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Siklish Trek
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This picturesque trek passes through terraced
fields, remote villages, rhododendron forest and
high alpine meadows beneath the giants Annapurna
II (7937m) and IV (7525m). A final high point
reveals majestic views of the classic fish-tail
peak of Machapuchare.
The trekking is off the main trails through
villages of the Buddhist Gurung people of
Tibetan origin. You walk through rice terraces
and cornfields and then cut over a ridge clad in
lush forest with Machapuchare at times
dominating the Annapurnas.
Your highest camp is at 3000m, and from here you
can reach a magnificent vantage point directly
in front of Machapuchare (6993m), a fitting
climax to a trip adorned with variety.
Facts of the Trek
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Duration: 08
Days
Trek type: Camping
Max Altitude: 2200 m.
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Minimum Pax: 1 +
Mode of travel: Land
Grade: Moderate
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Itinerary in Detail
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Day 01 : |
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 Marsyandi
gently up through heavily terraced fields and
small hill towns to the Seti River that takes
you directly into Pokhara. Having pleasant
weather, Pokhara is tourist's paradise with full
of natural as well as cultural heritage sites
such as lakes, caves, temples of Buddhist and
Hindus along with 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 its beauty.
You can also fly from Kathmandu to Pokhara which
takes about 25 minutes.
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Day 02 : |
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 panorama. Now the trails
climb gently along a ridge top through the
Brahmin and Chhetris villages towards
Kalikasthan at (1370m.). At the end, you should
climb a short distance to the campsite which is
situated above the village with panoramic view
of mountain, Begnas Tal and Pokhara city.
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Day 03 : |
Trek from Kalikasthan to LamaKhet (1680m.) which
takes about six hours.
You begin following gently path passing through
local villages of mixed ethnic groups, rice
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 stay overnight. This
place is surrounded by green hills which
exhilarates you.
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Day 04 : |
Trek from LamaKhet to Siklis (1980m.) and it
takes approximately six hours.
The trail stretches at flat level along the
river bank until you reach Khilan Gaon. After
this, you follow path which is gently up at some
distance and steeply up for some hours. En route
you pass Parju village. The trail again climbs
till Siklis village. It is one of the oldest and
big Gurung village. Most of the people serve in
Indian and British Army.
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Day 05 : |
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 ascent path in the
beginning. After some distance, you walk over
the flat land. Forest Camp is surrounded by
forests.
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Day 06 : |
Trek from Forest Camp to Ghale Gaon (2000m.) and
it takes about five hours. You trek through
forests covered with rhododendron. While walking
you cross the highest pass of this trek. After
pass, you descend steeply to reach Ghale Gaon.
It is a small village which is mainly inhabited
by Gurung and Magar community.
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Day 07 : |
Trek from Ghale Gaon to Pokhara which takes
about three hours. The supposed trek descends
gently upto Hyamgja (1070m.). You board vehicle
here to go to Pokhara. |
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Day 08 : |
Drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu and it takes
about seven hours. While driving from Pokhara to
Kathmandu, you head up to Damauli,, Dumre,
Muglin and Kurintar where the Nepal's first
Cable car is operated to reach to Manakamana
Temple. En route, you could enjoy the mountain
views, green sceneries, rice terrace fields,
vegetable fields and people being engaged in
their daily life activities. From Naubishe you
climb up to Thankot, the gateway to capital
city. You are then directly taken to the hotel |
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Services
Included
Guide, Cook, Necessary Porters, Kitchen helper, Sherpa, Conservation Area entry permit, All surface transportation by bus, All meals three times a day, Necessary Camping equipment such as tents, kitchen
tent, dining tent, toilet tent, mattresses, down sleeping bag, down jacket, cooking utensils, fuel
etc., Camping charges, Rescue help, Insurance and
equipments for the staffs.
Services
Excluded
Personal expenses, Insurance, Tips, Emergency
evacuation by Helicopter, Alternative
transportation in case of heavy rain, landslide,
strike, road blockade etc.
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