we walk up to Ghachok to rest for the day.

  • Accommodation Hotel
  • MealsBLD
  • Max AltitudeAltitude

On the final day of our trek, we set out with packed lunch boxes. On the way, there is a famous hot water spring. We take a bath in the hot water spring. There is a popular belief that taking bath in this hot-water spring will cure all dermatological diseases. If you wish, you take a dip in the pool of hot-water for some time. Then, we return via Bhurjung Khola (stream) to catch a bus to Pokhara.

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    This program can be extended with a visit to Chitwan National Park, a one- or two-day rafting trip on the Trishuli River, and a cycling tour in the Pokhara Valley.

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