Panch Pokhari Trek

Panch Pokhari Trek

Trekking into a quiet Trail to Five sacred Lakes

Trip Difficulty
Trip Difficulty: Moderate
Activities
Activities: Trekking/Hiking/Sightseeing
Accommodation
Accommodation: Included
Meals
Meals: Included
Max. Elevation
Max. Elevation: 4,100m
Best Season
Best Season: March to May / September to November

Panch Pokhari Trek Highlight

  • Go on to explore the unexplored hills of Central and Eastern Nepal
  • Pass via various Tamang and Sherpa villages and be among the locals
  • Experience the unique but inspiring culture and lifestyle of the natives
  • Witness the wild side, which is boisterous, rich, and diverse
  • Ascend many uphills and several passes to reach Panch Pokhari(4,100m)
  • Explore the Panch Pokhari region of five holy and natural lakes
  • Spend a couple of nights under the billions of stars in a tented camp
  • Come across an astonishing panorama of Mt Jugal Himal, Rolwaling, Dorje Lakpa, Langtang, and more

Panch Pokhari Trek Overview

Do you want to explore a quiet and less-known trekking trail in Nepal? Panch Pokhari Trek is a great choice.

Panch Pokhari means “Five Lakes.” The five beautiful lakes are found at about 4,100 meters above sea level in Sindhupalchok, Nepal.

These lakes are sacred to both Hindus and Buddhists. Many local people visit the lakes to pray and take part in religious festivals. The area is still quiet and not well known to many foreign travelers.

The trek starts from Chautara, Sindhupalchok. The trail takes you through green forests, small villages, farms, hills, and beautiful mountain views.

You will meet local people and see their simple way of life. You can also learn about the local culture and traditions.

The trail has many ups and downs. You will walk uphill for many hours. It can be hard, but the views make it worth the effort.

When you reach Panch Pokhari, you will see five peaceful lakes surrounded by hills and mountains. You can also see beautiful views of Jugal Himal, Langtang Himal, and Ganesh Himal.

Panch Pokhari is not only about the five lakes. It is also a chance to enjoy nature, culture, peace, and local life.

You can camp and spend the night under the moon and stars. It is a special experience in the quiet Himalayas.

If you want to explore a peaceful and less-crowded part of Nepal, Panch Pokhari Trek is waiting for you.

Explore Panch Pokhari with Sabbatical Explore Nepal and discover a different side of Nepal.

Outline Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu
Day 2: Drive from Kathmandu to Chautara(1,450m) | 5-6hrs
Day 3: Trek from Chautara to Phurse(2,050m) | 5-6hrs
Day 4: Trek from Kami Kharka to Pauwa Bas(3,000m)| 4-5 hrs
Day 5: Trek from Pauwa Bas to Hile Bhanjyang(3,400m) | 5-6hrs
Day 6: Trek from Hile Bhanjyang to Nasim Pati(3,700m) | 4hrs
Day 7: Trek from Nasim Pati to Panch Pokhari(4,100m) | 4 hrs
Day 8: Trek from Panch Pokhari to Nasim Pati(3,700m) | 3hrs
Day 9: Trek from Nasim Pati to Dhukang(2,100m) | 6hrs
Day 10: Trek from Dhukang to Dhap(1,200m)| 6hrs
Day 11: Trek from Dhap to Melamchi Pul Bazaar(800m)| 6hrs
Day 12: Drive from Melamchi to Kathmandu
Day 13: Airport Drop and Farewell

Panch Pokhari Trek Day to Day Itinerary

Transportation: airport pickup
Accommodation: 3-start standard hotel
Meal: welcome dinner
Our representative will meet you at the Kathmandu Airport to give you a warm welcome. Then, our team will transfer you to your hotel for a rest. You will rest and relax until you feel it’s enough. We will arrange for the trek to check your trek checklist and you will have dinner together with the trekking team from Sabbatical Explore Nepal in Thamel in the evening. We will have a precious discussion on the Panch Pokhari Trek itinerary. Overnight in the hotel.

Transportation: 5-6 hours drive to Chautara
Accommodation: hotel in Chautara
Max. Altitude: 1450m
We are ready to begin. After breakfast at the hotel, we will join a picturesque drive to Chautara, the beginning point of the Panch Pokhari Trek. The ride will happen over Araniko Highway for around 5-6hrs, covering 328km. Upon our arrival in Chautara, the hub of Sindhupalchok District, we will know the local market area before calling it a day in a hotel.

Trek Duration5-6 hours
Accommodation: overnight in tented camp
Meal: breakfast, lunch, dinner
Max. Altitude: 2050m
The hike starts from here! We will take a trail towards the mountains in the north to leave Chautara. Throughout the day, we will do several uphill and steep sections. Passing through villages, terraced fields, and green vegetation, we will arrive in Phurse in the evening. There also will be times when we will enjoy views of Mt. Gaurishankar, Dorje Lakpa, and more. Phurse, the place for the night, is a small village of Tamangs by the pasture lands. Overnight in a tented camp.

Trek Duration4-5 hours
Accommodation: overnight in tented camp
Meal: breakfast, lunch, dinner
Max. Altitude: 3000m
We will have our breakfast, and we will join a trail that leads to a forest. A couple of hour's walk into the woods of Rhododendron, Oak, Pine, and Juniper will bring us to a village of nomads. We will stop there for a while to take a rest and interact with the locals. After the rest, we will continue trekking in the direction of Kami Kharka or Pasture. Several more hours of hiking will lead us to Pauwa Bas, the stop for the day. Overnight in a tented camp.

Trek Duration5-6 hours
Accommodation: tented camp across mountain views
Meal: breakfast, lunch, dinner
Max. Altitude: 3400m
Following a sweet night in Pauwa Bas, we will move out on the trail to reach Hile Bhanjyang. The destination for the day is a hill ridge, so there will be some steep climbings. We keep on ascending for 3 hours to arrive at the top; Hile Bhanjyang is yet to come. From the summit, we will enjoy a scenic view of green hills and white mountains. Next, we make a 1-hour descent to reach our destination, Hile Bhanjyang. Overnight in a tented camp across mountain views.

Trek Duration4 hours
Accommodation: overnight in tented camp
Meal: breakfast, lunch, dinner
Max. Altitude: 3700m
Opening our eyes to an awe-inspiring view, we will have our breakfast to leave Hile Bhanjyang. We take a steep climb from the place, which goes through green vegetation. We will climb gradually by enjoying the views of the vicinity. No rush, just one step at a time, and we will be in Nasim Pati after 4 hours of trek. The rhododendron trees will come along, and so will the lovely mountain views. Overnight in a tented camp.

Trek Duration3 to 4 hours
Accommodation: tented camp by the lakes
Meal: breakfast, lunch, dinner
Max. Altitude: 4100m
Today is the most awaited day of the Panch Pokhari Trek when we will reach Panch Pokhari. However, the trek is not too long, just 4 hours. So, with no hurries, we will start ascending towards the place. En route, we will arrive at Lauribinayak Pass, a famous pass for mountain scenarios. Having a beautiful break at the pass, we will move forward until we find Panch Pokhari. Finally, we will see the five holy & tiny lakes right in front of our eyes. Each of the lakes is quite different in shape and size. A little up from the lakes is Panch Pokhari Viewpoint, a perfect location to view the lakes and mountains. We will feed our eyes from the place as well. The day full of astonishing views will end at a tented camp by the lakes.

Trek Duration3 hours
Accommodation: tented camp in Nasim Pati
Meal: breakfast, lunch, dinner
Max. Altitude: 3700m
Now we will start our journey back to Kathmandu as we have already explored the five lakes. To do that, we will descend to Nasim Pati via the same trail. The trek is convenient as we do not have any uphills to climb. The descending walk of 3 hours is enough to bring us back to Nasim Pati. Overnight in a tented camp.

Trek Duration6 hours
Accommodation: tented camp in Dhukang
Meal: breakfast, lunch, dinner
Max. Altitude: 2100m
Leaving Nasim Pati back, we will head towards Dhukang. It will be a dropping trek via a forest full of Juniper, Oak, and Rhododendron. We may also come across some animals in between. Out of the woods, we reach several Buddhist Chortens and an area full of prayer flags. The day will be comparatively more extended than the last day, but the trek of 6 hrs will leave us in Dhukang. Overnight in a tented camp in Dhukang, a traditional village of Tamangs and Sherpas.

Trek Duration5-6 hours
Accommodation: overnight in tented camp
Meal: breakfast, lunch, dinner
Max. Altitude: 1200m
Now, we march towards Dhap, another traditional village of the trek. We’ll start the day with a slow descent from Dhukang to the Indravati River’s riverbed. Then our walk continues along the river until Dhap. Along the trek, we will pass several more villages and their farming fields. Also, we will see the locals living with no time to waste. The 6 hours of trek will be done by us today to reach Dhap. Overnight in a tented camp.

Trek Duration5-6 hours
Accommodation: lodge in Melamchi Pul Bazaar
Meal: breakfast, lunch, dinner
Max. Altitude: 800m
From Dhap, we will make a lowering trek to Melamchi Pul Bazar. The Indravati River will guide us most of the way. Just like yesterday, we will hike through various settlements. We will see the rice terraces throughout the day. Enjoying the last trekking day of Panch Pokhari Trek, we will reach Melamchi Pul Bazaar after 6 hours of leaving Dhap. Overnight in a lodge.

Transportation: bus ride back to Kathamndu
Accommodation: 3-star standard hotel
Now we are done with the trekking. It is time for a jeep/bus drive. After breakfast in Melamchi, we will take a 3-4 hour bus ride back to Kathmandu via Helambu-Melamchi road. Next, we will get back to our hotel in Kathmandu for a rest. The rest of the day will be free time for shopping and hangouts. Overnight in Kathmandu.

Transportation: drop off at the airport
As per your flight schedule, our team will transfer you to the airport for departure. Farewell! We’ll meet you on another adventure.

What's Included in Panch Pokhari Trek?

Cost Excludes in Panch Pokhari Trek

Panch Pokhari Trek - 13 Days
Price USD 1495
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