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  • Duration19 Days
  • Difficulty LevelModerate
  • Max Altitude4462 M (14,639 ft)

Within Langtang National Park lies Panch Pokhari, (which translates to five ponds) situated at 4462 meters offers excellent and moderately difficult hike through beautiful oak and rhododendron forests with magnificent views of the snow-capped mountains of Jugal Himal. After days of traversing through the valleys, over ridges, and through culturally rich Sherpa villages, we reach Pokhari at 4050m. Here, there you will find a shrine to Shiva and a pile of cast-ironed tridents. During the June/ July full moon, thousands of Nepalese come to worship.
As we continue our trek, there is often snow on this ridge making the trek more difficult; however, our team will ensure your safety. The trail ascends and descends through the picturesque forest, small pastures, stone houses, scrub growth and cow trails. At times, the trail is very steep, rough and eroded. This trek is ideal for the trekker looking to get off the beaten trail, who are looking for more challenge than the well maintained popular routes in Nepal. With our guides, you are sure to find your way through this less popular but more adventurous trekking route.

Beautiful Panch Pokhara trek is also possible to do within 7 days from Kathmandu, further details for the Panch Pokhara trek email to our tour expert. Check video and Photographs on our Facebook & Instagram account.

Helpful Tips / Top 10 Best Treks in Nepal

What makes this tour very interesting

  • Amazing Himalayas & Landscapes.
  • World Heritage sites visit in Kathmandu.
  • Typical remote region people lifestyle.
  • Holy Lake Panch Pokhari.
  • Langtang Ranges.
  • Tamang and Tibetan Cultures

Itinerary

  • Day: 1
    Arrive in Kathmandu.

    Upon your arrival at the Kathmandu airport, you will be greeted by a representative from Rugged Trails Nepal who will take to your hotel. Welcome drinks upon arrival at the hotel, free time until 6 pm. Evening welcome dinner in a traditional Nepali Restaurant with authentic Nepali cuisine and cultural program.Overnight in Kathmandu Hotel.

    If you arrive late at night then your dinner will be on the next day.

    • Hotel
    • NA
    • Dinner
    • 1300 M
    • Kathmandu
  • Day: 2
    Sightseeing around Kathmandu.

    After breakfast proceeds our short guided sightseeing tour at the Swayambhunath Temple. After Swayambhunath temple, we will visit another UNESCO World Heritage sites Patan Durbar Square, and Buddhist shrine (Bouddhanath), which is also one of the largest stupas in the world.

    After sightseeing drives back to hotel and briefing of our rest of trip plan. At the same time if you have to buy any trekking gears or things for the rest of the days Guide will help take you to the trekking equipment store in Thamel.

    • Hotel
    • 2-3 Hour Walk
    • Breakfast
    • 1350 M
    • Kathmandu
  • Day: 3
    Kathmandu drive to Chautara and trek to Syaule.
    • Camping
    • 5 Hour Drive & 2 Hour Walk
    • Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
    • 1418 M
    • Syaule
  • Day: 4
    Syaule trek to Kamikharka Danda.
    • Camping
    • 6 Hour Walk
    • Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
    • 2300 M
    • Kamikharka Danda
  • Day: 5
    Kamikharka Danda trek to Chyochyo Danda.
    • Camping
    • 5 Hour Walk
    • Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
    • 3160 M
    • Chyochyo Danda
  • Day: 6
    Chyochyo Danda trek to Hile Bhanjyang.
    • Camping
    • 5-6 Hour Walk
    • Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
    • 3800 M
    • Hile Bhanjyang
  • Day: 7
    Hile Bhanjyang trek to Nasem Pati
    • Home Stay
    • 5-6 Hour Walk
    • Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
    • 3862 M
    • Nasem Pati
  • Day: 8
    Nasem Pati trek to Panch Pokhari.
    • Camping
    • 5-6 Hour Walk
    • Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
    • 4462 M
    • Panch Pokhari
  • Day: 9
    Rest and exploration day in Panch Pokhari.
    • Camping
    • 2-3 Hour Walk
    • Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
    • 4462 M
    • Panch Pokhari
  • Day: 10
    Panch Pokhari trek to Gai kharka.
    • Camping
    • 6 Hour Walk
    • Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
    • 2200 M
    • Gai Kharka
  • Day: 11
    Gai Kharka trek to Yangri.
    • Camping
    • 5-6 Hour Walk
    • Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
    • 3600 M
    • Yangri
  • Day: 12
    Yangri trek to Laghang Gompa.
    • Camping
    • 7-8 Hour Walk
    • Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
    • 2800 M
    • Laghang Gompa
  • Day: 13
    Laghang Gompa trek to Tarkheghyang.


    • Lodge
    • 3-4 Hour Walk
    • Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
    • 2560 M
    • Tarkheghyang
  • Day: 14
    Tarkheghyang trek to Melamchi Gaon.
    • Lodge
    • 4-5 Hour Walk
    • Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
    • 3579 M
    • Melamchi Gaon
  • Day: 15
    Melamchi Gaon trek to Tharepati.
    • Lodge
    • 4-5 Hour Walk
    • Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
    • 3597 M
    • Tharepati
  • Day: 16
    Tharepati trek to Kutumsang.
    • Lodge
    • 4 Hour Walk
    • Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
    • 3597 M
    • Kutumsang
  • Day: 17
    Kutumsang trek to Chisapani.
    • Lodge
    • 5-6 Hour Walk
    • Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
    • 2120 M
    • Chisapani
  • Day: 18
    Chisapani trek to Sundarijal and drive back to Kathmandu
    • Hotel
    • 5 Hour Walk & 2 Hour Drive
    • Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
    • 1300 M
    • Kathmandu
  • Day: 19
    Final Departure.

    Transferred to the international airport on your flight schedule and if some have extra days in Nepal they can continue with other activities. If any help is needed for further plans feel free to contact rugged trails Nepal team.

    • NA
    • NA
    • Breakfast
    • NA
    • NA

What's Included

  • Full Board (breakfast, lunch, and Dinner) in Trekking.
  • Tent, Cook, and camping crew during the trek.
  • Accommodation during the trek (local lodge).
  • The government registered English speaking local expert guides, Porters.
  • Langtang National park fees, TIMS Card.
  • Accommodation in Kathmandu with breakfast.
  • Guided Tour in the city with an expert tour guide.
  • Welcome dinner in the city
  • Equipment clothing for porter & staff.
  • Insurance for all staff & porters.
  • Transportation to and from the starting and ending points of the trek (Depends on price quotes)
  • First Aid Kit.
  • Helambu Panch Pokhari Trekking Map for Each Member
  • Salary, allowances, expenses & insurance for all staff including porters

What’s Excluded

  • Nepal visa - Multiple Entrée 30 days - USD 40
  • Lunch & dinner during hotel stay in Kathmandu
  • Personal gears & clothing (available on hire)
  • Tips, any expenses table drinks, snacks while walking
  • Personal insurance, medical evacuation in case of emergency.
  • Service other than mentioned above
  • Expenses incurred due to accidents, landslide, strikes, political unrest, etc...
  • International airfare and airport taxes.
  • Items of personal nature expenses such as alcoholic drinks, cold drinks, laundry, mineral water
  • Entrance fees during sightseeing in the city.

Useful Information

  • To avoid the Camping part it's possible to stay in local houses but the trip itinerary will be different.
  • Make sure you are ready to adjust with a typical and remote lifestyle trip.
  • Camping food will be cooked by a professional cook but homestay food will be local.
  • During the monsoon, we will find many leeches too.
  • The trip can be customized and Panch Pokhari is one the most attractive part of this trek.