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Village to Village Homestay

Village to Village Homestay

An easy foothills walk from village to village, staying in homestays and eating home-cooked meals with local families.

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4 days2,200 m high pointIntroductory

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Village to Village Homestay

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About the route

Pokhara to Mardi Pul

A string of foothill villages, where the homestay nights matter more than altitude. The last stop marked on the map is Mardi Pul, at 1,040 m.

Along the route

Stop 1 of 50%
From Pokhara
0 km
Whole route
~26 km

Elevation profile

Hemjakot · 1,530 m

Start · Pokhara
822 m
Highest point
↑ 2,200 m
Net climb
1,378 m

This section

Pokhara to Hemjakot

Est. distance
7 km
Stop type
Day stop
4 days
Duration
2,200m
Max altitude
Oct-May
Best seasons
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Starting rate

Permits and access

Permits
Local trekking registration as required
Access
Pokhara road transfer
Stay style
Homestays and community lodges

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Day-by-day itinerary

Day by day on the trail.

Sample stages from a partner operator's published itinerary for this trek. Ask us for the full day-by-day plan.

1

Day 1 · 45 min Boating 5hrs walk · 1 kms boating 8 kms walk

Pokhara (820m) - Bhumdi (1500m)

↑ 680m Ascent

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. Hiking hours: 5

2

Day 2 · 6hrs walk · 15kms walk

Bhumdi (1500m)

↑ 530m Ascent

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 Bhanjyang at 2030 m, which is a settlement of only 5 Gurung households. We stay in a basic lodge, which is one of the households. All the way through forest with packed lunch. Hiking hours: 6

3

Day 3 · 5hrs walk including side trip to Panchase Lake · 13kms walk

Panchase Bhanjyang (2030m)

↑ 487m Ascent 817m Decent

2 hours steep climbing reaches us in our destination Panchase top. Where we can enjoy the sunrise and sunset and can view Annapurna range, Hiunchuli, Dhaulagiri, Lamjung, Manaslu and Machhapucharre. Also we can see Phewa Lake of Pokhara, views are much better than Poon Hill trek After lunch we can walk through forest around three hour downhill and two more hours to Chitre 1700m. Hiking hours: 5

4

Day 4 · 5hrs walk 1hrs drive · 10km walk 27km drive

Chitre (1700m)

↑ 100m Decent 780m Decent

In the morning we can enjoy sunrise and mountain views. Slowly after breakfast we can start our walk for mostly gradual easy walk passing by villages. After 2 hours walk we can reach to Bhadaure where we can stop and can enjoy the surrounding villages, mountain views and can spend some time and then take light lunch before heading to Naudanda. 45 minutes’ drive take us back to the relaxing Lakeside of Pokhara. Back in Pokhara, the day closes with a relaxed crew dinner and time to unwind together. Hiking hours: 5

What's covered

Included & excluded at a glance.

Included

  • Total of two nights' accommodation in Pokhara (before and after the trek) at the partner operator's guesthouse
  • Guide
  • Assistants, (maximum weight to carry is 12 kg for female assistant and 15 kg for male assistant).
  • 3 meals per day, afternoon tea & snacks,
  • Accommodation is typically arranged on a twin-share basis, though peak-season departures may occasionally require a triple or four-bed room.
  • Staff insurance,

Not included

  • Mineral water
  • Beverages- soft and hard
  • Extra dessert
  • Souvenirs
  • Tipping to staff
  • Any entry fee during cultural (monastery/temple heritage visit)

Based on a partner operator's listing, “Village to Village Homestay Trek”, last updated May 21, 2024.