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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. |
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Facts
OF
TREK |
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Duration: 08 Days
Trek type: Camping
Max Altitude: 2200 m. |
Minimum Pax: 1 +
Mode of travel: Land
Grade: Moderate |
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Itinerary
In
Details |
Day
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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
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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 :
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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
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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 :
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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:
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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 :
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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 :
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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
National Park
entry permit,
Trekking permit,
Land
transportation
to and fro,
Accommodation in
lodges during
the trek, Food:
three meals a
day, A guide &
required number
of porter (s),
Essential
equipment.
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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