Jugal Himal trek is a unique trek that lies to the northeast part of Kathmandu valley and is called either Jugal Himal or Panch Pokhari (five Lakes). It is less touristy trekking in Langtang Region which offers beautiful Himalayan views of Dorje Lakpa, Gaurishanker, Madiya, and Phurbi Chhyachu. It’s a marvelous trek through remote traditional Tamang villages and luxuriant forests.
Jugal Himal is the nearest mountain to the northeast of Katmandu. There are a number of Himalayas in this chain such as Dorje Lakpa, Madiya, and Phurbi Chhyachu. Jugal Himalaya area has high crossing passes, a Superb mountain view, a picturesque village, deep forests with beautiful Panch Pokhari and Bhairab Kunda lakes, an impressive display of wild flowers, an abundance of wildlife, and of course friendly local people.
We can experience a beautiful landscape, mixed culture, Tibetan monasteries, etc throughout the trial. Jugal Himal trek takes you heart of the Langtang, Gaurishanker & Rolwaling Himalayan ranges. It’s a marvelous trek through remote traditional Tamang villages and luxuriant forests. The drive from Katmandu to Chautara takes about four hours. Then we ascend a series of terraced and forested ridges.
The trek towards the holy lakes named, “Panch Pokhari” (five lakes), situated at 14,000 ft. It is another breathtaking attraction. Enjoy the tranquility of trails that offer superb mountain views, green Himalayan ranges, and running rivers with waterfalls. Trekkers carry only day packs and walk at their own pace. The average hiking per day will be 5-6 hrs. Jugal Himal Trekking is special for trekkers who would prefer not to meet many other tourists or spend time in crowded villages.
Our journey begins with about four to five hours drive from Kathmandu to Chautara. After a 25 km drive, you will reach Chautara. Chautara is a large village inhabited mainly by Tamang ethnic people. One can observe a Tamang culture very closely. This area offers a combination of rich culture heritage, unsurpassed beauty and biological diversity as you trek to a group of high altitude holy lakes. Then we commence trek towards Syaue which is our destination place for today. Overnight at Syaule.
Early in the morning wake up and have a breakfast before starting the trek towards Ghyang. Today, our walk continues through the scenic villages with few ups and down upto Kamikharka Danda. Overnight stay at camp at Kamikharka Danda.
Today you will have the opportunity to enjoy the superb mountain views, green Himalayan ranges etc. Walking for about five hours you will reach Chyocho Danda where you will camp for the overnight.
Leaving Chyocho Danda, we will be passing through beautiful oak and rhododendron forest. You will have a magnificent views throughout the trail. The trail later follows the ridge crest, rising to a large chorten at 3160m before reaching Hile Bhanjyang. Overnight at Hile Bhanjyang.
Today, you will have both ascending and descending trail. At the beginning, the route involves an ascent of the ridge at 3750 meter followed by a descent through the forest. Another ascent brings you to the crest of 3913 meter at Chang Samarphu. You will descend to Hile Bhankyang at 3800m for camping. A steep climb to a hillock at 3980m then traverses a open ground along a flag stone trail to another crest of wonderful views. Overnight camping at Nasempati.
After walking about four-hour on a steep climb on a well-defined trail you will reach Panch Pokhari, five holy lakes. Panch Pokhari means the group of five holy ponds/lakes. There is often snow on this ridge, making the trek more difficult. You can return to Nasempati for camping if you want to avoid camping at snow. Overnight at Panch Pokhari or Nasem Pati.
Today is the perfect day for rest and letting our body for acclimatization. Panch Pokhari is situated to the north east of Kathmandu valley and west of Rolwaling Himal at the altitude of 12.398 feet above sea level. It is a holy sacred lake for Hindu and Buddhist with five holy ponds at the height of 4100 m. The trek to Panch Pokhari at the base of Jungle Himal offers pristine mountain views, rich culture and genuine adventure.
Leaving Panch Pokhari, we return to Nasem pati and descend west. The trail is quite good enough passing through several ravines with water but not a good option for camping. Overnight at Gaikharka.
From Gaikharka, we continue our trail towards Yangri. We pass through several villages and forest to Yangri, our destination for today. We camp below Yangri Village.
Today, the trail crosses bridges over the Larke and Yangri Rivers and passes through Yangri Village, climbing rapidly to the west and north. The trail is often steep up through country dotted with villages and fields, scrub hillsides and pleasant villages. Overnight camping at Laghang Gompa.
Commencing trek from Laghang Gompa, we continue our trail towards Tarkeghyang. Today’s trail is very short and we have to walk thorough beautiful forest, pastures, stone houses, scrub growth and cow trails. Overnight camping at Tarkeghynag.
Leaving Tarkeghyang, we continue our trek towards Sermathang. The walk leads through small forest and Sherpa/Tamang settlement with few up and down to Sermanthang where we will stop for overnight.
Today is our last day of the trek. We have a short and pleasant walk in this day. We descend through the Sermathang to reach Melamchi. We will stay one overnight at Melamchi.
After wonderful time in the mountain today after breakfast you have about couple of hrs scenic countryside drive to Kathmandu. Stay overnight in Kathmandu.
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