Panch Pokhari trek is an exclusively camping trek which takes you on the less traveled route where you can visit Buddhist monasteries and pass through Tamang and Sherpa villages, the characteristic houses of rural villages from different ethnic groups where you can experience the hospitality of the local people.
Panch Pokhari trek is the unexplored trekking destination in Nepal. Panch Pokhari trekking is less crowded trekking trail of Rolwaling trekking region. It is located in the Eastern part of Nepal; Panch Pokhari trek is named after 5 Hindu holy lakes.
Panch Pokhari is a holy sacred lake for Buddhist and Hindu. The route passing through forests enriched with bamboo, pine, oak, rhododendron and alpine vegetation. There are also chances to encounter Himalayan deer, White monkey, Musk Deer, Snow Leopard, Himalayan fox, and wild dog and many others can be found in this region. We will pass through Buddhist monasteries, Tamang and Sherpa villages to reach the sacred site of the five glacial lakes of Panch Pokhari. The top of Panch Pokhari (4100m) offers dramatic view of Jugal Himal Range, Rolwaling Range, Gosaikunda, Kanchenjunga and Makalu.
Panch Pokhari trek is exceptionally rich in bio-diversity which makes this region one of the finest tourist destinations. It is not necessary to have any hiking and trekking experience, just normal walking experience is enough for this trek. The best season for Panch Pokhari trek is February to May and August to November.
Trip
Hightlights:
Duration:
12 Days
Type of Trek :
Camping
Max Altitude:
4100 m.
Minimum Pax:
1 +
Mode of travel:
Land Transportation
Grade:
Strenous
Panch Pokhari Trekking Itinerary
Day
1
Drive from Kathmandu to Chautara (1200m.) takes about five hours. It is a pleasant journey through the beautiful hills, villages, forests and rivers. You camp for the night.
Day
2
Trek from Chautara to Phurse (2045m.) takes approximately five and a half hours. The trail you follow is an ascent up to Phurse. En route, you come across many villages, farming terraces, some green hills and splendid mountain views of Gaurishanka, Dorje Lakpa and many others. Phurse is a pasture where village people bring their domestic animals for grazing. It can also be described as a small village mainly inhabited by Tamang. You camp for the night.
Day
3
Trek from Phurse to Kami Kharka (2845m.) takes about six hours.
You head uphill until you reach Kami Kharka passing through forests covered with oak, pine, rhododendron and other natural vegetation. While walking you can enjoy the spectacular views of Gaurishankar, Dorje Lakpa and the Jugal Himal range. Kami Kharka is another pasture for domestic animals. You camp for the night.
Day
4
Trek from Kami Kharka to Pauwa Bas (3000m.) takes approximately six hours. Crossing Kami Kharka you begin to follow an ascending path to reach Pauwa Bas. This day you trek through forests covered with rhododendron, oak, pine, juniper and other natural vegetation. In Pauwa Bas there is a shelter for the local pilgrims. You camp for the night.
Day
5
Trek from Pauwa Bas to Hille Bhanjyang (3400m.) takes approximately six hours. The route to Hille Bhanjyang goes uphill passing through forests enriched with bamboo, pine, oak, rhododendron and alpine vegetation. Hille Bhanjyang is a ridge from where you can see magnificent views of a waterfall, river basin and village at a far distance. You can camp for the night.
Day
6
Trek from Hille Bhanjyang to Nasim Pati (3700m.) takes about four and a half hours. After Hille Bhanjyang, your path moves uphill until you reach Nasim Pati. En route, you encounter forests with views of the Jugal Himal range, Gaurishankar, mountain deer and danfe, the national bird of Nepal. Nasim Pati also provides shelter to local pilgrims. You camp for the night.
Day
7
Trek from Nasim Pati to Panch Pokhari (4100m.) takes approximately four hours. The route is a steep ascent passing through Lauribinayak Pass to Panch Pokhari. On the way, you will be enchanted by the lovely alpine forest, diverse wildlife and idyllic villages. Panch Pokhari is an interesting point of the trek. The word Panch Pokhari translates into five lakes in English. Many Hindu and Buddhist pilgrims gather here. The summit of Panch Pokhari (5 lakes) offers an excellent view of the Jugal Himal range, Rolwaling range, Gosainkunda etc. You camp for the night.
Day
8
Trek from Panch Pokhari to Nasim Pati (3700m.) takes approximately three hours. While trekking back you move along a steeply descending path passing the Lauribinayak Pass. You camp for the night.
Day
9
Trek from Nasim Pati to Dukhang (2100m.) takes about six hours. This day your trail climbs down passing through forests covered with bamboos, rhododendron, pine, oak, juniper and other natural vegetation. You can spot Himalayan deer, white langur and many other animals if you are lucky. Before you reach Dukhang, you come across chortens and can see prayer flags fluttering in the breeze. Dukhang is a tiny village mainly inhabited by Tamang, Sherpa and a few others. There are beautiful monasteries around this area. You find local people toiling hard by farming land where they grow wheat, potato, millet, buck wheat and green vegetables. You camp for the night.
Day
10
Trek from Dukhang to Dhap (1200m.) takes almost six hours. Crossing Dukhang, you begin to follow a descending path to reach Dhap. You walk along the bank of the Indrawati river with magnificent views of farming terraces, human settlements and green hills. Dhap is yet another village and the people living here belong to different communities. There are some schools, small tea shops and a local market. You camp for the night.
Day
11
Trek from Dhap to Melamchi Pul Bazaar (800m.) takes about six hours. You now walk along the bank of the Indrawati river passing through different villages, farming terraces, a hydro electricity project on the way to Tipini and vehicles carrying passengers and goods. Melamchi Pul Bazaar which lies at the bank of Melamchi Khola (stream) and Indrawati river is comparatively a big city of this area. There are some lodges, tea shops, government offices, schools, colleges, post office and army police camp. You camp for the night.
Day
12
Drive from Melamchi Pul Bazaar to Kathmandu (1350m.) takes about five hours. You travel an a gravel and bumpy path up to Lamidanda and then you follow the pitched road up to Kathmandu.
The
price includes the following services:
Airport pick-up and drop off services
Trekking permit
Entry permit fee
Trekking guide
A cook
Necessary porters
Necessary kitchen helpers
Necessary sherpas
All surface transportation to the starting
point and from the ending point of the
trek
All meals three times a day (breakfast,
lunch, dinner, juice, tea, coffee, hot
chocolate, fruits etc.)
Necessary Camping equipment such as
tents, kitchen tent, dining tent, toilet
tent, mattresses, down sleeping bag, down
jacket, cooking utensils, fuel etc.
Camping charges
Necessary insurance for trekking staff
First Aid kit
Rescue assistance
The
price does not include:
Personal nature expenses such as all kinds of drinks, beverages, etc.
Panch Pokhari trek is an exclusively camping trek which takes you on the less traveled route where you can visit Buddhist monasteries and pass through Tamang and Sherpa villages, the characteristic houses of rural villages from different ethnic groups where you can experience the hospitality of the local people.
