Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu (1338 m/4390 ft)
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 (820 m/2690 ft, 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 Peace Stupa by private car and trek to Bhumdi (1520 m/4987 ft, 9 km/5.6 mi, 3-4 hours)
Passing Davis Fall and Gupteshwor Cave, we drive off to World Peace Stupa which will take about 45 minutes. From World Peace Stupa, 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 at lodge in Bhumdi.
Day 4: Trek from Bhumdi to Panchase Bhanjyang (2030 m/6660 ft, 10 km/6.2 mi, 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 at lodge in Panchase Bhanjyang.
Day 5: Trek from Panchase Bhanjyang to Chitre (1400 m/4593 ft, 6.3 km/3.9 mi, 4-5 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 at lodge in Chitre.
Day 6: Trek from Chitre to Nayapul (1070 m/3510 ft, 9.5 km/5.9 mi, 4-5 hours) and drive back to Pokhara (2 hours)
Trekking through alpine forests, we reach the small village of Thamarjung where we will have our lunch. Relishing the beautiful vista of Mt. Machhapuchhre (6993m), Annapurna range, and Dhaulagiri range, we trek for a couple of hours to reach Nayapul. From Nayapul, we drive on an off-road to Pokhara enjoying the beautiful countryside view and transfer to hotel. Overnight at a 3-star hotel in Pokhara.
Day 7: Fly from Pokhara to Kathmandu (1338 m, 25 minutes)
We catch our morning flight back to Kathmandu with amazing views of the Annapurna, Lamjung, Manaslu, Langtang and Ganesh Himal ranges throughout the flight. We transfer you back to the hotel in Kathmandu. You can spend the day resting and relaxing or strolling around the markets to buy souvenirs to take back home. 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.
Booking open now: Join with us on a Panchase Trek for families in 2021/2022/2023.
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.
