Siklish Trek- 9 Days
Trip Highlight
This fabulous trek takes you off the beaten path experience and through the Gurung Villages of Ghale Gaun and Parche, giving cultural experience. The ridge above the village of Siklish affords marvelous views of the Eastern Annapurnas. The trail passes through the friendly villages, terraced field, alpine pastures and rhododendron forests to Parche Village. And further continues on through a shady forest of rhododendron-hung heavy with lichen and moss, wild flowers and orchids flowering on the branches above.
Trek Profile
Total Days: 09 Days
Highest altitude: Siklish Village (2100 m.)
Group Size: Min – 1 + above pax
Best Season: March/April/May/Sept/Oct/Nov
Mode of Travel: Land transportation
Trek Grade: Easy
Style of Trek: Tea House/Lodge
Trekking Hours: Approximately 6 – 7 hrs a day
This fabulous trek takes you off the beaten path experience and through the Gurung Villages of Ghale Gaun and Parche, giving cultural experience. The ridge above the village of Siklish affords marvelous views of the Eastern Annapurnas. The trail passes through the friendly villages, terraced field, alpine pastures and rhododendron forests to Parche Village. And further continues on through a shady forest of rhododendron-hung heavy with lichen and moss, wild flowers and orchids flowering on the branches above.
After breakfast leaving hotel drive to Bhrung and start the trek to Ghalegaun. We continue along the west bank of the Seti Khola (river) and through several small Gurung settlements. The paths through the villages are paved with large stones and several of the ascents are stepped in the same way. Reach the Sardi Khola, cross it and make a steep ascent to our campsite on a ridge high above the river. Wonderful views of Annapurna South (7273m), Hiunchuli (6336m) and Machhapuchare (6999m).
Early morning after breakfast walk through the dense forest with the beauties of nature around. The trail is steep up the hill, which enables the views of Machhapuchare, Annapurna, and Dhaulagiri etc. Tara Tap is the view point for the gigantic views of the mountains touching the sky.
Wake up and walk along the thick forest with the panoramic, soul touching beauty of nature. The trial is easier here to reach to Parje than the day before. Parje is the top of the village, with the big ground where you can camp with the beauty of nature.
Wake up in the morning with the zeal to explore the gurung village, Siklis. Explore one of the common cultures of Nepal in Siklis, with the Gurung community around. Then walk downward to reach to Madi river, walking far you will reach Lamakhet. Overnight camp here.
With the ringing alarm of natural beauty in the shiny morning, ascend up the hill to reach Kalikasthan. Kalikasthan is popular for the view point it offers to its visitors with the panoramic views of mountains. Camp overnight
Wake up in the morning and walk down the hill to reach the Begnas Lake. From there, drive to Pokhara.
Note : This Itinerary can be customized according to your duration of holiday in Nepal
- Pick & Drop to Airport / 3 nights Hotel in Kathmandu & 3 nights in Pokhara with bed and breakfast basis
- Kathmandu Valley Sightseeing with a tour guide
- Pokhara Sightseeing with guide
- 3 meals a day (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner with tea or coffee) during the trek
- Accommodation of Lodges in Twin Sharing Bases during the trek
- Trekking Guides and Porters
- Facility of Food, accommodation, salary, insurance, equipment and medicine for all trekking staff
- Group medical supplies (First Aid medical kit will be provided)
- Annapurna Conservation Area permit and TIMS card
- All ground transportation
- Any Meals in Kathmandu & Pokhara
- Airfare Domestic / International flights with airport tax
- Nepal entry visa fee, Visa issuance is easy upon arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport, Kathmandu which requires 2 passport size photos
- All alcoholic drinks, mineral water, laundry, phone calls, internet
- Personal Trekking Equipment
- Medical and travel insurance
- Entrance fees for Sightseeing/Monument
- Any kind of personal expenses not specified in the itinerary
- Emergency rescue by Helicopter