Panch Pokhari Camping Trek

Overview

Panch Pokhari camping trek through untouched traditional villages in spectacular Himalayan landscapes. An ultimate trekking experience in an off-the-beaten path through untouched wilderness and unspoilt settlements in the mountain of Nepal, This trek to Panch Pokhari at the base of Jugal Himal offers pristine mountain views, rich culture and genuine adventure. This spectacular region 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.

Panch Pokhari trek journey begins from Kathmandu, with 5 hours of scenic drive and reaches as far as Chautara, the district headquarter of Sindhupalchowk, which is to the northeast of Kathmandu. 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. One gets to experience and also get into the indigenous lifestyles and find traces of their traditional way of living in the village homes of Sherpa and Tamang people as you will also be briefed about the technicalities while on trekking journeys, 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 mix makes this area a naturalist’s dream and a Mecca for those who appreciate traditional cultures. This trek starts from 1,450m and goes up to 4,100m at Panch Pokhari, a secluded 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 (4,100m) offers an excellent view of Jugal Himal Range, Rolwaling Range, Gosaikund, Kanchenjunga and Makalu.

This excellent Panch Pokhari can be attempted by any individual having moderated level of fitness. This trekking circuit can be visited at any time of the year except the monsoon seasons, also this particular trip can be combined with a rafting tour as well, and however conditions apply along with the interest and desires of the visitors. Be thrilled by this genuine adventure to the unspoiled settlements and high altitude holy lake region that comes across only once in a life time.