Annapurna Siklis trek is one of the spectacular short trek with good Mountain View. It is located to the north east of Pokhara, at about 2000m elevations, in the shadow of Annapurna II and Lamjung Himal. The views of the Annapurnas, Machapuchhare and Lamjung Himalaya is one that will remain etched in your’s mind forever as you make the way through the warm rice fields of Bhurjung Khola. Very quickly your steps lead you to the edge of the rhododendron forest as you trek through Brahmin, Gurung & Magar villages. In April month, this forest is ablaze with amazing and colorful rhododendron and magnolia trees creating a wonderful foreground to the 180 degree panaroma of the Himalayas.
The views of the Annapurnas, Machapucchare, Lamjung and Manaslu are spectacular on a clear day or night from Tarahill. Beyond this point, lying at the foot of Lamjung (it’s ridge humped like that of a Gaur – Wild Buffalo), is the village of Siklis. For hundreds of years generations of young men from this village have served as Gurkha Soldiers in the British Army. From the villages of Parje and Siklis we climb even higher to sheep pastures where the silence of the mountains is occasionally broken by the thundering avalanches and the mountains seem only a stone’s thrown away. The ever so fun loving and friendly villagers, their proud and simple lifestyle, the never ending activity in the fields, children off to school, the smart stone steps that connect these remote settlements to ever growing cities, all remind us how much we actually need and with how little they are content with.
Day 01: Drive to Pokhara(8,20m) 200km 6 hours 900m overnight at Hotel with Bed & Breakfast plan.
Day 02: Drive to Begnas Tal then trek start Bijayapul Khola – Kalikasthan(1,370m 04 / 5 hours overnight at Tent.
Day 03: Trek to Lamakhet (1,680m) 5/6 hours overnight at Tent.
Day 04: Trek to Siklis (1,980m) It is one of the oldest and big Gurung village. Most of the people serve in Indian and British Army 6 hours overnight at Tent.
Day 05: Trek to forest Camp (2,200m) 5/6 hours overnight at tent.
Day 06: Trek to Ghale Gaon (2,000m) Ghale Gaon. It is a small village which is mainly inhabited by Gurung and Magar community 6/7 hours overnight at Tent.
Day 07: Trek to Hyamgja(1,070m) 3 hours then drive to Pokhara overnight at Hotel with Bed & Breakfast plan.
Day 08: Pokhara city sightseeing Places to see Fewa Lake, Devi's water fall, Museum, and Gupteshower cave overnight at Hotel with Bed & Breakfast plan.
Day 09: Drive back to Kathmandu 1,400m overnight at Hotel Evening together dinner with typical Nepali culture.
Cost Includs:
- National park Permit and TIMS (Trekkers' Information Management System) card.
- Kathmandu - Pokhara- Kathmandu by bus
- All the meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) with Lodge accommodation during the trek.
- One English speaking trekking guide.
- Guide: foods, accommodation, insurance, salary,transportation and equipment etc.
- Seasonal fresh fruit such as Pomegranate, Banana, Apple etc.
- First Aids Kid.
- Duffel Bag if require.
- 13% Government VAT and official expense.
Cost Exluds :
- International airfare and visa fees ((15 Days US$25 and 30 Days US$40).
- Hotels and meals in Kathmandu and Pokhara (We arrange Hotel if you ask) .
- Internal flight
- Your Trekking gears.
- All the drinks like Coke, Fanta, mineral water, juice, beer etc.
- Tips for Guide and Porters.
