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Panch Pokhari Trek
Panch Pokhari Trek

Panch Pokhari is named after 5 holy ponds and Hindus religiously respect the place .Panch Pokhari Trek is just northeast of Kathmandu toward snow wall. The beautiful Himalayan view and pristine nature with distinct culture is the most attraction of the trek. After we eat breakfast at the restaurant near by our office, we take a bus ride out of the Valley and up through the hills. Aftesr 5 hours bus ride we arrive at the trek starting point called Chautara. We are going to spend the first night of our outdoor adventure right nearby small town in a ground. Our Guide gives a short lesson of trekking on the first night. He also explains about the altitude sickness and all the beautiful spots from where you can see an excellent view of mountains.

During the rest of our 12 days trip, we observe the different ways of life, culture and come in contact with the people in the small village, passing through the dense forestations and meadows. The top of Panch Pokhari (5 lakes) offers an excellent view of Jugal Himal range, Rolwaling range, Gosainkunda etc. On the last day of the trip we take a bus ride back to Kathmandu from Melamchi where we spend the final night of our trip,

 
Facts of the Trek
Trip Name : Panch Pokhari Trek
Trip Duration : 13 Days
Trip Type : Trekking
Trip Grade : Moderate
Accommodation : Camping
Group Size : From 1 to Max 18 persons in a group
Mode of Travel : Tourist Coach
Price : US $ 645
 
Trekking Map
Annapurna Region Trekking Map, Nepal Trekking Map
 
Itinerary
 
Days 1:

ARRIVE IN KATHMANDU
When you arrive in Kathmandu, you'll be taken to your hotel. While in Kathmandu you will have time fascinating Buddhist and Hindu temples and shrines reflecting ancient local traditions are highlighted on our guided tour. There's time to explore the city's many charms on your own too. In the evening delicious traditional Nepali well come dinner await for you.

Days 2:

KATHMANDU CITY TOUR
After breakfast, we'll visit Swayambhunath temple, and said to be 2000 years stupa on a hillock offers breath-taking view of Kathmandu City. We will then processed to Visit Pasupatinath and Bouddhanath. After lunch we'll visit Kathmandu Durbar Square, Patan (Lalitpur) - which is the oldest of the three major cities in Kathmandu Valley - famous for its Buddhist monuments and Hindu temples, and you can catch the traditional artisans working with wood, stones and metals. O/N in Kathmandu.

Days 3:
KATHMANDU – CHAUTRA - SYAULE
After breakfast drive three and half hour to Chautara and start trek after lunch. (O/N) camping at Shyaule.
Days 4:
SYAULE – KAMIKHARKA DANDA
Walk about 6 hours through Sherpa villages and pine forest. Just near the top of the ridge on grass land we stop for camping.
Days 5:
KAMIKHARKA DANDA – CHOCHYO DANDA
Gradually climb through grass land, pine forest and rhodondendron forest. Camping will be at the grassy land of the Hille at the ridge of the mountain.
Days 6:
CHOCHYO DANDA – HILLE BHANJYANG
Gradual nice and tall on the trail for about the same distance. Views are great. You can see Rolwaling from the east and Manaslu to the west.
Days 7:
HILLE BHANJYANG, Rest day at Hille for acclimatisation.
Days 8:
HILLE BHANJYANG – NASEM PATI
We walk through the falter trail and two thirds distance of the trail is gradual ascending and descending. You may not forget that you will have to walk through same kind of forest.
Days 9:
NASEM PATI – PANCH POKHARI
Today we arrive PanchPokhari the interesting point of the trek. Five lakes called PanchPokhari in Nepali. There are interesting festivals in August called Janaipurnima. Many Hindu and Buddhist pilgrimages will be gathered. Specially Buddhist monks who will come with their interesting festival dress. Lots of Buddhist prayer flags will decorate the buildings.
Days10:
PANCH POKHARI - MAHATHAN
Half an hour of ascend and gradual descend for about 5 and half hours to Nyanyamsal Khola Camp at the riverside near by Mathana. If you can manage some more time to walk, you can visit Chhandy Gomba an old Tibetan refugee camp.
Days 11:

MAHATHAN - TEMPATHANG
Walk for about four and half hours along the river-side and a gradual ascent for about one hour to Tembathnag, the first Sherpa village after Panch, Pokhari.

Days 12:
TEMBATHANG - AMBAKHARKA, Gradual ascent through rhododendron, pine and fir forests to Ambakharka.
Days 13:
AMBAKHARKA – GOLUDANDA – CHANKANG – BAKHANG GOMPA, Gradual descent through different Sherpa villages, Tibetan Monastery and visit Tibetan Lamas.
Days 14:
AKHANG GOMPA - KATHMANDU, End at Tatopani with 4 hour drive to Kathmandu. O/N at hotel
Days 15:
KATHMANDU, Free day in Kathmandu on your own.
Days 16:
DEPARTURE, After breakfast, you're free before airport drop for your final departure.
 
 Cost for Standard Trip
 Cost for Deluxe Trip
1 - 7 Pax
US $ 745.00
1 - 7 Pax
US $ 1125.00
8- 15 Pax
US $ 705.00
8- 15 Pax
US $ 1095.00
16 & more
US $ 655.00
16 & more
US $ 915.00
 
Cost Includes
  • 2 nights hotel in Kathmandu B / B
  • All meals during trekking [3 meals a day + tea & coffee]
  • Valley Sightseeing with English speaking guide
  • English Speaking trekking guide and porter
  • All ground transportation as per itinerary
  • Trekking permits or national park entrance permits
  • Insurance for Nepali staffs
 
Cost Excludes
  • Airfare domestic / international
  • Visa Fee US $ 30.00
  • Airport tax domestic / international
  • Hard / Soft Drinks like alcohol and coke and mineral water
  • Any kind of personal expense / Helicopter rescue
  • Personal travel and medical insurance
  • Tips for guide / porter / sherpa
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