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Paach Pokhari  Trek

To the north-east of Kathmandu lies the Langtang National Park. The off the beaten trails to Panch Pokhari (Literary means five ponds) situated at 4462m offers excellent hike through beautiful Oak and Rhododendron forest with magnificent views. The snow capped mountains of Jugal Himal at sunrise and the interaction with Sherpa's who live in this region makes this trek worth while.

Grade: Moderate-Strenuous
Best season: February, March, April, May, September, October, November
Per day walking: 5 – 6 hours
Type of Trek: Teahouse
Duration: 17 days
Maximum Elevation: 4050 m

Trekking Highlights
Langtang National Park
Good views Jugal Himal. Dorge Lakpa. Madiya and Phurbi Chhyachu
Religious Panch Pokhari (Five lakes)
Surprising amount of forests and wildlife
Kathmandu Sightseeing
Unique Nepali Culture to explore

Day 01: Arrive in Kathmandu
On your arrival at Kathmandu Airport, you will be greeted by our representative and taken to the Hotel. Your first night you will spend in hotel.

Day 02: Kathmandu Sightseeing Tour
After having breakfast we will take you sightseeing around Kathmandu valley. You will visit many Buddhist and Hindu temple which reflect the local culture and tradition of Nepalese society. In the afternoon we will return you to the hotel. O/N at hotel.

Day 03: Kathmandu to Chautaara (1410m)
You are driven to Chautaara from Kathmandu observing the beautiful scene on the way. In Chautaara you will see a police post and a large clinic operated by Save the Children, UK.O/N at Chautaara.

Day 04: Chautaara to Syaule
From Chautaara the trail climbs through pleasant hill villages to Syaule. O/N at Syaule.

Day 05: Syaula to Kamikharka Dhanda
Follow the trail onward steadily to Okrin Danda (2300m) from Syaule and continue steeply up through the green forest to Kamikharka Danda. O/N at Kamikharka Dhanda.

Day 06: Kamikharka Danda to Chyochyo Danda
From Kamikarkha Danda the route continues through an oak and rhododendron forest with magnificent views and reaches the western slopes of Chyochyo Danda. O/N at Chyochyo Danda.

Day 07: Chyochyo Danda to Hile Bhanjyang
The trail ascends steeply across stony grassy pastures to cross the ridge. From here the route descends through the forest and reaches Chang Samarpu (3913m) and then it steeply descends to Hile Bhanjyang. O/N at Hile Bhanjyang.

Day 08: Hile Bhanjyang to Nasem pati (3800m)
The trail climbs steeply to a hillock at 3980m affording you good views and descends along a flagstone trail to Nasem Pati. O/N at Nasem Pati.

Day 09: Nasem Pati to Panch Pokhari (4050m)
From Nasem climbing some hours the trail reaches Panch Pokhari (five holy lakes) where you can see two metal roofed huts, a sheet metal enclosed shrine to Shiva and a pile of cast-iron tridents. In the June/July full moon thousands of Nepalese came here to worship.O/N at Panch Pokhari.

Day 10: Panch Pokhari to Gai Lharka (2530m)
From Panch Pokhari the trail descends through forests passing several ravines and reaches Gai Kharka. O/N at Gai Kharka.

Day 11: Gai Kharka to Yangri (1360m)
The trail descends and continues through the forest crossing two major watercourses and arrives at Yarsa. Descend a small and very steep trail over the bridge of Panch Pokhari Khola and climb to Hutanbrang, and then descend to reach Yangri. O/N at Yangri.

Day 12: Yangri to Laghang Gompa (2800m)
The trail crosses the bridge of Yangri Khola and passes through Yangri village climbing steeply up through villages and fields with pleasant forests. After some time you come to a large village between Dalegaon and Gangkharka called Gangdwang. From here the trail climbs to a beautiful and lovely forested area, Laghang Gompa. O/N at Laghang Gompa. O/N at Laghang Gompa.

Day 13: Laghang Gompa to Tarke Gyang (2590m)
From Laghang Gompa the trail climbs through a beautiful forest, small pastures, stone houses and cow trails to arrive at Tarka Gyang. O/N at Tarke Gyang.

Day 14: Tarke Gyang to Shermathang (2610m)
From Tarke Gyang the trail travels to the pretty Sherpa village of Gangyul (2520m). The trail drops through deep forests crossing a number of streams and gets to a large Gompa in Chumik.Having a gentle climb the route leads to a large village, Shermathang where you visit the Langtang National Park office. O/N at Shermathang.

Day 15: Sermathang to Malemchipui Bazaar (880m)
From Shermathang the trail forward passing the settlements of Nigale and Gyalsha, and onwards descends to Raithani Gyang (2290m). From here walking through the chir pine forest you get into Kakani (2000m) and from Kakani the trail drops steeply to the attractive larger village of Dubhachaur (1610m) and to Melamchipul Bazaar.Stay at Guesthouse- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner. O/N at Melamchipul Bazaar.

Day 16: Melamchipul Bazaar to Kathmandu
From Melamchipul Bazaar drive back to Kathmandu. Hotel B.B. O/N at hotel

Day 17: Departure
Transfer to Airport for your onward destination.

Airport / Hotel / Airport pick up & drop by private car/van/bus
Hotel in Kathmandu on B / B
Guided Kathmandu Valley Sightseeing tour with English speaking Tour guide
All meals during trekking 3 meals a day (Breakfasts, Lunches and Dinners)
Twin sharing Lodge or Teahouse accommodation during the trek
Government Licensed holder English speaking Trekking Guides and Porters during the trek
Food, accommodation, salary, insurance, equipment and medicine for all trekking staff.
Langtang National Park Conservation Area Permit.
TIMS (Trekking Information Management System) Card for the Langtang Trek.
All local Transportation from Kathmandu to Chautara and Melamchi Bazar  to Kathmandu

Meals whilst in Kathmandu except Breakfast.
All kind drinks (Alcoholic, hot and cold drinks)
Personal Trekking Equipment.
Personal travel and medical insurance
Tips for trekking staff (Tipping is expected).
Sightseeing/Monument entrance fees.
Any kind of personal expense / Helicopter rescue
Any others expenses which are not mentioned on Price Includes section

Extension 1st Day: After breakfast scenic drive to Chitwan National Park upon arrival, rooms assigned and there will be a short briefing on the program and our facilities.

Extension 2nd Day: Wake up call followed by tea or coffee, and then proceed on a Nature Walk, This encounter on foot with the environment will introduce the main features of eastern Chitwan. Sal forest, open grassland and reverie jungle. Our guides will help you identify some species of birds, plants and other wildlife that you may encounter. Around 8:30AM breakfast will serve. After breakfast we process on Elephant-back safari: Guests will ride on an elephant to explore the jungle and wildlife you will be able to see the one-horned rhinoceros, several types of deer, monkeys, wild boar, bison, sloth bear, leopard and, if lucky, the Royal Bengal tiger. This exciting ride lasts for 2-3 hours. Lunch will be serving around 1.00 PM: After lunch we have Canoeing Trip: A traditional dugout canoe takes you on a silent trip down the Rapti river to view aquatic birds and the animals of the riverbanks. Back to resort through the Jungle. In the evening, Tharu Stick dance show: Farmers of the nearby villages will show some of their traditional skills and dances.

Extension 3rd Days : Early wake up call followed by tea or coffee, and then proceed on a Bird Watching after breakfast luggage down and departure around 9.30 AM to Kathmandu OR Pokhara.