Kaski, Nepal
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ModerateThe Panchase Village Trekking in western Nepal starts from calm lake-city Pokhara southwest, then goes north through the charming rhododendron forest, looming over a magnificent vista of Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, Fishtail, and Himchuli Himal mountain peaks. The journey provides you a chance to glimpse the beauty of villages, colorful cultural life at mid-hills, and multi-ethnic mostly Gurung, Magar, and Brahmins.
Itinerary
Kathmandu arrival (1400 m/4593 ft)
On arriving at Kathmandu’s Tribhuvan International Airport receive, assist, and transfer to the hotel. After refreshing a short briefing followed by orientation on the trek that includes a meeting with your respective guide.
Evening : Trip briefing and welcome dinner along with the ethnic cultural show on Authentic Nepalese restaurant End.
Overnights at hotel in Kathmandu (Welcome Dinner Included)
Fly To Pokhara (25 mins), and Trek to Bumdi (1650 m/5413 ft) - 3 hrs
After breakfast, transfer to the domestic airport for Pokhara Flight. Meet your team – Sherpa and Porters at Pokhara Airport. After a short briefing transfer to Lakeside from where this trek will start after crossing the lake by boat. Hike uphill for almost 1 hour to reach World Peace Stupa, explore around stupa, take pictures and continue trekking reaching Bumdi overnight.
Overnight homestay or at teahouse lodge. (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included)
Trek from Bumdi to Panchase Bhanjyang (2065 m/6775 ft) – 4 hrs
After breakfast, follow the trail through beautiful forest with buzzing sounds of insects and enjoy songs from the birds. On the way you will come across beautiful panoramic views of Mountains including Annapurna, Hiunchuli, Dhaulagiri, Lamjung and Fishtail (Machhapuchhare).
Overnight homestay or at teahouse lodge. (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included)
Trek from Panchase Bhanjyang to Bhadaure (1670 m/5479 ft) – 3 hrs
Early morning, hike up to Panchase peak at 2500m altitude to watch beautiful sunrise over the mountains. After watching the sunrise and taking pictures, descend down to reach the campsite, where you will be staying overnight.
Overnight homestay or at teahouse lodge. (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included)
Trek to Naudanda (2 hrs), drive to Pokhara (1 hr).
Today after breakfast, trek all the way down to reach Naundanda. Our vehicle will be waiting there to transfer to Pokhara. Rest of the day is free on your own at Pokhara.
Overnight at teahouse lodge. (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included)
Fly back to Kathmandu. Half Day Sightseeing
Fly back to Kathmandu from Pokhara airport. Rest of the day is sightseeing. Visit Boudhanath, Pashupatinath and Patan Durbar Square. Evening farewell dinner at a fine restaurant.
Overnight at a hotel in Kathmandu. (Farewell Dinner Included)
Final Departure.
Free for last-minute packing and shopping until transfer to the airport for final departure.
Got any question or Inquiries about the trip ?
In the morning after breakfast go for a walk and later return for lunch. After lunch the guest are free to rest.
Inclusions
Cost Includes
- Airport arrival and departure service on private tourist vehicles with a/c. Flight fare from Kathmandu-Pokhara-Kathmandu.
- Welcome Garlands of seasonal flowers upon arrival. Himalayan Holidays Nepal's Duffle bag to carry your luggage during trek.
- Welcome Dinner in a traditional Nepali restaurant with some cultural dance programs. 2 nights stay at the above hotel in Kathmandu and 1 night stay at Pokhara on a twin sharing basis including breakfast and all taxes.
- Tea House Trek according to Itinerary including meals (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner) accommodation at homestay or Lodges and Tea Houses and the service of experienced English speaking trek Guide.
- A cup of tea during the tea break and safe drinking water.
- Cost of required number guide, sherpas and porters and their meals and insurance.
- Annapurna National Park fees & TIMS Permit.
- Farewell Dinner in a restaurant which is famous among trekkers and climbers.
Cost Excludes
- International airfares and airport departure taxes.
- Items of a personal nature such as; laundry, bar bills, snacks, alcoholic beverages, extra mileage, optional tours such as Mountain Flights, telephone calls, internet services, personal gratuities as tips to guides, bell-hops or hotel porters, drivers, etc.
- Mineral water bottle during the trek.
- Comprehensive Travel Insurance or "Umbrella Insurance" to cover - Illness, hospitalization, travel medicines, loss of valuables, thefts, change of itinerary, flight and tour cancellations due to unavoidable circumstances and most of all Emergency Helicopter Charter for evacuation purpose.
- Tips for a guide.
- Any items that are not mentioned in above the costs include section.
Availability
Book this trip with us from the following dates. For Custom Trips or general inquiries, Contact Us.
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Dec 07 (Thursday)
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Dec 08 (Friday)
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Dec 09 (Saturday)
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Dec 10 (Sunday)
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Dec 11 (Monday)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Nepal visa is easily issued from Nepalese Embassy in your country. Nepal also issue on arrival visa for 15 days, 30 days and 90 days charging fee of USD 25, USD 40 and USD 100 respectively. Please carry two passport size photos along with you.
Best season for trekking in Nepal is from March to May and September to November. During this time weather is clear and warm. But, if you like to avoid crowd then best time for your trek will be from May to September.
Yes, we do provide international airport pick up and drop off services. Outside terminal, our staff will be displaying companies play card or your name card depending upon group size, for your convenience.
It is compulsory to have your insurance before you visit Nepal. For trekking and Alpine Climbing you must have High Altitude Insurance. And for Tour and sightseeing you must have travel insurance.
You must be physically fit and healthy for trekking in Nepal. It’s better to do at least 2 hours morning or evening walk to prepare yourself for this trekking.Please let us know in advance if you have any medical problems like heart disease, asthma and blood pressure.
Difficulty level depends upon the remoteness and altitude of the trekking route. Basically, trekking below 3,000m is easy. Higher the altitude, it’s more difficult to walk.
In trekking, wide variety of food is available. Teahouses prepare Nepali food, Indian food and Continental food as per menu. All the foods are freshly prepared. We suggest you not to consume meat items during the trekking.
Basically, we accommodate our clients in 3 to 4 star hotel in Kathmandu, Pokhara, Chitwan and other major cities in standard rooms on twin sharing basis. For luxury package we accommodate you in 5 star and beautiful boutique hotels in available places. On trek we accommodate you in best available lodges and teahouses standard rooms on twin sharing basis and occasionally dormitory on busy season.
In teahouse trekking basic facilities are available, with clean rooms, blankets, freshly cooked warm food. Sometimes there will be common toilets and bathrooms outside your room. Warm water is available for shower on extra cost.
In camping trekking, we will use the tents that can keep us warm from -20 degree Celsius to -40 degree Celsius. Tents for toilet, shower, dinning and kitchen will be set up for your convenience. Comfortable trekking chairs, tables and mattress will be available. Fresh and healthy food will be prepared by our professional cook.
Means of transportation depends on places you travel. We have our own fleet of transportation like car, jeep, Hiace and Coaster tourist bus for ground transfer. Domestic airplane and helicopter are used for air transportation.
Weather in the Mountains is highly unpredictable. So we should always be prepared to tackle the cold. From March to May and September to November in the morning and evening temperature will be (from 3000m to 6000m) 0 degree Celsius to 5 degree Celsius, in afternoon it will rise upto 20 degree Celsius to 25 degree Celsius and at night it might fall down till -5 degree Celsius to -10 degree Celsius. Similarly, during winter i.e. December, January and February there will be heavy snowfall in the Mountains dropping temperature till -15 degree Celsius at night. Morning and evening will be around -5 to 5 degree Celsius and temperature will rise upto 15 degree Celsius during day time. And our monsoon season from June to August where we expect heavy and continuous rainfall. But if we go above 3000m altitude ratio of rainfall will decrease. Temperature during day will reach upto 25 degree Celsius high and reduce till 0 degree Celsius to -5 degree Celsius. Morning and evening will be chill from 5 degree Celsius to 15 degree Celsius.
For trekking in the Mountains you will need very warm, windproof, waterproof clothes. You must bring trekking/hiking boot which is comfortable to wear and walk. Beside that quick dry t-shirt, trouser and towel is important.
On average you have to walk 6 to 8 hrs a day covering 12 to 18 km in distance.
Of course, this trip is completely safe for solo travelers. You will have your guide and porter for your assistance; they will definitely take care of you along the trip.
Health and safety of our clients is a major concern of our company. All our guides have got first aid training. Your guide will be carrying first aid kit and satellite phone during the trekking in case of emergency and we can use the helicopter service for immediate evacuation.
Yes, you can use your debit/credit card in major cities like Kathmandu and Pokhara. We suggest you to carry cash (Nepali Currency) during the trekking for your personal expenses.
If its Altitude Sickness problem then we will immediately carry you down to lower altitude. We will take you to the nearby health post and if the case is serious we will immediately do helicopter rescue and admit in major hospitals in Pokhara or Kathmandu.
We have included rest/spare day in your itinerary to acclimatize in the thin air. Your guide will encourage you to drink more soup and garlic which is believed to help in high altitude. Besides that, your guide will be carrying medicine (Diamox) to reduce altitude sickness.