Panch Pokhari Trek

Panch Pokhari is named after 5 holy ponds and Hindus religiously respect the place. This 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 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, Gosainkund 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.

Start : Chautara (5 hours bus ride from Kathmandu)
Finish : Melamchipul Bazar (4-5 hours bus ride to Kathmandu) 
Grade: moderate 
Highest access of the trek: Panch Pokhari 4100 meters
Culture :  Newar, Braman, Chettri, Gurung
Mode of trekking tour :  Camping trek only 
Himalayan sights :  Himalayan ranges of Gauri Shankar and Rolwalling etc.

Itinerary In Detail

Day 01
Arrival in Kathmandu

Day 02
Sightseeing in Kathmandu Valley

Day 03
Drive to Chautara, trek to Syaule

Day 04
Trek to Kamikharka Danda

Day 05
Trek to Chochyo Danda

Day 06
Trek to Hile Bhnjyang

Day 07
Rest in Hile Bhanjyang for acclimatisation

Day 08
Trek to Nasem Pati

Day 09
Trek to Panch Pokharai

Day 10
Baseri to Labu Bensi

Day 11
Trek to Mahathan

Day 12
Trek to Ambakharka

Day 13
Trek to Goludanda

Day 14
Trek to Chankang

Day 15
Trek to Bakhangompa

Day 16
Trek to Akhanggompa and drive to Kathmandu

Day 17
Departure day