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).
Fact Box |
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Starting
from: |
Kathmandu |
Ending
at: |
Pokhara |
Grade: |
Moderate-Medium |
Highest
access of the trek: |
2700m |
Culture
encounter |
Gurung Chetri Braman |
Trekking
type |
Teahouse |
Himalayan
sights: |
Fistail, Annapuran
Range, Lamjung Himal |
Most
Attraction of the trek: |
Close Landscapes,
Villages |
Best Seasion: |
February, March, April, May,
October, November |
Meal: |
breakfast, lunch, & Dinner) |
Activities:
|
Trekking |
Transportation:
|
Car / Van |
Accommodation: |
Teahouse |
Minimum
Group Size: |
1 |
Per
day Walking: |
5 to 7 hours |
Itinerary type |
Fixed / Customized |
Day
to Day Itinerary |
Day
01 |
Arrive in Kathmandu
Airport & Transfer to Hotel
Welcome dinner in the evening. |
Day
02 |
Full
day Sightseeing in Kathmandu Valley.
We will be visiting three of the famous heritage
sites in Kathmandu. You will visit first the Swayambunath
Stupa (Monkey Temple). It is said
that Swayambunath Stupa is more than 2,000 years
old, and it symbolizes knowledge. The painted
eyes on all four sides symbolize the all-seeing
power of Buddha. It is an important Buddhist place
where pilgrims from all over the world come.
It is a 30 minutes drive to Boudhanath
Stupa, another important Buddhist
pilgrims site. This ancient Stupa is considered
one of the biggest in the World. Every morning
and evening, many Buddhist devotees come here
to pray and circumambulate enabling the visitors
to observe local religious practices. One
of the holiest hindu shrines in the world,
The fabulous pagoda houses the linga
of Lord Shiva and people bathe in the Bagmati
River with a faith of cleansing themselves spiritually.
Many Sadhus or Hindu Ascetics live here. During
religious festivals, Hindus come to make offerings,
and it is sometimes very crowded. Bhaktapur
Durbar Square: This former royal
palace complex offers the elegant 15th century
Palace of 55 win-dows, artistic courtyards, the
Golden gat. Patan
Durbar Square : Durbar Square an
enchanting melage of palace buildings, courtyards
and pagoda temples, is the center of Patan's religious
and social life. |
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 14 |
Drive back to Kathmandu. |
Day 15 |
End of Pragramme |
Trek Price as per above
program
Group Size |
01 |
2 - 3 |
4 - 5 |
6 - 7 |
8 - 9 |
10 - 11 |
12 + Above |
Price in US$ |
380 |
350 |
320 |
300 |
280 |
260 |
250 |
Package Price Includes
-
Airport / Hotel
/ Airport pick up & drop off by car
-
All the ground
Transportation by bus
- Full day sightseeing in kathmandu valley with tour
guide
- 3 nights accommodation in Kathmandu
-
All the meal
during the trek (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
-
Trek Permit
& National Park Fee
-
An experience
guide (trained by Ministry of tourism), necessary
Trekking staff and their meal/accommodation/transportation/salary/insurance/equipments.
Package Price Excludes
- Personal bar bill, travel
insurance/International 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 and Pokhara
- All the meal while
you are in Kathmandu
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