Take a boat from Lakeside across Phewa Lake to the south shore. A flight of forest steps climbs to the World Peace Pagoda, and then forest paths and a jeep track through Lukum Swara lead to Bumdi, about 9.9 km with 820 m of climbing. Operators quote three to four hours, and our map suggests five to six hours with the boat and the steps, so we use our estimate. Bumdi is at about 1,520 m, and the Himalayan View teahouse and others offer beds. Walk slowly in the heat and carry water.

Panchase Trek
A four-day ridge trek from Pokhara by boat across Phewa Lake, past the Peace Pagoda to Bumdi, over Panchase Bhanjyang and the Panchase summit, and down to Bhadaure and Naudanda.
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- अधिकतम उचाइ२,५०० मि
- दूरी३५.९ कि.मि.
- उकालो२,२८० मि
- कठिनाइमध्यम
- उत्तम महिनाOct–Nov, Mar–Apr
- अनुमतिपत्र1
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Panchase Trek नेपालको Pokhara क्षेत्रमा पर्ने 4 दिनको ट्रेक हो, जुन २,५०० मिटरसम्म उक्लिन्छ। विदेशी ट्रेकरहरूले आफ्नो मिति, बजेट र गतिसहित ट्रिप पोस्ट गरेर FindTrekkingPartner मा यसका लागि साथी खोज्न सक्छन्। दुवै ट्रेकर सहमत नभएसम्म म्याचहरू निजी रहन्छन्, र सेवा निःशुल्क छ। मध्यम स्तरको दरमा, चार जना ट्रेकरले बाँड्दा 4 दिनको लागि इजाजतपत्रप्राप्त गाइडको खर्च प्रति व्यक्ति लगभग USD ३७ पर्छ, जबकि एक्लै जाँदा USD १४९ पर्छ। उत्तम मौसमहरू Oct–Nov, Mar–Apr हुन्। यस्ता खुला रुटहरूमा इजाजतपत्रप्राप्त गाइड अनिवार्य रूपमा लागू गरिएको छैन (१९ अक्टोबर २०२६ मा जाँचिएको): खुम्बु नगरपालिकाले नेपाल पर्यटन बोर्डको अप्रिल २०२३ को नियमबाट बाहिर रहने निर्णय गरेको छ र दिनभरका हाइकमा गाइड चाहिँदैन, तर पनि गाइड राख्न कडा सल्लाह दिइन्छ, त्यसैले आफ्नो एजेन्सीसँग पुष्टि गर्नुहोस्। यस रुटका खुला ट्रिपहरू तल सूचीबद्ध छन्, सुरु हुने महिना, समूहको आकार र बाँकी स्थानसहित। पछिल्लो पटक पुष्टि गरिएको: २०२६ अक्टोबर १९। स्रोतहरू: नेपाल पर्यटन बोर्ड, DNPWC, अध्यागमन विभाग।
स्रोतहरू:Department of Immigration, NepalNepal Tourism BoardDepartment of National Parks and Wildlife Conservation
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परिचय
उत्तम मौसम: Oct–Nov, Mar–Apr · अनुमतिपत्र: Agencies disagree: some list the Annapurna Conservation Area permit and TIMS, others say no permit is needed. Confirm with your agency
The Panchase trek is a four-day ridge walk from Pokhara over the forested range west of Phewa Lake. It starts with a boat across the lake and the forest steps to the World Peace Pagoda, follows paths and a jeep track to Bumdi, climbs to the village of Panchase Bhanjyang, crosses the Panchase summit at about 2,500 m, and descends to Bhadaure and Naudanda for the drive back. On our map it is about 36 km with 2,280 m of climbing, and it has views of Machhapuchhre and the Annapurna range from the ridge. The nights are in teahouses at Bumdi and Panchase Bhanjyang, and in a lodge or camp at Bhadaure. It needs no flight, and sources disagree on whether a permit is needed, so confirm with your agency. Trekking poles help on the long runs of stone steps.
The plan follows four operator itineraries, from KimKim, Buddha Air Holidays, Himalayan Local Guide and Third Rock Adventures, which agree on the order of Bumdi, Panchase Bhanjyang, Bhadaure and Naudanda. We give our own estimate for the first two days, because our map shows longer distances than the three to four hours some operators quote. October and November are the clearest months, and the monsoon brings leeches and overgrown trails.
What the trek is like
After the boat, a flight of forest steps climbs to the Peace Pagoda, and a long traverse through forest and village paths reaches Bumdi. A steady climb leads to Panchase Bhanjyang, and from there stone steps climb to the summit and a small temple beside a pond. The descent to Bhadaure follows a ridge with no villages, so carry food and water.
Permits and rules
Operators disagree. One says no permit is required for Panchase, and another says an Annapurna Conservation Area permit and a TIMS card are needed. The Annapurna Conservation Area permit costs NPR 3,000 for foreigners. Ask your agency to confirm for your route.
Best season
October to November and March to April; the monsoon is not recommended.
Getting there and away
Pokhara's Lakeside is the start, with a boat across Phewa Lake. From Naudanda a taxi or jeep takes you back to Pokhara in about an hour.
Difficulty and fitness
The trek is moderate. There are about 2,280 m of climbing over four days, and the second day is the longest at about 10.8 km. Stone steps are hard on the knees on the way down, and in the monsoon leeches and slippery steps are the main difficulty. It suits first-time trekkers who walk regularly.
Budget notes
The costs section uses Nepal-wide lodge and meal ranges for low-altitude nights plus a guide, a porter and transport lines that we show as items to check. The Annapurna permit is not included, because sources disagree on whether it applies to this ridge.
What to pack
A rain jacket, a warm layer for the ridge, trekking poles, sun protection, leech socks in the wet season and enough food and water for the stage between Panchase Bhanjyang and Bhadaure.
Guide rule
Agencies disagree on whether Panchase needs an ACAP permit. If your route passes an ACAP checkpoint, the Annapurna wording applies: the Nepal Tourism Board April 2023 guide rule, which 2026 operator reports say that checkpoint enforces (checked 19 October 2026). See the guide rule by region.
मुख्य आकर्षण
- Sunrise on Machhapuchhre and the Annapurna range from the Panchase viewpoint
- A boat across Phewa Lake and the steps to the World Peace Pagoda
- Forest and stone-step trails above Pokhara
- The small temple beside a pond at Panchase
- A short, quiet alternative to the Poon Hill and Mardi Himal treks
मार्ग नक्सा
दिनदिनको विवरण
तपाईं अघिल्लो रातभन्दा ५४५ मि माथि सुत्नुहुन्छ, जुन सामान्य ५०० मिटरको मार्गदर्शनभन्दा बढी हो। बिस्तारै हिँड्नुहोस्, प्रशस्त पानी पिउनुहोस् र टाउको दुखाइ वा वाकवाकी भए ध्यान दिनुहोस्।
A climb of about 10.8 km and 810 m, about five hours, leads from Bumdi along a forest path and dirt road, past Thulunchour, to Panchase Bhanjyang, at about 2,065 m. Operators give four to five hours, and one gives four hours 45 minutes in the other direction. The route is mostly a footpath with some road, and views of the mountains open as you climb. Panchase Bhanjyang is a small village with teahouses. Arrive with time to explore and watch the afternoon light on the peaks.
Rise early for the climb of stone steps to the Panchase summit, at about 2,500 m, in time for sunrise over Machhapuchhre and the Annapurna range. A small temple beside a pond lies on the ridge. Then descend about 7.4 km, with 820 m down, to Bhadaure, three to four hours in all, with no villages or shops on the way, so carry snacks and water. Bhadaure is at about 1,670 m by operators, and lodging is a lodge or a camp just above it.
A last walk of about 7.9 km, 440 m of descent, takes two and a half to three hours, down stone steps and then a jeep track to Naudanda on the highway. One operator gives 6.5 km and two hours, and our map is slightly longer. A taxi or jeep meets you at Naudanda and drives you back to Pokhara in about an hour, in time for lunch. The track is steep in places, so poles help, and in wet weather watch for leeches on the lower section.
अनुकूलन
रातैपिच्छे सुत्ने उचाइ। रातो पट्टीहरू अघिल्लो रातभन्दा ५०० मिटरभन्दा बढी चढेका हुन्; आराम दिन चिन्ह लगाइएको छ।
- सुत्ने उचाइ
- ५०० मिटरभन्दा बढी चढाइ
- आराम दिन
कति खर्च लाग्छ
प्रति व्यक्ति अनुमानित सबै-समेतको खर्च: उचाइअनुसार लज र खाना, यातायात, अनुमतिपत्र, र गाइड तथा पोर्टर। जति धेरै ट्रेकरले गाइड र पोर्टर बाँड्छन्, प्रत्येकले त्यति कम तिर्छन्। २०२६ अक्टोबर सम्मको अनुसार।
| शैली | १ ट्रेकर | २ ट्रेकर बाँडेर | ४ ट्रेकर बाँडेर |
|---|---|---|---|
| किफायती | US$ ४०–US$ ८०* | US$ ४०–US$ ८०* | US$ ४०–US$ ८०* |
| मध्यम | US$ २३०–US$ ३७०* | US$ १४०–US$ २४०* | US$ ११०–US$ १९०* |
| आरामदायी | US$ २५०–US$ ४००* | US$ १९०–US$ ३१०* | US$ १६०–US$ २६०* |
२ ट्रेकरले बाँड्दाको विवरण
| विवरण | किफायती | मध्यम | आरामदायी |
|---|---|---|---|
| लज र खाना | US$ ४०–US$ ८० | US$ ६०–US$ ११० | US$ ८०–US$ १४० |
| गाइड | — | US$ ५०–US$ ९० | US$ ५०–US$ ९० |
| पोर्टर | — | US$ २०–US$ ४० | US$ ४०–US$ ८० |
बजेटमा सार्वजनिक यातायात र पोर्टरबिना; मध्यम स्तरमा दुई ट्रेकरबीच एक पोर्टर र निजी सवारी साधन बाँडिन्छ; आरामदायीमा प्रत्येक ट्रेकरलाई एक पोर्टर। गाइड अनिवार्य भएको ठाउँमा वा मध्यम स्तर अथवा आरामदायी शैलीमा समावेश गरिएको हुन्छ।
३ रात Below 2,500 m: कोठा US$ २–US$ ९, दाल भात US$ ४–US$ ७
- PriceNepal: Nepal Travel Cost Guide 2026 (2026-05-14)
- Third Rock Adventures: Nepal trek budget planner (2026-05-09)
- Himalayan Partner: Guide and porter price in Nepal 2026 (2026-02-10)
- Shikhar Adventure: Annapurna Circuit trek cost (2026-02-03)
- Nepal Tourism Board: Trekking Permit (2026-10-18)
अपरेटर गाइडबाट लिइएका अनुमान हुन्, कोटेसन होइनन्। टिप, बीमा, सामान र काठमाडौंका होटल समावेश छैनन्; USD प्लेटफर्मको विनिमय दरमा।
फोटोहरू
प्रायः सोधिने प्रश्नहरू
This plan takes four days and three nights from Pokhara to Pokhara, about 36 km. Operators sell versions of three days from Kande or Bhadaure and longer plans of seven to nine days.
The Panchase summit is about 2,500 m, according to operators, and Panchase Bhanjyang is about 2,065 m, which the elevation model supports. Bumdi is about 1,520 m.
Sources disagree. One says none is needed, another lists the Annapurna Conservation Area permit and a TIMS card. The Annapurna permit is NPR 3,000 for foreigners, so confirm with your agency which applies to your route.
October to November has the best views, and March to April has more flowers. The monsoon, from May to September, brings leeches and overgrown trails.
Not between Bhadaure and Panchase Bhanjyang. A guide warns that there are no stops or villages there, so carry snacks and enough water.
स्रोतहरू
बाटोभरि
मार्गको हरेक दिन बास, चिकित्सा सहायता, पानी र हेर्नलायक ठाउँहरू।
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- Gurung Hotel · बास · १,६४६ मि
- Deurali Panchase Home Stay · बास · १,६४७ मि
4. Bhadaure → Pokhara
- Him Medical Hall · चिकित्सा · १,६४७ मि
- Drinking Water · उपयोगी · १,६५१ मि
- View Point Guest House · बास · १,६४९ मि
- Deurali Hotel and Homestay · बास · १,६२० मि
- Homestay · बास · १,५७८ मि
- Naudanda Health Post · चिकित्सा · १,५१२ मि
- Gauchan Lodge · बास · १,४४७ मि
- Viewpoint · दृश्यावलोकन स्थल · १,४७८ मि
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- Him Medical Hall · चिकित्सा · १,६४७ मि
- Drinking Water · उपयोगी · १,६५१ मि
- View Point Guest House · बास · १,६४९ मि
- Deurali Hotel and Homestay · बास · १,६२० मि
- Homestay · बास · १,५७८ मि
- Aanda Pokhari · प्रकृति · १,६११ मि
- Ratamatako Pokhari · प्रकृति · १,४२० मि
- Sherachaur Char Kaathey Pokhari · प्रकृति · १,२९९ मि
- Naudanda Health Post · चिकित्सा · १,५१२ मि
- नौडाँडा हेल्थ पोस्ट · चिकित्सा · १,५११ मि
- ढिकुर पोखरी · प्रकृति · १,५१३ मि
- Kameroko Pokhari · प्रकृति · १,४६५ मि
- Gautam · बास · १,४४७ मि
- Gauchan Lodge · बास · १,४४७ मि
- Viewpoint · दृश्यावलोकन स्थल · १,४७८ मि
- Renu Medical · चिकित्सा · १,४४६ मि
- Gaughar Clinic · चिकित्सा · १,४३६ मि