Sikles Trekking

The Gurung village of Sikles has been established by the ACA project as a model trekking village and is an internal part of their eco-route. It is located to the north east of Pokhara, at about 2000 meters elevation, in the shadow of Annapurna II and Lamjung Himal. It is a large village, possibly the second largest Gurung village in Nepal, and is a well-preserved example of traditional Gurung culture. While here, the trekker can easily spend several days experiencing local life-style, handicraft production and sight-seeing. Of particular interest are the local cloth weaving and the ancient water driven flour mills.

Above the village is Rishing Danda, from where a marvelous panoramic view of the peaks of Annapurna II and Lamjung can be seen. This place is also famous as a point from which to see avalanches thundering down off the mountain sides. Folk songs and dances are an important part of Gurung life and cultural performances are common occurrences in Sikles. Of particular interest here is the Ghantu dance, traditionally performed by three young girls.

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu Transfer to hotel
Day 02: Sightseeing around Kathmandu Valley
Day 03: Kathmandu to Pokhara O/N at Hotel (820m)
Day 04: Drive Bhujung Khola (via Mardipul) Trek to Ghale Kharka (1669m)
Day 05: Ghale Kharka trek to Tara Hill Top (2700m)
Day 06: Tara Hill Top to Sikles (2000m)
Day 07: Sikles trek to Chansu (1000m)
Day 08: Chansu trek to Bayar Ghari (930m) 3 hour and drive to Pokhara (820m)
Day 09: Drive tourist bus/ Flight to Kathmandu transfer to Hotel
Day 10: Bhaktapur & Patan sightseeing and return
Day 11: Free day in Kathmandu for shopping or relax
Day 12: Drive to Airport for flying your own destination