Kathmandu-Bandipur tour with Panchase trek
Panchase trekking is an easy and short duration trekking in Nepal and nearby to pokhara. Panchase trekking can be best alternative trekking area for those having short time but have desires to see the panoramic view of mountains of Nepal and Typical Nepali village life style. Panchase trekking offers stunning panoramic view of Annapurna Range including Annapurna I (8091m) Tenth highest peak in the world, Mount Dhaulagiri I (8167m) seventh highest peak in the world, Mount Manaslu (8163m) Eight highest mountain in the world, Mount Fishtail (6993m) regarded as one of the beautiful mountain in Nepal, other mountains which can be seen are Mount Lamjung (6983m), and Mount Gangapurna (7455m). Panchase village is located at south west part of beautiful Pokhara city, and it borders to Parbat district in the west and Syangja district in the south. Panchase trekking can be done within minimum time of three days to maximum time up to seven days as well, and the best season to trek panchase village is during the month of March to May and September to December. Besides the best views of mountains from Panchase the other major attractions of this place is availability of various rare Vegetations, Rhododendron forest, Rhododendron is the national flower of Nepal, Variety of birds, Panchase peak, this is the highest hill in this region from where beautiful sunrise can be viewed, typical Nepali village, Many varieties of Orchid flowers, and still many attractions that can only be felt by trekking in to the panchase area.
Trip Hightlight
Kathmandu-Bandipur tour with Panchase trek
Day 01: Arrival at the Tribhuwan International Airport.
Day 02: Kathmandu full day city Tour.
Day03: Drive Kathmandu to Pokhara (5-6 hours)
Day 04: Drive Pokhara to Bhadaure (1.5 hours), then Trek Bhadaure to Panchase. (2509m) (6-7 hours)
Day 05: Trek Panchase to Bhumdi (1446m) (7-8 hours)
Day 06: Trek Bhumdi to World peace pagoda (3 hours) then drive to Pokhara (30 minutes)
Day 07: Pokhara half day city tour
Day 08: Drive Pokhara to Bandipur (3 hours).
Day 09: Drive Bandipur to Dhulikhel via Kathmandu (6-7 hours)
Day 10: Drive Dhulikhel to Bhaktapur and Patan city for excursion.
Day 11: International Departure
Kathmandu-Bandipur tour with Panchase trek
Day 01: Arrival at the Tribhuwan International Airport.
• Arrivals at Kathmandu Tribhuwan International Airport, Then welcome by our office representative, and transfer to the respective hotel. After checking in to the hotel, meet our experienced trekking guide then detail briefing about the Trekking. Trekking permit collection as well as other required documents for the trekking. Finally settle down all the payment procedures.
Day 02: Kathmandu full day city Tour.
• After the morning breakfast, briefing about the Kathmandu full day city sightseeing. i.e Swoyambhunath, it is one of the holiest pilgrims for Buddhist and Hindus, and it is located at the hilltop in the Kathmandu also popularly known as the monkey temple.
• Then after we drive to Bouddhanath stupa, which is also the main important shrine for Buddhist around the world. Bouddhanath Stupa is one of the largest spherical Stupa of Nepal and one of the largest Stupa in the world. Then finally we drive for Pashupatinath.
• Pashupatinath is located nearby Bouddhanth, this temple is one of the major important sacred pilgrim site for the Hindus around the world. And not to forget all above three shrines are enlisted in UNESCO world heritage site. Finally drive back to hotel, then have some rest, prepare for trekking which starts from tomorrow. Overnight.
Day03: Drive Kathmandu to Pokhara (5-6 hours)
• After breakfast at Kathmandu hotel, Drive to Pokhara city, this may take 5-6 hours. It is a beautiful touristic city located around 200km west of kathmandu. Check in to hotel at Pokhara, leisure time at your own. Overnight Pokhara.
Day 04: Drive Pokhara to Bhadaure (1.5 hours), then Trek Bhadaure to Panchase. (2509m) (6-7 hours)
• Early morning breakfast then by 7:00am drive Hotel to Bhadaure. After arriving Bhadaure trek to Panchase, this will take around 6-7 hours of ascend and gentle walk through forest. Lamjung, Gangapurna, Machhapucchare, Dhaulagiri, Annapurna I, and Manaslu mountains are the jewels of this route. Camping and overnight at Panchase Bhanjyang.
Day 05: Trek Panchase to Bhumdi (1446m) (7-8 hours)
• Today’s walk will continue through the forest, and the mountains will be visible from time to time. Peaks to view are Mount Lamjung, Mount Gangapurna, Mount Machhapucchare, Mount Dhaulagiri, Mount Annapurna I, and Manaslu. The forests through which we will pass are especially interesting for their variety of flora and fauna, including an abundance of birdlife, monkeys, orchids, and numerous plants. In spring, you may be able to see Nepal’s national flower, the Rhododendron, in full bloom. The day ends with continues descend and gentle walk to Bhumdi. Camping and overnight at Bhumdi.
Day 06: Trek Bhumdi to World peace pagoda (3 hours) then drive to Pokhara (30 minutes)
• After breakfast, we will trek Bhumdi to World peace stupa, the trail is mostly easy downhill and gentle walk up to World peace pagoda. Before arriving at the stupa we will have our lunch on the way then we will go for world peace pagoda excursion. World peace stupa is a Buddhist pagoda style monument on a hilltop, and it is 115 feet tall and 344 feet in diameter. It is a perfect holiday place providing a clear view of the Himalayan range, Fewa Lake, and Pokhara city. The hilltop provides a splendid view of sunrise and sunset. TripAdvisor has ranked Shanti Stupa as the second top attraction in Pokhara. After spending a few times at world peace stupa we will drive back to Pokhara. Overnight in hotel.
DAY 07: Pokhara half day city tour
- After your morning breakfast we will have pokhara half day city tour. Remaining time at your own.
Day 08: Drive Pokhara to Bandipur (3 hours).
• After breakfast at Pokhara drive to Bandipur, this will take around 3 hours. After arriving at Bandipur check in to the hotel, enjoy lunch then Bandipur village excursion, dinner and overnight.
Day 09: Drive Bandipur to Dhulikhel via Kathmandu (6-7 hours)
• On this Day after the breakfast we drive Bandipur to Dhulikhel via kathmandu. Dhulikhel is located around 30 km east of kathmandu. Arrive at Dhulikhel at the evening, check in to the hotel. Relax and overnight.
Day 10: Drive Dhulikhel to Bhaktapur and Patan city for excursion.
• From Dhulikhel you can see panoramic view of Langtang, Gauri shankar Mountain range. Enjoy the panoramic Views of mountains then drive to the historical city of Bhakapur. Excursion around the Bhaktapur durbar square with ancient Palace, and temples. After the Bhaktapur city excursion we drive to another historical city of Patan also famous for its arts and architecture. Visit Old Palace and temples including the famous krishna mandir. Finally we go for Typical Nepali farewell dinner. Overnight Kathmandu.
Day 11: International Departure
After breakfast drive to Kathmandu international Airport for your onward journey.
