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Panch Pokhari Trek with Tilman Pass

Highlights:
Duration : 14 nights and 15 days.
Destination: Langtang National Park.
Grade: Challenging of high alititude.
Trip start/end: At Kathmandu and Syafrubesi.
Best season : April to Jnue and October to December.
Accommodation style: Full service of camping.
Viewpoints: Panch Pokhari Lek 4500m and Tsergo Ri 4984m.
Highest elevatoin : Tilman La (5320m).
Activites: Walking & trekking.
Villages: Syaule, Thulo Bhotang and Langtang Village.
Ethnic groups: Braman, Chetiri, Newar, Tamang and Sherpa.
Culture: Hinduism, Buddhism and Shamanism.
Himalayan scenery : Mount Dorje Lakpa (6966m), Jugal Himal (6535m), Phurbochyachu (6637m), Gauri Shanker and Langtang Himal range.
Five Lakes: Surya, Bhairab, Naag, Sarasowoti and Ganesh Kunda.
Panch Pokhari Panch Pokhari (five Lakes)
Phurbochyachu Himal Mt. Phurbochyachu Himal
Mt. Jugal Himal Views of Mt. Jugal Himal range
Rhododendrons Rhododendrons flowers
Stupa and prayer flogs Sutpa and prayers flogs
Flowers Himalayan flowers
Sunset Sunset
Flower Flower
Village Village
Panch Pokhari
Phurbochyachu Himal
Mt. Jugal Himal
Rhododendrons
Stupa and prayer flogs
Flowers
Sunset
Flower
Village

The Panch Pokhari Trek takes you to the world’s ninth-highest wetland in Langtang National Park, at the foot of the Jugal Himal in Sindupalchowk District, northeast of Kathmandu. The five sacred lakes—Surya Kunda, Bhairab Kunda, Naag Kunda, Sarasowoti Kunda, and Ganesh Kunda—sit together and are believed to be the source of the Indrawati River. Every August, during the Janai Purnima festival, Hindus visit to change the sacred thread (Janai) they wear. Shamans also gather to perform ritual dances and play drums as part of their graduation ceremony.

The region’s diverse ecology is remarkable. Walking through Tamang and Sherpa villages, we experience a route rich in culture, religious heritage, and natural beauty.

Panch Pokhari Trek offers the opportunity to see the chain of high hills and the Jugal Himal range, including Mt. Dorje Lakpa, Jugal Himal, and Phurbuchyachu Himal. This trekking route suits both first-time trekkers and seasoned veterans who prefer unspoiled culture, natural beauty, and uncrowded trails in Nepal.

The Tilman La Pass Trek connects the Panch Pokhari Ridge with the Langtang Valley Trekking Route. This challenging snow-and-ice pass lies between Mt. Gangchhempo and Dorje Lakpa. The best times to cross Tilman La (5320 meters) are from October to November and from April to June. Using a fixed line and microspikes helps on snowy and icy sections. The pass is named after Major Harold William Tilman, a British mountaineer and explorer who spent four months in 1949 exploring the Himalayas. His explorations included the Jugal Himal, Langtang, and Ganesh Himal regions.

Join us for a camping trek to Tilman La Pass. Our porters handle carrying your food, fuel, kitchen gear, and tents. Each day, our cook serves fresh meals with Western, Nepali, Indian, and Tibetan flavours. An experienced guide will be with you every step of the way to keep you safe.

Day to day itinerary:

Our representative will help you transfer from the International Airport to the Hotel. Then, we will give you a full brief about the Panch Pokhari Trek.

Includes: Breakfast and accommodation in Kathmandu.
We will brief you about daily trek schedules and obtain Langtang National Park hiking passes. In the afternoon, we take you on a tour of the world heritage site Sawayambunath (monkey temple).

Meals includes: bed and breakfast at the Hotel.
We will catch the bus in the morning and travel to Chautara, which takes about four hours. After lunch in Chautara, we walked along a rough green valley road to Syaule. From here, we start a camping service. The cook (chef) prepares meals, and we sleep in a tented camp.

Includes Breakfast, lunch, dinner, and tented camp.
Leaving Syaule, we will walk gently uphill through Sano Okhareni to reach Phurse, where we had a lunch break. From here, we ascend through the forest path and sometimes pass the small settlements to reach Kami Kharka. We could see musk deer, Langurs (white monkeys), and birds en-route.

Includes Breakfast, lunch, dinner, and tented camp.
We will walk on the flat trail for a few hours and then entered the dense, lush forest of Rhododendrons, Pines, Oaks, and Junipers before reaching Pauwa Bas. En route, we could see some wild animals and cattle shelters.

Includes Breakfast, lunch, dinner, and tented camp.
From here, we will walk steeply uphill through the forest to reach the viewpoint at elevation 3832m, which is also the boundary of the Langtang National Park. When we walked downhill to Hile Banjyang, we had fantastic views of mountain vistas.

Includes Breakfast, lunch, dinner, and tented camp.
We will walk up and downhill through Rhododendron forest to reach Nasimpati. From here, we see fantastic sunset views over the Jugal Himal range.

Includes Breakfast, lunch, dinner, and tented camp.
After breakfast at sunrise, we will start an uphill walk through rocky hills to reach Panch Pokhari. Panch means five, and Pokhari means ponds. Five ponds are in one area, a sacred site for Hindus and Buddhists. They celebrate the Janai Purnima festival on every full moon in August and visit hundreds of thousands of pilgrims yearly. The Mahadeva Temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva, and a few pilgrims' shelters are located there. After lunch, we toured the Panch Pokhari (five pounds).

Includes Breakfast, lunch, dinner, and tented camp.
We explore Panch Pokhari (5 sacred pounds) for the rest of the day.

Includes Breakfast, lunch, dinner, and tented camp.
In the morning, we pass through the Panch Pokhari Ridge above the treeline. The views of the Jugal Himal Range are superb from here. We go toward the North. Then, we descend into a valley before we make a final climb to Tin Pokhari.

Includes Breakfast, lunch, dinner, and tented camp.
Includes Breakfast, lunch, dinner, and tented camp.
Includes Breakfast, lunch and accommodation in Kathmandu.
Includes Breakfast, lunch and accommodation in Kathmandu.
Today, we climb to viewpoints (Kyanjin or Tsergo Ri) on the Langtang’s upper part to enjoy the dramatic landscapes. Due to elevation, it is easier to climb Kyanjin Ri (4773m) than Tsergo Ri (4984m). After spending half an hour at the top of the viewpoint, we head back down to Kyanjin Gomba, where we spend a second night.

Includes Breakfast, lunch, dinner, and tented camp.
We start retracing our footsteps by following the Langtang Khola and passing through Langtang village to reach the Lama Hotel. The trail downhill to Lama Hotel is faster than the ascent.

Meals includes: breakfast, lunch. and dinner with tea/coffee.
We take the high route from Rimche to the villages of Sherpagoan and Khangjim. These villages have spectacular views of Ganesh Himal, and we can see the Himalayan Thar (mountain goats) en route. From Khangjim, we retrace our footsteps to Syafrubesi.

Meals includes: breakfast, lunch. and dinner with tea/coffee.
We drive back to Kathmandu from Syafrubesi, bypassing the countryside and Trishuli bazaar.

Meals includes: breakfast and lunch with tea/coffee.
We will tour cultural heritage sites in Kathmandu.


Meals includes: bed and breakfast at the Hotel.
We will drop you off at Kathmandu International Airport when there is time to fly home.


includes: Kathmandu International Airport transfer.
The trek itinerary can be changed for an exciting side trip and additional acclimatization day if needed while on the trek.

Do you have any questions about Panch Pokhari Trek with the Tilman Pass? How can it be customized to your needs? Please DM us.

Please send us an inquiry, and we will happily customize your trip to your preferred date.

The cost includes:
  • International & domestic Airport pick up and departure.
  • Two nights accommodation (standard twin bed room with breakfast) at 2** Hotel in Kathmandu. Note:- The accommodation in Kathmandu can arrange/book according to client choice Hotel type. The clients have to pay differences if needed.
  • Langtang National Park hiking passes.
  • Kathmandu to Syaule and Melamchi Pool to Kathmandu by bus.
  • Camping equipments: member tent (two man - Northface tent), Kitchen tent, staffs tent, toilet tent, Kitchen equipments, table, chairs and sleeping pad etc.
  • Food and fuel for feshly prepare meals daily.
  • Camping meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner with tea and coffee. Cook (chef) prepares daily fresh meals of Western, Nepali, Indian and Tibet while on the trek.
  • Nepali staffs: An experinced guide (sirdar), cook (chef), kitchen boy and necessary porters.
  • Dily salary of guide, cook, kitchen boy and necessary porters.
  • Insurance of guide, cook, kitchen boy and necessary porters.
  • Travel and rescue arrangment if needed while on the trek.
  • Travel and rescue arrangment if needed while on the trek.
The cost does not include:
  • Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu.
  • Personal trekking equipment of clients.
  • Down jackets and sleeping bags for clients.
  • Mineral water, boiled water, coke, Fanta, sprite, fresh or can juice, biscuit, sprite, beer, and whiskey.
  • Personal Insurance of clients (medical treatment and emergency Helicopter rescue evacuation covered).
  • Personal expences of clients such as lundary services, donations, monastery entry fees, battery cahrge, Internent, and phone call.
  • Tips for the clients, cook, and porters.
  • Sightseeing in Kathmandu, Bhaktapur and Patan.
  • International flight tickets.
  • Nepal Tourist Visa.

More info for extra cost:

Please read carefully: the cost includes and excludes the above. All meals are included, with tea/coffee during the trek. We do include drinking water (boiled or hot water). You can also take water purifying tablets or Seripen. Wi-Fi, battery charging, and hot showers are not included.

We ensure our trekking staff has warm enough equipment. We do our best to keep you safe. We suggest you buy comprehensive travel insurance that covers flight cancellation, medical treatment, and Helicopter rescue and emergency evacuation. Please buy a policy that covers trekking up to 5000m for the days you will actually be trekking.

Inquiry

    Trekking gear packing list for Panch Pokhari Trek:
    • Comfortable hiking boot. Three pairs of socks. Sandals.
    • A down jacket, fleece jacket, three T-shirts, two trekking trousers, two drip-dry T-shirts, one long underwear, a woolen/fleece hat, glove, water/windproof jacket and trouser, Sunglass, lip balm, Sun screem (50+), Sun hat, a light scarf, soap/shampoo and trekking towel etc.
    • Sleeping bag (-20 degree centigrade) with hood.
    • Water purifier tablets, 2L water bottle, hiking poles, medical kit and tourch light with spare batteries etc.
    • A few interesting books and a pack of cards.
    • Plastic bag for waste and toiltet papers.
    • A day bag (25 to 35L).
    • A rucksack or duffel bag (70 to 75L) size.

    Note: We offer down jackets and sleeping bag rentals for our clients. The rental fee is US$1.5 per sleeping bag and down jacket per day.

    Why book your trip with us?
    • We are proud to be registered with the Department of Nepal Tourism, giving us the opportunity to safely guide you on treks and climbs throughout Nepal’s magnificent Himalayas. As a responsible local agency based in Kathmandu, we place your experience and well-being at the heart of all we do.

    • Booking with us is easy and flexible. You can reserve your adventure with just a small advance, and conveniently pay the rest after you arrive in Kathmandu. We aim to make your journey stress-free from the very start.
    • Pay method:

      We encourage you to read our terms and conditions carefully to ensure clarity and comfort. Once you feel confident, you can secure your trip through any of our convenient payment methods listed below.

      1) American Dollar Account:

      Name of the Bank: Everest Bank Limited, Thamel Branch.
      Name of Account Holder:- High Camp Trekking Pvt. Ltd.
      Account No:- 03500105200138
      Swift Code No:- EVBLNPKA.

      Or, if you prefer, you are welcome to transfer your deposit by Western Union, MoneyGram, or IME using the name of our attentive company owner/manager, Mr. Norsang Lama. We’re happy to assist with any questions you may have about this process.

      We kindly ask that you cover any transaction fees charged by the bank or transfer service when sending the booking advance. Thank you for your understanding and support.
    • Your adventure is in safe hands. Once your booking is complete, we guarantee your trip's departure date. If your plans change, we will reschedule your trip at no extra cost.
    • We organize group joining-based trips. Our package includes all-inclusive prices (no hidden costs). We customize the trip itinerary based on your preferred side trips, holiday length, and activities. Let us know how long your holiday will be.
    • Our experienced, trained, and professional guide takes good care of the clients. Our guide always remembers your questions about plants, people, animals, and the mountains. You can feel the difference when you have a great trekking guide through our agency.
    • We respond to every email or inquiry within 24 hours. You can also call us anytime at +977-9841876395 (our 24-hour support team).

    Note: Other agencies’ names are more similar to ours. Please remember that we are known as “High Camp Trekking.”    

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