10 Days Panch Pokhari Trek by Save Mountain Treks & Expeditions

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Panch Pokhari means “Five Lakes” and refers to a group of sacred alpine lakes in Sindhupalchowk. The trek is relatively off-the-beaten-path compared with Everest or Annapurna, with fewer tourists and a mix of guesthouses, homestays and camping.

The trek's main attraction is reaching the five sacred lakes at roughly 4,100–4,350 m, with views toward the Jugal Himalaya and peaks such as Dorje Lakpa. The route also passes through forests and Langtang National Park.

Key package details:

• Duration: 10 days
• Maximum elevation: 4,300–4,350 m
• Difficulty: Moderate–Difficult
• Minimum group: 2 people
• Accommodation: Lodges/guesthouses + camping
• Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner during trekking
• Best seasons: March–May and September–November
• Region: Langtang

Itinerary:​

Day	Route / Activity​	Approx. time
1	Arrival in Kathmandu (1,345 m) — Airport pickup, hotel check-in and trek briefing	—
2	Kathmandu → Nawalpur/Indrawati-4 (2,000 m) — Scenic drive and local homestay	~5 hrs drive
3	Nawalpur → Gobre (2,500 m) — Trek through juniper, oak and rhododendron forests; enter Langtang National Park	4–5 hrs
4	Gobre → Chyo Chyo Danda (3,400 m) — Forest trail via Kami Kharka and Khokyang; camp at Pauwa Baas	~5 hrs
5	Chyo Chyo Danda → Hile Bhanjyang — Steep ascent to the ridge followed by descent to camp	~5 hrs
6	Hile Bhanjyang → Nasimpati (3,700 m) — Rhododendron forests and rocky terrain	~5 hrs
7	Nasimpati → Panch Pokhari (4,350 m) — Trek to the sacred Five Lakes	3–4 hrs
8	Panch Pokhari → Tupi Danda → Chumdi (2,300 m) — Sunrise at the lakes, then a long descent	~8 hrs
9	Chumdi → Kathmandu — Drive via Melamchi Bazaar; farewell dinner	~6 hrs drive
10	Final departure — Airport transfer	—

For detailed information, explore the 10-Day Panch Pokhari Trek by Save Mountain Treks and Expeditions.