White Himalayan Adventure Treks

Good to Know

LOCATION Annapurna
DURATION 9 Days
Difficulty Level Beginner
ARRIVAL ON Kathmandu Nepal
DEPARTURE FROM Kathmandu Nepal
MAX ALTITUDE 2450m
GROUP SIZE 2-18
MEAL All inclusive
ACCOMMODATION Hotel/Tea house
BEST SEASONS Autumn/Spring

Sikles Trek

Sikles Trek from Pokhara is a beautiful journey to the least-explored and one of the largest Gurung villages in the Annapurna region of Nepal. It is a roughly 5-hour bus ride and 20.2 km away from Pokhara. Sikles is located above Madi Khola at an altitude of 1,981m.

Sikles Trek is a newly introduced trek and is gaining popularity in recent years. Walk past Gurung village and enjoy spectacular views of majestic mountains like Annapurna range, Fishtail, and Manaslu.The trail from Pokhara to Sikles offers you close-up views of Annapurna II and Lamjung Himal. Traverse rhododendron and oak forests and unfold the beauty of the Annapurna region.Sikles trekking is an opportunity to experience the interesting culture of the Gurung community.

Itinerary

From the time you arrive in Kathmandu, the capital and cultural city of Nepal, we will be there at the airport to greet you and take you to your hotel.

You will be heading towards Pokhara by Tourist Bus. After you reach Pokhara, we will take you to the hotel.

On this second day, you’ll leave for Sikles early in the morning from Pokhara after your breakfast. Sikles is a small and well-preserved village located on a small hill at a height of 1,981 meters.

The route towards Sikles is off-road. As you move forward you will see beautiful mountain ranges and full of natural beauty. After you reach Sikles, the traditional and cultural beauty of the village will amaze you.

On the third day you’ll be trekking from Sikles to Huwu (Hugu). This will be the first trek of your trekking journey. After your breakfast, you’ll be ascending uphill towards Huwu through the stone stairs and stone path.

After you cross the Sikles village, you’ll be seeing some of the beautiful mountains Annapurna II and Lamjung Himal up close. Then you’ll be walking on a narrow path at the edge of the hills which is very thrilling and adventurous. Then you’ll descend, following the same trails and witness the Edi Jharna (64 m). It is a beautiful waterfall. After some pictures and a short rest, you’ll continue the trek.

You’ll ascend uphill but the path is a little harder than the previous. You’ll be climbing some steep and big stone path which passes through small rivers and bridges. You’ll be continuing on the same path for some time and you’ll finally reach Huwu village.

Today, you’ll trek from Huwa to Kahphuche and then trek back to Huwu. Kahphuche Lake is the lowest glacial lake in Nepal. This lake lies here at a height of 2,450meters above sea level. The path is easy and short compared to other trails in your journey. You’ll enjoy the beautiful mountain range and the peaceful wildlife of the trail.

After trekking for 2 hours, you’ll reach Kahphuche Lake. The beautiful mountains will surround you with the crystal clear blue lake upfront. The beautiful scenery provided to you by Kahphuche Lake will amaze you. After spending some time and taking some pictures you’ll return back to Huwa village.

On this day you’ll be returning back to Sikles from Huwa. After your breakfast, you’ll be walking through the same trail from where you came. The return trip will be faster than your arrival.

After breakfast, today we will be going back to Pokhara from Sikles in a private jeep.

Today we head back on a 6 to 7 hour drive to Kathmandu with many fond memories of Nepal and its unique culture and geography. These memories will last a lifetime!

White Himalayan Adventure representative will transfer you to the airport for your final departure from Nepal.

Not satisfied with this regular itinerary? Make your own.

Inclusions


Includes
  • Airport picks up and transports by private Car/Jeep/Hiace.
  • Tourist standard category hotel accommodation as per itinerary in Kathmandu and Pokhara on B/B plan,twin sharing basis. (Private room accommodation can be organized at an extra cost)
  • Three meals a day (Breakfast, lunch, and dinner) during the trek with normal coffee or tea.
  • Trekking Lodge (Tea House) accommodation during the trek.
  • All necessary paperwork including Annapurna Conservation Area Permit and Trekkers’ Information Management System (TIMS card)
  • Kathmandu-Pokhara-Kathmandu by tourist bus. Pokhara-Sikles-Pokhara by Jeep.
  • A highly experienced, helpful, knowledgeable, friendly, English speaking well trained, Government license holder guide with required number of porters and other staffs with their salary, food, drinks, accommodation, transport and insurance.
  • Comprehensive medical supplies (first aid kit will be available).
  • Arrangement of emergency helicopter service (paid by your Travel Insurance Company).
  • Trekking route map
  • Government taxes and official expenses.
  • Trip achievement certificate after successful trip completion.
Excludes
  • Meals whilst you are in Kathmandu and Pokhara - lunch, and dinner.
  • Nepal entry visa fee (easy to obtain the visa on arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport – Kathmandu.
  • Personal travel and medical insurance.
  • International airfare.
  • Your personal expenses.
  • Hotel accommodation in Kathmandu
  • Personal expenses such as laundry, telephone calls,wifi,electronic device charging, alcoholic beverages, bottled drinks (including cold drinks and mineral/hot water and hot shower.
  • All the alcoholic and nonalcoholic cold and hot drinks on trek ( i.e. those you choose to purchase along the way and during evenings in the tea houses)
  • Hot shower,hot water,wifi and battery charging at the tea houses.
  • Tips for the guide, porter, and driver (tipping is expected)
  • Additional costs-extra days stay, in case of flight cancellation due to the natural calamities, bad weather forecast and other unforeseen circumstances
  • Any other costs not mentioned in include section.

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