Siklis Trekking Nepal is also known as Royal trekking because Prince Charles had a trek through the area in 1980 to visit the villages of Gurkha recruits. Siklis Trekking Nepal has been most loved trekking as it is one of the picturesque treks that unfold the natural beauty in Nepal. The charming villages, intriguing patterns of terraced fields, rhododendron forest are the main attraction of Sikles Trekking. You can also see Annapurna II (7937m) and IV (7525m) mountains which is the key features of this trekking.
Siklis Trek takes us to the corner of Annapurna Conversation Area. During this trekking, you have opportunity to observe Himalayan ecological beauties inside the conservation area. We have carefully planned published Siklis trekking itinerary inside the conservation area. You will have opportunity to observe natural beauties, the flora, faunas including bird views. Join us to immerse in the Annapurna and Lamjung Himalayan ecological beauties with our well experienced guides, who are guiding in this route since long time. Please inform us if you have particular purposed trekking such as observation study during this trekking.
- Day 1:
Arrival at Pokhara
You will be welcomed on your arrival by our representative at Tourist Buspark or Airport, Pokhara. You will be transferred to your hotel. Once you check into the hotel, find some free and relaxing time until we meet for the briefing at some point in the evening. You will be informed about the time for the briefing at your hotel.
- Day 2:
Pokhara to Kalikasthan (1370M/4490FT)
A 30 minute drive to Bijayapur Khola (Bijayapur Army Camp) takes us to the starting point of the trek. The route takes us through rice fields then ascends through Rakhigaon. The views around are Then the trail gently climbs along a ridge top through the Brahmin and Chhetri villages towards Kalikasthan. - See more at: http://www.nepalholiday.com/siklis-trekking/#sthash.NHdnCqVG.dpuf
- Day 3:
Kalikasthan to Lama Khet (1680M/5507FT)
The route begins by passing through local villages and rice terraces up to Mardi Khola. En route, you cross Bhaise, Nawaldanda to reach Lama Khet, a small village surrounded by lush green hills.
- Day 4:
Lama Khet to Siklis (1980M/6490FT)
The trail remains flat along the river bank until you reach Khilan Gaon. After this, you follow a path which is gently uphill for some distance and then gradually gets steeper. The trail climbs again until we reach Siklis village. This is one of the oldest and largest Gurung villages.
- Day 5:
Siklis to Neuli Kharka or Forest camp (2200M/7211FT)
The route passes through rhododendron and oak forests on a gradual ascent before leveling out.
- Day 6:
Forest Camp to Ghale Gaon (2000M/6556FT)
Again the trail passes through forests of rhododendron before it descends steeply to reach Ghale Gaon. It is a small village which is mainly inhabited by the Gurung and Magar communities.
- Day 7:
Ghale Gaon to Pokhara.
The trail descends gently to Hyamgja (1070m) where a vehicle awaits to take us back to Pokhara.
Includes:
- Accommodation in a (3) three Star hotels in the cities but for the duration of the trek only simple lodges are available.
- All ground Transportation
- Sightseeing in pokhara where Earthbound Expeditions city tour guide will accompany you.
- Full broad meals will be provided throughout the trek.
- Government trained guides and needed no. of porters with their insurance, salary and meals will be provided.
- Farewell dinner and along with one cultural show.
- Trek entry fees and TIMS permit will be provided.
- Domestic Flights will be booked according to the Itinerary listed.
- Sleeping bags and down jackets for trek will be provided.
- Car / Bus / Domestic Flights included as per itinerary
- First Aid kit
Excludes:
- International Flight tickets.
- All personal expenses such as bar bills, beverage, snacks etc.
- Extra shower, battery re-charge, laundry charge etc.
- Personal clothing and gears.
- Tips to guide and porter.
- Cost raised by cancellation, landslide, weather, political unrest, illness will not be our responsibility since these factors are not within our grasp.
Trip Facts
- Country Nepal
- Destination Annapurna Region
- Duration 3-4 days
- Activities Trekking and Cultural tours
- Grade Easy
- Best Season March-December
- Group Size Min. 2 and Max. 20
- Altitude 1980 m
- Starts/Ends Pokhara
- Accommodation Lodge, Home Stay or Camp
- Meals included Breakfast and welcome or farewell dinner in Pokhara / Full board in Trekking (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner).
- Transportation Airport / Hotel / Airport pick up & drop by private car- By bus from Pokhara and by car from trek ending point to Pokhara.
