This trek is an ideal way to explore the area around Pokhara for those short on time or relatively new to trekking, without missing out on the amazing views over the surrounding mountains or the experience of village life! Your trek starts in style with a gentle boat trip across Lake Phewa to take you to the start point, where a short climb will be rewarded with stunning views out across the Annapurnas, Machhapuchhare (Fishtail), Dhaulagiri and Manaslu, which will form the backdrop to much of the trek. The trail will take you up to the World Peace Pagoda, through the forest where you can see the flora and fauna of Nepal and past a number of villages where you can experience the daily lives of the local people. It takes you up to an elevation of 2500m on the summit of Panchase hill, from which (if you are willing to get up early enough!) you can see a stunning sunrise over the snowy Himalayan peaks. This trek is also a great extension to any of our tours of Kathmandu, Pokhara and Chitwan.
- Itinerary Overview
- Detailed Travel Plan
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- Travel Notes
- Departure Dates
- Day 1 : Arrival in Kathmandu
- Day 2 : Sightseeing: Dakshinkali, Chovar, Kirtipur, Bungmati and Khokana
- Day 3 : Sightseeing: Kathmandu Durbar Square, Swqyambhunath and Pashupati
- Day 4 : Sightseeing: Patan and Bhaktapur
- Day 5 : Drive to Pokhara
- Day 6 : Sightseeing: Sarangkot Visit and Half day sightseeing
- Day 7 : Boat across Lake Phewa, Trek to Bumdi [1520m]
- Day 8 : Trek to Panchase Bhanjyang [2065m]
- Day 9 : Trek to Bhadaure [1670m]
- Day 10 : Trek to Naudanda [1515m], drive to Pokhara [800m]
- Day 11 : Drive: Pokhara to Tansen (120km, 3.5 Hours)
- Day 12 : Drive: Tansen to Lumbini
- Day 13 : Drive: Lumbini to Chitwan
- Day 14 : Jungle Safari
- Day 15 : Jungle Safari
- Day 16 : Drive: Chitwan to Nagarkot
- Day 17 : Drive to Kathmandu
- Day 18 : Departure
- Day 1 : Arrival in Kathmandu
Our representative will pick up from the airport and transfer to hotel. After short halt, our representative will give you short information about your trip. And later on, he will take you to short walk if you are ok with it. Overnight at hotel.
- Day 2 : Sightseeing: Dakshinkali, Chovar, Kirtipur, Bungmati and Khokana
Full Day sightseeing of Bungamati, Khokana. Bungamati is the birth place of Rato Machhendranath. He is regarded as the patron guardian of the valley. There is a shikhara-style temple in the middle of the village square. He spends six months a year in this temple and the other six months in the Rato Machhendranath Temple in Patan. Khokana, a traditional and tiny Newari village eight kilometers south of Kathmandu (on the outskirts of Patan), which has its own history and has retained its tradition and culture. It is a living museum and recalls medieval times. The farming community of Newars who live here are mostly dependent on agriculture and much of their daily activities take place outside of their dwellings.
Dakshinkali, Chovar and Kirtipur. It is said that the head lice had transformed into these monkeys. Sacrifices are made two times a week at Dakshinkali temple. The animals sacrificed have to be unsaturated males. Saturday is the main Day and animal there are also sacrifices on Tuesdays. The Dasain festival in October is a major festival here.
Kritipur is situated on a ridge 6km southwest of Kathmandu. The ancient township is a natural fortress and has a proud and courageous history. The Chilamchu stupa and the temple of Bagh Bhairav are major sights here. Kirtipur offers quaint streets lined with artistic houses and temple squares. The people are known for their skill in building and weaving.
Carved out of a hillside, the Chovar gorge is the only outlet for all the waters of the valley. Legend has it that Manjushree, an ancient saint cut the mountain with his magical sword, to drain out the water from the Kathmandu Valley which was then just a lake. There is a small but picturesque temple of Adinath on the top of the hill with a magnificent view of the snow capped peaks. Just beyond the gorge is a temple of lord Ganesh. The main image of the shrine is a massive rock, naturally carved. Overnight at hotel. - Day 3 : Sightseeing: Kathmandu Durbar Square, Swqyambhunath and Pashupati
The Kathmandu Durbar Square holds the palaces of the Malla and Shah kings who ruled over the city. Along with these palaces, the square also surrounds quadrangles revealing courtyards and temples. Swayambhunath is also known as the Monkey Temple as there are holy monkeys living in parts of the temple in the north-west. They are holy because Manjushree, the bodhisattva of wisdom and learning was raising the hill which the Swayambhunath Temple stands on. He was supposed to leave his hair short but he made it grow long and head lice grew.
Pashupatinath is one of the biggest Hindu temples of Lord Shiva in the world, located on the bank of the Bagmati River in the eastern part of Kathmandu the capital of Nepal The temple served as the seat of the national deity, Lord Pashupatinath, until Nepal was secularized The temple is listed in UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
The Buddhist stupa of Boudhanath dominates the skyline. The ancient Stupa is one of the largest in the world. The influx of large populations of Tibetan refugees from China has seen the construction of over 50 Tibetan Gompas (Monasteries) around Boudhanath. As of 1979, Boudhanath is along with Swayambhunath, it is one of the most popular tourist sites in the Kathmandu area. - Day 4 : Sightseeing: Patan and Bhaktapur
Today Sightseeing in Patan and Bhaktapur. The city of Patan is believed to have been built in the third century B.C. by the Kirat dynasty. It was expanded by Lichhavis in the 6th century A.D. and again by the Mallas in medieval period. The Malla kings ruled the Kathmandu Valley until the ascension of the Shah dynasty. In 1768, King Prithvi Narayan Shah began his campaign to unify Nepal and Patan became a city in the kingdom of Nepal.
The place of 55 windows, the stone temple of Batsala Devi full of convoluted carvings, innumerable temples, architectural showpieces like the Lion Gate, the statue of king Bhupatindra Malla, the picture Gallery, the Batsala temple etc are the major focal points of Bhaktapur Durbar square and it was listed in the UNESCO World Heritage Monuments List in 1979. - Day 5 : Drive to Pokhara
Early morning drive to pokhara. Later free for personal activities. Overnight at hotel. Pokhara is the most popular destination in Nepal after Kathmandu . Its flame rests on the natural beauty of its lakeside location and its proximity to the mountains, not on any great historical or cultural endowment, it is the starting point for some of the most famous treks in Nepal.
- Day 6 : Sightseeing: Sarangkot Visit and Half day sightseeing
Early in the morning. Excursion to Sarangkot. Later half Day sightseeing of pokhara city. Overnight at hotel. From Sarangkot one can view a panoramic sweep of the surrounding ranges, most especially the rounded form of the Annapurna II Peak, the perfect pyramid shape of Mt. Machhapuchhare, the uniquely-named Mt. Fishtail and Dhaulagiri Peak. These are not the only attractions in Sarangkot. The more adventurous ones can also spend a few hours paragliding among the mountains and villages.
- Day 7 : Boat across Lake Phewa, Trek to Bumdi [1520m]
From Pokhara, a short boat trip across the beautiful Phewa Lake will take you to the start of the trek. The first climb through the forest will take you up to the steps leading to the World Peace Pagoda. This Buddhist stupa is one of over 80 Peace Pagodas worldwide, built in an attempt to unite people from all over the world and promote world peace. As well as being an impressive sight in itself, from this vantage point you also get stunning views over mountains, Phewa Lake and the city below. After a chance to wander round this truly peaceful stupa, you continue down through the forest on small walking trails, before climbing back up to join an open jeep trail snaking round the hill, which will take you through the village of Lukum Swara. The final climb of today takes you up to Bumdi village, home to Gurung and Brahman people,where you will spend the night and can learn more about these cultures.
Accommodation: Camping and teahouse options available
Approx Walking Time: 3 hours
Distance: 10km - Day 8 : Trek to Panchase Bhanjyang [2065m]
After a short climb to really wake you up, the track continues through beautiful forest where you can see mountains regularly peeking out between the trees. Today is a great day for nature-lovers, as the path winds amongst diverse trees and plants and you can hear the birds above – you may even catch a glimpse of a monkey! Emerging from the trees briefly at Thulunchour you then continue under the cover of the forest until the path joins a dirt road, from which you can see panoramic views of the mountains. These include the Annapurnas, Lamjung, Gangapurna and Machhapuchhare (Fishtail) as well as three peaks over 8,000m: Dhaulagiri, Annapurna I and Manalsu, in the distance. Continuing along the jeep trail takes you gently uphill to Panchase Bhanjyang. Similar to last night’s stay, this village is home to Gurung and Brahman people.
Accommodation: Camping and teahouse options available
Approx Walking Time: 4 hours
Distance: 10.5km - Day 9 : Trek to Bhadaure [1670m]
This morning you climb the stone steps up to Panchase peak at almost 2,500m, the highest point of your trek. From here you will again be rewarded with stunning views over the mountains, and there is the option of getting up extra early to ascend to this point in time for sunrise! After catching your breath and taking in your surroundings, you descend down the far side of the hill to Alldanda. This afternoon consists of a gentle walk down to your campsite, with regular views of the mountains above and villages below. The campsite is situated just above the town of Bhadaure, where you can experience a mix of cultures as there are a range of residents including Gurung, Kami and Brahman.
Accommodation: Camping and teahouse options available
Approx Walking Time: 3 hours
Distance: 7.5km - Day 10 : Trek to Naudanda [1515m], drive to Pokhara [800m]
Today starts with a descent down the stone steps to the town of Bhadaure, and continue on to the jeep trail that takes you across a small stream and through regular villages, where you will get the chance to interact with locals and children will ask for chocolate! On reaching Naudanda the trail will rejoin the highway and your car will be waiting to pick you up and drive you back to the quiet city of Pokhara in time for lunch on ‘Lakeside’!
Approx Walking Time: 2 hours
Distance: 6.5km - Day 11 : Drive: Pokhara to Tansen (120km, 3.5 Hours)
Drive to Tansen. Later free. Overnight at hotel. Tansen is a bright Himalayan town situated on the slopes of a hill called Shreenagar Danda. Tansen is the most popular summer resort in western Nepal on account of its position and climate. It has perhaps Nepal's most far stretching views of the country's chief attraction the Himalayas, from Dhaulagiri in the west to Gaurishankar in the northeast. From Shreenagar Danda one can have the views of sweeping Tinau river valley below and the surrounding Mahabharat hills including Terai's flat lands to the far south. The highway bypasses the town center on the west, protecting pedestrian amenities in the central maze of steep, narrow, winding alleys lined with Newar shop-Houses and temples. Besides trade, local Newars are known for traditional metalwork and producing dhaka cloth used in traditional jackets and topis.
- Day 12 : Drive: Tansen to Lumbini
Early morning sightseeing of Tansen later transfer to Lumbini. Overnight at hotel. Lumbini is the birth place of Siddhartha Gautam who later known as Lord Gautam Buddha. It is one of the most significant pilgrimage destinations located in the southern Terai plains of Nepal. Buddha is known as the light of Asia. Millions of people around all over the world come here to visit.
- Day 13 : Drive: Lumbini to Chitwan
Half Day sightseeing of Lumbini garden. Lumbini is listed in the World Heritage Monument Listed by UNESCO.The Indian emperor Ashoka identified and set the Ashoka pillar in Lumbini which is the main attraction of this area. The other main attraction of this area is Maya Devi Temple, Scared Garden spread over 8sq km and scared pond Puskarni where Mayadevi had taken a bath before giving birth to Gautam Buddha. Lumbini holds the historical and religious significance of Nepal.
Then later transfer to Chitwan. Lunch (fixed menu) will be served upon arrival. Afternoon, visit an ethnic Tharus Village on an ox cart. The surrounding farm land and villages has a pulse of its own, giving it a sense of timelessness. An experience guide will accompany you a short briefing on the elephants by our naturalists at the elephant stable.
Upon returning you will be free to retire to your rooms or perhaps join company around the hotel. Shortly thereafter dinner (fixed menu) will be served at the restaurant. Overnight at hotel. - Day 14 : Jungle Safari
Morning: wake up call at dawn, timing vary depending on the season. Tea/coffee with cookies will be served. After breakfast you will be go for canoe, you may see the diffrents kinds of Birds and also Rhinos. Canoe will be 45mins than after you can go for jungle walk.
This might be 3 to 4hrs, it is quit exciting program. Around 12 noon back to Hotel, have lunch and at 14.30 you will be going for Elephant ride. It is 2hrs program then back at Hotel have dinner. - Day 15 : Jungle Safari
Today you will be having time to go round the Village with bike or you can ride Bicycle tour to 20,000 lake, where you can see lots of birds and Crocodile. Back at Hotel and rest.
- Day 16 : Drive: Chitwan to Nagarkot
Transfer to Kathmandu to Nagarkot . Overnight at hotel. Nagarkot, located 32 kilometers northeast of Kathmandu, is one of the most scenic spots in Bhaktapur district and is renowned for its spectacular sunrise view of the Himalaya when the weather is clear. Visitors often travel to Nagarkot from Kathmandu to spend the night so that they could see the breathtaking sunrise.
- Day 17 : Drive to Kathmandu
Free Day
- Day 18 : Departure
Our Team will escorts you to airport on the way back to your home country.
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Included
- All the transfer
- Hotel with Breakfast
- All the entrance fees
- All the sightseeing with E. Guide.
- Trekking with full board
- Permit, TIMS.
- Staff insurance all the taxes,
- Program in Chitwan.
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Excluded
- All the personal Expenses, Lunch, dinner (except in trekking).
- Insurances, all the changes made due to Natural disaster.
- Emergency Rescue.
It is one of the moderate types trekking, because you are going above the 4156 meters at high. That’s why before you decide to do this trek you have to do some training. You will be walking 5 to 8 hrs a day; you need to have very good shoes. As you are going every day 500 to 1000 meters of altitude, you have to drinks lots of Water. During your trek you might get altitude sickness. Please read the symptoms of altitude sickness. If you have symptoms of ATS please tell our guide, so that he can take care of you.
List of things you need to bring: Dawn Jacket-1, Wind Proof-1, Gore-Tex-1, T-Shirt-4/6, Socks-4/6, Hat-1, Woolen Hat-1, Gloves-1pair, Trekking Boot-1Pair, Hiking shoe or Plipflop-1Pair, Raincoat-1, Water Bottle(1/2ltrs), Sunglass-1, Sun lotion, Towel, Thormel Trouser-2 pairs, Pool over-1, Sleeping Bag-1.
Best Months to do this trek: Middle of September – November, Feb- April.
Rhododendron:Middle of March - April.
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