High Camp Trekking > Nepal > High Camp Trekking Specials > Panch Pokhari Trek
Duration : | 9 nights and 10 days. |
Destination: | Langtang National Park. |
Trek start/end: | At Chautara and Melamchi Pool. |
Trek season : | September to May. |
Trek style: | Full service of camping. |
Trek grade: | Moderate difficulty. |
Highest elevatoin : | Panch Pokhari Lek 4500m. |
Viewpoints: | Nasimpati and Panch Pokhari Lek. |
Activites: | Walking & trekking. |
Villages: | Syaule, Thulo Bhotang and Dhap. |
Ethnic groups: | Braman, Chetiri, Newar, Tamang and Sherpa. |
Culture: | Hinduism, Buddhism and Shamanism. |
Himalayan scenery : | Mt. Dorje Lakpa (6966m), Jugal Himal (6535m), Phurbochyachu (6637m), Gauri Shanker and Langtang Himal range. |
Five ponds: | Surya, Bhairab, Naag, Sarasowoti and Ganesh Kunda. |
The Panch Pokhari (five ponds) Trek is in the 9th highest altitude wetland in the world which lies in the Langtang National Park and at the base of Mt. Jugal Himal, Sindupalchok district, Northeast of Kathmandu. There are five separate ponds in one ground including Surya, Bhairab, Naag, Sarasowoti, and Ganesh Kunda which are sacred and considered to be the source of the Indrawati River. The Janai Purnima festival celebrates in August full moon every year when the Hindus come here for the ritual of changing the sacred thread (Janai) – they wear around their bodies. The shamans come here for performing the ritual dance with playing the drum for their graduation, too. The ecology is interesting because it is pretty diverse here. We walk through Tamang and Sherpa villages which is also a cultural trek. So, this trekking route is culturally, religiously, and ecologically very interesting.
This trek offers to see the chain of high hills and Jugal Himal range including Mt. Dorje Lakpa, Jugal Himal, and Phurbuchyachu Himal. This trekking route is suitable for both the first-time trekkers and seasoned veterans of Himalayan travelers who prefer unspoiled culture, nature, and uncrowned trails in Nepal.
This is 10 days camping organized trekking in a remote and unfrequented region, despite being close to Kathmandu. We supply food, fuel, kitchen equipment, and tents by carrying porters. Our cook (chef) prepares daily fresh meals such as Western, Nepali, Indian, and Tibetan. Our experienced guide leads you with providing services of safety and security while on the trek.
Please send us an inquiry and we will happily customize your trip on the date that you need.
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Please read carefully cost includes and does not include the above. All the meals are included with tea/coffee while on the trek. We do include drinking water (boil/hot water). You can also take water purifying tablets or Seripen. Wi-Fi, battery charge, and hot showers are not included.
We do insure for trekking staff and provide warm enough equipment. We do our best for your safety. Although we suggest you buy comprehensive travel insurance that can cover flight cancellation, medical treatment, and Helicopter rescue emergency evacuation. Please buy the policy that can cover trekking activity up to 5000m for the days you will actually be trekking.
Note:- we have a down jacket and sleeping bag renting facilities for our clients. It is per day USD1 per sleeping bag and down jacket.
Note:- There are more similar to our name of other agencies. Please remember that we are known as High Camp Trekking.