Annapurna Siklis Trek - 8 Days

We will meet you at airport and transfer to your hotel. As you freshen up after your long journey, you will be asked to visit our office for a briefing about your program. You will have meeting with your trekking guide and discuss about the equipment needed for the trekking and we will process for the trekking permits. If you arrive at night we will have same discussion in next day morning after your breakfast.

Accommodation : Hotel

The very next morning, after breakfast you will be taken for a full day sightseeing tour around Kathmandu valley. You can visit center of pilgrimage Pashupatinath Temple and Swyambhunath, very ancient and essentially enlisted in UNESCO World Heritage sites. The biggest Buddhist Stupa at Boudhnath might make you feel calm and peace and visit Patan the city of fine arts and Durbar Square is full of Hindu temples and Buddhist monuments. On journey back to hotel, you can explore the local areas, gullies and lifestyle. After your dinner, you can perhaps take leisurely stroll through the famous streets like Thamel and Durbarmarg.

Accommodation : Hotel

After having your breakfast, we will drive you to the Domestic Airport to take a 25 minutes flight to Pokhara. Or if you wish you can take a Tourist bus to Pokhara about 6-7 hour drive exploring & enjoying with scenic beauty all the way around. Blessed with pleasant weather, Pokhara is a tourist’s paradise full of natural as well as cultural heritage sites such as lakes, caves, Buddhist and Hindu temples and beautiful mountain views. In the evening, a boating trip on Phewa Lake will be followed where you can enjoy the spectacular views of Annapurna Himalaya Range reflected in all it’s glory in the calm green water of the lake.

Accommodation : Hotel

The trail starts near the army camp on the Prithivi highway, just east of the Vijaypur Khola. Cross the flat area of rice fields and the river trekking through different tribal villages before reaching the ridge of Kalikasthan. The campsite is situated above the village on grassy land with panoramic view of mountain, Begnas Tal and Pokhara city.

Accommodation : Tea House

A 6hrs trail proceeds through local villages of mixed ethnic groups and rice growing terraces up to Mardi Khola. Passing different water falls, the tracks moves down hill to the lush green hills that stretch for miles which stirs the imagination for good thoughts before climbing Lammchaur. Stay overnight at camp.

Accommodation : Camp

The hike path climbs to Siklis (Largest Gurung Village) through dense rhododendron forests and cultivated fields. Most of the people here served in the Indian and British Army. You will be overwhelmed to experience the traditional culture of Gurungs. This is the best point to see the Himalayan panorama like Annapurna, Lamjung Himal etc. Camping along with their hospitality will be memorable.

Accommodation : Tea House

Today trek goes passing rhododendron and oak forests following a gently ascending path and then proceeding over flat land. While walking, you cross the highest pass of this trek (2100m). After hiking through the pass, you descend steeply to reach Ghale Gaon. It is a small village mainly inhabited by the Gurung and Magar communities. Enjoy the panoramic view of Fishtail with camping.

Accommodation : Camp

The trek takes about 3 hours from Ghale Gaon to Pokhara. You descend through the forest passing a diverse range of tribal villages. Get familiar with the various ethnic groups like Bhramins, Chhetris, Thakali etc. In the evening you are free in Pokhara to feel the moderate climate and sceneries of this Magic land or Dream Land of Nepal. Also you can extend your journey here to explore the various interesting places like Mahendra Cave, David’s fall and the various lakes. Spend your night on the beautiful beaches lakeside.

Accommodation : Hotel

You can take a flight or drive by tourist bus/Private car to Kathmandu. At the evening you can have your last night in Nepal enjoying the Nepali cultural dinner show, taking some beautiful snaps and making up your mind for the returning journey. (Or stay longer for short tours such as drives at National parks, rafting, Tibet tours, mountain biking etc). You can have a greetings exchanging among friends and buy some souvenirs.

Accommodation : Hotel

We will take you to the International Airport for your flight back to home. Wish you a happy journey back to our home and hope to see you again.