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Panch Pokhari Trek is a 5-day trek in the Jugal Himal region of Nepal that climbs to 4,100 m. Foreign trekkers can find a partner for it on FindTrekkingPartner by posting a trip with their dates, budget and pace. Matches stay private until both trekkers agree, and the service is free. At mid-range rates a licensed guide costs about USD 47 per person over 5 days when four trekkers share, against USD 187 for one trekker alone. The best seasons are Mar–May, Oct–Nov. A licensed guide is required in practice here: the Nepal Tourism Board April 2023 rule is reported by 2026 operators to be enforced at checkpoints in national parks and conservation areas, with Langtang the strictest and Annapurna checking too (checked 19 October 2026). Hire a guide through a registered agency and confirm with them. Last verified: October 19, 2026. Sources: Nepal Tourism Board, DNPWC, Department of Immigration.

Sources:Department of Immigration, NepalNepal Tourism BoardDepartment of National Parks and Wildlife Conservation

5 days · up to 4,100 m · from Kathmandu. Share a licensed guide and split the costs with trekkers on your dates.

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Panch Pokhari Trek
Days
5
Highest point
4,100 m
Starts from
Kathmandu
Minimum group
No minimum
Licensed guide
Required for foreigners
Best seasons
Mar–May · Oct–Nov

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Open departures for Panch Pokhari Trek, grouped by month. Exact dates and names are shared after you join.

Cost per person: November 2026

Per-person estimate for a group of 5

Room and food
NPR 12,500
Permits
NPR 0
Buffer (10%)
NPR 1,250
Per person
NPR 13,750

Assumes 5 trekkers, no guide, no porter and a 10% buffer. Estimates only; fees change.

November 2026NPR 13,750 · 12 spots left
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How much do you save with partners?
Panch Pokhari Trek, 5 days, mid-range. Change the route or your group size.

You save per person, with a group of 4

NPR 28,187≈ $210

That's 42% less than going solo: guide, porters, transport, permits and a 10% buffer, same as the cost calculator.

Per person, group of 4

NPR 39,188

Shared with the group (÷ 4)

  • Licensed guideNPR 25,000
  • 2 porters × NPR 13,750NPR 27,500

NPR 52,500 ÷ 4 people = NPR 13,125 eachNPR 13,125

Your own costs

  • Room and foodNPR 20,500
  • PermitsNPR 2,000
  • 10% bufferNPR 3,563

= Total per personNPR 39,188

  • Licensed guideNPR 25,000 → NPR 6,250
  • 2 porters × NPR 13,750NPR 13,750 → NPR 6,875

Estimate from our region cost data (mid-range). Prices vary — the platform handles no money.

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Best months to find a partner

Usual trekking seasons for this route. Months with a link open the departures board at that month.

Cost per person when 2, 3 or 4 share a guide on Panch Pokhari Trek

Guide cost per person for 5 days at the mid-range daily rate of USD 37. Estimates from our cost data; agencies set their own prices.

Group sizeGuide per personSaving vs aloneGuide, room and food per person
1 trekker (alone)USD 187—USD 340
2 trekkersUSD 93USD 93USD 246
3 trekkersUSD 62USD 124USD 215
4 trekkersUSD 47USD 140USD 200

Guide share plus teahouse room and food at the low mid-range rate; excludes permits, flights, porters, gear and tips.

Cost data last verified October 19, 2026.

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Partner tips for Panch Pokhari Trek

  • A licensed guide is required in practice on this route (Nepal Tourism Board rule of April 2023, enforced at checkpoints), so budget for one and share the cost. Decide as a group before you buy permits.
  • Match on the start day before anything else: on Panch Pokhari Trek a one-day difference at the start changes every lodge booking and acclimatisation stop.
  • Agree the pace for the longest days and the highest nights, not for the easy start. Ask partners how they handled their last trek above 3,000 m.
  • Put the guide fee, porter share and tip split in writing before you book. The three-line template in our guide takes five minutes.
  • Decide now what happens if someone turns back: who keeps the guide, and how costs are split for the days walked.
The route at a glance
Highest point: 4,100 m
  1. Day 1Kathmandu → Tuppi Danda
  2. Day 2Tuppi Danda → Nesyampati3,700 m
  3. Day 3Nesyampati → Panch Pokhari4,100 m
  4. Day 5Tuppi Danda → Kathmandu
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Panch Pokhari Trek: questions trekkers ask

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Yes, the rule applies in Jugal Himal: a licensed guide through a registered agency is part of the permit (Department of Immigration). National parks and conservation areas: the Nepal Tourism Board rule of April 2023 requires a licensed guide. Local practice differs: 2026 operator reports say checkpoints check for a guide in Annapurna and Langtang, while Khumbu (Everest) uses a municipal trek card instead. Follow the rule: trek with a licensed guide through a registered agency in every region. Most solo trekkers hire a guide and then pay for it alone; with partners you split that cost.

With 4 trekkers the licensed guide works out at about NPR 6,250 each instead of NPR 25,000 alone (estimate, mid-range, 5 days). Jeeps and porters split the same way.

Best seasons: Mar–May, Oct–Nov. Open trips show the month and duration — sign in to see exact dates and hosts.

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Guides for this trek

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Which short trek to do from Kathmandu when you have only three or four days: Chisapani to Nagarkot, Panch Pokhari and the Helambu option, with distances, permits, season and what each costs in effort.
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Panch Pokhari trek guide: five sacred lakes near Kathmandu
A five-day trek from Chhimti near Melamchi to the five alpine lakes of Panch Pokhari at about 4,100 m: day by day, permits, season, lodging and who it suits.
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Figures are estimates and change by season and agency. Always confirm permits, fees and rules with your registered trekking agency, the Nepal Tourism Board and the Department of Immigration.

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