The Annapurna region’s Panchase trek is also regarded as one of the easy trek of the region. The Panchase trekking has been a popular trekking trail of Annapurna region because it has a wonderful assortment of natural beauty. The Annapurna Panchase trekking is an exceptional mixture of elongated ranges of snow-capped peaks, crystal like clear lakes, chaotic rivers with deep gorges, Tibetan monasteries and natural hot-spring water, beautiful traditional villages, simple and friendly people etc. Being as one of the best trekking routes, Annapurna Panchase trekking route is not widely trekked by the trekkers thus we can enjoy the virgin culture and real ancient way of living of the local inhabitants.  

Usually, the Annapurna Panchase trekking starts from the beautiful valley Pokhara. At the beginning, the trek heads to southwest and then after loops to north, to the Annapurna Conservation Area through the sub-tropical valleys and rice fields. We can also see the thick rhododendron forests during the trail. Moreover the Panchase trekking area is famed for having a wide variety of birds as well as animals. The Panchase trekking is not only renowned for the varieties of birds and animals but also the views it provides of snow-capped peaks over than 8000 m. Mt Dhaulagiri, Mt. Annapurna, Mt. Machhapuchhare, Mt. Manaslu etc. are the most popular mountains and can be seen very closely while the trek. The Gurungs are the local inhabitants of the place but Brahmins, Magars and other ethnic groups are also found in this area. Ghandruk is the most popular traditional village of the place and is popular for its own ancient unique culture, tradition etc.

Itinerary for Panchase Trekking

Days                      Programs   
Day 01 and 02        Arrival and sightseeing in Kathmandu
Day 03                   Drive to Pokhara
Day 04                   Trek to Bhumdi
Day 05                   Trek to Panchase Bhanjyang
Day 06                   Trek to Panchase peak and trek Chitre
Day 07                   Trek to Matathanti
Day 08                   Trek to Ghandrung
Day 09                   Sightseeing at Ghandrung
Day 10                   Trek to Pothana
Day 11                   Back to Pokhara
Day 12                   Drive back to Kathmandu
Day 13                   Sightseeing in Kathmandu
Day 14                   Departure from Kathmandu