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Panch Pokhari Trekking Nepal Detail Itinerary |
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Days 01 : Arrive at Tribhuwan international airport, Kathmandu, you are welcomed by the hospitable meeting and then you will be transferred to your hotel. Short briefing will be followed about necessary formalities and rest of the program. Depending on arrival time you will have choice of visiting nearby sanctuaries or have a rest day. Days 02 : After breakfast we drive to Swoyambhunatha stupa has it that Manjushree, found of Kathmandu valley, and discovered the lotus of ancient valley lake on which site the great stupa of swoyambhunath was later built. The omni sighted stare of Buddha greets visitors & residents a like compassion. This is one of the oldest Buddhist stupa in the world, which has been registered in UNICEOO heritage side. We then visit to Kathmandu Durbar Square. Kathmandu durbar square situated the center of Kathmandu where you can see the House of Living Goddess”KUMARI” Kasthamandup temple” Said that was built from single tree in 16th century, big bell-big drams, erotic carving in old temple, old palace etc. We then finally were sightseeing to Patan Durbar Square. Patan Durbar square is one of the beautiful Durbars square in Kathmandu valley. It is very famous for woodcarving, Metal works, Temples and Monasteries. Tour of Patan includes tour of Krishna temple, Patan king’s palace, Golden temple and much more. Days 03 : Drive 4 hrs to Chautara along the Araniko highway road to Tibet and trek 2 hrs to Syaule. Over night at camp. Days 04 : The trail rises steadily to Orini Danda at 2300m continue steeply up toward the forested Kamikharka Danda ridge. One-hour beyond Okrin Danda is an unusual double Mani wall where there are fine campsites, there may be water in the autumn, but there is no water during the spring. From this point the route ascends steeply through forests full of woodcutters to the ridge crest. Camp in a grassy area surrounded by forest. The water supply is 30 minutes walk down the western slopes of the ridge. Days 05 : The route along the Kamikharka danda is an excellent trail through beautiful oak and rhododendron forest with magnificent views. Water is scarce for much of the way. The trail follows the ridge crest, rising to a large Chorten at 3160m, then traverses pasture across the western slopes of Chyochyo Danda where there are many summer pasture shelters. After another descent the trail passes a ruined stone house and a well used campsite with a good spring a short distance down the western slope. This is the first free water on the ridge and the site is an excellent one in pleasant forest. Days 06 : The trail ascends steeply and steadily across stony, grassy pastures to cross the ridge near some Cairns at 3750m. From the ridge the route descends through forest, crossing gullies with water to reach another crest at Chang Samarphu (3913m.). The final descent to Hille Bhanjyang is steep. In spring this can be in deep Snow with difficult icy section in the gullies. At hile Bhanjyang there is a campsite with water at 3800m. Days 07 : The trail climbs steeply to a hillock at 3980, and then traverses open ground along a flagstone trail to another crest. The views are wonderful in clear weather. There is a stone house above Nasem pati (3800m) and well-trodden trails that lead off the ridge crest to both east and west. There is no running water here in the spring. Under good walking condition day 4 and 5 could be combined into one day of about six hours walking. Days 08 : It's about a four-hour climb on a well-defined trail to Pach Pokhari, five holy lakes at 4050m. There are two metal-roofed huts, a sheet metal-enclosed shrine to Shiva and a pile of cast-iron tridents. During the June/ July full moon thousands of Nepali comes to worship. You should not wash in the holy stream near the temples. There is often snow on this ridge, making the trek more difficult. You can make a day trip to Panch Pokhari from Nesam pati and avoid camping in the snow. Days 09 : Excursion day around in Panch Pokhari Lake. Days 10 : Return to Nesam Pati and descend west on a good trail, past several ravines with water but no camping, to a good campsite at Gai kharka (2530m). Days 11 : The descent continues through forest on a track that is sometimes steep and rough, crossing two major watercourses. Pass a few substantial villages, including Yarsa, and then descend a small and very steep trail directly to the bridge over the Pach Pokhari Khola. Climb to Hutanbrang, than descend and flow the Larke Khola downstream to the first of the two bridges below yangri village, where there is a pleasant campsite on the east bank at 1360m. Days 12 : The trail crosses bridges over the Larke and Yangri kholas, and passes through Yangri village climbing rapidly to the west and north. There are lateral trails everywhere. At the stream crossing below and South-west of Dalegaon there is a beautiful lunch or camping site with fine water and big shade trees. The trail continues, often steeply, up through country dotted with villages and fields, scrub hillside and pleasant forest. The large village between Dalegaon and Gangkharka is called gang Wang. From Gangkharka a large trail leads into the next side the valley, where camping is possible, then the tairl climbs relentlessly for 900m to Laghang Gompa. This is a beautiful forested area and a lovely, quiet campsite at an elevation of 2800m. Days 13 : It takes just over three hours from Laghang Gompa to Tarke Gyang.The trails climbs through beautiful forest, and then enters an area of small pastures, stone houses, scrub growth and cow trails. Be sure to backtrack if you find yourself headed south on the ridge trail to sermathang. The trail down to Tarke Gyang is very steep, rough and eroded. Days 14 : Down after leaving village to Melamchi River and steep climb back to Melamchi village. Days 15 : Now trek will be mostly on the ridge two-side views to east and west walking down hill. During the March April it will be beautiful Rhododendron flowers before Kutumsang. Days 16 : Day with good views of Helambu valley and walking up and down the along the ridge all day and climb up to Chisapani for good Sun set views. Days 17 : 3-hrs short trek down to Sundarijal and drive back to Kathmandu. Days 18 : After breakfast drive to Pashupatinath. The holiest of holy Hindu temple in south Asia is the focal point of pilgrimage from all over the sub-continent. The holy river Bagmati flowing nearby is the cremation ground of the Hindus. Funeral pyres can be viewed from across the riverbank. We then visit to Boudhanath stupa. Probably the largest stupa in the world is also found in Kathmandu valley the great stupa of Boudhanath. Again the omni-sighted eyes of the Budha stare all the directions. This stupa is the place of worship of Tibetan Buddhists predominantly. We then drive to Bhaktapur Durbar Square. Bhaktapur is one of the oldest cities in Kathmandu valley. It is well known as Living Museum. Old brick paved enclave of old Royal palace, Nyathapola Temple, Datatriya temple exquisite artwork offers a picture of the grandeur of medieval Nepal. It is very famous for woodcarving and pottery products. Then after we have short visit to Changunarayan temple. This is one of the oldest Hindu temples in Kathmandu valley that exists in the valley dating back to the 4th century. Days 19 : After breakfast you will have some free time until the time to leave the international airport for your final departure..
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