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Annapurna · 3 days · From $270

Panchase Trek

Leave the lakeside behind for three days of village paths, quiet forest and a sunrise on Panchase Hill. A compact mountain escape, with Pokhara at both ends.

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A trekker beside the Panchase summit sign and Nepal flag with layered hills behind
Photo: Vivid Trek Nepal collection · Owner-supplied photograph
Your time on the trail

Every day, a little further.

3 days from Pokhara. Select a day to explore where it takes you.

  1. Walk out of the Pokhara valley through hillside villages and cultivated slopes to the Bhumdi area. Allow around 5–6 hours on foot; agree the starting point and any transfer with your guide. Stay in a simple local lodge.

    Bhumdi area

  2. Follow the wooded hills toward Panchase Bhanjyang, taking breaks as the trail climbs. This is the longest walking day, usually around 6–7 hours. Settle into a lodge below the summit.

  3. Climb the stone steps early for the summit panorama when skies are clear. Descend toward Bhadaure and meet your road transfer back to Pokhara. Sunrise depends on weather; confirm the pickup point locally.

Before you set off
Highest point
Around 2,500 m
Season
October–November and March–May
Stay
Simple local lodges

Confirm current local forest entry and guide requirements for your exact trail before departure.

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From the trail

A little closer to the mountains.

Village mornings, forest paths and the people you share the view with. A glimpse of the journey from our own photo collection.

Trekkers gathering at a mountain viewpoint on the Panchase journey
Photo: Vivid Trek Nepal collection · Owner-supplied photograph

Before you go

Panchase Trek: common questions

How many days is the Panchase Trek trek?

A common itinerary is 3 days starting and finishing at Pokhara. Add buffer time for weather, road conditions and, where relevant, domestic flights.

How high does the Panchase Trek trek go?

The highest point on this itinerary is about Around 2,500 m. It stays in the foothills, so altitude illness is unlikely but not impossible.

What permits does the Panchase Trek trek need?

Confirm current local forest entry and guide requirements for your exact trail before departure. Check the current Nepal Tourism Board and Department of Immigration pages close to departure, and ask a government-registered agency to name every permit your itinerary requires.

When is the best season for the Panchase Trek trek?

October–November and March–May. Winter is colder with snow higher up; the monsoon brings rain, cloud and, on some trails, leeches.

Is Panchase suitable for a first trek?

Panchase is a short option from Pokhara, but short does not mean flat. Expect several hours of walking each day, forest climbs and steep summit steps. Choose a slower itinerary if you are not comfortable with consecutive walking days.

Where does the three-day Panchase trek go?

This itinerary travels from Pokhara to Bhumdi, then Panchase Bhanjyang. On day three, climb Panchase Hill before descending toward Bhadaure for a road transfer to Pokhara. Tap each itinerary day to see its stops on the map.

What does the Panchase Trek trek cost?

From $270 per person. Final cost depends on your dates, group size and agreed inclusions. Ask for an itemised quote before booking.

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