Day 1
Kande to Australian Camp
3 hrs / 6 km / sleep 2,060 m
Short ascent from Kande to Australian Camp with views of the Annapurna range and Pokhara valley.

Annapurna
A short trek near Pokhara to Panchase Hill, offering views of Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, Machhapuchhre, Manaslu, and Phewa Lake. A sunrise viewpoint rivaling Poon Hill with far fewer crowds.
Overview
Long-form route context for planning, pacing, and realistic expectations.
A short trek near Pokhara to Panchase Hill, offering views of Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, Machhapuchhre, Manaslu, and Phewa Lake. A sunrise viewpoint rivaling Poon Hill with far fewer crowds.
This itinerary is synced from TrekGuard mobile app data and includes 3 planned days, 28 km of walking, and 1,400 m of total elevation gain.
Highlights include Panchase Peak sunrise (2,517m), Views of 3 eight-thousanders, Phewa Lake panorama, Rhododendron forests.
Itinerary
Day 1
3 hrs / 6 km / sleep 2,060 m
Short ascent from Kande to Australian Camp with views of the Annapurna range and Pokhara valley.
Day 2
5 hrs / 12 km / sleep 2,400 m
Trek through rhododendron forests to Panchase Bhanjyang. Optional hike to Panchase Peak for sunset.
Day 3
4 hrs / 10 km / sleep 1,770 m
Early morning summit of Panchase Peak (2,517m) for sunrise, then descend back to Kande.
Altitude profile
The single biggest safety factor on a high trek is how fast your sleeping altitude rises. Here's the shape of this itinerary.
1,770 m
Start
2,400 m
Highest sleep
2,517 m
Max altitude
3
Nights
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Route preview
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Altitude and safety
Climb gradually and take acclimatization seriously.
Check weather, wind, and daylight before long days.
Descend and seek help if altitude symptoms worsen.
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