The Siklis trek is one of the picturesque treks that unfold the natural beauty of Nepal. The charming villages, intriguing patterns of terraced fields, rhododendron forest, high alpine meadows nestled below the towering mountains of Annapurna II and IV are some of the key features of this trek.
The trekking route takes you to the region which is inhabited by the Gurung community upholding their old customs and traditions. A final high point reveals the magnificent views of the fish-tail peak of Machapuchare.
The Siklis trek offers the bird lovers a real treat to varieties of species of birds which are found in abundant in the forests of the Siklis region.
Trip
Hightlights:
Duration:
08
Days
Type of Trek :
Camping
Max Altitude:
2200 m.
Minimum Pax:
1 +
Mode of travel:
Land Transportation
Grade:
Easy
Detailed Itinerary
Day
1
Drive
from Kathmandu to Pokhara (914m.) which
takes about six hours. You depart early
morning at 7 o’clock for the
six hours drive by tourist deluxe bus to
Pokhara (915m,), 200 kilometers west of
Kathmandu. As you climb out of the Kathmandu
valley, only to quickly descend again to
the Trisuli River, you follow upstream
to its junction with the Marsyangdi River.
You follow the Marsyangdi gently up through
heavily terraced fields and small hill
towns to the Seti River that takes you
directly into Pokhara. Blessed with pleasant
weather, Pokhara is a tourist's paradise
with full of natural as well as cultural
heritage sites such as lakes, caves, temples
of Buddhist and Hindus along with the beautiful
mountains. You can observe views to the
north across the hills and Phewa Tal (lake)
to the white peaks of the Annapurna and
Dhaulagiri ranges. This drive will take
most of the morning, leaving much of the
afternoon to fall in love with the natural
beauty found in this city of lakes. You
can also fly from Kathmandu to Pokhara
which takes about 25 minutes. Stay overnight
at hotel in Pokhara.
Day
2
Drive
from Pokhara to Bijayapur Khola (Bijayapur
Army Camp)-Kalikasthan (1370m.) which takes
about five hours. A broad trail starts
through rice fields near the Army Camp,
and then ascends through Rakhigaon to a
Chautara, a resting place under a large
pipal tree. En route, you can enjoy the
views in blissful panorama. Then the trail
gently climbs along a ridge top through
the Brahmin and Chhetri villages towards
Kalikasthan (1370m.). At the end, you should
climb a short distance to the campsite
which is situated above the village with
panoramic views of the mountains, Begnas
Tal and Pokhara city. Stay overnight at
camp.
Day
3
Trek from Kalikasthan to LamaKhet (1680m.)
which takes about six hours. You begin
following gently a path passing through
local villages of mixed ethnic groups and
rice growing terraces up to Mardi Khola.
Now the trek is easy as you walk along
the riverbank. En route, you cross Bhaise,
Nawaldanda, to reach Lama Khet. It is a
small village where you stay overnight.
This place is surrounded by lush green
hills that stretch for miles which stirs
the imagination for good thoughts. Stay
overnight at camp.
Day
4
Trek from Lama
Khet to Siklis (1980m.) which takes approximately
six hours. The trail stretches at a flat
level 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 steeply up for some
hours. En route, you pass Parju village.
The trail again climbs till Siklis village.
This is one of the oldest and largest Gurung
villages found here. Most of the people hereabouts
serve in the Indian and British Army. Stay
overnight at camp.
Day
5
Trek from Siklis
to Neuli Kharka or Forest camp (2200m.) which
takes about five hours. This trek goes through
rhododendron and oak forests following gently
an ascending path in the beginning. After
some distance, you walk over flat lands.
The Forest Camp is surrounded by forests.
Stay overnight at camp.
Day
6
Trek from Forest
Camp to Ghale Gaon (2000m.) which takes about
five hours. You trek through forests covered
with rhododendron. While walking you cross
the highest pass of this trek. After hiking
through the pass, you descend steeply to
reach Ghale Gaon. It is a small village which
is mainly inhabited by the Gurung and Magar
communities. Stay overnight at camp.
Day
7
Trek from Ghale
Gaon to Pokhara which takes about three hours.
The trail then descends gently upto Hyamgja
(1070m.). You board a vehicle here to go
to Pokhara. Stay overnight at hotel in Pokhara.
Day
8
Drive from Pokhara
to Kathmandu which takes about seven hours.
While driving from Pokhara to Kathmandu,
you head up to Damauli, Dumre, Mugling and
Kurintar where Nepal's first Cable car is
operated to reach the famous Manakamana Temple.
En route, you could enjoy the mountain views,
green sceneries, rice terrace fields, vegetable
fields and people happily engaged in their
daily life chores. From Naubishe, you climb
up to Thankot, gateway to the capital city
of Kathmandu.
The
price includes the following services:
Trekking guide
A cook
Trekking permit
Entry permit fee
Necessary porters
Necessary kitchen helpers
Necessary sherpas
All surface transportation to the starting
point and from the ending point of the
trek
All meals three times a day (breakfast,
lunch, dinner, juice, tea, coffee, hot
chocolate, fruits etc.)
Necessary Camping equipment such as
tents, kitchen tent, dining tent, toilet
tent, mattresses, down sleeping bag, down
jacket, cooking utensils, fuel etc.
Camping charges
Necessary insurance for trekking stuff
First Aid and kits
Rescue assistance
Airport pick-up and drop off services
The
price does not include:
Personal nature expenses such as all
kinds of drinks, beverages, etc.
Drinks, beverages, hot shower, etc.
Tips
Hotel accomodation, lunch and dinner
in Kathmandu
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