Itinerary Detail

Day 01: Kathmandu to Chautara [1450m]
Drive to chautara which takes 5 hours. A small village, Chautara is the headquarters of Sindupalchok district and we will camp here. From our camp site we can relax and enjoy the stunning mountain views, or explore and can gain some insight into the culture and daily life of the village.

Day 02: Chautara to Sano Okhareni [1965m]
we have about 5 hours of gradual uphill walking to reach Sano Okhareni. Our path passes through small villages where we can see how the diverse ethnic groups live side by side. We camp at Sano Okhareni near a pine forest and with great views to the mountains!

Day 03: Sano Okharen to Kami Kharka [2810m]
we can start gently with about 1 hour of gradual uphill walking to Thulo Okhareni. From here we get into the steeper climb with about 4 hours of walking through stunning, dense Rhododendron and pine forest. If we are lucky and observant, we might spot some wild animals such as mountain deer or langur monkeys and Nepali birdlife like the Danfe. Tonight we camp on a summer pasture ground for nomadic cattle herders (kharka).

Day 04: Kami Kharka to Pauwa Bas [3000m]
The trail is gentle and fairly level ('Nepali flat') where we can enjoy our forest and wildlife spotting. We have about 5 to 6 hours through the lush forest of rhododendron, oak, pine and juniper and we can see some nomad's houses for cattle on the way. In Pauwa Bas there is a shelter for pilgrims to Panch Pokhari.

Day 05: Pauwa Bas to Hille Bhanjyang [3400m]
We have a steep uphill for about 3 hours, taking our time. We get our breath back on the steep downhill though as we descend for 1 ½ hours through the forest. We have some great mountain views on our way down into our camp at Hille Bhanjyang.

Day 06: Hille Bhanjyang to Narsim Pati [3700m]
we walk about 4 hours . So we take it easy on the steep uphill section to start the day, taking about an hour. Then we enjoy the gradual descent of about 3 hours through rocky hills and rhododendron forest into camp at Narsim Pati. There is a small rest house for pilgrims on their way to the holy site of Panch Pokhari and we have great mountain views from our campsite.

Day 07: Narsim Pati to Panch Pokhari [4100m
We have about 3 hours of gradual ascent through rocky hills to reach our destination of Panch Pokhari (panch means 'five' and pokhari means 'lake'). This stunning setting is a secluded pilgrimage site where the Janaipurnima festival is held in August. Many Hindu and Buddhist pilgrims visit this site each year and we can see two pilgrim houses and the temple dedicated to Lord Shiva.

Day 08: Panch Pokhari- Panch Pokhari top - Tupi Danda [2320m]
Early morning we go for the stunning view of sunrise over the mountains! We have about 1 ½ hours uphill to see the beautiful sight of the sun rising over the Himalayas and our panoramic view includes Mt.Dorje Lakpa, Jubal Himal Range, Rowling Range and Lang tang Range., we head back down to Panch Pokhari to pack up . We have about six hours down some steep trails through the rhododendron forest to Tupi Danda (danda means 'ridge') and our camp.

Day 09: Tupi Danda to Dhap [1200m]
we have about 5 hours of walking, two of which are quite steep downhill and the rest is quite level as we make our way through terraced fields to the beautiful village of Dhap. Dhap is home to Tamang families and is gives chance to gain some insight into the lives, culture and traditional architecture of Tamang villages.

Day 10: Rest day and explore the culture

Day 11: Dhap to Melamchi [800m]
we have about 6 hours of walking. We walk down through terraced fields, along the Indrawati River. We pass through stunning villages and also see a hydro electricity project on the way to Tipini and our re-introduction to a road! Melamchi Pul Bazaar which lies at the bank of Melamchi Khola (stream) and Indrawati River is comparatively a big town for this area. There are some lodges, tea shops, government offices, schools, colleges, post office and army police camp. We will camp by the riverside and if you like you can refresh yourself with a dip in the river!

Day 12: Malemchi to Kathmandu
We drive back to Kathmandu by enjoying the scenic view. we depart at the estimated time approximately 3 hrs before scheduled flight of departure.

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