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Panchase Trek (Camping Trek) / NPL – 25 |
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Panchase Trekking
in the world have such a splendid variety of natural
beauty as the Annapurna region. It is a rare
combination of long arrays of snow-capped peaks,
crystal clear lakes, and turbulent rivers with deep
gorges, Tibetan monasteries, hot-springs, and
picturesque villages, inhabited by simple and
friendly ethnic people. Being one of the best
trekking route offering unique mountains view this
trek is less visited by western people so virgin
culture & real way of living can be experience
trekking in this route. We drive you to a beautiful
city Pokhara to experience its natural beauty and
the panoramic views of over 8000 meter high Mt.
Annapurna , Manaslu and Dhaulagiri . Always
twinkling view of Machhapuchhre (fishtail) is
another attraction. The trek to Panchase hill is new
destination for those who are looking for something
different, less touristy and easy for walking. It is
an ideal trip for those who have a short time and
like to combine cultural sites of that region. Few
places in the world have such a splendid variety of
natural beauty as the Annapurna region. It is a rare
combination of long arrays of snow-capped peaks,
crystal clear lakes, and turbulent rivers with deep
gorges, Tibetan monasteries, hot-springs, and
picturesque villages, inhabited by simple and
friendly ethnic people. |
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Brief
Itinerary |
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Activities |
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01 |
Arrive in Kathmandu and transfer to
the hotel. |
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Visit
Kathmandu City, Swayambhunath,
Pashupatinath and Boudhanath. |
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03 |
Drive Kathmandu
– Pokhara (827
m, 200 kms, 5
hours approx.) |
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Trek Pokhara –
Badore (1530 m). |
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Trek Badore –
Panchase (2500
m, 4 hours
approx.). |
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Trek Panchase -
view point then
to Naudanda
(1458 m, 5 hours
approx.). |
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Trek Naudanda -
Sarangkot (1592
m, 4 hours
approx.) and
drive to Pokhara
*827 m). |
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08 |
Drive Pokhara –
Kathmandu. |
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09 |
Visit Bhaktapur
City, Patan City
and Tibetan
Handicraft
center. |
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Departure. |
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Day
01: |
Arrive in Kathmandu and transfer to
the hotel.
Arrive in Kathmandu. Meet/assist by
our representative at the airport
and transfer to hotel. On reaching,
short briefing on day to day program
by our tour guide. Rest of the day
is in leisure.
Overnight at Hotel. |
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Day 02: |
Visit Kathmandu City, Swayambhunath,
Pashupatinath and Boudhanath.
After breakfast, proceed for
sightseeing tour of Kathmandu Durbar
Square, and Swayambhunath. Kathmandu
Durbar Square, or Basantapur Durbar
Square is the plaza in front of the
old royal palace from 16th century
and is one of three Durbar Squares
in the Kathmandu Valley in Nepal,
all of which are UNESCO World
Heritage Sites. The Durbar square is
surrounded by spectacular
architecture and vividly showcases
the skills of the Newari artists and
craftsmen over several centuries.
Swayambhunath is an ancient
religious complex atop a hill in the
Kathmandu Valley, west of Kathmandu
city. It is also known as the Monkey
Temple as there are holy monkeys
living in parts of the temple in the
north-west. Visit Pashupatinath, and
Boudhanath in the afternoon.
Pashupatinath Temple is one of the
most significant Hindu temples of
Lord Shiva in the world, located on
the banks of the Bagmati River in
the eastern part of Kathmandu. It is
the oldest Hindu temple in Kathmandu.
It is not known for certain when
Pashupatinath Temple was founded.
But according to holy books, the
deity here gained great fame there
as Pashupati, the Lord of the
Animals. Pashupatinath Temple's
existence dates back to 400 A.D.
Boudhanath is one of the holiest
Buddhist sites in Kathmandu. Located
about 11 km from the center and
northeastern outskirts of Kathmandu,
the stupa's massive mandala makes it
one of the largest spherical stupas
in Nepal.
Overnight at Hotel. |
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Day 03: |
Drive Kathmandu – Pokhara (827 m,
200 kms, 5 hours approx.)
It takes about five hours drive from
Kathmandu to Pokhara. As you climb
out of the Kathmandu valley, only to
quickly descend again to the Trisuli
River, you follow upstream to its
junction with the Marsyangdi River.
Having pleasant weather, Pokhara is
tourist's paradise with full of
natural as well as cultural heritage
sites such as lakes, caves, temples
of Buddhist and Hindus along with
mountains. You can observe views to
the north across the hills and Phewa
Lake to the white peaks of the
Annapurna and Lamjung ranges. This
drive will take most of the morning,
leaving much of the afternoon to
fall in love with its beauty.
Overnight at Hotel. |
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Day 04: |
Trek Pokhara – Badore (1530 m).
Drive to Nayapul and then, we trek
to Badore. We appreciate the
distinctive fluted peaks of
Machapuchare before undertaking an
early morning ascent through mixed
oak and rhododendron forest. We are
now off the established trails
through farming settlements that
rarely see foreign trekkers. After
lunch we complete our trek to
Bhadure and a fine campsite just
above the village. That night we
often celebrate with the local
musicians and dancers who will
ensure a memorable last evening on
the trail.
Overnight at Camp. |
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Day 05:
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Trek Badore – Panchase (2500 m, 4
hours approx.).
After breakfast walk up to Panchase
(2500 m) for the panoramic views of
Himalayas from Dhaulagiri to
Langtang on a clear morning.
Overnight at Camp. |
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Day 06: |
Trek Panchase - view point then to
Naudanda (1458 m, 5 hours approx.).
After breakfast, starts trek- This
day the trail will be gradual flat
and downhill about 2 hours to reach
the Bhadauri. You will have lunch at
Bhadauri. After lunch continue trek
to Naudanda about one and half hour
trek. The picturesque villages, the
soft relief of the hills with their
rice fields in terraces, subtropical
forests, and the silhouette of the
western Himalayas, make the charm of
this place.
Overnight at Camp. |
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Day 07:
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Trek Naudanda - Sarangkot (1592 m, 4
hours approx.) and drive to Pokhara
*827 m).
After breakfast, trek to Sarangkot.
This trek will allow you to
experience trekking in Nepal under
relatively pleasant circumstances.
Sarangkot offers the most panoramic
views of the Annapurna Himalayan
peaks from Dhaulagiri (8,167m) to
Machhapuchhare (6,997m). On a clear
day, you will be rewarded with
superb panoramic views of the
western Himalayas. Viewing the
Annapurnas from Sarangkot under
perfect conditions has been
described as a “religious
experience”. This trek lasts for 4
hours approx. Then, drive to Pokhara.
Check in to the hotel.
Overnight at Hotel. |
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Day 08: |
Drive Pokhara – Kathmandu.
It takes about five hours drive to
Kathmandu from Pokhara. The higway
follows the Trisuli River, you
follow its junction with the
Marsyangdi River. On reaching, check
in to the hotel.
Overnight at Hotel. |
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Day 09: |
Visit Bhaktapur City, Patan City and
Tibetan Handicraft center.
This day you will visit to Bhaktapur
which literally means a city of
devotees is the oldest city of
Nepal. The Bhaktapur Durbar Square
is located in the current town of
Bhaktapur, which lies 13 km east of
Kathmandu. While the complex
consists of at least four distinct
square (Durbar Square, Taumadhi
Square, Dattatreya Square and
Pottery Square), the whole are is
informally known as the Bhakapur
Durbar Square, and is a highly
visited site in the Kathmandu
Valley. Later, you will be escorted
to Patan City for sightseeing tour.
Patan is also known as city of fine
art is one of the major cities of
Nepal and is best known for its rich
cultural heritage, particularly its
tradition of arts and crafts. Later,
visit Tibetan Handicraft Center
where you will find Tibetan Refugees
and their handicraft skills. Return
to the hotel.
Overnight at Hotel. |
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Day 10:
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Departure.
After breakfast, you will be
transferred to the airport for
onward journey. |
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Highlight
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Panchase Trekking in the world have such
a splendid variety of natural beauty as the
Annapurna region. It is a rare combination
of long arrays of snow-capped peaks, crystal
clear lakes, and turbulent rivers with deep
gorges, Tibetan monasteries, hot-springs,
and picturesque villages, inhabited by
simple and friendly ethnic people. |
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Trip Facts |
Minimum altitude: 1300m.
Maximum altitude: 2500m.
Grade: Easy
Mode: Camping Trek
Duration of Trek: 5 Day
Entry: Kathmandu - Pokhara
Exit: Pokhara - Kathmandu |
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Annapurna
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