Panchase Trek with stunning view of Himalayas
Panchase Hike is considered as a comparatively easy hiking route then another high-altitude trek of Nepal’s Himalayas and is suitable for all age groups and all fitness levels so, this is an ideal trek where you can enjoy with your friends and family together. Panchase hill is situated at 2500m from the sea level and south-west direction from Pokhara city. You can view the stunning 360 degrees of great Himalayan peaks like Machhapuchhre (fishtail mountain), Dhaulagiri, Annapurna, Lamjung, Manaslu, Himchuli Himalayan ranges and this is the best place to see all those full scale majestic Himalayan range from nearby Pokhara city. Panchase is also very famous for the Hindu holy pilgrimage site.
While doing this adventurous trek you will pass through many beautiful ethnic Gurung villages and chance to do interaction with the friendly local villagers. This trek will encounter various geographical terrains, deep gorges fast flowing rivers coming down from the Himalayas, dense forest walks, rice paddies, rhododendron forests, old style Nepali houses, banana trees, and various birds & wildlife’s found on the Annapurna region. This region is also very rich in plants biodiversity where different plants species were protected and researched by the research organization. If you love nature then, this trail is perfect to hike and enjoy.
Highlights
- Sunset and Sunrise view from Sarangkot.
- Himalayan peaks like Machhapuchhre (fishtail mountain), Dhaulagiri, Annapurna, Lamjung, Manaslu, Himchuli Himalayan ranges.
- Rice paddies through villages.
- Rododrendron dense forest
- Gurung Culture
- View of Pokhara valley and Fewa Lake.
Trip Map
Short itinerary
Day 01: Pokhara to Pame Drive and hiking to Sarangkot Hill Station
Day 02: Sarangkot-Naudanda-Bhadaure
Day 03: Bhadaure-Panchase Hill (2500m)
Day 04: Panchase-Ghantichhina-Pokhara.