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At a Glance
Duration
9 D
Difficulty
Eassy
Group Size
2-100
Vehicle
Flight or Bus
Activity
Trekking & Adventure
Accomodation
Hotel /Lodge/ Camp
Meals
Full board during the trek
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Overview
Sikles Trek from a short drive from Pokhara. It is a less explored area, even though it is near to the most traveled destination in Nepal, i.e. Pokhara. Pokhara is the city of Lake paradise. The most popular lakes, phewa and Begnas are located in this valley. Sikles is one of the least explored village which lies above the mardi river. The Himalayans like anaapurna II, Annapurna IV, and lamjung Himal, can be seen in clear weather. Apart from the beautiful mountain view, you will see the cultivated land, terraced field, landscapes, traditionally built houses, some places with stone-paved path, Gumbas, and last but not the least, wide varieties of birds. Additionally, you pass through the forest oak, bamboo and rhododendron trees. There is the settlement of people from Gurung ethnics group. If you are lucky enough, then you may even get the chance to meet some Gurkhas, who faught in the second world war.
Itinerary
Day 1
We have breakfast then leave for pokhara, also known as The Lake city owing to the large number of lakes in the city. Upon our arrival in Pokhara, we are rewarded with magnificent views of the Himalayans including Dhaulagiri, Manaslu, Machhapuchhre, the five peaks of Annapurna and others. Stay overnight.
Day 2
Drive to Pokhara (900 meters) for 7 hours by tourist bus. Trekking staff will come to your hotel early in the morning at 6:30 am to pick up then leaving around 7:30 Am to pokhara. Overnight stay at hotel with breakfast included tea and coffee.
Day 3
Trek from Kalikasthan to lamachaur which takes about six hours. You begin following gently path passing through local villages of mixed ethnic group, rice terraces up to Mardi Khola. Now the trek is easy as you walk along the river bank. In route you cross BHaise, Nawaldanda to reach Lama chaur. It is a small village where stay overnight. This place is surrounded by green hills which exhilarates you.
Day 4
This trek takes approximately six hours. The trail strectches at flat level along the river bank until you reach Khila Gaon. After this, you follow path which is gently up at some distance and steeply up for some hours. In route you pass Parju village. The trail again climbs till siklis village. It is one of the oldest and biggest Gurung village. Most of the people serve in India and British Army.
Day 5
Explore Siklis and take the opportunity to observe the daily life of the Buddhist Gurung people.
Day 6
This trek goes through rhododendron and oak forests following gently ascent path in the beginning. After some distance, you wak over the flat land. Forest camp is surrounded by forest.
Day 7
It takes about five hours. You trek through forests covered with rhododendron. While walking you cross the highest pass of this trek. After pass, you descend steeply to reach Ghale Gaon. It is a small village which is mainly inhabited by Gurung and Magar community.
Day 8
After breakfast, we trek down to Hyania which is going to be the end of our trek. We then drive half an hour to reach pokhara.
Day 9
Transfer to the international airport and continue your own itinerary.
Inclusion
- Pick up/ Drop International airport and Domestic airport by private tourist vehicle , car, van or bus
- Flight ticket to Kathmandu-lukla-kathmandu and domestic airport tax Everest National Park Trek
- TIMS fee
- Lodge trek with all meals and accommodation in tea house lodge.
- Service of English speaking trekking guide, and porters.
- Allowance, all food accommodation
- Insurance of guide and porters
- All applicable government taxes and service charge.
Exclusion
- Any accommodation, meals and other services in Kathmandu
- Personal Travel Insurance
- Bottle Drinks during your trek
- Expenses of personal nature such as tips for guide, porter and driver, laundary, bar bill, telephone calls etc.
- Nepal Visa fees.
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