Panch Pokhari Trek

Today, you’ll embark on a sightseeing tour of the historical Kathmandu Valley. Meanwhile, we will get any permits you need for the trek. You’ll visit UNESCO World Heritage Sites specifically Pashupatinath, Kathmandu Durbar Square, Swayambhunath, and Boudhanath. These heritages are some of the most important and revered monuments in the city. You can also prepare for the journey and buy equipment on the trek. Overnight in Kathmandu.

From Kathmandu, you will officially begin your journey towards Panch Pokhari by driving towards the Chautara. The drive will go along the Araniko Highway through hills along with one of the major rivers of Nepal, the Sun Koshi River. Once in Chautara, you can explore the town. Chautara is the district headquarters of Sindhupalchowk District and is a bustling town. Overnight in Chautara.

Leaving Chautara, the trek begins with a steady walk along the ethnic valley and mixed settlements. You will find people from various cultural backgrounds living in harmony. An easy ascent will take you across small streams and terraced farmlands. A few hours of uphill trekking will take you to the campsite at Sano Okhareni near the pine forest. Overnight in Sano Okhareni.

Leaving Sano Okhareni, you'll continue uphill for four hours. The trail gets steeper as you approach the dense forests of rhododendron and pine trees. If you're lucky, you can spot some of the most exotic birds and animals of Central Nepal including Lophophorus (Danphe), the national bird of Nepal. A gentle walk along the pasture land will take you directly to Kami Kharka. Overnight in Kami Kharka.

You'll continue along with the flat land and make your way into the quaint and tranquil forested region. You'll encounter numerous rhododendron bushes en route. Some of the common vegetation in the area includes juniper, oak, and pine. A little higher from here, you'll encounter nomadic settlements of the Tamang and Sherpa tribe at Pauwa Bas. You'll spend the night here.

Leaving Pauwa Bas, you'll climb along the steep uphill route for 3 hours to arrive on top of a hill. From the top of the hill, you can enjoy the majestic sight of some of the highest peaks in the central and eastern regions of Nepal. You'll trek downhill for about an hour or two to reach the scenic site of Hile Bhanjyang from where you can see the distant waterfall, river basins, and villages. The route to Hile is filled with bamboo, pine, rhododendron, and other alpine vegetation. Overnight in Hile Bhanjyang.

You'll encounter a pleasant walk today as you leave Hile Bhanjyang and make your way towards Nosyampati. You can enjoy the beautiful sights of the beautiful surrounding while going up the steep hill for an hour. From here, you'll descend along the rhododendron trail to reach the scenic destination of Nosyampati. Nosyampati consists of a Pati (Holy-inn) built for the visiting pilgrims. Overnight in Nosyampati.

On this day, you head towards the main highlight of the trek. The trek to Panch Pokhari is an uphill trek through a well-developed trail. but the trail towards the ridge might be difficult because of snow. Hundreds of pilgrims visit Panch Pokhari every year during August as there is a small temple accompanying the lake is dedicated to Lord Shiva. As the name suggested, there are five lakes here and the surrounding vantage points offer surreal views of the entire lake system beneath the Langtang Himalayas. Overnight at camp in Panch Pokhari.

Leaving Panch Pokhari, you'll make your way down going through the top of Panch Pokhari. Enjoying the panoramic view of the Dorje Lakpa, Jugal Himal, Rolwaling, and Langtang Himalayan ranges, you cross numerous river tributaries on the way to Tupi Danda. You'll descend through a steep trail through the lushly decorated Rhododendron forest to Tupi Danda. Overnight in Tupi Danda.

The trek goes downhill through the easy trail to Dhap. Initially, the trail is quite steep. You'll cross the beautiful terraced hillside and gorges to reach the tiny ethnic settlement of Tamang people in Dhap. You can observe the lifestyle, culture, and tradition of these Tamang inhabitants in Dhap. Overnight in Dhap.

You'll spend the day exploring the beautiful Dhap and the surrounding villages today. The viewpoints excellently display the mountains in the backdrop of the towering hills. This day will also be a great chance to observe and communicate with the villagers. The Tamang traditional norms and rituals are unique and offer unique insight into their lifestyle. Overnight in Dhap.

Leaving Dhap, you'll retrace your path through terraced fields and green vegetation, and trek down to Melamchi via Indrawati River. You can also explore the hydroelectric project at Melamchi before heading down to Melamchi Pul Bazaar. The Bazaar is a busy town and you will find yourself among the hustle and bustle of a town. Overnight in Melamchi.

After breakfast, you'll catch your ride and head back to Kathmandu. You'll drive along the Araniko Highway witnessing the colorful villages and town en route to Kathmandu. The ride may last the whole day. Once at Kathmandu, you'll be escorted back to your hotel. In the evening, you will attend a farewell organized by the company. Overnight in Kathmandu.

We’ll drop you off at Tribhuvan International Airport so you can catch your scheduled flight back home. You can share your trip experience or your plans for the next adventure with us on the way. We bid you farewell and hope you had a wonderful time traveling with us.