19 days Panch Pokhari and Jugal Himal Panorama Trek

19 days Panch Pokhari and Jugal Himal Panorama Trek

This region offers a diversity of landscapes, climate change with the combination of rich and cultural heritage, unparalleled beauty. Adventure begins from Chautara, with 3-4 hours of scenic drive from Kathmandu. Chautara home of the highlanders Sherpa and Tamang people. This trek starts from 1,400m and goes up to 4,000m at Panch Pokhari, a seldom-visited pilgrimage site as this area is less visited by other western trekkers it will be total interesting and well worth exploring and this trekking route leads around Helambu area and finishes at the lower region at the rim of Kathmandu Valley.

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive at Kathmandu 1,300m

Pass By: Thamel, Kathmandu 44600 Nepal
On arrival at Kathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport you will be received by our staff and transfer you to the Hotel, where our staff will give you a brief orientation of the Hotel, Kathmandu, Treks /Camping, do's and don't and other related information that you might require while in Nepal.


No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight at 3 star hotel.


Day 2: A day in Kathmandu with half day guided tour.

Stop At: Kathmandu Durbar Square, Kathmandu 44600 Nepal
After your first night in Kathmandu, you will be well informed on arrival about the time for your half day guided sightseeing tour in Kathmandu at places of interest.

Kathmandu Durbar Square
It is easy to be overwhelmed by the seemingly uncountable monuments in the Kathmandu Durbar Square. The house of the Living Goddess (Kumari Ghar), the ferocious Kal Bhairab, the red monkey god, and hundreds of erotic carvings are a few examples of the sights at the Square! The buildings here are the greatest achievements of the Malla dynasty, and they resulted from the great rivalry between the three palaces of Kathmandu, Patan, and Bhaktapur. The Valley was divided among the children of Yaksya Malla. For visitors today, and for the Nepalese, it was serendipitous that they, and later their off-springs, began an artistic warfare trying to outdo each other in splendid constructions. Kings copied everything their neighbors built in an even grander style. A visitor who wanders around the Square will see a round temple in the pagoda architectural style, the temple of Goddess Taleju (legend has it that She played dice with King Jaya Prakash Malla), and an image of Shiva and Parbati sitting together among the many monuments.
The Square teems with colorful life. Vendors sell vegetables, curios, flutes, and other crafts around the Kastamandap rest house. This rest house is said to have been built with the wood of a single tree and is the source from which the Kathmandu Valley got its name. Nearby are great drums which were beaten to announce royal decrees. All woodcarvings, statues, and architecture in this area are exceptionally fine, and Kathmandu Durbar Square is among the most important sights for travellers to see. The complex also houses the Tribhuvan Museum that carries the mementoes of different Shah Kings.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Pashupatinath Temple, Pashupati Nath Road, Kathmandu 44600 Nepal
It is pagoda style Hindu temple with gilt roofing and richly carved silver doors dedicated to Lord Shiva and is situated at the bank of the holy Bagmati River. One of the most sacred temples in the entire Hindu world, Pashupati Nath Temple is the nerve center of pilgrimage on the day of shibaratri. The minute religious town itself which houses the great temple is known as Debpatan and is situated 5 kilometers east of the capital city. Only Hindus are permitted to enter the main courtyard of the temple. Alien tourists can view the temple from the eastern side of the Bagmati River.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Swayambhunath Temple, Swayamhu Circle Road, Kathmandu 44620 Nepal
This is believed to be 25 centuries old and stands as one of the world's oldest Buddhist Chaityas. The Great Stupa of Swyambhu is the wonder that was Nepal, the glory that was Nepal. It is indeed listed a World Heritage for Site to prove that it serves as the nerve center of faithful worship for all the devout philosophy of Bajrayan in particular and honors Lord Adi Buddha. It is dedicated to the self - originating flame God. The stupa, which forms the salient structure, is well composed of a solid hemisphere of terra - cotta bricks and soil supporting a cornice of copper and gilt. Painted on the four -sided based by of the spiral are the all seeing eyes of lord Buddha, keeping an eternal watch on the Valley distinguishing between vice and virtue. It is some two miles west of Kathmandu City proper across the holy Bishnumati River. Situated on the top of a hillock, it is about 500 feet above the level of the Valley. The whole hill is a mosaic of small Chaityas and pagoda temples possessing great five Mahayan (Lamaism) and one Hinyan (Therbadist). On the hind hill is located another important Buddhist shrine; it is called Manjushree. This Chinese Buddha is the God of Knowledge.

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Bouddhanath Stupa - Khaasti Chaitya, गुना कामदेव मार्ग, Kathmandu 44600, Nepal
This is declared to stand as the largest Buddhist shrine of South Asia. The ancient colossal chhorten was built in the 6th century A.D. by King Man Deb.It rests on a series of three terraces and from the bird's eye view it takes the relevant shape or of a lotus flower which indeed remains a very holy object for all the devout Buddhists of the world. The chhorten is surrounded by a circular market, which forms a part of Tibet town. In this case, also the four pairs of the Buddha's eyes give a vivid flash to the four cardinal directions, meaning to keep a diligent watch over the people and their commitments all day all night. The chhorten embraces the authentic philosophy of Mahayan the faith of which is known as Lamaism in Sikkim, Ladakh, Bhutan and Tibet.

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at 3 star hotel.

Day 3: Drive from Kathmandu to Chautara 1,400m and trek for 2-3 hours to Sim Bhanjyang or Syaule 1,500m.

Stop At: Syaule Substation, Mahakali Highway, 10300, Nepal
From Kathmandu morning scenic bus drive on the Kodari highway leads past the Kathmandu Valley and at Dolalghat where the Sun-Koshi River flows, after Dolalghat the drive takes towards Chautara leaving the main Kodari road (Kathmandu-Tibet highway) from this point a few hours drive reaches at Chautara. This is a quite a large town-village. From here if the road is in good condition continue drive to Syaule or from here the walk begins depending upon the seasonal road condition the road follows the gradual winding path through the hill villages to Sim-Bhanjyang or Syaule as the air gets cooler from here onwards.

Duration: 4 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at a tented camp or tea lodge.

Day 4: Trek to Kami-Kharka Danda. 2,300m.

Stop At: Syaule Substation, Mahakali Highway, 10300, Nepal
It is an hour continual uphill climbing from Sano Okhareni to Thulo Okhareni. Then the trail becomes steeper and we have to climb up for about four hours. The fascinating trail goes through the dense wood of the rhododendron and pine forest. The trail is popular for the views of the birds and some wild animals. Danphe, the national bird of Nepal is also found here. Then after a gentle walk, we reach to a summer pasture ground and we conclude our today’s walk.
Duration: 3 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at a tented camp or tea lodge.

Day 5: Trek to Choyochyo Kharka or Danda. Approx: 2,800m

Stop At: Syaule Substation, Mahakali Highway, 10300, Nepal
The trek from here continues on the ridge of Kami danda through beautiful rhododendron and oaks forest with grand scenery of the surrounding landscapes and of the distant snow capped peaks. The walk slowly follows the ridge crest to a large chorten at 3,160m the path traverse towards the meadow across the western slopes of Choyochyo Danda, then descending towards the overnight camp at approx: 2,800m.

Duration: 5 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at a tented camp or tea lodge.

Day 6: Trek to Bhaise or Hille Kharka.3,700m

Stop At: Syaule Substation, Mahakali Highway, 10300, Nepal
Today's walk leads towards the steep climb of the Hille-Bhanjyang ridge and steadily across the stony and grassy pastureland t cross the ridge and then it leads to a down-hill
path through the cool serene forest, crossing the wet gullies reaching at Chang Samparphu at 3,915m. From here it is a good down hill descend towards the overnight camp at Hill-Bhanjyang also known as Bhaise Kharka.
Duration: 5 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at a tented camp or tea lodge.

Day 7: Trek to Nasimpatti. 3,800 m.

Stop At: Syaule Substation, Mahakali Highway, 10300, Nepal
From this wonderful campsite, today's walk leads towards Nasimpatti which will be the lunch and overnight camp spot. After a good walk the path climbs towards a steep uphill on the hillock and traversing towards the open ground along the prayer flagstone trail to another crest to reach Nasimpatti which offers stunning views of Jugal Himal range.

Duration: 5 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at a tented camp or tea lodge.

Day 8: Trek to Panch-Pokhari. 4,160 m

Stop At: Panch Pokhari,, Nepal
Today again will be a fairly short or average walking hours with overnight camp and lunch at the same spot at Panch Pokhari one of the high lights of this trip. From this camp the trail climbs on a well defined path all the way to Panch Pokhari. After a good walk reaching at Panch Pokhari meaning five ponds which is holy and important sites for the Hindus. During the season of monsoon June-July on the full moon. Thousands of Hindu and some Buddhist pay homage to this holy spot.

Duration: 5 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at a tented camp or tea lodge.

Day 9: Rest day at Panch-Pokhari.


Stop At: Panch Pokhari,, Nepal
A full rest day at this beautiful holy spot, one can explore the five holy lakes in the vicinity of Lingshin and Jugal Himal range near to the route of Tilman's the pioneer of the route from here towards Langtang in the early 1950's
Duration: 4 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at a tented camp or tea lodge.

Day 10: Trek back to Nasimpatti.

Stop At: Langtang Valley, Langtang National Park Nepal
Retrace the journey back to Nasimpatti.

Duration: 5 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at a tented camp or tea lodge.

Day 11: Trek to Yarsa-Kharka 2,530m

Stop At: Langtang Valley, Langtang National Park Nepal
From here on wards our route diverts towards west wards the walk leads past ravines and small streams, the walk finally leads to a good camping site at Yarsa-Kharka some locals also calls by the name of Ghai-Kharka to this same place.

Duration: 6 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at a tented camp or tea lodge.

Day 12: Trek to Yangrima-Khola. 1,400m

Stop At: Langtang Valley, Langtang National Park Nepal
The walk leads to a descent through forest of oaks and rhododendrons the path sometimes can be steep and rough, crossing few big rivers, and then passing though traditional farm villages then descending towards a small steep trail and to the bridge over the Panch Pokhari Khola. From here the route climbs to Hutanbrang, and then the walk leads to downhill path following the Larke Khola downstream to the first of the two bridges below Yangri village for the overnight camp at this good camping site.

Duration: 6 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at a tented camp or tea lodge.

Day 13: Trek to Laghang Gompa 2,600 m

Stop At: Kyanjin Gompa, Langtang National Park 44600 Nepal
The walk continues crossing a bridge over the Larke and Yangri kholas, and passing through the Yangri village. From here path climbs steadily and continues steeply in some places towards north-west passing through traditional scattered mid hills farm villages and terrace fields and through forest to reach Gangkharka. Then walking to the next valley with a climb to Laghang Gompa.

Duration: 5 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at a tented camp or tea lodge.

Day 14: Trek to Tarke-Ghyang. 2,560m.

Stop At: Langtang Valley, Langtang National Park Nepal
Trek climbs through beautiful forest, then approaching to nice pastures, stone houses, scrub growth and cattle path, then the steep downhill trail leads at Tarke Ghyang for the overnight camp. Tarkegyang, is the main village of Helambu region, the place is also renowned for its famed green apples and the wood carving on furniture and in other household products.

Duration: 5 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at a tented camp or tea lodge.

Day 15: Trek to Tharepatti 3,500m

Stop At: Gosainkunda, Rasuwa District, Langtang National Park Nepal
After a wonderful time at Tharepatti our route diverts to a descent towards Melamchi Kola after crossing the river the path climbs towards Mealmchegaon a nice mid hills village with beautiful wooden carved windows, from here the path climbs through the forest for another hour or two till Tharepatti reaches for the overnight camp. Tharepatti is on the way to Langtang and Gosainkund trekking trail. A lovely spot on the high ridge overlooking the views of the snow capped peaks of Jugal Himalayan range in the east and Ganesh-Manaslu in the west; we can make out the ridge and the trail coming out of Gosainkunda.

Duration: 5 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at a tented camp or tea lodge.

Day 16: Trek to Patti-Bhangjang 1,700m

Stop At: Gosaikunda Trail, Gosaikunda Path, Dhunche 45000, Nepal
The trek from here onwards, leads to farm fields, villages and to few forest areas, from Tharepatti few hours walk brings you at Kutumsang village 2,470m, inhabited by Sherpa and Tamang hill tribes, from here the winding path passes through up's and down slopes past the farm terraces and villages till Patti Bhanjyang is reached for the overnight camp.
Duration: 5 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at a tented camp or tea lodge.

Day 17: Trek to Sundarijal 1,380m via Chisopani Danda 2,195m. Approx. 3-4 hrs walks and an hour drive back to Kathmandu.

Stop At: Boudha Stupa, Buddha Stupa, Boudhanath Sadak, Kathmandu 44600, Nepal
The walk from here is more pleasant passing through number of rural farm villages the trail brings us to a village of Pati Bhanjayang after a 3-4 hours trek, from this village a short uphill climb to Chisopani danda a scenic spot at the top of the hilltop enroute to Kathmand, a scenic viewpoint with 4-6 teahouses and an Army Camp nearby, this places offers fantastic view of the Jugal Himal range in the north east and Ganesh Himal-Manaslu and Annapurna range in the west. Apart from the snow peaks, a lovely view of the surrounding landscapes and valleys down below.

The last day of this beautiful journey, leads through serene forest and farmlands after a few hours of gradual walk and to the top of the ridge of Burlang and Chepu Bhanjyang at 2,438m with a great view of Kathmandu Valley, from here the track descents to Sundarijal (meaning beautiful water) a lovely spot. Another hour descents brings you back to cvilization as you board in the vehicle for the drive to Kathmandu from eastern suburb Sundarijal, the drive passes through the famed places of Boudhanath renowned for its enormous Buddhist Chaitya or Stupa.

Duration: 5 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Overnight at 3 star hotel.

Day 18: Free day at leisure in Kathmandu.

Stop At: Thamel, Kathmandu 44600 Nepal
A free day in Kathmandu, please inform our staff if you would like to go on another short tour in and around Kathmandu Valley. In the evening we will have a farewell dinner in a traditional Nepalese restaurant with cultural performances.


Duration: 2 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at 3 star hotel.

Day 19: Transfer to Airport for the International departure.

Pass By: Airport Parking, Kathmandu 44600, Nepal
Today as per your international flight time, keep your confirmed air ticket, and your passport handy. Our staff will transfer you to the airport for your final departure from this amazing country, Nepal.


Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.