Jugal Himal Trekking
Jugal Himal is best known by the name "chain of peaks" situated to the northeast of Kathmandu including Dorje Lakpa (6966m), Madiya (6257m) and Phurbi Chhyachu (6637m) signifies a genuine adventure to the base of Jugal Himal. The trail follows a ridge to Bhairav Kund, a holy lake at 3500 meters. We then make a circuit around the head of the Balephi Khola Valley to Panch Pokhari ("five lakes") at 3600 meters, a seldom-visited pilgrimage site. The trek offers a lot of climbing on narrow trails. Only a few villages can be seen without any hotels. Besides, there is the scarcity of water on the ridge. Finally, the trek leads to Helambu region to end at Melamchi Bazaar.Pristine mountain views, rich culture and genuine adventure, offering a trekking experience to the base of Jugal Himal towards north east of Kathmandu. This area offers a combination of rich cultural heritage, unsurpassed beauty and biological diversity. Beginning from Chautara, home of Sherpa and Tamang people. This trek starts from 1,400m and goes up to 4,000m at PanchPokhari, a seldom visited pilgrimage site and ends at the Tibetan border “Tatopani”.
Panch Pokhari is named after 5 holy ponds and Hindus religiously respect the place. This is just northeast of Kathmandu toward snow wall. The beautiful Himalayan view and pristine nature with distinct culture is the most attraction of the trek. After we eat breakfast at the restaurant near by our office, we take a bus ride out of the Valley and up through the hills. After 5 hours bus ride we arrive at the trek starting point called Chautara. We are going to spend the first night of our outdoor adventure right nearby small town in a ground. Our Guide gives a short lesson of trekking on the first night. He also explains about the altitude sickness and all the beautiful spots from where you can see an excellent view of mountains.During the rest of our 12 days trip, we observe the different ways of life, culture and come in culture and come in contact with the people in the small village, passing through the dense forestations and meadows. The top of Panch Pokhari (5 lakes) offers an excellent view of Jugal himal range, rolwaling range, Gosainkund etc. On the last day of the trip we take a bus ride back to Kathmandu from Melamchi where we spend the final night of our trip.
Highlights
Duration: 18days
Best Season: Autumn (Sep-Nov) and Spring (Mar-May)
Starting from: Chautara (5 hours bus ride from Kathmandu
Ending at: Akhang Gompa
Grade: Moderate
Highest access of the trek: Panch Pokhari 4100 meters
Average Temperature: -5 to 15 Celsius
Culture: Brahman, Chettries, and Newars Gurung
Mode of the trekking: Camping trek only
Himalayan sights: Himalayan ranges of Gauri Shanker and Rolwaling etc.
Most attraction of the trek: Off touristic route and authentic Nepalese life style.
Outline Itinerary
Day 01: Arrive In Kathmandu
Day 02: Kathmandu City Tour
Day 03: Kathmandu - Chautra - Syaule
Day 04: Syaule - Kamikharka Danda
Day 05: Kamikharka Danda - Chochyo Danda
Day 06: Chochyo Danda - Hille Bhanjyang
Day 07: Hille Bhanjyang
Day 08: Hille Bhanjyang - Nasem Pati
Day 09: Nasem Pati - Panch Pokhari.
Day 10: Pach Pokhari - Mahathan
Day 11: Mahathan - Tempathang
Day 12: Tembathang - Ambakharka
Day 13-15: Ambakharka - Goludanda - Chankang - Bakhang Gompa
Day 16: Akhang Gompa - Kathmanu
Day 17: Kathmandu
Day 18: Departure
to your onward destination. Service Includes: Pick up and drop from airport,Kathmandu accommodation (as per your request), Flight KTM-Nepalgunj-juphal,Jomsom-Ktm,All land transfer as per given itinerary ,National Park Conservation entry permit fees,Accommodation during trekCamping (twin sharing two men tent) / dining tent, toilet tent.3 meals everyday while on the trek,Experienced English speaking guide / leader, necessary experience local helpers.All program according to itineraries on full board,Wages, food, accommodation during the trek in Tea house or camp, equipment, insurance and other facilities to staffs, farewell dinner at Nepali typical cultural restaurant, Company T-shirt.
Service Excludes: Nepal entry visa.Travel insurance,Medical evacuation in case of emergency,Domestic airfare,Personal expenses,All bar bill,Expenses of personal nature i.e. soft/hard drinks, tips etc,International airport tax,any other unforeseen expenses are not included. Emergency Rescue (If required)
Note: The departure schedule can be change on any unavoidable circumstances such as weather hazards, natural changes of walking track, road slides, avalanches and public strikes. Price subjected to change if there are more or less than 2 people in a group. |