Annapurna Panchase Hill trek is the ideal trek for all hikers who have a tight schedule and limited time for trekking. With the highest elevation of 2500 m, the Annapurna Panchase hill trek provides a spectacular and mesmerizing panoramic view of one of the biggest mountains Annapurna and its range along with the Fishtail Mountain, Lamjung Himal, Manaslu, and Ganesh Mountain standing up close and big.
The Panchase hilltop is regarded as a holy pilgrimage mountain as there’s a belief that the Hindu God- Lord Shiva resided on this Panchase Hill for meditation, therefore, Panchase Hill holds high integrity and cultural value for the Hindu reverent people as there used to be a huge ceremony in March (full moon day) Shivaraatri- the name of the festival and in December too.
Highlights of Annapurna Panchase Hill Trek are:
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Our trekking guide will come to pick you up from your hotel in a private vehicle. From Kathmandu, Pokhara is 207 km away in the west and will take around 6-7 hours to reach. In between, you can stop to get fresh and have lunch as well. After reaching Pokhara, check in at the hotel and rest for a while. Later, you can stroll around the streets of Lakeside.
Accommodation: Overnight in Hotel Crystal Palace or similar.
Our vehicle will be in the hotel to pick you up and from Pokhara, it will take an hour to reach Khare Khola. From here, you will start your trek to Bhumdi. The trail will take you through the lush green forest and can see the amazing flora and fauna throughout your way. After some hiking, you’ll reach Bhumdi.
Accommodation: Overnight in available local lodges.
Our destination for the day is Panchase Bhanjyang. Starting our trekking, we will pass dense rhododendron forest and small teashops along the trail. If the weather is favorable, you will get to see the beautiful mountain throughout the trails to Panchase Bhanjyang. After reaching Panchase Bhanjyang check in at a local lodge and have a rest.
Accommodation: Overnight in available local lodges.
Today, you will be visiting Panchase Hill on the top, the highest point of this trek- 2500m. After reaching the peak, visit the Shiva temple and explore its surroundings followed by a visit to Panchase tower. From here, you can view the panoramic view of the Annapurna ranges, Dhaulagiri Peak, Pokhara Valley, and Kusma Valley. Afterward, descend through the steep trail which is scattered to reach Chitre. After reaching Chitre, check in at the hotel and have a rest.
Accommodation: Overnight in available local lodges.
After breakfast, start your trek to Birethanti. The trail will lead you through the beautiful forest of rhododendrons and the shades having flora and fauna. At first, you will reach a village named Thamarjung and hike to Birethanti which takes you around two and a half hours.
Accommodation: Overnight in available local lodges.
It is the last day of your trekking. Continuing your trek towards Nayapul, you will meet the junction from where another route to Ghorepani separates and finally, you will reach the check post where the officer will look for your permit and TIM’s card from here it will take you another one hour to reach to Nayapul. Our private vehicle will be waiting for you at Nayapul to drive you back to Pokhara which will take another hour. On reaching Pokhara, check in at the hotel and rest for a while. Later, you can stroll around the beautiful streets of Pokhara on your own.
Accommodation: Overnight in Hotel Crystal Palace or similar.
After breakfast, get ready and head back to Kathmandu through the private vehicle which takes around 6-7 hours. After reaching Kathmandu, you will be transferred to your hotel. You can enjoy the evening by strolling around the street of Thamel.
Accommodation: Overnight in Yatri Suites & Spa or similar.
