Panch Pokhari Helambu Trek 15 Days

Arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport. (1300m/4,265ft)

Your trip starts today when you arrive at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu. Upon your arrival, you will be received by our ANA representative at the airport. He'll be carrying an ANA board with your name written on it. Then you will be transferred to the hotel.  After you check into the hotel, our representative will brief you about your trip. Then free till pick up time for the welcome dinner. In your spare time, you can relax, walk around the hotel, go shopping for necessities, and so on.

Sightseeing and trek preparation

After breakfast, we embarked on a guided tour of some of Kathmandu's most historically and spiritually significant sites. The historic Durbar Square, the sacred Hindu temple of Pashupatinath, the famed ‘Monkey Temple' (Swayambhunath), and the Buddhist shrine (Bouddhanath), which is one of the world's largest stupas, are all recognized World Heritage Sites. A pre-trip meeting will take place at midday, where we will meet our trek leader and other team members. We will be able to ask any questions we may have concerning our upcoming journey in Kathmandu at the meeting.

Drive from Kathmandu (1,300m) to Chautara (1,600m.); Distance 95.2km. Approximately 4 Hours

After breakfast, we will drive to Chautara where our trek will start the next day. Chautara is a headquarters of Sindhupalchok district. can enjoy breathtaking mountain views from the camp site and can enjoy village's culture and daily life.

Trek from Chautara to Phurse (2,045m./6,709ft.) Approximately 6 Hours

From Chautara to Phurse, the trail takes roughly 5-6 hours to complete. The trail passes past a number of tiny towns, farming terraces, and green hills, as well as some spectacular mountain views, including Mt. Gaurishanker, Dorje Lakpa, and others. The climb to the top is straightforwardw. Phurse is a grazing ground here villagers bring their domestic animals to graze. It is a small community primarily populated by Tamang people.

Trek from Phurse to Kamikharka (2,845m.9,333ft.);Approximately

Today, we will hike for an hour uphill to Thulo Okhreni. From Okhreni, we began the tougher ascent. It will take you about four hours to walk through a dense forest. If we are lucky, we might see wild animals like mountain deer or langur monkeys, and some kinds of birds.Tonight, our tent will be set up on a summer camp (pasture) site that is used by nomadic cattle herders (kharka).

Trek from Kami Kharka to Pauwa Bas (3,000m./9,642m.); Approximately 6 Hours.

Today, we will trek on smooth trekking trails, and later, we will trek on trails that are adorned with rhododendrons, oaks, and pine trees. We will arrive at the houses of nomads and cattle herders along the way to Pauwa Bas after approximately Six hours of walking.We will arrive in Pauwa Bas after a gentle trek.

Trek from Pauwa Bas to Hille Bhanjyang (3.400m./11,154ft.); Approximately 6 Hours.

Today, we began our hike by ascending for approximately 3 hours on a steep uphill route. We'll reach the bottom of the hill after another 2 hours of steep descents.Along the trail, we could appreciate the magnificent view of the splendid mountains. We eventually arrived at Hille Bhanjyang.

Trek from Hille Bhanjyang to Nasimpati (3,700m./12,139ft.); Approximately 5 Hours

We'll be hiking for around 4 hours today. So, to start the day, we took it easy on the steep uphill portion, which took approximately an hour. Then we had a three-hour gentle descent via rocky hills and rhododendron woodland to the Narsim Pati camp. We have beautiful mountain views from our campsite, and there is a tiny rest house for pilgrims on their way to the holy site of Panch Pokhari.

Trek from Nasimpati to Panch Pokhari (4,100m./12,5451ft.); Approximately 4 Hours

Today will be the most rewarding day of our trip as we reach Panch Pokhari. After an early breakfast, we gradually hiked towards Panch Pokhari via the rocky hills. After walking for 3 to 4 hours, we will reach the sacred Panch Pokhari. It exactly represents the five beautiful lakes that are thought to be holy lakes for Hindu and Buddhist pilgrims. The temple in Panch Pokhari is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is the busiest during the Janai Purnima festival in August. We will spend the rest of the day exploring the holy place and capturing the moments at Panch Pokhari.

Trek from Panch Pokhari to Nasimpati (3,700m./12,139ft.); Approximately 3 Hours

Early in the morning, we will hike up to the top of Panch Pokhari to witness a majestic sunrise, offering a panoramic view of Dorje Lakpa (6,966m.), the Jugal Himal Range, the Ganesh Himal Range, the Langtang Himal Range and other neighboring peaks. Then, after our breakfast, we will start to descend towards Nasimpati through steep trails.

Trek from Nasimpati to Dukang (2,100m./6,889ft.); Approximately 6 Hours

Today, we will descend, passing through forests covered with bamboos, rhododendrons, pines, oaks, junipers and other natural vegetation. We may also have the chance to encounter Himalayan deer, white monkeys and many others. Before arriving at Dukhang, we will see Chhorten with prayer flags fluttering in the breeze.Dukhang is a tiny village mainly occupied by the Tamang Sherpa people. There are beautiful monasteries around this area. You find local people toiling hard on farming land where they grow wheat, potatoes, millet, buck wheat and green vegetables. 

Trekking from Dukang to Dha(1,200m./3,937ft.); Approximately 5 Hours

Today we are all the way down to a steep downhill and the rest of the way is quite level as we make our way to the beautiful village of Dhap through terraced fields. Dhap is home to Tamang families and it gives us a great chance to gain some insight into the lives, culture and traditional architecture of the Tamang villages. to the beautiful village of Dhap. Dhap is home to Tamang families and it gives us a great chance to gain some insight into the lives, culture and traditional architecture of the Tamang villages.

Trek from Dhap to Melamchi Bazar (8,00m./2,624ft.); Approximately 6 Hours

Today, we will walk through terraced fields along the Indrawati River. We pass through stunning villages and also see a hydro electricity project on the way to Tipini and our re-introduction to the road! Melamchi Pul Bazaar, located on the banks of the Melamchi Khola (stream) and the Indrawati River, is a relatively large town for this region.There are some lodges, tea shops, government offices, schools, colleges, post offices and army police camps. We will camp by the riverside and, if you like, you can refresh yourself with a dip in the river.

Drive to back to Kathmandu (1,300m./4,265ft.); Approximately 4 Hours

Today is your final day of the this trek. We will drive back to Kathmandu. it take about four hours to Kathmandu. when we arrive in Kathmandu. All Nepal Adventure will provide a goodbye meal with a cultural dance in the evening to commemorate the successful end of our journey.

Final Departure

Today is the last day of our trip to Nepal! We'll be dropped off at the airport by an All Nepal Adventure representative about 3 hours before our flight. On the way home, we had plenty of time to plan our next trip to Nepal's beautiful country.

Breakfast

Trip Extensions after your Annapurna Base Camp Trek

■If you have extra days in Nepal after completing the Annapurna base camp, we can arrange tours of Kathmandu valley, sightseeing, and a trip to Nagarkot, which is the ideal getaway. Chitwan jungle safari, paragliding, rafting, canyoning, another trek, and much more await you!