To the north-east of
Kathmandu lies a chain of peaks called Jugal Himal, which
includes Dorje Lakpa(6966m), Madiya (6257m) and Phurbi
Chhyachu (6637m). From the south it is an easily
accessible region, although it require a long up hill
climb just above Dolaghat on the Kodari road there is a
road to the large bazaar of Chautaara (1410m). The trek
described here climbs from Chautaara to a ridge, which it
then follows north to Panch Pokhari(five lakes) at 3600m
from Panch Pokhari, trails lead to Tarke Gyang in Helambu
and then back down the ridge through Sermathang to
Panchkal on the Kodari road. Several other routes
described in this chapter also lead back to Kathmandu from
Tarke Gyang.
Another trail from Chautaara descends to the Balephi khola,
then follows a ridge to Bhairav kunda, a holy lake at
3500m. you can return from there to Tato pani on the
Kodari road or make a circuit around the head of the
Balephi khola valley to Panch Pokhari and join the route
described here. This is a remote and unfrequented region,
despite its proximity to
Kathmandu,
Treks in this are involves a lot of Climbing on narrow
trails. There are few villages and no hotels
on this route.
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