Sikles Trek
Main Attractions:
- Experience natural scenery, adventure, rich history in few days around Pokhara
- Spend few nights in community homestay
- Visit Sikles museum that offers historical photo, cultural artifacts
- Off beaten trail
- Visit the second largest Gurung village in Nepal
- Witness well-preserved Gurung culture, lifestyle, and heritage
Difficulty Level: Moderate | Days: 7 | Max. Altitude: 1980m (Sikles Village)
The trek is a great introduction to the other side of the Annapurna range and to the Buddhist Gurung culture. Sikles is one of the largest Gurung villages in Nepal and offers an opportunity to immerse yourself in unique Gurung culture and tradition.
On this trek, we explore the northern side of Pokhara, which offers amazing views of the Annapurna range, Dhaulagiri, Lamjung Himal, Fish Tail, and other giants Himalayas. This trek starts and ends in Pokhara and goes no higher than 1980 meters, a great, short trek for anyone who prefers low altitude treks.
Itinerary:
Day | Itinerary | Location | Altitude (meters) |
Duration (Hrs) |
1 | Drive to Pokhara (Private Jeep). Relaxing day at Lakeside | Pokhara | 827 | 6 |
2 | Drive to Mahendra Cave and hike to Ghale Kharka. | Trek | 1669 | 7 |
3 | Hike to Sikles | Trek | 1980 | 6 |
4 | Hike to Taprang | Trek | 1579 | 6 |
5 | Hike to Yangjakot and drive to Pokhara | Trek | 827 | 6 |
6 | Whole day tour – Pokhara | Trek | 827 | |
7 | Drive to Kathmandu (Private Jeep) | Pokhara | 1300 | 6 |
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