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Pokhara-6, Lakeside, Nepal

Panchase Trek

Pokhara Highlands · Moderate

Panchase Trek

A compact ridge-and-village trek near Pokhara that works beautifully for travelers who want scenery, culture, and breathing room over altitude theatrics.

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Panchase Trek

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Route read

Pokhara to Bhadaure

5 mapped stages, about 26 km on the visible line, showing where the trek leaves road access and moves into higher mountain terrain.

Route progress

Stage 1 of 50%

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Completed

~26 km

Total route

Elevation profile

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↑ 2,270 m

Elevation gain

↓ 3,120 m

Max elevation

Current leg

Pokhara to Bumdi

7 km

Est. distance

Transit

Stage type

Duration

4 days

Max altitude

2,500m

Best seasons

Mar-May · Oct-Dec

Starting rate

$950+

Permits and access

Permits

Local conservation and trekking registration as required

Access

Pokhara road transfer

Stay style

Pokhara hotel + village lodge mix

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Easy private transport keeps the whole program low-friction.

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Local partner insight

Extra route detail from our local trekking partner.

The notes below show what is commonly included, how the days are staged, and where pricing can change.

Partner-published rates are reference points. Final pricing depends on dates, group size, route choices, hotels, and transport.

Itinerary preview

Day 1

45mins boating 5hrs walk1.5 kms boat 8.5 kms walk680m Ascent

Pokhara (820m)

We begin with a 30 minute boat ride across Phewa Lake and then a 45 minute climb through the forest to the Peace pagoda (1080m). It is nice to stop and have a rest with excellent mountain views, views of Pokhara valley and the lake. We walk for one hour, gentle climbing, to Lukanswara and Pumdi village. Then we climb for 45 minutes to the traditional Gurung village of Bhumdi (1500m), which is our final destination. We stay with the local people in a traditional Gurung house and enjoy traditional food. Amazing views of Ganesh Himal, Himalchuli, Manaslu, Annapurna range and Fishtail Mountain from Bhumdi.

Day 2

6hrs walk15kms walk530m Ascent

Bhumdi (1500m)

Today our walk takes us through the uninhabited forest with both climbing and gentle walking. We can see Rhododendron trees, Himalayan sandalwood and many species of birds. We can stop in a nice meadow enjoying packed lunch. Our destination is Panchase Bhanjang at 2030m, which is a settlement of only 5 Gurung households. We stay in a basic lodge, which is one of the households.

Day 3

5hrs walk3 km walk487m Ascent

Panchase Bhanjyang (2030m)

2 hours steep climbing gets us to Panchase top where we can enjoy the sunrise and sunset and view the Annapurna range, Hiunchuli, Dhaulagiri, Lamjung, Manaslu and Machhapucharre. Also we can see Phewa Lake of Pokhara. After lunch we can go for 3 hours hike around Panchase lake, a secret lake.

Day 4

4hrs walk 1hr drive5 Km walk 27 Km drive917m Descend

Panchase Top (2587m)

Downhill through forest we reach Bhadaure, a Gurung village. After 3 hours gentle walk we reach Naudanda, a Brahmin village. A 45 minutes drive takes us back to the relaxing Lakeside of Pokhara.