11 days Panorama Panchase Homestay Trek

11 days Panorama Panchase Homestay Trek

Panchase trek is an easier trek. Each day of hiking day is not more than 3 to 4 hours which make it ideal for the hikers with moderate fitness, beginning trekkers, as well as kids. Homestay means staying with local; which allows you the opportunity to learn and practice their language. Nepalese people are always so keen to teach their languages to foreigners and willing to learn English with you too. As soon as you come as guests, it’s pretty sure that you will be a friend for life with them. You will get something common with your hosts. They also love to meet new people. Here, you can live their life in the same way they are living, so there is a greater chance to make friends that give you a very good excuse to return.

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive in Kathmandu

Stop At: Thamel, Kathmandu 44600 Nepal
Our representative will meet you at your arrival at the Airport and transfer you to the Hotel. An information session about the program will be conducted by our Tour Guide. Overnight stay in the Hotel at Thamel. (B/B plan)
Duration: 2 hours

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight at boutique hotel in Kathmandu.

Day 2: Sightseeing in the Kathmandu Valley

Stop At: Pashupatinath Temple, Pashupati Nath Road, Kathmandu 44600 Nepal
Pashupatinath Temple is one of the most significant Hindu temples of Lord Shiva in the world, located on the banks of the Bagmati River. Though you are not allowed to go inside the temple as it is strictly for Hindus only, you can clearly see the temple and the activities from the eastern bank of the Bagmati River. It is a square two-tiered pagoda temple built on a single-tier plinth which is famous all over the world.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Boudhanath Stupa, Boudh, Kathmandu 44600 Nepal
Boudhananath is one of the holiest Buddhist sites in Kathmandu. It was built in the 5th century with four pairs of eyes of Lord Buddha in four cardinal directions keeping an eternal watch over the people and their doings. You will find Buddhist pilgrims from Tibet going round the stupa spinning the prayer wheels.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Swayambhunath Maha Chaitya, Kathmandu 44600, Nepal
You can watch over the valley from the top of a hillock on its western side. Swoyambhu is also known as Samhengu and the Monkey temple because of the countless monkeys living in the premises.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Kathmandu Durbar Square, Kathmandu 44600 Nepal
This complex of palaces, courtyards and temples, built between the 12th and 18th centuries, used to be the seat of the ancient Malla kings of Kathmandu. There are also three museums inside the palace building.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Asan, Between Durbar Square and Thamel, Kathmandu 44600 Nepal
Asan is a very popular and crowded local market in Kathmandu. It is inhabited by mainly Newar people (indigenous people of Kathmandu).Meanwhile, people from all over the nation and even foreigners are regular customers and visitors there.
Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:
• Breakfast: Hotel included buffet style breakfast.
Accommodation included: Overnight at a boutique hotel in Kathmandu.

Day 3: Drive to Pokhara (827 m) - approx 7 hours

Stop At: Pokhara Lakeside, Lakeside Rd, Pokhara 33700 Nepal
On this day we have our breakfast by 6:00 a.m. in the morning and head towards tourist Bus Park at Thamel and board a tourist bus to Pokhara. The bus ride will take around 7 hours through curvy roads of hilly terrain with couple of breaks in between for snacks and lunch. The drive to Pokhara on one of the major highways is exhilarating with beautiful views of never leaving tributaries, lush green hills and roadside settlements.
Duration: 7 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast: Hotel included buffet style breakfast.
Accommodation included: Overnight at boutique hotel in Pokhara

Day 4: Boat across Phewa Lake, trek to Bumdi (1200 m)

Stop At: Bhumdi Tamu Khaja Ghar - Nepal Food, Lake Side, Pokhara 33700, Nepal
An early peaceful boating towards the corner of Phewa Lake marks the starting of your trek. Then you head to World Peace Pagoda from the lush green hill laid back to Phewa Lake. From the top of the hill, you will be able to explore the beautiful Phewa lake and Pokhara city and Phewa Lake. After some rest, we head to the beautiful Bhumdi village of Gurung settlements where we stay overnight.
Duration: 4 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast: Hotel included buffet style breakfast.
• Dinner: Traditional Dhal Bhat will be prepared by your host family. Choice of Vegetarian and non-vegetarian.

Accommodation included: Overnight at homestay with a local family.

Day 5: Trek from Bhumdi to Panchase Bhanjyang (2065 m)

Stop At: Panchase Temple, Panchase 33700, Nepal
A lovely hike from Bhumdi village crossing vibrant rhododendron forests and luch green forests leads us to Thulochaur from where we can see magnificent views of Lamjung Himal, Mt. Fishtail, Annapurna and its ranges.
Duration: 4 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast: Your host family will prepare a simple and healthy breakfast.

• Lunch: Lunch pack will be prepared by villager. Choice of Vegetarian and non-vegetarian.

• Dinner: Traditional Dhal Bhat will be prepared by your host family. Choice of Vegetarian and non-vegetarian.

Accommodation included: Overnight at homestay with a local family.

Day 6: Panchase Peak and trek to Bhadaure (531 m)

Stop At: Bhadaure, 33700, Nepal
And early morning ascend upwards to 2500m takes us to Panchase peak. This is the highest point of our trek. Here we take our breakfast enjoying the captivating views of Gangapurna, Lamhjung HImal, Fishtail, Annapurna and Dhaulagiri. Then, heavenly passing through pine forests, today's trails stops at Bhadaure.
Duration: 8 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast: Your host family will prepare a simple and healthy breakfast.
• Lunch: Lunch pack will be prepared by villager. Choice of Vegetarian and non-vegetarian.
• Dinner: Traditional Dhal Bhat will be prepared by your host family. Choice of Vegetarian and non-vegetarian.
Accommodation included: Overnight at homestay with a local family.

Day 7: Trek back to Pokhara and drive to Kathmandu (1400 m) - 7 hours

Stop At: Pokhara Lakeside, Lakeside Rd, Pokhara 33700 Nepal
This is the last day of our trek, thus after our early morning breakfast in Bhadaure we continue our trek to Naudada. Then, we take a jeep to Pokhara, and drive back to Kathmandu on a private car if you are on short time, otherwise the trek can also be extended upon your choice.
Duration: 3 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast: Your host family will prepare a simple and healthy breakfast.
Accommodation included: Overnight at a boutique hotel in Kathmandu

Day 8: Farewell

Pass By: Tribhuvan International Airport, Ring Rd, काठमाडौँ 44600, Nepal
Today we say our final goodbye. Our representative will come to see you off at the airport. Hoping you had a pleasant and wonderful trekking experience we bid you goodbye.

Meals included:
• Breakfast: Hotel included buffet style breakfast.

No accommodation included on this day.