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:: Arther Kahule
- Panchasse Tour '08 :: |
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It was my
first journey to Arther Kahule to Panchasse. We (chytishe
& myself) moved to Kahule village which is situated in
ward no 9 of Arther Danda Kharka VDC of Parbat district. It
is about 1650 metres altitude from the sea level. It is about
45 Kilometers(25 km road & 20km rural way) far west from
Pokhara city of Kaski district. We moved from Pokhara for
Kahule by Jeep & reached at 6:30 PM. It is around 3 hours
journey from Pokhara to Kahule. |
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Village:
Kahule, situated in the south from Panchasse hill. |
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How to reach Arther -
Kahule? |
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There are mainly five routes to
reach: |
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1. Pokhara - Pumdi Bhumdi
- Bhanjyang(pass) - Kahule |
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2. Pokhara - Phoolbari
-Bagale - Arther Kahule, Partbat |
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3. Pokhara - Dobilla - Dandakharka-
Arther - Kahule, Parbat |
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4. Pokhara - Sarketari - Bange -
Bangsing- Kahule, Arther |
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5. Pokhara - Bhadhaure Deurali -
Bhanjyang(pass) - Kahule, Arther |
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Mountain Panorama Panchasse |
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Photos<< |
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This is a panoramic
trek to beyond Phewa Lake in Pokhara. From Panchasse you will
see the great Himalayan peaks of Macchapuchare, Dhaulagiri,
Annapurna Rang, Lamjung and Manaslu. The terrain varies from
subtropical valleys of banana trees and rice paddies to high
ridges covered in rhododendron, Qurecuse(Kharshu) forest. 107
kinds of orchids are available. It is known as capital of Orchid.
This supports an abundant array of bird life. Along the way
you will see many ethnic mixes, such as Gurung & Brahmin.
This trek is off the beaten path and it is unlikely that you
will meet many other trekkers here, and this trek is suitable
for all ages and fitness levels. Read
more>> View
Photos << |
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Way
to Panchasse Hill from Kahule, Arther Dandakharka |
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There is a Panchasse
Lake at 2200 meters altitude from the sea level. There is no
source of water & it is being said that all the leaves that
felt into the lake will be cleaned by the birds. The Panchasse
hill's altitude is 2517 meters at height from the sea level.
There is a temple named Siddhababa in the top. Balachaturdhashi
Festival (around the end of November) is the biggest festival
in Panchasse where people from all circle come to pay their
homage to the mountain mother where first they cleanse themselves
in the sacred Panchasse Lake, make offerings, and start the
Panchasse climb up to the top during which they offer grains
and rice to the earth which symbolizes the re-fertilization
of the Earth mother. Devotees generally wear auspicious red
colored dress.Read
more>> View
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Panchasse
Lake at about 2200 meters altitude. |
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