Pumdi Bhumdi Trek-09 Days

Trip Facts

Duration 09 Days
Max. Altitude: 2,517m
Group size 2-14 pax persons
Best Season Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Nov, Dec
Trip Mode Local Lodge
Activity Trekking
DIFFICULTY Easy
LOCATION Annapurna Region
Start/End Kathmandu, Nepal

Trip Highlights

  • Short and easy trek for beginners
  • Alternating landscapes: plains, paddy fields, forests and valleys
  • View of high peaks (Annapunra range, Dhaulagiri, Machapuchhre, Lamjung Himal, Hiuchuli and Manaslu) and the Pokhara valley down below
  • Visit the small ethnic Gurung, Magar and Brahmin village
  • Great for families to experience Nepal without going too high or too far

Overview

The Pumdi Bhumdi trek is an off the beaten path 3-day hike through the foothills of the Annapurna region. The highest point of the trek is at 2500m and doesn’t prior acclimatization. Plus, permits aren’t required for the trek.

Though a short trek, the views on the Pumdi Bhumdi trek offers beautiful scenery and an authentic experience of staying with locals. The Gurung villages, lush countryside and authentic countryside offer a great experience. The lodges on the trail are comfortable and food is good. Plus, the trek is a great way to build up some stamina before attempting the more challenging treks in the region like the Annapurna Circuit or Annapurna Base Camp. The trek is also suitable for families with children and elderly people. Even though, short stretches of the trek can be challenging with steep ascents and descents, its comparatively easier than the Poon Hill Trek.

The highlight of the trek is the Panchase Peak. It is a religious pilgrimage for Hindus (Panchase means Five seats of the divine mother), with panoramic views of Annapurna, Machhapuchhare, Dhaulagiri, Gangapurna, Manaslu and many more. We cordially invite you to join us on the 9-day Pumdi Bhumdi trek through Pokhara, the city of lakes.

Itinerary

Our representative will pick you up at Kathmandu International Airport and drive you to your hotel. Depending upon what time you arrive, you can enjoy a full day at leisure. In the evening, we will meet for a welcome dinner with Keep Walking Nepal family.

Look out for the KEEP WALKING NEPAL board behind the railing once you exit the airport terminal.

Accommodation Overnight at Hotel Tibet
Meal Dinner

After breakfast you will experience 2 important sanctuaries in the Kathmandu Valley: Pashupatinath, Boudhanath and Swayambhunath.

Pashupatinath Temple

Pashupati is the most important Hindu site in Nepal. Dedicated to lord Shiva, the fierce god appears there in his benevolent aspect of Pashupati. A holy place often compared to Varanasi (in India), the last rites of Hindus are carried out on the banks of Bagmati river.

Boudhanath Stupa

Boudhanath is the largest Stupa in Asia. In the bygone days caravans after crossing the Himalayas arrived at the Stupa to thank lord Buddha when the trip went well. The eyes of the Buddha painted at the four cardinal points cast an observant gaze on men and their actions.

Accommodation Overnight at Hotel Tibet
Meal Breakfast

You will begin your journey with a scenic morning flight to Pokhara, the lake city. The short flight (25 min) will bring you closer to the mountains. Plus, the views of Ganesh Himal, Manaslu, Annapurna and Fishtail is worth every penny.

After some rest, you will visit the main attractions in Pokhara, the Mahendra cave, bat cave, KI Singh bridge, Gurkha Memorial Museum and the International Mountain Museum.

Accommodation Overnight in Pokhara at a lakeside Hotel
Meal Breakfast

You begin your trek with a boat ride across Phewa Lake and hike to the World Peace Pagoda (45m), a popular tourist attraction in Pokhara. As you continue along the trekking trail, you descend down through the forest with moderate ups and downs to Lukum Swara, a mostly ethnic Gurung with scattered Brahman and Magar settlements. After exploring the village, the beautiful village of Bhumdi is only a bit further.

Accommodation Overnight at the local lodge
Meal B, L, D

Today’s hike will take you up and down through valleys and the mountains will peak in between the valley. The peaks to look out for are Lamjung, Gangapurna, Machhapuchhre, Dhaulagiri, Annapurna I, and Manaslu.  The variety of flora and fauna; birds, marsupials, monkeys and orchids, in the forest is particularly interesting. During the spring season, rhododendron, the national flower of nepal covers the entire scenery. After passing through these woods we reach Panchase Bhanjyang, our destination for the night.

Accommodation Overnight at local lodge
Meal B, L, D

Early morning, you will climb the stone steps up to Panchase Peak (2517 m; 50 min) for sunrise view, which is the highest point of this trek. You can see the impressive panorama of the mountains that you have just seen on the trek so far. The first rays of sunshine the peaks of the Annapurna range while Dhaulagiri is enthroned to the north-east and Manaslu can also be spotted to the north-west.

After breakfast, you will hike through a beautiful forest and over natural stone stairs down to Bhadaure as Annapurna and Machapuchare peeks through the green forest cover.

Accommodation Overnight at local lodge
Meal B, L,D

Your trek ends at Bhadaure. After some breakfast and village exploration, you will drive to Pokhara and visit the Tashi Palkhel Tibetan Settlement at Hemja.

The Tibetan Settlement is a great place to learn about and help the Tibetan Refugees. They have a museum that is a must see to learn and appreciate the difficulties they have endured. It will add much more meaning to the work they do here. The women handicraft handmade rugs and wall hangings. Any purchases go back into the community. At Pokhara, you have rest of the day at leisure.

 

Accommodation Overnight at Pokhara
Meal Breakfast

You will drive to Kathmandu along the Prithivi highway till Mugling and then follow the Mahendra highway, along the Trishuli river, to Kathmandu. The drive is scenic as you will pass through valleys with dotted settlements along the way.

Accommodation Overnight at hotel Tibet
Meal Breakfast

A KWN representative will accompany you to the Tribhuwan International Airport for your flight back home.

Meal Breakfast

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Cost Includes

  • All airport pick ups and drops
  • Half day Kathmandu sightseeing with tour guide
  • Half day Pokhara sightseeing with tour guide
  • 3 night hotel in Tibet Kathmandu on BB | 2 night hotel in Pokhara on BB
  • All local transportation as per as itinerary
  • Kathmandu to Pokhara air flights
  • Pokhara to Kathmandu private transportation
  • Food and accommodation during the trek
  • All permits & entrance fees as per program (unless mentioned otherwise)
  • Sleeping Bag, Down jacket and Kit bag during the trek
  • Guide and porter
  • Staff insurance

Cost Excludes

  • Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu and Pokhara (except when mentioned)
  • Visa fee
  • Travel insurance
  • Any kind of alcoholic drinks, drinking water, cold drinks, laundry, phone call
  • Tips for guide, porter and driver

Equipment

Here is a list of what you might want to pack for the hike. Please take this as a starting point. You’ll need layers of warmer clothing during the winter. We provide a 75 liter duffel bag for you to use for the trek. It will be given to you during your pre-trip meeting in Kathmandu. The duffle bag is yours to keep. Also, you can rent sleeping bag and down jacket with us at the additional fee of USD 35 for each once you are in Kathmandu.

  General

  • All the ground transportation as per itinerary.
  • Welcome or fare well dinner in kathmandu.
  • 4 Seasons Sleeping Bag
  • Extra Batteries/Power Bank
  • Charger for Devices
  • Travel Adapter

  Body

  • Sun Hat or Scarf, Sunglasses, Headband
  • Light Balaclava or Warm Fleece Hat
  • Hiking Boots & Camp Shoes
  • Hiking pants & Fleece Pants
  • Wool Socks & Lightweight Inner Socks
  • Thermal Tops & T-Shirts
  • Gloves or Mittens

  Accessories

  • Headlamp & Water Bottles
  • First Aid Kit
  • Trekking Poles
  • Toiletries
  • Lip Balm & Earplugs
  • Water Purification Tablets
  • Dry Bags/Ziploc Bags

  Other Essentials

  • Passport
  • Extra copies of passport-sized photos
  • Towel with Personal Care Kit
  • Toilet paper (2 rolls)
  • Maps and Trail Guides
  • Camera with Extra Memory Cards
  • Wet Wipes/Baby Wipes

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