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Panch PokhariDuration
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Panch Pokhari (Five Ponds) trekking is a famous pilgrimage trip in Nepal. It has been lately getting more famous and now more national as well as international visitors visit this place. PanchPokhari (five lakes) trekking offers beautiful Himalayan views including the GauriShankar, DorjeLakpa, Langtang Himalaya range, Jugal Himalayan range, etc. PanchPokhari has its myth depicting its importance and Hindus religiously respect the place. Since the PanchPokhari trekking trail is a less crowded / non-tourist trekking trail, it doesn't have tea house facilities in the upper region, so this trial offers a typical trekking atmosphere.
Highlights of Panch Pokhari:
This itinerary is a guideline only and we will follow the itinerary as far as possible but due to weather conditions, health conditions, natural disasters and other unfavorable phenomenon your guide might decide to amend or skip the itinerary for your own safety. Your guide will help you at any time with providing indesc-wrapion regarding conditions and safety during the trek.
Today, we begin our journey to PanchPokhari. We travel in our private vehicle, about 5-hours, to the village of Chautara, the starting point of trekking. While small, Chautara is the headquarter of Sindupalchok district and we will stay overnight here. From our camp site, you can relax and enjoy the stunning mountain views, or if you like to explore, you can gain some insight into the culture and daily life of the village.
Accommodation: Overnight in best available local lodge.
1,450m/4,757ft
Overnight at a lodge
Driving & Sightseeing
After breakfast, we start our journey to Okhreni. We start by hiking gradual uphill to reach Sano Okhareni. It takes about 5-hour of hiking. Our path passes through small villages where we can see how the diverse ethnic groups live side by side. We camp at Sano Okhareni near a pine forest and with great views of the mountains.
Accommodation: Overnight in best available local lodge.
1,965m/6,447ft
Overnight at a lodge
Hiking
After breakfast, we start our trekking slowly with about 1 hour of gradual uphill walking to ThuloOkhareni. From ThuloOkhreni, we get into the steeper climb with about 4 hours of walking through dense rhododendron and pine forest. If we are lucky and observant, we might spot some wild animals such as mountain deer or langur monkeys and Nepali birdlife like the Kalij, danfe, etc.
Accommodation: Overnight in best available local lodge.
2,810m/9,219ft
Overnight at a lodge
Trekking
Today’s trekking is nice and gentle since most of the walking will be on the flat land giving you the chance to enjoy forest trails and if luck shines some wildlife spotting. We have about 5 to 6 hours through the lush forest of rhododendron, oak, pine, and juniper and we can see some nomad’s houses for cattle on the way. In Pauwa Bas there is a shelter for pilgrims to PanchPokhari.
Accommodation: Overnight in best available local lodge.
3,000m/9,843ft
Overnight at a lodge
Hiking
This morning, through the steep uphill route, we continually ascend for about 3 hours, but at a gradual pace. We get our breath back on the steep downhill and start to descend through the steep downhill for about one and half hour through the forest. On our descend to Hille Bhanjyang, we have some great mountain views from the trail.
Accommodation: Overnight in best available local lodge.
3,400m/11,155ft
Overnight at a lodge
Hiking
Today we have an easy walk of about 4 hours. In the beginning, we have steep uphill so we make a slow ascending taking about an hour. After enjoying the surrounding green panoramas and hilly slopes, we start the gradual descent of about 3 hours through rocky hills and rhododendron forest into camp at NarsimPati. There is a small rest house for pilgrims on their way to the holy site of PanchPokhari and we have great mountain views from our campsite.
Accommodation: Overnight in a camp.
3,400m/11,155ft
Overnight in a Camp
Hiking
Today is a huge day of the trip. We have about 3 hours of gradual ascent through rocky hills to reach our destination of Panch Pokhari. It literally signifies five Lakes as Panch means "five" and Pokhari means "lake" that is regarded as the holy lakes for the Hindu people. In August, people make a pilgrimage trip to this place on the occasion of Janai Purnima festival. Many Hindu and Buddhist pilgrims visit this site each year. Small huts are built for the pilgrimage devotees and the temple dedicated to Lord Shiva.
Accommodation: Overnight in a camp.
4,100m/13,451ft
Overnight in a Camp
Hiking
In the early morning, you can catch a stunning sunrise over the mountains. We have about one and a half hours uphill to see the beautiful sight of the sun rising over the Himalayas and our panoramic view includes Mt.DorjeLakpa, JugalHimal Range, Rolwaling Range, and Langtang Range. After this incredible start to the morning, we head back down to the camp site and pack up the things. We have about six hours down some steep trails through the rhododendron forest toTupiDanda.
Accommodation: Overnight in a camp.
2,320m/7,612ft
Overnight in a Camp
Hiking
Today, the trekking goes through the steep downhill trail in the beginning and the rest is quite level as we make our way through terraced hillside and gorges to the beautiful village of Dhap. Dhap village is a small ethnic settlement of Tamang people and it gives you a wonderful opportunity to gain some insight into the lives, culture and traditional architecture of Tamang villages.
Accommodation: Overnight in best available local lodge.
1,200m/3,937ft
Overnight at a lodge
Hiking
Today the trial ends as we travel to Kathmandu. On reaching Kathmandu, check-in in your hotel.
Accommodation: Overnight in Yatri Suites & Spa.
1,400m/4,593ft
Hotel Yatri Suites and Spa
Driving & Sightseeing
| All Transportation by private vehicles. | |
| 9 Night’s accommodation in the best available lodge while trekking with a three-time meal i.e. Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner. | |
| 1 Night hotel accommodation in Yatri Suites & Spa with BB. | |
| All necessary paperwork and trekking permits (Permit, TIMS) | |
| All Camping equipment. | |
| National park entrance fee, trekking permit, and TIM’s card. | |
| An experienced, English-speaking and government-licensed holder trekking guide. | |
| All porter service (2 trekkers: 1 porter). | |
| Staff costs including their salary, insurance, equipment, and accommodation. | |
| All government and local taxes. | |
| First aid kit. |
| Drinks & Beverage bills. | |
| Entrance Fees for temple and monasteries and some of local highlights sport. | |
| Tipping for your trekking staff (Tips). | |
| Travel Insurance for you. | |
| Donation in temples, schools, monasteries etc. | |
| Personal Hiking gear, personal kits. | |
| Emergency rescue evacuation insurance. |
This trek is classified as "MODERATE" trek in terms of its difficulty level.
Spring (March to May) and Autumn (September to November) is the best month/season for Panch Pokhari trek.
This trek is suitable for all kind of trekkers from beginners to professional.
Exploring nature, Yoga, Photography, Witnessing the incredible mountain views, and so on are the major things to do in Panch Pokhari.
To enhance your experience in Nepal, we give you the possibility to add one or more extra activities to this travel package. The step of adding these is available in the "Book now" process.
Do not hesitate to check each extra activity. They can be booked also separately.
Panch Pokhari (Five Ponds) trekking is a famous pilgrimage trip in Nepal. It has been lately getting more famous and now more national as well as international visitors visit this place. PanchPokhari (five lakes) trekking offers beautiful Himalayan views including the GauriShankar, DorjeLakpa, Langtang Himalaya range, Jugal Himalayan range, etc. PanchPokhari has its myth depicting its importance and Hindus religiously respect the place. Since the PanchPokhari trekking trail is a less crowded / non-tourist trekking trail, it doesn't have tea house facilities in the upper region, so this trial offers a typical trekking atmosphere.
Highlights of Panch Pokhari:
This itinerary is a guideline only and we will follow the itinerary as far as possible but due to weather conditions, health conditions, natural disasters and other unfavorable phenomenon your guide might decide to amend or skip the itinerary for your own safety. Your guide will help you at any time with providing information regarding conditions and safety during the treks.
Today, we begin our journey to PanchPokhari. We travel in our private vehicle, about 5-hours, to the village of Chautara, the starting point of trekking. While small, Chautara is the headquarter of Sindupalchok district and we will stay overnight here. From our camp site, you can relax and enjoy the stunning mountain views, or if you like to explore, you can gain some insight into the culture and daily life of the village.
Accommodation: Overnight in best available local lodge.
After breakfast, we start our journey to Okhreni. We start by hiking gradual uphill to reach Sano Okhareni. It takes about 5-hour of hiking. Our path passes through small villages where we can see how the diverse ethnic groups live side by side. We camp at Sano Okhareni near a pine forest and with great views of the mountains.
Accommodation: Overnight in best available local lodge.
After breakfast, we start our trekking slowly with about 1 hour of gradual uphill walking to ThuloOkhareni. From ThuloOkhreni, we get into the steeper climb with about 4 hours of walking through dense rhododendron and pine forest. If we are lucky and observant, we might spot some wild animals such as mountain deer or langur monkeys and Nepali birdlife like the Kalij, danfe, etc.
Accommodation: Overnight in best available local lodge.
Today’s trekking is nice and gentle since most of the walking will be on the flat land giving you the chance to enjoy forest trails and if luck shines some wildlife spotting. We have about 5 to 6 hours through the lush forest of rhododendron, oak, pine, and juniper and we can see some nomad’s houses for cattle on the way. In Pauwa Bas there is a shelter for pilgrims to PanchPokhari.
Accommodation: Overnight in best available local lodge.
This morning, through the steep uphill route, we continually ascend for about 3 hours, but at a gradual pace. We get our breath back on the steep downhill and start to descend through the steep downhill for about one and half hour through the forest. On our descend to Hille Bhanjyang, we have some great mountain views from the trail.
Accommodation: Overnight in best available local lodge.
Today we have an easy walk of about 4 hours. In the beginning, we have steep uphill so we make a slow ascending taking about an hour. After enjoying the surrounding green panoramas and hilly slopes, we start the gradual descent of about 3 hours through rocky hills and rhododendron forest into camp at NarsimPati. There is a small rest house for pilgrims on their way to the holy site of PanchPokhari and we have great mountain views from our campsite.
Accommodation: Overnight in a camp.
Today is a huge day of the trip. We have about 3 hours of gradual ascent through rocky hills to reach our destination of Panch Pokhari. It literally signifies five Lakes as Panch means "five" and Pokhari means "lake" that is regarded as the holy lakes for the Hindu people. In August, people make a pilgrimage trip to this place on the occasion of Janai Purnima festival. Many Hindu and Buddhist pilgrims visit this site each year. Small huts are built for the pilgrimage devotees and the temple dedicated to Lord Shiva.
Accommodation: Overnight in a camp.
In the early morning, you can catch a stunning sunrise over the mountains. We have about one and a half hours uphill to see the beautiful sight of the sun rising over the Himalayas and our panoramic view includes Mt.DorjeLakpa, JugalHimal Range, Rolwaling Range, and Langtang Range. After this incredible start to the morning, we head back down to the camp site and pack up the things. We have about six hours down some steep trails through the rhododendron forest toTupiDanda.
Accommodation: Overnight in a camp.
Today, the trekking goes through the steep downhill trail in the beginning and the rest is quite level as we make our way through terraced hillside and gorges to the beautiful village of Dhap. Dhap village is a small ethnic settlement of Tamang people and it gives you a wonderful opportunity to gain some insight into the lives, culture and traditional architecture of Tamang villages.
Accommodation: Overnight in best available local lodge.
Today the trial ends as we travel to Kathmandu. On reaching Kathmandu, check-in in your hotel.
Accommodation: Overnight in Yatri Suites & Spa.
| All Transportation by private vehicles. | |
| 9 Night’s accommodation in the best available lodge while trekking with a three-time meal i.e. Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner. | |
| 1 Night hotel accommodation in Yatri Suites & Spa with BB. | |
| All necessary paperwork and trekking permits (Permit, TIMS) | |
| All Camping equipment. | |
| National park entrance fee, trekking permit, and TIM’s card. | |
| An experienced, English-speaking and government-licensed holder trekking guide. | |
| All porter service (2 trekkers: 1 porter). | |
| Staff costs including their salary, insurance, equipment, and accommodation. | |
| All government and local taxes. | |
| First aid kit. |
| All Transportation by private vehicles. | |
| 9 Night’s accommodation in the best available lodge while trekking with a three-time meal i.e. Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner. | |
| 1 Night hotel accommodation in Yatri Suites & Spa with BB. | |
| All necessary paperwork and trekking permits (Permit, TIMS) | |
| All Camping equipment. | |
| National park entrance fee, trekking permit, and TIM’s card. | |
| An experienced, English-speaking and government-licensed holder trekking guide. | |
| All porter service (2 trekkers: 1 porter). | |
| Staff costs including their salary, insurance, equipment, and accommodation. | |
| All government and local taxes. | |
| First aid kit. |
| Drinks & Beverage bills. | |
| Entrance Fees for temple and monasteries and some of local highlights sport. | |
| Tipping for your trekking staff (Tips). | |
| Travel Insurance for you. | |
| Donation in temples, schools, monasteries etc. | |
| Personal Hiking gear, personal kits. | |
| Emergency rescue evacuation insurance. |
To enhance your experience in Nepal, we give you the possibility to add one or more extra activities to this travel package. The step of adding these is available in the "Book now" process.
Do not hesitate to check each extra activity. They can be booked also separately.
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All of your personal information will be securely stored in our office. We will not share your information with anyone unless we are using for official business on your behalf (obtaining travel permits, national park registration cards). Please complete the following information for booking this program:
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