Sabha Pokhari Pilgrimage Trek between Makalu Arun Valey Trekking is one of the most sacred and at the same time most difficult treks.
Sabha Pokhari (4200m), a sacred natural pond located in the rural village of Sabha Pokhari in eastern Nepal, has both religious and cultural significance.
In the Dwapar Yug (era), a sage known as “Byas Rishi” is said to have convened an assembly of 8,800 other sages in the middle of a pond and delivered a profound discourse on morality and wisdom. After this event, the pond was named “Sabha Pokhari”, meaning “Meeting Pond” in Nepali.
It is believed that bathing in Sabha Pokhari can grant wishes. Newlyweds often visit the pond, have a holy bath and pray for the blessing of the child. The place becomes a busy pilgrimage site every year from Nag Panchami to Janai Purnima (August 1 to August 15).
Apart from its religious significance, Sabha Pokhari serves as an excellent trekking destination. The journey starts from Khandbari and travels to Barabis by jeep. Real trekking from Barabis, Phakuwa, Selele, Dharma Dwar and finally reaching Sabha Pokhari.
Through the pilgrimage, we can also enjoy breathtaking panoramic views of Mount Makalu in the north and Mount Kanchenjunga in the east.
Alternatively, one can reach the place by walking through Chauki, Gufa Pokhari and Milke Danda from Tehrathum. Whether you are looking for spiritual fulfillment or a trekking adventure, Sabha Pokhari offers a unique and rewarding experience.
Since there are no tea houses available along the route, we will have to carry tents as well as other goodies and cooking fuel.
Upon arriving at Tumling Tar port around 10:30, take a 20-minute jeep ride to reach Khandbari, where you can check into a hotel and explore the town. This is a great opportunity to prepare for the upcoming trek by gathering any necessary supplies. Alternatively, you can take a six-hour bus ride from Dharan to Khandbari and spend the night in a hotel to prepare for the trek.
After breakfast at your hotel in Khandbari catch a jeep for Barabise. Travel by jeep for about two (2) hours and get Barabise and check into one of the area’s best hotels for your overnight stay. Explore the local area. Find a porter and guide for your pilgrimage trek and prepare the next day trek. Enjoy a traditional Nepali meal of Daal Bhat. Spend the night at the hotel.
To avoid the midday heat, wake up early and order breakfast for yourself and your porter guide before packing your luggage. It’s important to pack carefully for the day ahead. Since today’s trek is not too steep or too high, it’s a good idea to start early and carry plenty of water in your bottle. You should arrive at Phakuwa village (1696m) around 4-5 pm, and you can stay overnight at a tea house there. Enjoy a well-deserved rest after a relatively easy day of trekking.
Enjoy breakfast at the tea house before starting your trek. It’s best to bring dry food with you on the route, as preparing food on the way can be challenging. This is a difficult part of the trek, as you’ll be climbing up the hill for about 4-6 hours. Once you reach a hut at Mathillo Handung (2847m), you can prepare your food and stay overnight there with your sleeping bag and mattress. Rest well and replenish your energy for the next day’s tre
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Wake up early and have breakfast before starting the trek. Hike through Balaute Danda (3847 m) and reach Selele (4178 m) with water availability and good weather for food preparation. After 7 hours of hiking, reach Sabha Pokhari and clean and prepare a hut for an overnight stay.
Explore and enjoy the natural beauty of Sabha Pokhari. Take a refreshing bath and offer prayers for blessings. Capture the picturesque views and prepare your meals. Spend the night at the same hut.
Wake up early, have breakfast, pack light and start your trek to Panch Pokhari with a knowledgeable guide. The trek will take about 5-6 hours.
On this day, start your trek early after having breakfast and packing your luggage. You will reach Anande in the evening for your overnight stay at a your Tent.
Prepare and have breakfast at your camp site. Then pack your luggage and start descending the hill for approximately 4-6 hours until you reach Mangsima. Your overnight stay at a home in Mangsima village.
Have your breakfast at Mangsima home stay. Then commence this day trek. Trek for approximately 4-6 hours until you reach Deaurali. Your reserved jeep will be waiting to receive you. Then you travel about two hours and get Khandbari in the evening.
Flight to Kathmandu or bus travel to Dharan
Annapurna Base Camp is a Grade B or a moderately difficult trekking route. So any fit person can do this trek, even if you do not have any previous experience. You should be aware of what to expect and mentally prepare for it. Then, as long as you will too, you can.
On average, you walk about 4 to 6 hours per day. One or two days can be as less as 3hrs and one or two days can be as long as 7hrs.
The highest altitude reached is 4190m. This is the elevation of Annapurna Base Camp. ABC is the highest we will climb in this trek.
Yes, you can charge batteries en route. Charger should be brought. There are hot shower facilities as well. You may have to pay a certain amount for both ($1-$2). Negotiate. Also, a hot water facility could be free at a lower elevation.
No. There are no ATMs on this trek route. You will have to draw enough cash in Pokhara or Kathmandu. There are a number of ATMs in these cities. Everything is paid in Nepali rupees. So money should be exchanged before the start of the trek.
Yes. The Internet can be accessed in most places. Sometimes, there might be some technical problems. The Internet in Nepal is not as fast as you are used to and at times you can just lose connection.
Not really. It depends on you. If you want, ABC trekking can be done independently. You could hire a guide and a porter by yourself instead of going through an agency or not hire a guide at all. Although, not having a guide can be a little problematic during the offseason.
It really depends on you. Is it your first time in Nepal? How confident are you of being able to find your way around? How pressed on time are you? If you go through an agency, it will be costlier but everything will be planned. You will only have to come, trek and return.
For the Annapurna region, pay for guides range from $20 to $30 per day and porters take $15 to $25 per day.
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