Pach pokhari is situated to the north east of Kathmandu. valley and west of Rolwaling Himal. It is pilgrimage place for Hindus and it has five holy ponds at the height of 4462mtr. The area offers cultural heritage, unsurpassed beauty and biological diversity. The beautiful Himalayan range and pristine nature with different culture are major highlight of this trek.
Jugal Himal is a small region in the west of Rolwaling Himal and south east of Langtang Himal. The main peak are Lenpo Gang or big white peak(6979m), Dorje Lakpa(6986m) and Ganchempo(6387m).
Helambhu
This is the most easily accessible of all areas from Kathmandu. It lies about 70k.m north of Kathmandu. valley, it is an area inhabited by sherpas, Tamags and Chetrries. The language , culture and dress of the Helambu sherpas are very different from those who live in Solu khumbu and Rollwaling area and it is famous place for arts( Thanka).
Flora and Fauna
The forests of Helambhu region and Langtang area prime example of temperate and sub alpine vegetation. The dense oak and pine forests on the trail of particular interest. As usual , the rhododendrons from a spectacular display during the spring.
People and culture
The people here, are of Tibetan origin and call themselves sherpa although they are quite distinct from the sherpas of Everest region both in language and customs. Many Tamang people also inhabit this area, Tamangs are also orginated in Tibet but settled in Nepal considerably earlier than Sherpas.
Day 01: Arrive in Kathmandu. Airport & Transfer to Hotel
Day 02: Free day in Kathamandu
Day 03: Kathmandu to Chautara(1200m) to Syaule(1400m) bus ride will take approximately 5hrs to Chautara than trek for couple of hour to Syaule.
Day 04: Syaule to Kamikharka Danda(2300m)
Day 05: Kamikharka to Chyochyo Danda(3160m) 5hrs
Day 06: Chyochyo Danda to Hile Bhanjyang(3800m) 6hrs
Day 07: Hile Bhanjyang-Nasem Pati (3862m) 5hrs
Day 08: Nasempati to Pach pokhari(4462m) 5hrs
Day 09: Rest day and explore
Day 10: Pach Pokhari to Gai Kharka(2200m) 6hrs
Day 11: Gai kharka to Yagri(1360m) 5hrs
Day 12: Yagri to Shermaththang
Day 13: Shermathung to Melamchi Bazar
Day 16: Free day in Kathmandu.
Day 17: End of Programme
Day 01: Arrive in Kathmandu. Airport & Transfer to Hotel
Day 02: Free day in Kathamandu
Day 03: Kathmandu to Chautara(1200m) to Syaule(1400m) bus ride will take approximately 5hrs to Chautara than trek for couple of hour to Syaule.
Day 04: Syaule to Kamikharka Danda(2300m)
Trail ascent towards to Orkindanda to the ridge. Pass the forested area to reach to Mani walls. Trail continues uphill through mixed forest to the danda.
Day 05: Kamikharka to Chyochyo Danda(3160m) 5hrs
Trek through oak and rhododendron forest. There are magnificent views of mountain. Trail follows the ridge and passes ruined stone houses.
Day 06: Chyochyo Danda to Hile Bhanjyang(3800m) 6hrs
Trail ascends steeply through grassy pastures and stone path to the ridge at3750m. trail ascent and descend till Hile Bhanjyang.
Day 07: Hile Bhanjyang-Nasem Pati (3862m) 5hrs
The trail goes uphill to the hilchowk at3980m. in clear day there are good views of mountain. Descend gentle to the Nasem pati.
Day 08: Nasempati to Pach pokhari(4462m) 5hrs
The trail climbs up steeply to the Pach pokhari. There are five holy ponds. In the month of June / July full moon there are thousands of Nepali visitors come for worship.
Day 09: Rest day and explore
Day 10: Pach Pokhari to Gai Kharka(2200m) 6hrs
Trail descend all the way to Gai kharka.
Day 11: Gai kharka to Yagri(1360m) 5hrs
Trail descend through forest and pass the village of Yarsa to the Pach pokhari khola. Cross the bride and trail climbs up to the village of Yagri.
Day 12: Yagri to Shermaththang
Trail descend through forest and pass the village of Gangjwal. When a large valley stretches ahead , there is a shermathung.
Day 13: Shermathung to Melamchi Bazar
The path becomes gentle ascent and it leads to colorfully painted Chorten.
Pass the village of Kakani and Kaphaigairi village , enter to the forest of pine to reach to melamchi bazaar. Take a bus back to Kathmandu.
Day 16: Free day in Kathmandu.
Day 17: End of Programme
What’s Included
- Airport Pickup and Drop
- All the ground Transportation by bus
- 4 nights hotel in Kathmandu. (Tourist Standard)
- 11 nights 12 days trekking with tent
- All the meal during the trek (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
- Trek Permit & National Park Fee
- Trek leader for entire tour (All camping equipment like tent, Sleeping Bag, Kitchen Equipment, Jacket etc.)
- An experience guide (trained by Ministry of tourism), necessary Trekking staff (Cook,sherpa and helper) and their meal/accommodation/transportation/salary/insurance/equipments.
What’s not Included
- Personal bar bill, travel insurance/International airfare/Domestic airfare.
- Items of personal expenses such as alcoholic drinks, cold drinks, laundry, tips etc.
- Nepal entry visa fee US$ 30 (duration 60 days from date of issue)- Available at Royal Nepalese Embassies and Royal Nepalese Consulates abroad or on arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu
- All the entrance fee of temple in Kathmandu.
