Panch Pokhari Mera Trek

The Panch Pokhari Mera Trek is a newly opened trekking destination and a beautiful trail in Nepal. It is located in the Mahakulung Rural Municipality in the Solukhumbu district. The trek is in the Makalu Barun National Park area. The secret and pristine Panch Pokhari (5 glacial lakes) offers a wonderful virgin trek to the eastern Himalayan region with outstanding mountain views.

This trekking trail is rich in natural as well as cultural heritage. The Panch Pokhari Valley Trek is a wonderful place to visit in eastern Nepal. The Panch Pokhari Trek starts at the Sotang/Bung Bazaar. After a 30-minute scenic flight from Kathmandu to Phaplu, there were about 4 hours of lovely driving to reach Sotang Bazaar.

Panch Pokhari Mera Trek Highlights

• Scenic flight from Kathmandu to Phaplu.
• At Patale View Point, you can enjoy stunning views of the mountains, including Mt. Everest (8848 m).
• Enjoy visiting the beautiful Glacial 5 Lakes (Panch Pokhari).
• Nice walking through the jungle with the sounds of different birds; enjoy your trek with seasonal flowers like rhododendrons.
• Experience the Sherpa and Kulung Rai culture, festivals, Chhortens, Mani walls, and Gompas.
• Rivers, lakes, waterfalls, and wildlife.
• Breathtaking mountain views of Mt. Everest, Lhotse, Bharuntse, Mt. Kanchenjunga (8,586 m), Numbur Himal, Mera Peak, and many other beautiful mountain peaks.

Panch Pokhari Mera Trek Route

We start the trek from Sotang to Khiraule (a beautiful Sherpa village) and pass through Chharakhar, Cholem, and Hurhure, then reach the beautiful 5 glacial lakes (Panch Pokhari). Panch Pokhari is a holy lake; there are five beautiful lakes with different names. Thousands of pilgrims visit these lakes during the full moon festival in August. It is a famous pilgrimage site for both Buddhists and Hindus.

Mera Peak Climbing

This trekking trail is particularly suitable for the lower route to Mera Peak Climbing and serves as an effective rescue route for climbers. It is the best and least risky route, too. This trekking trail links to the popular Arun Valley Salpa Pass Trekking trail at Bung (Beautiful Kulung/Kirat Village). The trail to Panch Pokhari and Mera Peak is not as much of an adventure as the Chhertmula Pass from Lukla. This route will be the best option for your Mera Peak climbing and the best for your acclimatization for the summit of Mera Peak.

Panch Pokhari, Solukhumbu

It is a hidden gem of eastern Nepal and a scenic spot located in the Solukhumbu district. “Panch Pokhari” means “Five Lakes” and refers to a group of five sacred glacial lakes set among the stunning Himalayan landscape. It The Panch Pokhari area is situated at an altitude of approximately 4,345 meters.  This trek offers breathtaking views of snow-capped peaks, pristine alpine meadows, and diverse flora and fauna. Likewise, it is a popular pilgrimage and hiking site, attracting visitors with its natural beauty, cultural significance, and serene environment.

Conclusion

In conclusion, we highly recommend this Panch Pokhari Mera Trek. We also offer many different trekking packages for your holiday in Nepal.  Pikey Peak Trekking, Halesi Pilgrimage Trek, Dharma Hill Trek, and Dudhkunda Lake Trek are the best trek routes in Lower Solukhumbu. You are welcome to get in touch with us.

Are you ready to book this tour?

To book this trip or for more inquiries, you can click Book this trip on our web page. Likewise, we have many different trekking and tour packages, so you can choose your most suitable trek/tour with us. We suggest early booking, and then you have enough time to prepare for the trek. We are ready to organize your trek based on your travel bucket list. You can also contact us by WhatsApp at +977 9841073239 for quick inquiries.

Booking Procedure

Himalaya Darshan Treks makes it easy and safe to book your Manaslu Circuit Trek. HD Treks is a fully government-registered company with more than ten years of experience trekking and mountaineering in the Himalayas of Nepal. We are also proud members of NMA and TAAN. We guarantee professional service from the beginning to the end of your trip. To confirm your reservation, just send a 20% deposit by bank or wire transfer to our official bank account. Thereafter, we’ll send you an email with the final confirmation.

Please send us a copy of your passport, travel insurance information, and flight information within a week of making your reservation. You can pay the rest of your balance in cash at your hotel in Kathmandu or by bank transfer a week before your flight to Nepal.

FAQs for the Panch Pokhari Mera Trek.

In which district does Panch Pokhari lie?

The holy Lake Panch Pokhari lies at the Mahakulung Rural Municipality in the Solukhumbu district. In Makalu Barun National Park.

What is the elevation of Panch Pokhari Mera Peak?

The elevation of Panch Pokhari (5 glacial) Lake is 4345 meters above sea level, and the famous climbing peak in this region, Mera Peak, is 6461 m. So, you need physical fitness and experience in high-altitude trekking to succeed in this Panch Pokhari Mera Trek.

How to reach Panch Pokhari?

There are two possibilities to reach these beautiful, holy lakes. By flight: you can fly from Kathmandu to Phaplu and then drive to Sotang Bazaar to continue your trekking and reach Panch Pokhari. By Drive: You can directly drive to Sotang from Kathmandu and then start trekking. It depends on your interest and holiday time.

Is the Panch Pokhari Trek possible to do as a teahouse trek?

Of course, it is possible to do a teahouse trek with limited/normal facilities. We offer a teahouse trek package for the Panch Pokhari Mera Trek.

What do I need to pack for the Panch Pokhari Mera Trek?

For the trekking gear and Packing list, you can visit this: Trekking Gear