Sikles Community Trek

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Sikles Community Trek is a moderate type of trekking around the Annapurna Region. It is recommended for those having no experience of trekking in Nepal or anywhere else as well. Sikles Trek Nepal is a perfect package that lets you explore the Gurung Culture of the Gandaki Province. This region is highly populated by the Gurung ethnic community. You can also...
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Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Basic - 2 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

    • Experience of home stay trekking in Nepal
    • Gurung and other ethnic cultures
    • Close up views of Annapurna II, IV, Lamjung Himal, Mt. Machhapuchhre from Sikles
    • Eco Museum of Sikles
    • Moderate type of trekking in Nepal
    • Suitable for family trek
    • The world’s lowest glacial lake, Kapuche Lake (2,546m)

What's this trip about?

    Sikles Community Trek is a moderate type of trekking around the Annapurna Region. It is recommended for those having no experience of trekking in Nepal or anywhere else as well. Sikles Trek Nepal is a perfect package that lets you explore the Gurung Culture of the Gandaki Province. This region is highly populated by the Gurung ethnic community. You can also find other ethnic communities like Magar, Chhetri, Bahun, and Dalit.

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIntimate group - 12 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityKathmandu
End CityKathmandu

Travel Themes

  • Nature & Wildlife
  • Trekking & Expeditions

Destinations

Activities

  • Culture
  • Nature
  • Trekking

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Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu (1,350m/4,429ft)

On your arrival day, the representative of Nepal Trekking Routes receives you at the Kathmandu International Airport. S/he takes you to the hotel which is booked for your accommodation purpose. You can either take a rest or a stroll around the tourist hub, Thamel area.

Day 2: Sightseeing Tour in Kathmandu & Trek Preparation

Today, the tour guide of Nepal Trekking Routes takes you around the UNESCO World Heritage Sites located in the Kathmandu Valley. You will visit Swayambhunath Stupa (Monkey Temple), Pashupatinath Temple, Bouddhanath Stupa and Patan Durbar Square. The art and architectu...

Day 3: Drive to Pokhara (910m/2,986ft) - 6 Hours

After having breakfast at the hotel, the journey towards Sikles begins in a private jeep or tourist bus. The drive to the lake city Pokhara gives you a wonderful experience of snowy peaks of Manaslu region and amazing landscapes. The trade centers situated on the edge...

Day 4: Drive to Bhurjung Khola (1,219m/2,953ft) and Trek to Ghale Kharka (1,370m/4,495ft) - 6 Hours

As soon as you take your breakfast, you begin the journey towards the Bhurjung Khola in a private jeep. The Bhurjung Khola, situated at the bottom of Mt. Annapurna and Mt. Machhapuchhre, is famous for rainbow trout fish farming. After reaching there in about 1.5 hours...

Day 5: Trek to Sikles (1,980m/6,496ft) - 5 Hours

Today’s journey is the most memorable day of the entire Nepal Sikles trek as you are going to reach the utmost destination. The trekking route ascends towards the steep hill along the dense rhododendron forests which shelter varieties of bird species. Across the ridge...

Day 6: Exploration of Sikles

You can sleep until late in the morning today as you are not going any further destination but exploring the village. There are many things to learn and more things to experience from natural vistas to cultural shows in Sikles village. You can hike to Sikles Park and ...

Day 7: Visit Local School

Today is the second day you are going to spend in Sikles village, so you go to the local schools. There are three schools: Annapurna Secondary, Sthanpati Lower Secondary School Nalku Primary School in Sikles village for facilitating the children for quality education....

Day 8: Learn more about Nepali and Gurung Languages Plus Culture and Tradition

Today also you can stroll around the village where you can talk to the senior citizens and interact with them. They help you learn more about their culture and tradition including interesting anecdotes regarding their origin, surrounding and many more. In the daytime,...

Day 10: Last Day and Night at Sikles

You can witness the sunrise view of the ethnic villages, alluring landscapes and green forests of Annapurna region. You spend the day enjoying the beautiful scenery of the snowcapped peaks of the Annapurna range and Lamjung Himal. After you take your meal, you can aga...

Day 11: Trek to Tangting (1,685m) - 4/5 Hours)

You have spent complete four nights five days in exploring the typical culture and tradition of Sikles village. You have learned about the education system being followed in the village schools and the teaching materials used there. You have exchanged the culture and ...

Day 12: Trek to Yangjakot (1,200m/ -4 Hours)

As soon as you take your breakfast, you trek down towards Yangjakot by following the sloppy trail that passes along the dense forests. On the way, you walk past the terraced farming lands, ethnic villages and a few suspension bridges. Witnessing the pure natural envir...

Day 13: Trek to Kalikasthan (1,080m/ and Drive to Pokhara (913m/ - 6/7 Hours)

From Yangjakot, you will follow the trail that goes along the Madi River to reach Kalikasthan. Enjoy the mountain views and lively landscapes, dense forests and gurgling water during the trekking to Kalikasthan. From there, you catch a private jeep to reach the lake c...

Day 14: Pokhara Day Tour

You can sleep till late morning today as you don’t have to cover longer distance along the trekking trail. After becoming fresh and taking breakfast, the tour guide takes you for Pokhara day tour around the lake city Pokhara. There are many places to explore in Pokhar...

Day 15: Fly back to Kathmandu

After taking breakfast at the hotel, you will go to Pokhara Airport to catch a flight to Kathmandu. You take a flight to Kathmandu from Pokhara enjoying the last glimpse of the snowy peaks of Annapurna, Dhaulagiri and Manaslu region. The aerial view of the lush valley...

Day 16: Final Departure

Today is the final day of your Sikles-Wisdom Nepal trek 12 days itinerary which was really a wonderful experience. The representative of our trekking agency goes to the Kathmandu International Airport along with you for final see-off. Thank you so much for giving us t...

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Price per day$68
Last Updated: 11/10/2023

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Age Requirements
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