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Panch Pokhari trek - 12 Days
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On this moderately graded trek you see Buddhist
monastries, pass through Tamang and Sherpa
villages to reach the sacred site of the five
glacial lakes of Panch Pokhari at 3,600 meters.
This is a remote and unfrequented region despite
the excellent views of the eastern Himalayan
chain known as Jugal Himal which include the
peaks of Dorje Lhakpa and Phurbi Ghychu and its
proximity to Kathmandu.
Facts of the Trek
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Duration: 12 Days
Trek type: Camping
Max Altitude: 4100 m.
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Minimum Pax: 1 +
Mode of travel: Land
Grade: Moderate
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Itinerary in Detail
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Day 01 :
Drive from Kathmandu to Chautara (1200m.) and it
takes about five hours. |
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Day 02 : |
Trek from Chautara To Phurse (2045m.) that takes
approximately five and half hours.
The trails you follow is quite ascent upto
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 people
from villages bring their domestic animals for
grazing. This can also be described as a small
village mainly inhabited by Tamang. |
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Day 03 : |
Trek from Phurse to Kami Kharka (2845m.) which
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 Jugal Himal range.
Kami Khaka is another pasture for domestic
animals. |
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Day 04 : |
Trek from Kami Kharka to Pauwa Bas (3000m.) and
it takes approximately six hours.
Crossing Kami Kharka you begin to follow ascent
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. |
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Day 05 : |
Trek from Pauwa Bas to Hille Bhanjyang (3400m.)
which takes approximately six hours.
The route upto 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 the magnificent views of waterfall, river
basin and village at a far distance. |
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Day 06 : |
Trek from Hille Bhanjyang to Nasim Pati (3700m.)
which takes about four and half hours.
After Hille Bhanjyang, your path moves uphill
until you reach Nasim Pati. En route, you
encounter a forests with views of Jugal Himal
range, Gaurishankar, mountain deer and danfe,
national bird of Nepal. Nasim Pati also provides
shelter to local pilgrims. |
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Day 07 : |
Trek from Nasim Pati to Panch Pokhari (4100m.)
that takes approximately four hours.
The route is steeply ascent passing through
Lauribinayak Pass to Panch Pokhari. On the way,
you are amazed to see the alpine vegetation and
rocky mountains, wild life and villages at a far
distance. PanchPokhari is the interesting point
of the trek. Five lakes are called PanchPokhari
in Nepali. There are interesting festivals in
August called Janaipurnima. Many Hindu and
Buddhist pilgrimages gather here. Specially
Buddhist monks who will come with their
interesting festival dress. Lots of Buddhist
prayer flags will decorate the buildings. The
top of Panch Pokhari (5 lakes) offers an
excellent view of Jugal Himal range, Rolwaling
range, Gosainkunda etc. |
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Day 08 : |
Trek from Panch Pokhari to Nasim Pati (3700m.)
that takes approximately three hours.
While trekking back you move through steeply
descent path passing Lauribinayak Pass. The
forests you encounter is quite rich in alpine
vegetation. |
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Day 09 : |
Trek from Nasim Pati to Dukhang (2100m.) and it
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 see Himalayan deer, white languor and
many others if you are lucky. Before you arrive
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 few others. There are beautiful
monasteries around this area. You find local
people toiling hard in farming land where they
grow wheat, potato, millet, buck wheat and green
vegetables. |
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Day 10 : |
Trek from Dukhang to Dhap (1200m.) which takes
almost six hours.
Crossing Dukhang, you begin to follow descent
path to reach Dhap. You walk along the bank of
Indrawati river with magnificent views of
farming terraces, human settlements, green hills
and different activities of local people. Dhap
is yet another village and people living here
belong to different community. There are some
schools, small tea shops and local market. |
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Day 11 : |
Trek from Dhap to Melamchi Pul Bazaar (800m.)
and it takes about six hours.
Now you walk along the shore of Indrawati river
passing through different villages, farming
terraces, 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. |
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Day 12 : |
Drive from Melamchi Pul Bazaar to Kathmandu
(1350m.) which takes about five hours. |
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Services
Included
Guide , Cook, Necessary Porters, Kitchen helper, Sherpa, All surface transportation by bus,
All meals three times a day, Necessary Camping equipment such as tents, kitchen
tent, dining tent, toilet tent, mattresses, down
sleeping bag, down jacket, cooking utensils, fuel etc., Camping charges, Rescue help, Insurance and equipments for the staffs
Services
Excluded
Personal expenses, Insurance, Tips, Emergency
evacuation by Helicopter, Alternative
transportation in case of heavy rain, landslide,
strike, road blockade etc.
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