Trip Overview

Ghorepani Poonhill TrekAnnapurna Siklish Trekking is one of the amazing trekking options in the Annapurna Region. Any trekkers with moderate physical fitness level can go for this trek. Annapurna Siklish Trekking is the alternative trekking route of Annapurna region. This trekking route is designed for inexperienced trekkers who are just at the beginning stage of trekking at Nepal. This is an area that is not frequented often by tourists so offers delightfully peaceful trails off the beaten track. The area has amazing views over the entire Annapurna Siklish Trek is a relatively easy short camping/Home stay trek in the North-West of Annapurna region. This is an area that is not frequented often by tourists so offers delightfully peaceful trails off the beaten track. This trek will offer its visitors with the beautiful glances of Annapurna ranges along with many beautiful villages. The Siklis trekking route is located in the northeast part of Pokhara. Siklis is a beautiful Gurung village where houses are made up of mud and stones. The villages are surrounded by five other splendid villages are Lama-thar, Sabha -Thar, Harpu Thar, Dharpang thar and Gari thar. Annapurna Siklish trek starts from Bijayapur Khola, where we reach by driving for a short time from Pokhara.

Significantly, extravagant close-up view of peaks like Machapuchere well as Annapurna range will enthrall us. This, amazing short trek goes across a variety of topography from plain villages to Nepal’s largest Gurung settlement, Siklesh lying at the altitude of 3000m. Siklis village is over the Mardi River (1,981m), which faces Annapurna IV to the north and Lamjung Himal and Annapurna II to the east.

After crossing several villages viewing many mountains from the different viewpoint, we will be at Siklis village. It is one of the largest and oldest Gurung villages of Nepal. On the way, during the Annapurna Siklish Trekking, you will get to see terraced fields, rhododendron forests, alpine pastures, and typical Gurung settlements.. The people of here are engaged mostly in animal husbandry and agriculture. We can explore the surrounding area along with the interesting lifestyle of Gurung and Magar community. The trekking to this region is considered as one of the best Trekking in Nepal with the difficulty of moderate while trekking. Generally, we consider the season of Feb, March, April, May, September, October and November are the best season for trekking at this part of Nepal.

Highlight

 World heritage sites to visits in Kathmandu,
 Pokhara city tour,
 It is cultural trekking experiences,
 Magical view of Annapurna mountain range,
 view of Rolling green hills and rewarded valley,
 It is easy, Short and Budget trekking.

Itinerary

Namaste and welcome to Kathmandu. After you exit from the Kathmandu Airport, we will assist you from the airport to our hotel in Kathmandu. Depending on the time of your arrival, you may have the rest of the afternoon at your disposal.

You can rest in your room or choose to take a brief stroll around the nearby street of your hotel. In the evening, our guide will come to meet you at the hotel. He will give you a short introduction to the tour ahead. In the evening, you can roam around Thamel and dine in the charming Nepali restaurant. We advise you to retire early at night for an early morning flight to Pokhara the next day.

 

Maximum Altitude

1,320 m

Accomodations

Hotel

Transportation

Airport to hotel transfer by private vehicle

We will board an early morning flight from Kathmandu to Pokhara. Enjoy the scenic flight with the breathtaking views of Langtang and Annapurna Mountain range. You can also observe the green Mahabharat range in the south.

After about 30 minutes, we will land in Pokhara where we will rest for a while and have our breakfast. We will then begin our hike to Sikles. We will walk along the small village of Milanchowk admiring the turquoise water of Lake Phewa. We will then ascend through the lush green landscape of Lhachowk and Ghachowk villages of Brahmins and Chhetris.

We will then cross the river and arrive at the area of Annapurna conservation area near Charghare. Shortly we will be at Kharpani resting on the bank of the Seti River. This small village is known for its natural hot spring with medicinal properties for curing skin diseases. We will rest overnight in one of the lodges of Kharpani.

 

Maximum Altitude

1,440m/4,724 ft.

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Trek Duration

4-5 hours TrekAccomodations

Lodge

Transportation

30 min flight

After an early morning breakfast, we will leave Kharpani and resume our journey toward Ghalegaon. We will head east for a short distance and then cross the Seti River. We will then ascend through the terraced fields towards the ridge. We will then descend to the Gurung settlement of Chyanglung.

From Chyanglung, we will make our way to Sardi Khola where we will rest for a while. We will then go up on a steep climb to the Kyabrang village. A short descent from here will take us to Ghalegaon.

The village is a small settlement of Ghale people who are mostly engaged in agriculture and animal farming. We will stay in one of the cozy little lodges of the village and enjoy the hospitality of the locals.

From the village, you can have some marvelous views of Fishtail, Annapurna III and IV, Lamjung, Manaslu, Himal Chuli, and Ngadi Chuli. In the evening, we will enjoy some tasty local cuisines and the welcome dance of the tribal people.

Maximum Altitude

2,713m/8,900 ft.

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Trek Duration

6-7 hours Trek

Accomodations

Lodge

After having an early morning breakfast in the serene atmosphere of Ghalegaon, we will resume our ascend to the ridge of Bayule Hill. From here, we will march on a serpentine trail and arrive at the junction point of several ridges including Harbu Danda, Bayule Danda, Chipli, and Jaljala Danda.

All these ridges are densely populated by several species of birds and deep forests of oak, rhododendron, and bamboo. A short uphill and downhill hike further and we will finally arrive at Nyaulikharka, our stop for tonight.

Maximum Altitude

2550m/8366 ft.

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Trek Duration

4-5 hours Trek

Accomodations

Lodge

After a fulfilling breakfast, we will traverse our path to Chipli a small Gurung village. We will then cross numerous smaller streams and rural settings and arrive at Parche. We will rest at Parche for a lunch break. After lunch, we will move ahead on the twisting trail for a few hours. We will then turn right and hike past some temples, and hospitals. Eventually, we will be at the trail that will lead us to the Sikles village in a couple of hours. We will rest overnight in the comfortable lodge of the village. Although far from the mountains, we will still be able to enjoy the magical views of Annapurna, Lamjung, and Fishtail Mountain range. In addition, the village will also give us a glimpse of the ancient customs of the Gurungs which they have maintained for centuries. The village is also known for its unique handicrafts including traditional Gurung attire and Bamboo products.

Maximum Altitude

1,980m/6,496 ft.

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Trek Duration

5-6 hours Trek

Accomodations

Lodge

After an exploration of the ancient Sikles village, we will take a path that will gradually take us to Kathmandu. But first, we have to make some downhill hike for a couple of days. Today morning after breakfast, we will hike to other small villages of Talche, Tauneswanra, and Tantang. The trail is well marked with a lush green forest of rhododendrons enliven with the chirping of several bird species. We will also cross numerous small streams and traverse through the trail leading us to Paiyon Danda. We will then move forward passing the villages of Bagaletha and Setikholagaon and arrive at Chansu where we will spend the night.

Maximum Altitude

980m/3,215 ft.

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Trek Duration

4-5 hours Trek

Accomodations

Lodge

 

After breakfast, we will walk along the Madi River and arrive at the village of Sabaldanda. A little further, we will exit the Annapurna Conservation Area and ascend further to reach the village of Yangjakot. We will arrive at the village of Kare where we will again cross the Madi River and walk through the dense luscious vegetation and terraced farms. Finally, we will be at Kalikasthan our destination and resting place for tonight.

Maximum Altitude

1,080m/3,543 ft.

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Trek Duration

5-6 hours Trek

Accomodations

Lodge

Today is the last day of our trek as we make our way back to Pokhara. We will take advantage of this short trek as much as possible by taking the easy and beautiful route embellished with small streams, thick green vegetation, and a shady trail under the shadow of dense forests. After walking for about 3 to 4 hours on this beautiful and well-marked trail, we will be at Pokhara. For the rest of the afternoon, we will have ample time to explore this heaven of tourism. We can tour around Lakeside, or go boating in Lake Phewa. We will enjoy the energetic nightlife of Pokhara and retire early at our hotel for a flight tomorrow morning.

 

Maximum Altitude

822 m

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Trek Duration

3-4 hours trek

Accomodations

Hotel

 

Early morning after breakfast, we will board a return flight to Kathmandu and once again enjoy the scenic flight for about 30 minutes. As we land in Kathmandu, our staff will be there to transfer you to your hotel in Kathmandu. The rest of the day is free for you to take a brief tour of the city. We suggest you take a tour of Kathmandu, and Patan Durbar Square along with Monkey Temple and Pashupatinath. Or, you can also stroll in Thamel and Durbar Marga and shop for some souvenirs.

Maximum Altitude

822m

Meals

Breakfast

Accomodations

Hotel

Transportation

30 min flight

After breakfast in your hotel, our representative will pick you up three hours before your departure time and drive you to the International Airport. Have a nice return to your home and please remember us for your next journey to Nepal.

Meals

Breakfast

Trek Duration

30 min drive

Transportation

Transfer to the airport by private vehicle

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