Siklis is a beautiful village set in the foothills and valleys that lie south of the Annapurnas. These majestic snow-capped peaks, rising to over 7000 metres, are for many people the essence of the Himalayas and dominate the skyline of our trek along the ridges and valleys of the region. Our roughly circular route also takes us among the farms and villages of the Gurungs, a people of Tibetan origin, who practiced an intriguing shamanistic religion and are quite unused to seeing foreigners. Contact can be very rewarding and the local women's groups may sing and dance for us.We follow quiet forest trails, alive with bird song and a blaze of colour in spring, wodendrons are in bloom. They give way to the cultivated fields of the villagers, where crops of maize, wheat, rice and millet are grown. Climbing to the ridges of open pasture, we enjoy uninterrupted views of 7937 metre Annapurna II and 7525 metre Annapurna IV and the fishtail peak Machapuchare, considered one of Nepal's most beautiful mountains. A rest day at the delightful village of Siklis allows for further challenge, with a climb to over 3000 metres for those who wish or a chance to relax at leisure. Also included are two free days in Kathmandu and a day in the lovely lakeside town of Pokhara.
Itinerary in Details:
Day 01:Arrive in Kathmandu
Arrive in Kathmandu meet assist and transfer to hotel and brifing about the trek/tour evening dinner greeting with Nepali culture programmes. O/n at Hotel,
Arrive in Kathmandu meet assist and transfer to hotel and brifing about the trek/tour evening dinner greeting with Nepali culture programmes. O/n at Hotel,
Day 02:Free Day/ Kathmandu Sightseeing
After breakfast at Hotel start to visit Kathmandu Swayambhunath (monkey temple), and Boudhanath afternoon meeting with guide check the trekking gears. O/n Hotel at Hotel
After breakfast at Hotel start to visit Kathmandu Swayambhunath (monkey temple), and Boudhanath afternoon meeting with guide check the trekking gears. O/n Hotel at Hotel
Day 03:Kathmandu to Pokhara
Drive to Pokhara (900 meters) for 7 hours by tourist bus. Trekking staff will come to your Hotel early in the morning at 6:30AM to pick you up then leaving around 7:30AM to Pokhara. Overnight stay at hotel with breakfast included tea and coffee. O/n at Hotel.
Drive to Pokhara (900 meters) for 7 hours by tourist bus. Trekking staff will come to your Hotel early in the morning at 6:30AM to pick you up then leaving around 7:30AM to Pokhara. Overnight stay at hotel with breakfast included tea and coffee. O/n at Hotel.
Day 04:Pokhara to Bijayapu khola – kalikasthan(1370m)
Drive from Pokhara to Bijayapur Khola (Bijayapur Army Camp)-Kalikasthan (1370m.) which takes about five hours. A broad trail starts through rice fields near the Army Camp, and then ascends through Rakhigaon to a Chautara, a resting place under a large pipal tree. En route, you can enjoy the views in panorama. Now the trails climb gently along a ridge top through the Brahmin and Chhetris villages towards Kalikasthan at (1370m.). At the end, you should climb a short distance to the campsite which is situated above the village with panoramic view of mountain, Begnas Tal and Pokhara city.O/n at Camp
Drive from Pokhara to Bijayapur Khola (Bijayapur Army Camp)-Kalikasthan (1370m.) which takes about five hours. A broad trail starts through rice fields near the Army Camp, and then ascends through Rakhigaon to a Chautara, a resting place under a large pipal tree. En route, you can enjoy the views in panorama. Now the trails climb gently along a ridge top through the Brahmin and Chhetris villages towards Kalikasthan at (1370m.). At the end, you should climb a short distance to the campsite which is situated above the village with panoramic view of mountain, Begnas Tal and Pokhara city.O/n at Camp
Day 05:Kalikasthan to Lamakhet(1680m)
Trek from Kalikasthan to LamaKhet (1680m.) which takes about six hours. You begin following gently path passing through local villages of mixed ethnic groups, rice terraces up to Mardi Khola. Now the trek is easy as you walk along the riverbank. En route you cross Bhaise, Nawaldanda, to reach Lama Khet. It is a small village where stay overnight. This place is surrounded by green hills which exhilarates you.O/n at Camp
Trek from Kalikasthan to LamaKhet (1680m.) which takes about six hours. You begin following gently path passing through local villages of mixed ethnic groups, rice terraces up to Mardi Khola. Now the trek is easy as you walk along the riverbank. En route you cross Bhaise, Nawaldanda, to reach Lama Khet. It is a small village where stay overnight. This place is surrounded by green hills which exhilarates you.O/n at Camp
Day 06:Lamakhet to Siklis(1980m)
Trek from LamaKhet to Siklis (1980m.) and it takes approximately six hours.The trail stretches at flat level along the river bank until you reach Khilan Gaon. After this, you follow path which is gently up at some distance and steeply up for some hours. En route you pass Parju village. The trail again climbs till Siklis village. It is one of the oldest and big Gurung village. Most of the people serve in Indian and British Army. O/n at Camp
Trek from LamaKhet to Siklis (1980m.) and it takes approximately six hours.The trail stretches at flat level along the river bank until you reach Khilan Gaon. After this, you follow path which is gently up at some distance and steeply up for some hours. En route you pass Parju village. The trail again climbs till Siklis village. It is one of the oldest and big Gurung village. Most of the people serve in Indian and British Army. O/n at Camp
Day 07:Siklis to forest Camp(2200m)
Trek from Siklis to Neuli Kharka or Forest camp (2200m.) which takes about five hours. This trek goes through rhododendron and oak forests following gently ascent path in the beginning. After some distance, you walk over the flat land. Forest Camp is surrounded by forests. O/n at Camp
Trek from Siklis to Neuli Kharka or Forest camp (2200m.) which takes about five hours. This trek goes through rhododendron and oak forests following gently ascent path in the beginning. After some distance, you walk over the flat land. Forest Camp is surrounded by forests. O/n at Camp
Day 08:Forest Camp to Ghale Gaon(2000m)
Trek from Forest Camp to Ghale Gaon (2000m.) and 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. O/n at Camp
Trek from Forest Camp to Ghale Gaon (2000m.) and 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. O/n at Camp
Day 09:Ghale Gaon to Pokhara
Trek from Ghale Gaon to Pokhara which takes about three hours. The supposed trek descends gently upto Hyamgja (1070m.). O/n at Hotel
Trek from Ghale Gaon to Pokhara which takes about three hours. The supposed trek descends gently upto Hyamgja (1070m.). O/n at Hotel
Day 10:Pokhara - Kathmandu
Visit to Pokhara city and at afternoon fly from Pokhara back to Kathmandu which takes about 30 minutes. When you arrive you'll be picked up at the airport and taken to the same hotel you stayed at during the beginning of your Nepal trip package. Today you'll have time to do some last-minute sightseeing or to pick up a souvenir or two. Or you could just relax at your hotel. O/n at Hotel
Visit to Pokhara city and at afternoon fly from Pokhara back to Kathmandu which takes about 30 minutes. When you arrive you'll be picked up at the airport and taken to the same hotel you stayed at during the beginning of your Nepal trip package. Today you'll have time to do some last-minute sightseeing or to pick up a souvenir or two. Or you could just relax at your hotel. O/n at Hotel
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