Siklesh Trek – Annapurna Region

Siklesh Trek although close to the main trekking region in the Annapurna region is a far less developed route with very few lodges or guest houses. Our destination is the beautiful and extremely well kept village of Sikles perched on a hillock at an altitude of 2000 meters. Siklis is famous for its very well maintained rustic flair and there are few better examples of a traditional Gurung village. Village lanes are narrow & these are flanked by stone & mud houses that are traditionally grouped in a ribbon. The trek itself is not a difficult one allowing time to study the wealth of flora and fauna to be found on route whilst also providing some wonderful views of Annapurna range,Nilgiri ,Dhaulagiri ,Tukuche peak ,Dhampus peak ,Hiunchuli ,Machhapuchhre ,Gangapurna,Lamjung Himal other many more greatest views of mountains you never seen before. Which is make you the real adventure of life time.As its rare to find teahouses in this rout, we have to go with all trekking/kitchen gears, therefore the trek called camping trek although being in Annapurna region.

Itinerary:
Day 01.	Kathmandu.
Arrival and transfer to hotel. Check in to hotel. Rest of the day is free for individual activities. Over night stay at hotel.
Day 02.	Kathmandu Sightseeing.
Proceed to Kathmandu Valley sightseeing including Pashupatinath Temple, Bouddhanath Stupa, Swayambhunath Stupa & Patan Durbar Square. Over night stay at hotel.
Day 03.	Kathmandu to Pokhara (820 m) – 6 to7 hours.
Today we drive to Pokhara (200km), approximately 6 to 7 hours away by tourist bus. We will see good scenery of countryside while driving. We will be arriving late afternoon at Pokhara around 2:00 oÂ’clock. Pokhara is an enchanting Himalayan Valley of remarkable beauty. We can explore its scenic land on bicycle/on foot or as your own like boating in Fewa Lake over looking the region of Annapurna Himalayan ranges. In the evening prepare for the trek.
Day 04.	Pokhara to Kalikasthan (1370m)-5 to 6 hours.
After breakfast this journey start with short drive up to Bijayapur after that trek begins through rice fields near the Army Camp, and then ascends through Rakhigaon to a Chautara, a resting place under a large pipal tree. Now the trails climb gently along a ridge top through the Brahmin and Chhetris villages towards Kalikasthan at (1370m.). At the end,our trails ascending up for a short distance to the campsite which is situated above the village with panoramic view of mountain, Begnas Tal and Pokhara city.Over night stay at trekkers lodge / camp.
Day 05.	Kalikasthan to LamaKhet (1680m)-5 to 6 hours.
After breakfast this trail begins following flat land passing through local villages of mixed ethnic groups, rice terraces up to Mardi Khola. Now the trek is easy as the trail begin along the riverbank.On this route by crossing Bhaise, Nawaldanda,we reach at Lama Khet. It is a small village surrounded by green hills which exhilarates you.Over night stay at trekkers lodge / camp.
Day 06.	LamaKhet to Siklis (1980m)-5 to 6 hours.
After breakfast this trail stretches at flat level along the river bank until Khilan Gaon. After this, follow the path which is gently up at some distance and steeply up for some hours. on this route trail pass through Parju village. The trail again climbs up to Siklis villag and its one of the oldest and big Gurung village. Most of the people serve in Indian and British Army and whole world are well known for the brave Gorkha Nepali Army.This is the best point to see the panoramic views of Lamjung himal,Annapurna II and Manaslu.Over night stay at trekkers lodge/camp.
Day 07.	Siklis to Neuli Kharka or Forest camp (2200m)-4 to 5 hours.
After breakfast this trek goes through rhododendron and oak forests following gently ascent path in the beginning but after some distance trail goes easy walking over the flat land. Forest Camp is surrounded by beutiful green forests where we can enjoy huge wild vegetation.Over night stay at trekkers lodge / camp.
Day 08.	Forest Camp to Ghale Gaon (2000m)-4 to 5 hours.
After breakfast this trek begins through forests covered with rhododendron.While walking and crossing the highest pass of this trek sometime everyone think to spend whole life infront of this nature beauty. After pass, you descend steeply to reach Ghale Gaon. It is a small and beutiful village which is mainly inhabited by Gurung and Magar community.Over night stay at trekkers lodge / camp.
Day 09.	Ghale Gaon to Pokhara(820m)-3 to 4 hours.
After breakfast this trail descends to Pokhara through the forest, passing a diverse range of tribal villages (Brahman, Chhetri, Gurung and Thakali.). descends gently upto Hyamgja (1070 m) which is the ending point of this beutiful trekking.Our vehicle here is ready to drop us at Pokhara.Over night stay at hotel.
Day 10.	Pokhara City Sightseeing.
After breakfast start Pokhara valley sightseeing including; Bindyabasani temple, Seti Gorge, Regional Museum, International mountain museum, DeviÂ’s fall, Gupteshwar cave. Over night stay at hotel.
Day 11.	Pokhara to Kathmandu.
After breakfast at Pokhara transfer to Tourist bus stand and departure to Kathmandu or any other destination as your program. Check in to the hotel at Kathmandu.
Day 12.	Departure.
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