Panch Pokhari Trek, Panchpokhari Trekking, Trekking in Panchpokhari, Views of Langtang Himal, Trekking in Nepal, Trek to Nepal

Panch Pokhari trek, which means five lakes, is situated to the north of Kathmandu. This trek leads from Chautara over a ridge inside the Langtang National Pa panchpokhari-trek rk with lakes and good mountain views. This area is in the Lantang National Park and contains a surprising amount of forests and wildlife. From this area you can gain really good views Jugal Himal which is popularly known as “the chain of peaks” including Dorge Lakpa (6966m), Madiya (6257m) and Phurbi Chhyachu (6637m). Panch pokhari trekking offers an ideal and interesting journey which gives the experience of lifetime. Panch Pokhari is a religious place for Hindus where the trekkers can see a sheet metal enclosed shrine to Shiva and the two metal roofed houses. A trek in this area involves a lot of climbing on narrow trails passing small Tamang villages. There are different routes to return, including a trail to the Tibetan border in the east.

Trip Facts:

Duration: 11 days Trek+03 days Kathmandu
Grade: Easy to Moderate
Style of Trek: Camping
Best Season: Spring / Autumn

Suggested itinerary:

Day 01: Arrival transfer with assistance to hotel O/N
Day 02: Full day visit in Kathmandu city and evening free, preparation for trekking. O/N hotel.
Day 03: Kathmandu (1310m/4298ft)-Chautara (1450m/4758ft) 05:00 hrs drive
Day 04: Chautara – Sano Okhareni (1965m/6447ft) 05:00 hrs.
Day 05: Sano Okhareni - Kami kharka (2845m/9333) 05:00 hrs.
Day 06: Kami Kharka - Pauwa Bas (3000m/9842ft) 05:00 hrs.
Day 07: Pauwa Bas - Hille Bhanjyang (3400m/11154ft) 04:30 hrs.
Day 08: Hille Bhanjyang - Nasim Pati (3700m/12138ft) 04:00 hrs.
Day 09: Nasim Pati - Panch pokhari (five lakes) (4100m/13450ft) 03:00 hrs.
Day 10: Panch pokhari –Panch pokhari top (4300m/14106ft)- Tupi Danda (2320m/7611ft) 06:30
Day 11: Tupi Danda – Dhap (1200m/3938ft) 05:00 hrs.
Day 12: Dhap - Melamchi (800m/2626ft) 06:00 hrs
Day 13: Melamchipul Bazaar - drive to Kathmandu.
Day 14: Departure transfer to onward destination

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