The best short treks around Pokhara to Panchase Trek offers panoramic view of the Himalayas, the sunset and sunrise view from Panchase Hills. It is a rural cultural off the-beaten, less crowded trek in Annapurna. A low altitude mountains trek takes you through the rural areas and lush green forest in the Annapurna region. An easy and newly opened trekking route in Nepal is recommended for beginner hikers like family with children to seniors, solo and small group trekkers.
The Panchase Trek is a popular short trek in the Annapurna region of Nepal, known for its stunning views of the Himalayas, diverse landscapes, and rich cultural experiences. It is ideal for those trekkers who want a relatively easy trek with fewer crowds compared to the more famous trek routes like the Annapurna Circuit and Everest Base Camp.
Panchase Trek is an easy to moderate difficulty hike. Panchase Hill (2,500 meters) is the highest point of the trek. The Spring (March–June) and Autumn (September–December) are the best time for Panchase Trek from Pokhara.
Panchase Trek with light pack but include warm clothing, as mornings and evening is chilly. Carry a reusable water bottle and water purification tablets. We advise you to respect local customs and traditions. It is nice to hire a local guide for a more enriching experience for the Panchase Trek.
If you’re looking for a short, scenic, and culturally rich trek in Nepal, the Panchase Trek is an excellent choices for you. Mission Eco Trek is your trekking partner here in Nepal for booking Panchase Trek with set of departure with cost for 2025/2026.
Panchase Trek is well-known for it beautiful trail to explore around Pokhara and the surrounding Himalayas. Panchase Trek is a short nature hike in Pokhara, staying at rural cultural homestay, enjoying enchanting mountain views, beautiful forests, villages and valleys.
The Panchase Trek begins and ends in Pokhara. Pokhara is a beautiful nature city of Nepal. Pokhara offers incredible views of Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, Fishtail and Manaslu, best for the people with limited time. It is a low altitude trek without any risk of AMS. You will walk through green hills, and beautiful rural villages. The Sunrise and Sunset view over the Himalayas from Panchase is so wonderful.
Panchase Peak is a sacred religious site, so famous for its natural and cultural beauty. The less crowded Panchase region preserves a wide variety of birds, animals and plants. Panchase is the best trek to come out from busy trekking trail of Nepal. Panchase Hill is a good trek for an authentic homestay trek experience. Likewise, if you love nature and mountain photography, please don’t miss our short Panchase Trek in Annapurna.
Panchase Trek 6 Days Itinerary
Day 1:Kathmandu to Pokhara(200km, 6 hour, 850m)
Day 2:Pokhara to Pumdi Bhumdi(1600m, 10km, 5 to 6 hours)
Day 3: Pumdi Bhumdi to Panchase Bhanjyang(2000m, 18km, 6 hours)
Day 4:Panchase to Bhadaure(1900m,12km, 5 hours)
Day 5:Bhadaure to Naudanda(1500m,9 km,4 hours) and drive to Pokhara(2 hours)
Day 6:Pokhara to Kathmandu (200km, 6 hours, 1300m)
