Experience 12 Days trekking to five holy lakes through untouched traditional villages in spectacular Himalayan landscapes. This trek to Panch Pokhari at the base of Jungal Himal offers pristine mountain views, rich culture and genuine adventure. This area, northeast of Kathmandu offers a combination of rich cultural heritage, unsurpassed beauty and biological diversity. as you trek to a group of high altitude holy lakes, sacred to Buddhist and Hindu people.

Trekkers first drive by bus to Chautara, five hours northeast of Kathmandu towards the Tibetan border. We do trek through a mixture of beautiful mountain scenery and the terraced fields and characteristic houses of rural villages from different ethnic groups.

On your first night. you will experience life in the village homes of Sherpa and Tamang people and your guide will give a short talk on trekking, altitude sickness and the highlights of the trek. These include the holy Five Lakes, the incredible Himalayan scenery and the life style of nomadic people unchanged by time. The unusual climatic and geographical mixture make this area a naturalist's dream and a mecca for those who appreciate traditional cultures.

This trek starts from 1,400 m and goes up to 4,000m at Panch Pokhari, a seldom visited pilgrimage site where the Janaipurnima festival is held in August. Many Hindu and Buddhist pilgrimages visit this site each year. This is a very spectacular and spiritual trek.

The top of Panch Pokhari (4100m) offers an excellent view of Jugal Himal Range, Rolwaling Range, Gosainkund, Kanchenjunga and Makalu.

This trek can be done all year round except for the monsoon.

Itinerary in Details

Day 01 :
Kathmandu (1350m.)-Chautara (1200m)

Day 02 :
Chautara-Phusre (2045m.)

Day 03 :
Phurse-Kami kharka (2845m.)

Day 04 :
Kami Kharka -Pauwa Bas (3000m)

Day 05 :
Pauwa Bas-Hille Bhanjyang (3400m)

Day 06 :
Hille Bhanjyang - Nasim Pati(3700m.)

Day 07 :
Nasim Pati- Panchpokhari (five lakes) (4100m)

Day 08 :
Panchpokhari- Nasimpati (3700m.)

Day 09 :
Nasimpati-Dukang (2100m.)

Day 10 :
Dukang - Dhap (1200 m)

Day 11 :
Dhap - Melamchipul (800m)

Day 12 :
Melamchipul Bazaar - drive to Kathmandu

Cost: Please contact us.
Minimum Group size: 2
Season: All around the year (on a bad weather flight does not goes)
Grading: 4
Departure date: as per your convenience.

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