Panchpokhari Trek (five ponds) is the elevation of (4,100 m) ninth wetland all around the world. It is situated on the lap of Dorjee Lakpa Himalaya, in the Sindhupalchok district. Panchpokhari is a secret holy place for followers of Buddhism and Hinduism. Furthermore, entire inhabitants have visited this holy place, On the occasion of Janai Purnima (full moon day), the month of July/August. However, around this holy lake, you will notice that traditional Buddhist prayer flags are installed on top of the trees to trees by Hyolmo/Yolmo peoples who believe will prevent demons from entering.
It is believed that the Panchpokhari (five ponds) lake was created by the trident of the Hindu deity Lord Shiva. According to mythology, Lord Shiva used marijuana that originated from the tussle between God and demons which caused a lot of pain and hangover. After a huge struggle, he flew to the Himalayas to drink cold water to soothe his burning throat. He cracked open the mountain and from where came the water and created this Panchpokhari lake(five ponds).
Panchpokhari Trek (five ponds) is an amazing journey through the untainted trail. This is a new trail launched by the Trekking Agencies Association of Nepal and the Tourism Board of Nepal in 2012. This trail starts along with the drive from Kathmandu to Baruwa. Even though tea houses/ lodges are not available on this trail our highly experienced trekking cook will prepare the food and serve it to the guests as on the other trails.
This trail offers some incredible viewpoints of the peaks Dorjee Lakpa Himalaya (6,965 m), Phurbi Chhujyu (6,636 m), Madiya (6,257 m), Rowling, Lantang ranges and Jugal Himal. Panchpokhari is inclusive of cascading hills, raging Indrawati River, lush green forest of rhododendrons, incense plants, Oak trees, rare species of birds like Lophophorus, monal, escalators monal, and many more animals.
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu (1355m)
Day 02: Drive to Baruwa (1755m)
Day 03: Baruwa to Nohchyang (3700m)
Day 04: Nohchyang to Panchpohari (4100m)
Day 05: Panchpohari to Nohchyang (3700m)
Day 06: Nohchyang to Hile-bhanjyang (3400m)
Day 07: Hile-bhanjyang to Pauwabash (3700m)
Day 08: Pauwabash to Kamikharka (3000m)
Day 09: Kamikharka to Phurse (2845m)
Day 10: Phurse to Chautara (2000m)
Day 11: Drive Chautara to Kathmandu
Day 12: Departure your destination.
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu (1355m)
Day 02: Drive to Baruwa (1755m)
Day 03: Baruwa to Nohchyang (3700m)
Day 04: Nohchyang to Panchpohari (4100m)
Day 05: Panchpohari to Nohchyang (3700m)
Day 06: Nohchyang to Hile-bhanjyang (3400m)
Day 07: Hile-bhanjyang to Pauwabash (3700m)
Day 08: Pauwabash to Kamikharka (3000m)
Day 09: Kamikharka to Phurse (2845m)
Day 10: Phurse to Chautara (2000m)
Day 11: Drive Chautara to Kathmandu
Day 12: Departure Your Destination.
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