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14 days
Daily Tour
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English, Nepali
Jugal Himal Trek leads you to the northeastern section of Kathmandu valley, through an unexplored region that rests on the lap of Himalayan mountains such as Dorje Lakpa (6966m), Madiya (6257m), and Phurbi Chhyachu (6637m). For 12 days, it is an off-the-beaten-path experience. Thus, only a few lucky trekkers trek to Jugal Himal every year.
However, Jugal Himal Trek is very close to Kathmandu and popular with eager hikers worldwide. The trail encircles the zone from tropical forests to high alpine lakes, ranging in elevation from 870m to 4050m. The Jugal Himal hike takes you along a limited roadway and forested ridges.
Follow the path that leads to high passes, breathtaking mountain views, Tibetan monasteries, lovely towns, dense woods, Panch Pokhari, and Bhairab Kunda lake. Panch Pokhari (literally “five ponds”) is a series of five Hindu sacred lakes famous for being the world’s ninth-highest altitude wetland. It is situated at an elevation of approximately 4100m above sea level.
Bhairab Kunda, one of the trek’s essential features, is located in the Sindhupalchok district. It is visited by thousands of pilgrims yearly around the full moon in the Nepali month of August. Bhairab Kunda, at 4240m, is a respected and well-preserved holy pilgrimage. It is one of the famous destinations for both Hindus and Buddhists.
Because the Jugal Himal area is less touristy, it attracts a small number of camping hikers each year. There are no food or lodging options along the route, and you will be camping with the team in charge of all tasks.
Views of Manaslu (8163m), Ganesh Himal (7405m), Langtang Lirung (7234m), Ghengu Liru (6571m) (Langtang II), Kimshun (6745m), Shalbachum (6918m), and other peaks are breathtaking. The route passes past numerous traditional Newari, Magar, and Tamang communities. The walk is scenically beautiful, but it also offers cultural richness.
As your plane approaches Tribhuwan International Airport in Kathmandu, you will see the world’s highest mountains from your plane seat. Afterwards, you land and complete immigration formalities, and we will receive you at the airport. After reviewing you, we will drive you and drop you at pre-booked hotels. As you come out of the airport, it is natural to feel cultural shock, but no worries, as we are here to assist and guide you throughout your trek journey. Therefore your overnight will be in a hotel in Kathmandu.
Our adventure begins with a four to five-hour drive from Kathmandu to Chautara. After a 75-kilometre drive, you will arrive in Chautara. Chautara is a significant community primarily populated by Tamang ethnic people. In fact, you can closely observe Tamang culture and their lifestyle. In addition, Travelling to a set of high-altitude holy lakes will show a rich cultural heritage.
On the other hand, it will also allow you to explore unparalleled beauty and biological diversity. Then we begin our journey to Syaue, our destination for the day. Overnight at Syaule.
Wake up early and then eat breakfast before beginning the trip to Ghyang. Today’s walk takes us through picturesque villages with a few ups and downs to Kamikharka Danda. Therefore, Overnight stay at Kamikharka Danda camp.
Today you will be able to witness the spectacular mountain vistas and also the green Himalayan ranges. After around five hours of walking, you will arrive in Chyocho Danda. Therefore your overnight will be at Choocho Danda. In addition, you will spend your night in a tent.
We will leave Chyocho Danda through magnificent oak and rhododendron woodland. Throughout the walk, you will be treated to breathtaking views. Later, the trail follows the ridge crest, ascending to a massive chorten at 3160m before arriving at Hile Bhanjyang. Thus, you will stay the night in Hile Bhanjyang.
You will have both a rising and descending trail today. The route begins with an ascent of the 3750-meter-high mountain, followed by a descent through the forest. Another climb gets you to the Chang Samarphu crest at 3913 meters. You’ll descend to Hile Bhankyang (3800m) to camp. A difficult ascent to a hillock at 3980m is followed by a traverse of open land along a flagstone trail to another summit with spectacular views—camping for the night at Nasempati.
After roughly four hours of trekking on a difficult ascent on a well-defined track, you will arrive at Panch Pokhari, which consists of five holy lakes. Panch Pokhari is a collection of five sacred ponds/lakes. This ridge is frequently covered in snow, making the journey more challenging. If you wish to avoid camping in the snow, you can return to Nasempati. Finally, overnight at Panch Pokhari or Nasem Pati.
Today is an excellent day for rest and allowing our bodies to acclimate. Panch Pokhari is located 12.398 feet above sea level, to the northeast of Kathmandu Valley and west of Rolwaling Himal. It is a Hindu and Buddhist holy lake with five sacred ponds at 4100 m. Therefore, The hike to Panch Pokhari is located at the base of Jungle Himal. It indeed provides magnificent mountain views, a rich culture, and genuine adventure.
We return to Nasempati and descend west after leaving Panch Pokhari. The trail is adequate, traversing through multiple water-filled ravines, although it is not suitable for camping, Finally, your overnight will be at Gaikharka.
We continue our journey from Gaikharka to Yangri. In addition, we go through various villages and forests to reach our target for the day, Yangri. We set our camp just below Yangri Village.
Today, the trail crosses the Larke and Yangri Rivers, passes through Yangri Village, and climbs steeply to the west and north. The trail climbs steeply through territory filled with villages and fields, scrub hillsides, and charming villages. Finally, camping in Laghang Gompa for the night.
We begin our trek at Langtang Gompa and continue towards Tarkeghyang. Today’s track is pretty short, and we must travel through beautiful forests, meadows, stone homes, scrub vegetation, and cow trails—camping for the night at Tarkeghynag.
We continue our journey towards Sermathang after leaving Tarkeghyang. The trail takes us through a bit of forest and Sherpa/Tamang settlements, with a few ups and downs, to Sermanthang. Thus we will spend the night with exciting locals at Sermathang.
Today is the last day of our journey. This day, we’re going for a short and pleasant walk. We make our way down the Sermathang to Melamchi, and therefore we’ll spend one night in Melamchi.
After a lovely stay in the mountains, you have a couple of hours of scenic rural journey to Kathmandu after breakfast. Therefoe, you will spend the night in Kathmandu.
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