Mahakulung is also known as the shadow of Mt. Everest, as it gets very few trekkers despite being home to many spiritual, cultural, natural and adventurous sights, such as ” Panchpokhari”.

Panchpokhari is the less-known place among foreign trekkers as it doesn’t receive adequate publicity, according to Dilip Singh Rai, Chairperson of Everest Mera Foundation.

Considering that tourism industry is one of the most effective tools to eradicate poverty, Everest Mera Foundation had initiated Panchpokhari’s systematic promotion two years ago by submitting a proposal to the Federal Ministry of Tourism.

Following that, the federal government began supporting trail development and started a two-year project in collaboration with Mahakulung Rural Municipality and Everest Mera Foundation.

This area is incredibly beautiful, the world of five glacier lakes, which are worshiped by thousands of Kirati, Buddhist and Hindu pilgrims. The name Panchpokhari comes from two Nepali words – “Panch” which means “Five” and “pokhari” which means lake.

The federal government allocated USD 40,000 for two fiscal years, and from this budget a new tourism trail of 29 kilometers, a large shade near Panchpokhari and five small shades for shamans, pilgrims, and trekkers were constructed, along with a promotional video.

Mr. Sagar Kirati, mayor of Mahakulung Rural Municipality, has expressed gratitude to the federal government for supporting the construction of a tourism trail.

Additionally, he said that Panchpokhari trail would play a key role in boosting tourism in Mahakulung region, the southern slopes of Everest.