5 Lakes Trekking adventure!
TripCode: TH07

This is the trek to five pristine and sacred lakes called Panch Pokhari (5 lakes). Located to the north of Kathmandu beyond Helambu area, on the lap of Jugal and Gauri Shankar mountains. This  area is very less travelled and, hence on off the beaten path with the natural forest of rhododendron, pine, bamboos, oak and many other evergreen forest species. The trail offers beautiful scenery of landscapes and the panoramic mountain view of Jugal range. It’s also a quite a cultural trail with diverse ethnicity along the trail.

Trip Highs

• Cultural and natural trail with 5 unique alpine lakes
• Panoramic mountain view
• Off the beaten trekking trail
• Camping experience

The Trek

This trek starts after a scenic drive to Chautara or beyond in the northeast of Kathmandu. It’s beautiful to experience waking up in nature close to the majestic mountains. The morning walk can last for some 4-5 hours roughly though it entirely depends on any individual, who could make it less or make it more too, just take it easy. Lunch will be served in the mid-day and the trek continues to the campsite for another 2-3 hrs, where hot drinks will be welcome you. Arriving at the campsite, refresh, find the tent and enjoy the hot drinks and relax. The dinner will be served in the evening before getting to bed for your sweet dream. And so this routine goes on every day but in different perspective always.

The itinerary can be customized according to your time though we highly recommend to have 7-12 days of time for this trek as this allow you to explore the area well and need some extra days of getting to this alpine lake located well over 400m (4200m). Best option is camping though now days we can find some lodges and homestay long the way for short group and at Panch Pokhari its camping only option

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Why Panch Pokhari ( 5 lakes) trek!

The trek is on off the beaten trail with pristine nature and unique culture. The five lakes are sacred that hold a strong cultural significance to the locals. The mountain view, even though no Everest here but are are stunning and has its own charm. So come and join us this unique adventure walking holidays.

Trek grade/level

Moderate to strenuous with the highest point being 4100m at the lake

Accommodation, meals, and water

The accommodation is based on specious two men tent with sleeping bag and mattress. For extra comfort, you are welcome to bring any light air mattress to use on top of mat provided

Our experienced trekking cook will make sure you get the safe and hygienic food that mostly is made of vegetarian stuff that we can also get from the local areas we stay, where ever it’s possible. The rice, wheat, local/seasonal vegetables, noodles, local spices are the main ingredients of the food that will make sure you stay healthy, fit and enjoy the walk.

For drinking water, make sure to bring your 2 or two-liter bottle that can be filled in the kitchen with boiled water, that we provide or also simply fill the local water to treat well before drinking.

Staffs and trip safety

Your guide has the experience of leading the guest in any remotest part of the country with very careful not to impact the environment and the rural area/community negatively, making sure the trek is also very safe for our guest as the SAFETY being the foremost priority of the company. At the same time, they will also see all the logistic taken care professionally to enhance the enjoyment of your trip too. Just try us!

Flora and fauna

Nepal is blessed with rich biological diversity. There is always some excitement of encountering the wildlife including the lesser cat Leopard and many other animals. The birds are the most abundant that makes the trail very excitements.

The plants and trees are also the feast of our eyes with many with colorful flowers. It’s not just spring but there is always some plants in bloom.