Panch Pokhari Trek Package
Mountain Hawk Trek
Langtang RegionModerate

Panch Pokhari TrekPackage

Trek to the five sacred Panch Pokhari lakes at 4,100m on a remote 17-day camping route through the eastern Langtang region. Tamang villages, alpine pastures, and one of Nepal's least-visited pilgrimage sites. From USD 1,275.

View Itinerary
8
DaysTotal trek duration
4100m
Max AltitudeHighest point reached
Sep–May
Best SeasonIdeal trekking window
$675
FromPer person (twin sharing)
Trip Highlights

The moments that matter most

The five Panch Pokhari lakes sit in a glacial basin at 4,100m, surrounded by moraine and alpine grass. The lakes are sacred: pilgrims visit during the annual Janai Purnima festival, walking for days from the lowlands. Stone shrines and prayer flags mark each lake.

The approach through Tamang villages in Sindhupalchok is rural Nepal at its most authentic. Terraced rice paddies, stone houses, and monastery schools line the trail. Very few foreign trekkers pass through these villages.

Above the treeline, the landscape opens into yak pastures with views of the Jugal Himal and Dorje Lakpa (6,966m). The isolation is complete: no teahouses, no other trekkers, and the sound of wind across alpine grass.

Trip Overview

A closer look

The Panch Pokhari Trek is a 17-day camping route to the five sacred lakes of Panch Pokhari at 4,100 meters in the eastern Langtang region. The trail passes through Tamang farming villages, dense forest, and alpine meadows before reaching the lake basin, a pilgrimage site for both Hindus and Buddhists. This is one of the least-visited trekking routes accessible from Kathmandu.

The route approaches from the south through Sindhupalchok district, climbing gradually through terraced farmland and forest. Above the treeline, yak pastures and alpine meadows lead to the five lakes sitting in a glacial basin below the Jugal Himal range. The lakes are fed by glacial meltwater and surrounded by prayer flags and stone shrines.

Permits: Langtang National Park Entry Permit (NPR 3,000) and TIMS card, both included. This is a camping trek with tents, cooking crew, and porter team provided.

For a teahouse alternative in the Langtang region, the Langtang Valley Trek reaches Kyanjin Gompa in 11 days (Easy, USD 775). For a longer trek combining Langtang with sacred lakes, the Gosaikunda Pass Trek visits the Gosaikunda lake system in 17 days.

Route & Elevation

The trail, mapped

Elevation ProfileDay-by-day altitude
TrailPeak
4,283m3,549m2,814m2,080m1,345mKathmanduChhimtiTuppi DandaNosyampatiPanch Pokhari View pointTuppi DandaChhimtiKathmandu4,283m
Itinerary

Day by day, on the trail

8 days from Kathmandu arrival to departure. Hover any day for full details.

Day01

Arrival in Kathmandu

Kathmandu

Arrive at Kathmandu airport (1,345 m). Overnight at hotel.

1,345mHotel
Day02

Drive to Chhimti and trek to Tuppi Danda

Thhimti

Drive from Kathmandu to Chhimti( 1850 meters) 5hour drive and trek to Tuppi Danda 3hours (2320 meters). Overnight at basic teahouse.

2,320m8h trekTeahouse975m
Day03

Trek to Nosyampati

Nosyampati

Trek from Tuppi Danda to Nosyampati (3631 meters) 7hour walk. Overnight at basic teahouse.

3,661m7h trekTeahouse1,341m
Day04

Trek to Panch Pokhari View Point

Panch Pokhari view point

Trek from Nosyampati to Panch Pokhari view point (4283 meters) 6hour walk. Overnight at basic teahouse.

4,283m6h trekTeahouse622m
Day05

Trek Back to Tuppi Danda

Tuppi Danda

Trek Back from Panch Pokhari view point to Tuppi Danda (2320 meters) 8hour walk. Overnight at basic teahouse.

2,320m8h trekTeahouse1,963m
Day06

Trek to Chhimti

Chhimti

Trek from Tuppi Danda to Chhimti (1850 meters) 3hour walk and sightseeing around Chhimti. Overnight at teahouse.

1,850m3h trekTeahouse470m
Day07

Drive Back to Kathmandu

Kathmandu

Drive Back to Kathmandu

1,345m5h trekHotel505m
Day08

Departure

Kathmandu

Transfer to the international airport for your final flight departure.

1,345mTransfer
Good to Know

Before you commit

Trek Cost

TierPrice
Per Person
USD 675
Package Details

What's in, what's out

What's Included

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Airport to hotel to airport pickup and drop-off by private car, van, or bus.

Standard twin-sharing accommodation in a two or three-star hotel in Kathmandu (3 nights), breakfast included.

Standard meals (lunch, dinner, and breakfast) during the trek.

A government-licensed English-speaking guide for the trek, a cook, and the required number of porters, including their food, accommodation, salary, insurance, equipment, and a general first aid kit.

Langtang National Park permit.

Surface transfer to and from Kathmandu.

Down jacket, duffel or kit bag, and sleeping bag (to be returned after the trek).

All applicable government taxes.

Tourist service charge.

Not Included

9

Lunch and dinner while in Kathmandu.

Travel insurance (compulsory).

International airfare and airport departure tax.

Nepal entry visa fee.

Items of a personal nature such as alcoholic drinks, soft drinks, hot drinks (tea and coffee), and laundry.

Personal trekking equipment.

Tips for trekking staff and driver (tipping is expected).

Sightseeing and monument entrance fees.

Any other expenses not mentioned in the Price Includes section.

Add-on

Extra Nights in Kathmandu

Single Room$60per night · breakfast included
Twin Sharing$35per person / night · breakfast included

Dear guest, should you require additional accommodation in Kathmandu, we are pleased to offer the following rates: US$60 per person per night for a single room and US$35 per person per night for a double (twin sharing) room, both inclusive of breakfast.

The Reward

Why you'll love it

Three reasons this trek stays with you long after the plane home.

Scenery

Five sacred lakes in a glacial basin at 4,100m, visited by pilgrims for centuries but almost unknown to foreign trekkers.

Thrill

One of the short trek accessible from Kathmandu. No flights, no crowds, genuine wilderness.

Connection

Tamang villages on the approach are authentic farming communities, not trekking-tourism villages.

Honest Check

Is this trek for you?

A few things worth knowing before you commit. No sugar-coating, no surprises on day one.

Expectations

Before you book

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You want a remote, off-the-beaten-path trek near Kathmandu with minimal other trekkers.

You can walk 5 to 8 hours a day for 6 trekking days on rough trails above the treeline.

Maximum altitude is 4,283m. Prior altitude experience is helpful but the elevation is moderate.

Budget is USD 675 for 8 days teahouse trek near kathmandu valley.

Gear Up

What to pack

The full kit that's built from years on the trail. Skip it at your own risk, bring it and you'll never think about it again.

Equipment

Packing checklist

26 items

Duffel or Rucksack bag (This should be nice with good zipper)

Daypack

Down Jacket (Company also nice and clean down jacket provide)

Sleeping bag

Hiking pants

Full, sleeves shirt

T, shirts

Trekking boots (Water proof)

Camp shoes/Sandal

Cotton socks several pairs

Raincoat

Sun hat

Beanie

Light Gloves

Sun block for lips

Sun lotion

Goggles or sunglasses

Underwear

Thermal Long underwear

Water bottle

Sewing kit

Flash light with spare batteries

Walking stick

Camera

Personal towel

Personal toiletries and medication which should be labelled Please.

Tight fitting, figure-hugging clothing, such as those made with Lycra can often be offensive to locals, especially on women. If you find these items comfortable as a base layer then please pack something to wear over the top of them.

Good to Know

Frequently asked questions

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FAQs

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