Panch Pokhari Trekking

Panch Pokhari Trekking

15 Days 4110m Easy
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Facts About Trip

Duration15 days
Max Elevation4,110 m
Nights14 nights

Overview And Highlights

Panch Pokhari Camping Trekking is in a less-touristic area in Nepal. A very few tourists trek in this trail. Panch Pokhari camping Trekking located to the north-east direction of the Kathmandu valley. ‘Panch’ means five and ‘Pokhari’ means the pond. In English, Panch Pokhari can be called as ‘Five Ponds’ which are the sacred ponds.  These ponds lie at the height of 4,100m from the sea level. Panch Pokhari means the group of five holy ponds / lakes of great religious meaning in the north-eastern part of Sindhupalchowk district, Panch Pokhari area is one of the new and unexplored trekking destinations in Nepal. During one of the major festival ‘Janai Purnima’ in July or August, many Hindu and Buddhist pilgrims visit Panch Pokhari. Janai Purnima is the festival in which Hindu Nepali people change the holy thread. As these ponds are holy, people come to change their sacred thread or wear the thread for the first time.  The view of the snowcapped mountains or Himalayas like DorjeeLhakpa (6,966m), Jugal Himal, Gauri Shankar Himal and Phurbi Chhyachu Himal (6,637m) is the main attraction of this trekking. The beauty of nature and the culture of the local people are incredible in Panch Pokhari camping Trekking.

Panch Pokhari camping Trekking starts from Chautara in Sindhupalchwok district which is about five hours drive from Kathmandu. Tourists can explore unique environment and rich bio-diversity in Panch Pokhari camping Trekking. This is a famous Hindu pilgrimage site in Nepal which provides panoramic view of Mt. Jugal Himal (m), Rowling Range and other picturesque sites can be seen from Panch Pokhari. The stimulating nature trek starts from Chautara (1,450m.), the district headquarters of Sindhupalchowk district.

The area offers cultural heritage, unsurpassed beauty and biological diversity. The stunning Himalayan range and pristine nature with different culture are major highlight of this trek.  It lies about 70k.m north of Kathmandu. Valley, the route passes through villages and settlements of diverse ethnic people like Tamangs, Newars, Sherpas, Brahmins, Chhetris, and Gurungs. In some places, the route passes through villages of different ethnic people like Tamangs, Newars, Sherpas, Brahmins, Chhetris, and Gurungs. Since teahouses are not available along the route of the Panch Pokhari camping Trekking, camping trek is operated.

Moreover, if this is an ideal trekking package near Kathmandu valley for the time bounded avid trekkers who want to feel the extreme natural beauties and cultural heritages through trekking in Nepal Himalayas. Trekking Panch Pokhari during spring and autumn allow you the best trekking experiences with the mesmerizing views and favorable temperatures.

Outline Itinerary

DayProgramElevation
1Arrival to TIA airport. Pick up from there then check in to hotel in Kathmandu Upon arrival in Kathmandu.1360m
2Free day in Kathmandu or self sightseeing tour (option are)1360m
3Kathmandu to Chautara1215m
4Trek to Phurse2035m
5Trek to Kami Kharka2845m
6Trek to Pauwa Bas3025m
7Trek to Hille Bhanjyang3435m
8Trek to Nasim Pati3715m
9Trek to Panch Pokhari4110m
10Trek to Nasim Pati3725m
11Trek to Dukhang2100m
12Trek to Dhap1200m
13Trek to Melamchi Bazaar800m
14Drive Back to Kathmandu1300m
15Drive to Kathmandu which takes about five hours.1360m

Panch Pokhari Camping Trekking is in a less-touristic area in Nepal. A very few tourists trek in this trail. Panch Pokhari camping Trekking located to the north-east direction of the Kathmandu valley. ‘Panch’ means five and ‘Pokhari’ means the pond. In English, Panch Pokhari can be called as ‘Five Ponds’ which are the sacred ponds.  These ponds lie at the height of 4,100m from the sea level. Panch Pokhari means the group of five holy ponds / lakes of great religious meaning in the north-eastern part of Sindhupalchowk district, Panch Pokhari area is one of the new and unexplored trekking destinations in Nepal. During one of the major festival ‘Janai Purnima’ in July or August, many Hindu and Buddhist pilgrims visit Panch Pokhari. Janai Purnima is the festival in which Hindu Nepali people change the holy thread. As these ponds are holy, people come to change their sacred thread or wear the thread for the first time.  The view of the snowcapped mountains or Himalayas like DorjeeLhakpa (6,966m), Jugal Himal, Gauri Shankar Himal and Phurbi Chhyachu Himal (6,637m) is the main attraction of this trekking. The beauty of nature and the culture of the local people are incredible in Panch Pokhari camping Trekking.

Panch Pokhari camping Trekking starts from Chautara in Sindhupalchwok district which is about five hours drive from Kathmandu. Tourists can explore unique environment and rich bio-diversity in Panch Pokhari camping Trekking. This is a famous Hindu pilgrimage site in Nepal which provides panoramic view of Mt. Jugal Himal (m), Rowling Range and other picturesque sites can be seen from Panch Pokhari. The stimulating nature trek starts from Chautara (1,450m.), the district headquarters of Sindhupalchowk district.

The area offers cultural heritage, unsurpassed beauty and biological diversity. The stunning Himalayan range and pristine nature with different culture are major highlight of this trek.  It lies about 70k.m north of Kathmandu. Valley, the route passes through villages and settlements of diverse ethnic people like Tamangs, Newars, Sherpas, Brahmins, Chhetris, and Gurungs. In some places, the route passes through villages of different ethnic people like Tamangs, Newars, Sherpas, Brahmins, Chhetris, and Gurungs. Since teahouses are not available along the route of the Panch Pokhari camping Trekking, camping trek is operated.

Moreover, if this is an ideal trekking package near Kathmandu valley for the time bounded avid trekkers who want to feel the extreme natural beauties and cultural heritages through trekking in Nepal Himalayas. Trekking Panch Pokhari during spring and autumn allow you the best trekking experiences with the mesmerizing views and favorable temperatures.

Outline Itinerary

DayProgramElevation
1Arrival to TIA airport. Pick up from there then check in to hotel in Kathmandu Upon arrival in Kathmandu.1360m
2Free day in Kathmandu or self sightseeing tour (option are)1360m
3Kathmandu to Chautara1215m
4Trek to Phurse2035m
5Trek to Kami Kharka2845m
6Trek to Pauwa Bas3025m
7Trek to Hille Bhanjyang3435m
8Trek to Nasim Pati3715m
9Trek to Panch Pokhari4110m
10Trek to Nasim Pati3725m
11Trek to Dukhang2100m
12Trek to Dhap1200m
13Trek to Melamchi Bazaar800m
14Drive Back to Kathmandu1300m
15Drive to Kathmandu which takes about five hours.1360m

Day to Day Itinerary

Accommodation

Kathmandu

Walking Duration

20 minutes

Starts From

Arrival

Ends At

Kathmandu

Our team member will be waiting outside the airport terminal a few meters from the exit door. Please check your name at Showcard. He will bring you to hotel in Kathmandu. The drive from the airport to the hotel is around 20 minutes. After refreshment, we will brief your plan more visibly
Max Elevation

1360 m.

Swoyambhunath ( Monkey temple) This is one of the world’s most glorious Buddhist Chaityas. It is said to be 2,000 years old. Painted on the four sides of the spire’s base are the all seeing eyes of Lord Budhha. It is 3Km west of Kathmandu city and it situated on a hillock about 77 m commands an excellent view of the Valley. This stupa is the oldest of its kind in Nepal . It was listed in the UNSCO world Heritage Monument List in 1979. Boudhanath Stupa Boudhanath Stupa (or Bodnath Stupa) is the largest stupa in Nepal and the holiest Tibetan Buddhist temple outside Tibet . It is the center of Tibetan culture in Kathmandu and rich in Buddhist symbolism. The stupa is located in the town of Boudha , on the eastern outskirts of Kathmandu . Pashupatinath Temple Situated 5km east of kathamandu, the temple of Lord Shiva , Pashupatinath, with two tired golden roof and silver door is considered one of the holiest for Hindus. Although only Hindus are allowed inside the temple, visitors can clearly see the temple and the activites performed in the Temple premises from the eastern bank of the Bagmati river. The Temple was listed in the UNESCO world heritage Monument List in 1979
Max Elevation

1215 m.

Walking Duration

6 hours

Starts From

Kathmandu

Ends At

Chautara

Drive from Kathmandu to Chautara,it takes 5/6 hours.
Max Elevation

2035 m.

Starts From

Chautara

Ends At

Phurse

Trek from Chautara to Phurse, Walking hour about 5 and half hour. We will walking through the many villages,farming terraces, some green hills and marvelous mountain views of Gaurishankar, Dorje Lakpa. the trails go quite way upto Phurse. Phurse is a pasture where people from villages bring their domestic animals for grazing and it is a small village mainly occupied by Tamang. Overnight in the Camp.
Max Elevation

2845 m.

Walking Duration

6 hours

Starts From

Phurse

Ends At

Kami Kharka( 2845m)

Walking hour about 5/6 hours. We will through the forest covered with Oak, Pine,rhododendron and other natural vegetation, We will walk mostly up hill till Kami Kharka,on the way we can enjoy the impressive views of Gaurishankar, Dorje Lakpa and Jugal Himal range. Overnight at Camp.
Max Elevation

3025 m.

Walking Duration

6 hours

Starts From

Kami Kharka( 2845m)

Ends At

Pauwa Bas

walking hour about 5/6 hours. We will walking throuth the forest which covered with rhododendron, Oak,Pine, Juniper& other natural vegetation, we will reach in Phurwa Bas which is a shelter for the local pilgrims. mostly walk up hills. Overnight at Camp.
Max Elevation

3435 m.

Walking Duration

6 hours

Starts From

Pauwa Bas

Ends At

Hille Bhanjyang

Walking hour approximately 5/6hours. The route up to Hille Bhanjyang goes uphill passing through forests enriched with bamboo, pine, oak, rhododendron and alpine vegetation. Hille Bhanjyang is a ridge from where we will see the superb views of waterfall, river basin and village at a far distance. Overnight at Camp.
Max Elevation

3715 m.

Starts From

Hille Bhanjyang

Ends At

Nasim Pati

Walking hour about 4 /5and hours.we will walk uphill until we reach to Nasim Pati. in route, we encounter forests with views of Jugal Himal range, Gaurishankar, mountain deer ,Danfe, National bird of Nepal . Overnight at Camp.
Max Elevation

4110 m.

Walking Duration

5 hours

Starts From

Nasim Pati

Ends At

Panch Pokhari

Walking hour approximately 4/5 hours. The route is steeply ascent passing through Lauribinayak Pass to Panch Pokhari. On the way, we are amazed to see the alpine vegetation and rocky mountains, wild life and villages at a far distance. Panch Pokhari is the major point of the trek. Five lakes are called PanchPokhari in Nepali. There are interesting festivals in August called Janaipurnima. Many Hindu and Buddhist pilgrimages gather here. The top of Panch Pokhari (5 lakes) offers an admirable view of Jugal Himal range, Rolwaling range, Gosainkunda Overnight at Camp.
Max Elevation

3725 m.

Walking Duration

4 hours

Starts From

Panch Pokhari

Ends At

Nasim Pati

Warking hours approximately 3/4hours. While trekking back move through steeply descent path passing Lauribinayak Pass. The forests we encounter are quite rich in alpine vegetation. Overnight at Camp.
Max Elevation

2100 m.

Walking Duration

6 hours

Starts From

Nasim Pati

Ends At

Dukhang

Walking hour approximately about 5/6 hours.The trail goes down passing through forests covered with bamboos, rhododendron, pine, oak, juniper and other natural vegetation.We will see Himalayan deer, white monkey and many others if we are lucky. Before we reach Dukhang, we come across chortens , prayer flags fluttering in the breeze. Dukhang is a tiny village mainly occupied by Tamang, Sherpa people. Overnight at Camp.
Max Elevation

1200 m.

Walking Duration

6 hours

Starts From

Dukhang

Ends At

Dhap

Walking hour approximately about 5/6 hours. After crossing Dukhang, we follow the descent path to reach Dhap. We walk along the bank of Indrawati river with wonderful views of farming terraces, human settlements, green hills and different activities of local people Overnight at Camp.
Max Elevation

800 m.

Walking Duration

6 hours

Starts From

Dhap

Ends At

Melamchi Bazaar

Walking hour approximately about 5/6 hours. The trail goes along the Indrawati River passing through different villages, farming terraces, hydro electricity project on the way to Tipini and vehicles carrying passengers and goods. Overnight guest house.
Max Elevation

1300 m.

Starts From

Drive Back

Ends At

Kathmandu (1300m.)

Drive to Kathmandu which takes about five hours.
Starts From

Drive

Ends At

Kathmandu which takes about five hours

It is finally time to bid farewell to this amazing country. Our representative will transfer you to the airport from where you will catch your flight. Bid goodbye to this beautiful nation as you fly to your next destination

Services Included on Price

Selected packageRegular PackageIncludes the services listed below for this package type.

Regular Package Service Includes

  • Airport Pickup and Drop by private transport
  • All the trekking transfer by local bus (private transport will cost extra)
  • 1 nights hotel in Kathmandu at tourist standard hotel ( centrally located, attach bathroom, hot and cold shower)
  • Meals on full board (Breakfast, lunch and dinner) during trekking period.
  • Best available accommodations during the trek in Teahouse/tent camp.
  • TIMS CARD (Trekking Information Management System)
  • ( we need two photos each for permit
  • Kathmandu-Chautara – Kathmandu local bus
  • All the camping equipment such as sleeping tent, Dinning tent, kitchen tent, toilet tent, sleeping mattress, Sleeping Bag and necessary Kitchen Equipment etc.)
  • An experience trekking guide (trained by Ministry of tourism), trekking cook, kitchen helper, Sherpa
  • Necessary number of porter’s their meal /accommodation / transportation / salary / insurance / equipment’s are included in price.
  • Trekking poles, sleeping bag/duffle bag (we provide these if necessary).
  • Trekking Maps
  • Rubbish Disposal
  • Our Service Charge and Government Taxes

Regular Package Service Excludes

  • All meals in Kathmandu
  • Extra nights hotel stay in Kathmandu.
  • Tips to guides and support staff.
  • Additional costs in case of emergency (You must have adequate travel insurance to cover any kind of emergencies, such as ground transportation & Heli recue/medical/hospitalization. Medical etc).
  • Your International flight ticket airfare
  • Energetic chocolate/energy drinks/alcohol/mineral water/cigarettes/packing food snacks etc
  • Additional medication for altitude sickness (Acetazolamide etc).
  • Personal expenses and any other unforeseen expenses, such as Laundry/WIFI on trek/phone call
  • Personal trekking equipment.
  • Nepal entry visa fees which can get up on your arrival in Kathmandu airport
  • Sightseeing tour and All the entrance fees of temple in Kathmandu
  • Services not mentioned herein

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