
Panch Pokhari
Sindhupalchowk District, Nepal
Group of five lakes in Sindhupalchowk District, Nepal. It sits in Nepal's hill country, at its clearest either side of the monsoon — October to November and March to April.
Why visit: Glacial and sacred lakes — Phewa's mountain reflections, Rara's remoteness, Gosaikunda's pilgrim trail.
- ›Row out on the water
- ›Look for the peaks reflected at dawn
- ›Walk the shoreline path
- ›Visit the lakeside shrine if there is one
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Best time
October – November (mirror reflections of the peaks) & March – May
Weather
Temperate hill climate — warm days and cool nights (18–28°C in season, dropping near freezing on winter nights), with a heavy monsoon from June to September.
Entry fee
Usually free; boat hire charged separately
Hours
Open access, daylight hours
Est. budget
₹600 – ₹2,500 for the day
Duration
Half day
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