Panch Pokhari
| Panch Pokharii | |
|---|---|
Indravati River | |
| Basin countries | Nepal |
| Surface elevation | 4,100 m (13,500 ft) |
Panch Pokharii ([pãt͡s pokʰʌɾi]) is a group of 5 (panch) Hindu holy lakes in the Sindhupalchowk District of Nepal. The lakes are a popular destination for Hindu and Buddhist pilgrims during Janai Purnima.[1]
About
Panch Pokhari is one of the main features of
The Government of Nepal's Postal Services Department issued a stamp featuring Pokhari in 2011.[2]
Panch Pokhari is situated at an elevation of about 4,100 m above sea level. This is a famous Hindu pilgrimage site in Nepal. Panch Pokhari trekking lies to the north of the Kathmandu valley; the chain of peaks called Jugal Himal that includes Dorje Lhakpa (6,966 m), Madiya (6,257 m) and Phurbi Chhyachu (6,637 m). This is a remote and unfrequented region, despite being close to Kathmandu.
The lakes comprise one of Nepal's many high-altitude wetlands (HAW), but it is not listed as a Ramsar site.[3]
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References
- ^ "Panch Pokhari". 8 December 2012. Retrieved 6 June 2017.
- ^ "Universal Postal Union, NP022.11". UPU. 2012. Retrieved 6 June 2017.
3. http://corner.video.blog/2020/05/23/trek-guide-to-panch-pokhari/
