Panch Pokhari Treks

This trek route is a new experience to five holy lakes through untouched traditional villages in spectacular Himalayan landscapes. This trek to Panch Pokhari at the base of Jugal Himal offers pristine mountain views, rich culture and genuine adventure. This area, northeast of Kathmandu offers a combination of rich cultural heritage, unsurpassed beauty and biological diversity. as you trek to a group of high altitude holy lakes, sacred to Buddhist and Hindu people.

Trekkers first travel by bus to Chautara, five hours northeast of Kathmandu towards the Tibetan border. We travel through a mixture of beautiful mountain scenery and the terraced fields and characteristic houses of rural villages from different ethnic groups.

On your first night, you will experience life in the village homes of Sherpa and Tamang people and your guide will give a short talk on trekking, altitude sickness and the highlights of the trek. These include the holy Five Lakes, the incredible Himalayan scenery and the life style of nomadic people unchanged by time. The unusual climatic and geographical mix makes this area a naturalist's dream and a mecca for those who appreciate traditional cultures.

This trek starts from 1,400m and goes up to 4,000m at Panch Pokhari, a seldom visited pilgrimage site where the Janaipurnima festival is held in August. Many Hindu and Buddhist pilgrimages visit this site each year. This is a very spectacular and spiritual trek.

The top of Panch Pokhari (4100m) offers an excellent view of Jugal Himal Range, Rolwalling Range, Gosainkund, Kanchenjunga and Makalu.

This trek can be done all year round except for the monsoon months and can be combined with a rafting tour.

Facts of the Trek
Starting from: Chautara (5 hours bus ride from Kathmandu)
Ending at: Melamchi Pul Bazar (4-5 hours bus ride to Kathmandu)
Grade: Moderate
Highest access of the trek: Panch Pokhari 4100 meters
Culture: Newar, Braman, Chettri, Gurung
Mode of trekking tour: Camping only
Himalayan sights: Himalayan ranges of Gauri Shankar and Rolwalling etc.
Most Attraction of the trek: Off touristy trekking route and authentic Nepalese life style.

Itinerary

Day 01	Arrival
Day 02	Kathmandu valley sightseeing
Day 03	Drive Kathmandu (1350m.) - Chautara (1200m)
Day 04	Chautara-Phusre (2045m.)
Day 05	Phurse-Kami kharka (2845m.)
Day 06	Kami Kharka -Pauwa Bas (3000m)
Day 07	Pauwa Bas-Hille Bhanjyang (3400m)
Day 08	Hille Bhanjyang - Nasim Pati(3700m.)
Day 09	Nasim Pati- Panchpokhari (five lakes) (4100m)
Day 10	Panchpokhari- Nasimpati (3700m.)
Day 11	Nasimpati-Dukang (2100m.)
Day 12	Dukang - Dhap (1200 m)
Day 13	Dhap - Melamchipul (800m)
Day 14	Melamchi Pul Bazaar - drive to Kathmandu
Day 15	Departure.

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