Panch Pokhari

Panch Pokhari is a holy lake of Hindus and Buddhists too which is composed of 5 holy lakes situated at the altitude of 4,100 meters and located northeast from Kathmandu valley in Sindhupalchowk district of Nepal at the base of Jugal Himal. This Pokhari (Pond) is the most famous and important site for Hindu pilgrimages in Nepal whose trail is situated about 100 kilometers north from Kathmandu valley. This beautiful pond is considered as the ninth highest altitude wetland throughout the world, attracting thousands of its visitors during the special occasion of Janai Purnima which falls in August. Panch Pokhari trek offers beautiful and gorgeous views of Langtang and Dorje Lakpa mountain ranges, culture, tradition and lifestyle experience of Tamang and Sherpa community and a great adventure in the end.

Panch Pokhari trek can be started from Chautara after five-hours of a drive from Kathmandu valley. Your trek follows the way to the Tibetan border which is enriched in sceneries and eye-catchy views. The trail leads you to experience different culture and lifestyle of Tamang and Sherpa people. The follows the way through Phurse (2,045 meters), Kami Kharka (2,845 meters), Pauwa Bus (3,000 meters), Bhanjhang (3,400 meters), Nasim Pati (3,700 meters) and finally to the main destination, Panch Pokhari (4,100 meters). This whole route or trail is full of adventure, sceneries, and thrilling sometimes.

You can experience the overall excitement of trekking in this area which features the overall adventure of making your trip from low land to high land. The route fully encompasses the joy of climbing hills, camping, local lifestyle experiences with beautiful naturally created wonders and views which will surely provide you the feeling of the worth journey for your lifetime.

However, the journey towards Panch Pokhari is also considered as the cultural tour but the trek to Panch Pokhari help you to clearly explore and experience the cultural and traditional values with various other offerings. During Hindu’s festival, Janai Purnima, thousands of pilgrims make their visit here and according to the ritual belief of this festival, Brahmin castes people change the sacred thread (Janai in Nepali) around their body. Hence, this area has religious, cultural as well as ecological values and importance.