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HELAMBU
PANCHPOKHARI TREK CAMPING TRAIL
(CAMP/LODGE) / NPL 13
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The
Helambu Panchpokhari (5 Holy Lakes)
trekking area lies at the base of Jugal
Himal, towards the north east of Kathmandu Valley
and bordering Tibet to its north, situated at an
altitude of 4100 meter, is an area holding great
importance of religious significance which is also
the home to the famous Sherpa and Tamang people.
This trek offers pristine mountain views, rich
cultural diversity, unsurpassed natural beauty,
combination of rich cultural heritage, wild life and
biological diversity. Mostly done with camping treks
as well home stay facilities are available, which
can experienced through untouched traditional
villages and people with great Himalayan vista and
landscape. Passing through the beautiful villages,
dense forest, meadows and terrace field the trek
offers excellent views of Jugal Himal, Rolwaling
himalayan ranges and part of the Gosainkunda area
giving true exposure to the typical Nepalese
lifestyle, tradition, uses and custom of local
communities. It is the nearest destination from
Kathmandu. Every year in July, full moon there is a
festival at Panchpokhari, thousand of pilgrimages
come from the villages far away, lots of shaman (Jhakri)
comes with traditional dress to make their dream
true and get the blessing. |
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Brief
Itinerary |
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Activities |
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01 |
Arrival in Kathmandu (1340 m). |
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Sightseeing tour in Kathmandu. |
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Drive Kathmandu - Melamchi Bazar
(846 m). |
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Trek Melamchi Bazar Sermathang
(2590 m). |
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Trek Sermathang - Yangri River (1440
m) |
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Trek Yangri River - Baishi Kharka
(2250 m). |
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07 |
Trek Bainshi Kharka - High Camp
(4300 m) |
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08 |
Trek High Camp Panchpokhari (4515
m) |
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09 |
Rest day |
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10 |
Trek Pachpokhari - Bhanjyang Kharka
(3400 m) |
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11 |
Trek Bhanjyang Kharka Maidan (1850
m). |
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Trek Maidan Chawtara (1422 m). |
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13 |
Chawtara - Kathmandu |
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14 |
Sightseeing tour in Kathmandu. |
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Departure. |
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Day
01: |
Arrival in Kathmandu (1340 m).
Arrive in Kathmandu. Meet/assist by
our representative at the airport
and transfer to hotel. On reaching,
short briefing on day to day program
by our tour guide. Rest of the day
is in leisure.
Overnight at Hotel. |
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Day 02: |
Sightseeing tour in Kathmandu.
After breakfast, proceed for
sightseeing tour with our guide.
Normally, we start sightseeing tours
at 9 in the morning. Visit Kathmandu
Durbar Square, Swayambhunath and
Patan City. Kathmandu Durbar Square,
or Basantapur Durbar Square is the
plaza in front of the old royal
palace from 16th century and is one
of three Durbar Squares in the
Kathmandu Valley in Nepal, all of
which are UNESCO World Heritage
Sites. The Durbar square is
surrounded by spectacular
architecture and vividly showcases
the skills of the Newari artists and
craftsmen over several centuries.
Swayambhunath is an ancient
religious complex atop a hill in the
Kathmandu Valley, west ofKathmandu
city. It is also known as the Monkey
Temple as there are holy monkeys
living in parts of the temple in the
north-west. Later, you will be
escorted to Patan City for
sightseeing tour. Patan is also
known as city of fine art, is one of
the major cities of Nepal and is
best known for its rich cultural
heritage, particularly its tradition
of arts and crafts. Return to the
hotel.
Overnight at Hotel. |
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Day 03: |
Drive Kathmandu - Melamchi Bazar
(846 m).
You drive (5 hours approx.) along
well paved road up to Zero Kilo and
then you travel through gravel and
bumpy path. This is a picturesque
journey as you will be surrounded by
green hills, terraces, streams,
human settlement respectively from
place to place. Melamchi Pul Bazaar,
at the bank of Melamchi River is a
small town where people from
surrounded villages come to buy
commodities as there are numerous
shops, lodges and few small hotels.
Overnight at Local House. |
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Day 04: |
Trek Melamchi Bazar Sermathang
(2590 m).
The trail gradually ascends all the
way to Shermathang through meadows
ad cultivated fields. On the way,
you come across several old villages
with their own particular tradition.
Walking this day is quite pleasant
with views of green hills and
interaction with local and friendly
people. There you can see Jugal
Himal range at the north face of
Shermathang village.
Overnight at Local House. |
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Day 05:
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Trek Sermathang - Yangri River (1440
m)
The trail follows the ridge about 3
hours down to the lunch place. After
having lunch, trek along the bank of
the river for overnight camp.
Overnight at Camp. |
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Day 06: |
Trek Yangri River - Baishi Kharka
(2250 m).
After breakfast, the trek continues
to Bhainshi Kharka. On reaching,
overnight in camp.
Overnight in Camp. |
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Day 07:
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Trek Bainshi Kharka - High Camp
(4300 m)
This day you will have to trek up to
High Camp and it is the highest
point of this trek. We will stay
here for overnight.
Overnight at Camp. |
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Day 08: |
Trek High Camp Panchpokhari (4515
m)
Today, we will head to Panchpokhari
which means Five Holy Lakes and it
is the holy site for Hindus. We can
see eye catching view of 5 lakes at
a places.
Overnight at Camp. |
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Day 09: |
Rest day
This day we will take rest in
Panchpokhari. We will visit
surroundings. In a clear day, we
will get chance to view the
Himalayas including Mt. Langtang.
This is a favorite place to take
photographs for the photographers.
Overnight at Camp. |
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Day 10:
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Trek Pachpokhari - Bhanjyang Kharka
(3400 m)
From here, we step our feet in
direction to the end of the trek. We
descend to Bhanjyang Kharka, which
is a small village and here we will
stay overnight.
Overnight at Camp. |
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Day 11: |
Trek Bhanjyang Kharka Maidan (1850
m).
We descend to the place called
Maidan which means plain land. We
will stay here overnight.
Overnight at Camp. |
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Day 12: |
Trek Maidan Chawtara (1422 m).
This is the last day of the trek. It
takes five hour approx to reach
Chawtara. Once we reach chaurtara,
our trek comes to end.
Overnight at Camp. |
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Day 13: |
Chawtara - Kathmandu
After breakfast, drive back to
Kathmandu and it takes 5 hours
approx. On arrival, transfer to the
hotel. Rest of the day free.
Overnight at Hotel. |
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Day 14: |
Sightseeing tour in Kathmandu.
Visit Pashupatinath, Boudhanath &
Bhaktapur Durbar Square.
Pashupatinath Temple is one of the
most significant Hindu temples of
Lord Shiva in the world, located on
the banks of the Bagmati River in
the eastern part of Kathmandu. It is
the oldest Hindu temple in Kathmandu.
It is not known for certain when
Pashupatinath Temple was founded.
But according to holy books, the
deity here gained great fame there
as Pashupati, the Lord of the
Animals. Pashupatinath Temple's
existence dates back to 400 A.D.
Boudhanath is one of the holiest
Buddhist sites in Kathmandu. Located
about 11 km from the center and
northeastern outskirts of Kathmandu,
the stupa's massive mandala makes it
one of the largest spherical stupas
in Nepal. Bhaktapur which literally
means a city of devotees is the
oldest city of Nepal. The Bhaktapur
Durbar Square is located in the
current town of Bhaktapur, which
lies 13 km east of Kathmandu. While
the complex consists of at least
four distinct square (Durbar Square,
Taumadhi Square, Dattatreya Square
and Pottery Square), the whole are
is informally known as the Bhakapur
Durbar Square, and is a highly
visited site in the Kathmandu
Valley.
Overnight at Hotel. |
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Day 15: |
Departure.
After breakfast, you will be
transferred to the airport for
onward journey. |
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Highlight
of this Trek |
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Langtang
Ganja la pass trekking is challenging
trekking trail in langtang Himalaya region.
Lantang ganja la pass trekking offers
panoramic Himalayan views, lush valley and
beautiful Helambu valley. Since langtang
valley ganja la pass trekking trail has been
open, Langtang Ganja la pass trek begins
from Melamchi Bazar, which is linked, with
Katmandu motorable road. |
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Trip Facts |
Minimum altitude: 1340m.
Maximum altitude: 4515m.
Grade: Easy
Mode: Camp/Lodge
Duration of Trek: 9 Day
Entry: Kathmandu - Melamchi Exit:
Sryafrubesi - Kathmandu |
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Langtang
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