Sikles Trek

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$900USD
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Trip Facts

  • Destinations: Nepal
  • Total Duration: 12 Days
  • Trekking Duration: 09 Days
  • Trip Grade: Easy
  • Max Elevation: 2000m
  • Best Season: October to December, February to May
  • Walking Hours: 5-6hrs everyday
  • Styles: Tea House
  • Starting point of trek: Milanchowk Hemaja
  • Finishing point of trek: Begnas Tal
  • Meals and Drinks: Guest houses managed by local people
  • Group Size: 2 to 16

Trip Map

  • Destination:Nepal

The starting point is Besi Sahar it is 6-7 hour-bus riding from Kathmandu. Following the Marsyangdi River for some days we reach Manang village. Here we turn west to the last village Khangsar, then pass Tilicho Base Camp on the way to Tilicho Lake, the highest lake of the World at around 5.000 m altitude.

An alternative then other short treks in the region, the Sikles is an uncrowned corner of the Annapurna Conservation Area under the shadows of Lamjung Himal and Annapurna II and IV. This fabulous camping trek takes you about a week, starting at Beganas Tal (Lake) and heading north to the Madi Khola, then following the river’s west bank up to well-preserved Sikles (1,980m.), Nepal’s biggest Gurung village. From here you strike westwards over the thickly forested ridge that separates the Madi and Seti Khola drainage’s and then descent via Ghachok, another Gurung settlement, to reach the Pokhara – Baglung Highway. Variations on this route are often touted as the ‘Royal Trek’, after a rally the troops swing Prince Charles took through the area in 1980 to visit the villages of Gurkha recruits. As part of an effort to develop this into a model eco trekking route.

The historic hill trek to Sikles, one of the early southern Gurung settlements and the second largest Gurung village, still retains an aura of olden times. Here, the Jhankri (shaman) and Lama (priest) have important roles in this Buddhist community, marriage, death and day-to-day lives. Sikles village lies above the Mardi Khola (1,981m), overlooking Annapurna IV to the north and Annapurna II and Lamjung Himal to the east. The region is particularly good for bird watching because of its pristine forested surroundings where different species of birds thrive.

Outline Itinerary

  • Day 01 Arrive Kathmandu & Transfer to Hotel.
  • Day 03 Kathmandu to Pokhara (by plane)
  • Day 04 Drive to trail head Hemja (Milanchowk) – Kharpani (hot spring)
  • Day 05 Kharpani – Ghalegaon (2713m)
  • Day 06 Ghalegaon (2713m)- Parche (1760m)
  • Day 08 Parche (1760m) – Chasu (980m)
  • Day 09 Chasu (980m) – Kalikasthan (1080m)
  • Day 10 Kalikasthan (1080m)- Begnas Tal & drive back to Pokhara
  • Day 11 Pokhara to Kathmandu (by bus)
  • Day 12 Departure from Nepal

Day 01 Arrive Kathmandu & Transfer to Hotel.

This day you will be taken around Kathmandu on your tour of Buddhist and Hindu Temples
and acknowledge of ancient local traditions besides these there are many places to explore
so are depend on your interest

Day 03 Kathmandu to Pokhara (by plane)

Day 04 Drive to trail head Hemja (Milanchowk) – Kharpani (hot spring)

Day 05 Kharpani – Ghalegaon (2713m)

Day 06 Ghalegaon (2713m)- Parche (1760m)

Sikles exploration day, providing pack lunch & back to overnight at same place

Day 08 Parche (1760m) – Chasu (980m)

Day 09 Chasu (980m) – Kalikasthan (1080m)

Day 10 Kalikasthan (1080m)- Begnas Tal & drive back to Pokhara

Day 11 Pokhara to Kathmandu (by bus)

Day 12 Departure from Nepal

You are assisted to reach at the airport by our staff. You have to reach at the airport 3
hours before your plane leave.

Equipments & Gears

Trekking shoes-  1pair

light shoes-  1pair

slipper-  1pair

down jacket - 1

trekking pant -  2pair

tights-  1pair

t-shirt-  2

gloves

hat

woolen cap

sunglasses

raincoat

headlamp

walking stick

water bottle

sleeping bag

trekking bag waterproof

changing clothes

sun cream

reading books 

indoor games

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