Trip Code :
VHA/AR-13
Duration :
5 Days
Grading :
Easy
Max Altitude :
2800m
Activity :
Natural wonders
Starts at :
POKHARA
End at :
POKHARA
Overview
Overview;Sikles is a beautiful indigenous Gurung village located in Kaski District.This beautiful trek is a great preface to the beauty of the Annapurna range and the rich culture and their lifestyle of Gurung community. Sikles is one of the largest model trekking Gurung village in Nepal and offers an opportunity to learn about this unique traditional culture. This route is manage and conserved by the Annapurna Conservation Area (ACA) and the community to promote tourism. Sikles Village and Kaphuche trekking is a short and perfect destination from Pokhara towards Annapurna range of view including Lamjung Himal. It is roughly 5 hour bus ride from Pokhara. Sikles is located above Madi Khola (Madi river) at an altitude of 1,981m.
Itinerary
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Day 1: Drive from Pokhara to Bijayapur. Trek to Kalikasthan.
Sikles and Kafuche Ice Lake trek is about the motor travelling only. You need to Reach to Amar singh Chowk at Pokhara as early as you can and from there we need to reach to Kahu Khola where you can find the vehicle for Sikles.
Entrance to Sikles village
Normally public buses are available until 2PM(In Summer) and only upto 1pm(In Winter) where the bus leaves after every one hour during a day. However, you can also find the Jeep but normally little costly than the public buses for sure. Sikles is another 4 hours drive depending on the the speed of the public bus and the condition of the road. Before reaching Sikles, you will be crossing many beautiful villages on the way. Taprang Village comes before Sikles where the public bus will stop for the tea and snacks. Similarly, we will be crossing other villages like Chipli Gaun and Khilang on the way which are also beautiful as Sikles but small settlement comparing to Sikles which also have homestay facilities with good accommodation.
Entrance to Sikles village
Normally public buses are available until 2PM(In Summer) and only upto 1pm(In Winter) where the bus leaves after every one hour during a day. However, you can also find the Jeep but normally little costly than the public buses for sure. Sikles is another 4 hours drive depending on the the speed of the public bus and the condition of the road. Before reaching Sikles, you will be crossing many beautiful villages on the way. Taprang Village comes before Sikles where the public bus will stop for the tea and snacks. Similarly, we will be crossing other villages like Chipli Gaun and Khilang on the way which are also beautiful as Sikles but small settlement comparing to Sikles which also have homestay facilities with good accommodation.
Day 2: Trek from Kalikasthan to Lamakhet.
The trek from Thulakot to Lamakhet is a scenic and relatively less traveled route in the Annapurna region of Nepal. Here are the details for this trek:
Day 3: Trek from Lamakhet to Siklis village.
he trek from Lamakhet to Siklis offers a captivating journey through the serene landscapes and rich cultural heritage of the Annapurna region in Nepal. Here’s an overview of the Lamakhet to Siklis trek
Day 4: Explore Siklis village. Visit the Gurung Cultural Museum in Pokhara.
Explore Siklis village. Visit the Gurung Cultural Museum in Pokhara.
Day 5: Sikl;is to Pokhara drive and overnight at Pokhara
This trek offers a perfect blend of natural beauty, cultural immersion, and moderate trekking challenges, making it an enriching experience for trekkers seeking to explore off-the-beaten-path destinations in the Annapurna region of Nepal.
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Price
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Package
Start Date
2024-10-15
End Date
2024-10-26
Price
0
Pax.
12
Discount
20%
Status
OPENED
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