Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu
Upon your arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu, our company representative will pick you up and escort you to your hotel. Overnight at a 3-star hotel in Kathmandu.
Day 2: Fly from Kathmandu to Pokhara 820m/25 minutes
You take a short yet scenic 25-minute flight to the City of Lake, Pokhara. You’ll be picked up by our team in Pokhara and transferred to a hotel in the Lakeside area. You can explore the beautiful city of Pokhara. You can visit Bat Cave, Mahendra Cave, and do boating on Lake Phewa. Overnight at a 3-star hotel in Pokhara.
Day 3: Drive from Pokhara to Thado Khola by private car and trek to Bhumdi 1520m (3/4 hours).
Passing Davis Fall and Gupteshwor Cave, we drive off to Thado Khola which will take about 30 minutes. From Thado Khola, we start our trek along dense forests of rhododendron to reach the beautiful Gurung village of Bhumdi that also hosts an alluring view of Mt. Machhapuchhre (6993m), Annapurna range, Hiunchuli (6441m), and the other Himalayas. Overnight in Bhumdi.
Day 4: Trek from Bhumdi to Panchase Bhanjyang 2030m (5/6 hours).
Trekking through lush forests, we relish the beautiful panorama of Mt. Machhapuchhre (6993m), Annapurna range, Hiunchuli (6441m), and the other Himalayas on our way to Panchase Bhanjyang. We pass Chisapani, Thame Danda, and several other small villages as we cross different small streams to reach our destination. We make a steep climb to arrive in Panchase Bhanjyang. Overnight in Panchase Bhanjyang.
Day 5: Trek from Panchase Bhanjyang to Chitre 1400m (6/7 hours).
We trek uphill through dense forests to the top of Panchase Ridge (2517m) which is the highest point of our trek. From the top of the ridge, we can relish the spectacular panorama of Annapurna range, Dhaulagiri range, and Mt. Machhapuchhre (6993m) along with Pokhara valley and Kusma Bazaar. We then trek downhill to Chitre. Overnight in Chitre.
Day 6: Trek from Chitre to Birethanti 1020m (4/5 hours).
Trekking through alpine forests, we reach the small village of Thamarjung where we will have our lunch. We then cross a suspension bridge over Modi Khola. Relishing the beautiful vista of Mt. Machhapuchhre (6993m), Annapurna range, and Dhaulagiri range, we trek for a couple of hours to reach Birethanti. Overnight in Birethanti.
Day 7: Trek from Birethanti to Nayapul and drive back to Pokhara (2/3 hours) and flight back to Kathmandu.
We trek downhill through lush forests till we reach Nayapul. From Nayapul, we drive on an off-road to Pokhara enjoying the beautiful countryside view. You then catch an evening flight back to the capital. Relishing the view of the mountains one last time, you arrive in Kathmandu. You will again be received by our team representative who will transfer you to your hotel room. Overnight at a 3-star hotel in Kathmandu.
Day 8: Final Departure from Kathmandu
We bid you farewell and transfer you to the Tribhuvan International Airport for your scheduled departure.
Note: Depending on the ages of children, they get discount in trek cost and domestic flight ticket cost accordingly. Also Horse renting in Annapurna Region is USD 75 per day per horse including horse man, his food, accommodation, salary and insurance.
Booking open now: Join with us on a Panchase Trek for families in 2021/2022.
Customize Your Trek: This is a general itinerary, which can always individually be “tailormade”. The trek package can be redesigned or redeveloped as per your taste, For more information please e-mail us at snftnepal@yahoo.de
NOTE: In case of emergency during the trip, Helicopter will be arranged by Swiss Family Treks & Expedition GmbH. The charges must be paid by clients themselves.
