Panch Pokhari Trekking – 12 Days
(ETNNP130)  Nepal

Overview

Pancha Pokhari is a holy sacred lake for Buddhist and Hindu. Trekking in Panch Pokhari is just northeast of Kathmandu toward a snow wall and west of Rolwaling Himal. It is a pilgrimage place for Hindus and it has five holy ponds at the height of 4100m. The Panch Pokhari area offers cultural Tamag heritage, unsurpassed beauty and biological diversity. Panch Pokhari trekking is a non tourist trekking trail in Nepal.

Since Panch pokhari trekking trail has been open Asian Hiking Team emphasis to operate the trekking in this area as it less crowded /non tourist trekking trail in Nepal. As Panch Pokhari trekking trail doesn’t have tea house facilities entire PanchPokharari trekking route, our expert trekking cook will prefer the different type of food like in Nepal popular trekking trail’s tea houses. We look after social impact while operating the camping trekking in Nepal. Panch pokhari trekking begins from Chautara after drive 5-6 hours from Kathmandu. We observe the different ways of life, culture and come in contact with the people in the small village, passing through the dense forests and meadows. The top of Panch Pokhari (5 lakes) offers an excellent view of Gauri Shanker, Dojre lakpa, Langtang Himalaya range, Jugal Himal range, Rolwaling range, etc. on the last day of the trip we take a bus ride back to Kathmandu from Melamchi.

We all know a powerful earthquake 7.8 magnitude shook Nepal on the 25th of April 2015 causing many human casualties and destroying some trekking areas. However, we will operate trekking in Ganesh Himal, Ruby Valley, Bhairab Kunda and Pach Pokhara areas by tented camping or basic home stay/ tea house at clients request.

Daily Itinerary

Day 1: Drive to Chautara (1,450m), overnight tented camp.

From Kathmandu; It takes about five hours drive to reach Chautara from Kathmandu, overnight camp/Lodge.

Day 2: Chautara to Sano Okhareni (1,965m), overnight tented camp.

It is about 5 hour’s uphill walk to Sano Okhareni from Chautara through small village settlements. Camping will be nearby the pine forest offering a perfect mountain view.

Day 3: Sano Okhareni to Kami Kharka (2,810m), overnight tented camp.

After one hour’s walk from Sano Okhareni, we will Thulo Okhareni from where it will take at least 4 hours to get in Kami Kharka, the next stop. We have to pass through dense rhododendron and pine forests to reach there. From Kami Kharka, you can have a breathtaking view of Mt. Langtang Lirung, Dorje Lakpa and some small peaks.

Day 4: Kami Kharka to Pauwa Bas (3,000m), overnight tented camp.

Most of the trekking route between Kami Kharka and Pauwa Bas is straight. The rhododendron forest in the area will be an added attraction, overnight camp.

Day 5: Pauwa Bas to Hille Bhanjyang (3,400m), overnight tented camp.

We need to spend 3 hours of steep uphill walk and another one and a half hours of steep decent walk to reach Hille Bhanjyang. Mountain View from the campsite is very wonderful; overnight camp.

Day 6: Hille Bhajyang to Narsim Pati (3,700m), overnight tented camp.

It takes about 4 hours for us to reach Narsim Pati. You will have to pass through rocky hills and rhododendron forests. You will find a small rest house built for pilgrims at Narsim Pati; overnight camp.

Day 7: Narsim Pati to Panch Pokhari (4,100m), overnight tented camp.

To reach Panch Pokhari, one has to walk for at least 3 hours up a rocky hill. As the name suggests, there are five holy ponds, two pilgrim houses and a temple of Lord Shiva; overnight camp.

Day 8: Explore the Panch Pokhari Top and Tupi Danda (2,320m).

Early morning rise and walk up to the hill called Panch Pokhari. Top for about one and a half hours to have a sunrise view and panoramic view of Mt. Dorje Lakpa, Jugal Himal Range etc. It will take 5 hours for you to come down to Tupi Danda; overnight camp.

Day 9: Tupi Danda to Dhap (1,200m), overnight tented camp.

Dhap is 5 hours walk from Tupi Danda. Most of the settlements in Dhap comprise of Tamangs. One can easily be familiar with the culture and lifestyle of local people; overnight camp.

Day 10: Rest day and explore the unique culture, overnight tented camp.

Rest day and explore the unique culture, overnight tented camp.

Day 11: Dhap to Melamchi (800m), overnight tented camp.

You will get in Mahadev Khola after making an hour’s steep downhill walk from Dhap. As you cross the suspension bridge, the trail goes straight to Melamchi; camping at the riverside. The total time you need to walk from Dhap to Melamchi is about 5 and half hours.

Day 12: Melamchi to Kathmandu (1320m), overnight at hotel.

About five hours’ drives by bus along the scenic places from Melamchi to Kathmandu, transfer to hotel; overnight in Hotel.

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Value Added

We are ready to welcome you with all the necessary safety measures (Post -19 Pandemic Halt). Hence we assure you of safety and security by following the optimal precautions.

Safety Assurance from Us (Tour/Trekking Operator)

• Vehicles fully cleaned and disinfected
• Foot bath mat available at entrance
• Extra masks available (if required)
• Safe distancing
• We carry limited number of passengers
• Our crew wear full PPE while disinfecting the vehicle
• Temperature screening available
• Our crew tested fit to travel
• Sanitizers available
• We carry additional deep wipe down cleaning of high touched areas
• Hygiene kit available for sale
• Our crew wear face mask and face shield

Safety Rules for Travelers (You)

• Namaste over handshake
• Do not travel if unwell
• Wear face mask all the time
• Maintain safe distancing
• Use foot mat while boarding
• Undertake temperature screening
• Ventilators over air conditioning
• Avoid unnecessary surface touching
• Wash/Sanitize hands regularly
• Follow sneeze etiquette
• Follow safety instructions (from local authority)
• Carry your personal hygiene all the time

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