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Sikles Trek – 11 Days

  • Max Elevation: 5560 m
  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner with a 3 cup of tea / coffee
  • Transportation Domestic Flight/Private Vehicle
  • Group Size: 2 Min Pax
  • Starts at: Kathmandu
  • Ends at: Kathmandu
  • Trip Route:

    Kathmandu, Pokhara, Sikles and Manang

  • Best Season: Spring (March to May) and Autumn (September to November)

Trip Highlights

  • Observation of the satisfying view of birds watching in the green forest.
  • Familiarity with the feeling of going through Rhododendron Forest.
  • Experience the feeling of going on the track through oak.
  • Bamboo of Sikles are also famous for some reason.
  • Some magnificent views of Annapurna (7937 m), Mount Dhaulagiri (8167 m), Hiunchuli (6366 m), Fishtail (6999 m), Lamjung Himal, and many other crystalline snow-capped peaks can also be seen from Sikles.
  • This beautiful trek is a great preface to the beauty of the Annapurna range and the rich culture and their lifestyle of Gurung community.

Trip Information

Overview

Detailed Itinerary

Day 01: Arrival at Kathmandu

Upon arrival, one of our delegates will be there to welcome you warmly at the airport and transfer you to your hotel in Kathmandu. After checking in, the tour briefing will be done-where we go through the itinerary once and make sure everything is in order. Later, you stay overnight at the hotel, getting ready for the adventure starting the next day.

Day 02: Drive to Sikles ( 20 to 25 kilometers ) (1 hour)

Having a delicious breakfast at the hotel in Kathmandu, we will drive to Pokhara and then from Pokhara to Sikles. Upon arrival, you will be greeted by the stunning views and tranquil surroundings. We will stay overnight in camps at Sikles, basking in the natural beauty surrounding us.

Day 03: Trek From Sikles to Tasha (5 to 6 kilometers) ( 2 to 3 hours)

After our private vehicle drops you to sikles, we’ll start our trek from that on. And we’ll start moving forward to the river bridge down from Sikles. And after completing our trek to River Bridge down, we will move forward to the dhoda from the river bridge down. And after that we’ll return to a village called Tasha for overnight stay.

Day 04: Trek to Kori ( 4 to 5 kilometers) ( 2 to 3 hours)

After spending a night on a Tasha, we’ll have a breakfast on the next morning and then move forward to the Forest Base Camp for observing the beautiful surroundings and have a lunch inwards. Stay overnight at Kori.

Day 05: Rest day at Kori

Due to the continuous trek from Sikles to Kori tourists may suffer from tiredness. So, taking a leave for trek and enjoy a rest day at Kori can fresh our mind for further trekking days.

Day 06: Thuli lake Overnight Camping (7 to 8 kilometers) ( 3 to 4 hrs)

On the third day we’ll work forward to the Thuli Lake experiencing most beautiful views around the lake. After that we’ll look forward for the camping plans at Thuli Lake to stay overnight.

Day 07: Trek to Tharju ( 6 to 7 kilometers) (3 to 4 hrs)

On the next day, after finishing our camping on Thuli Lake we’ll pack our stuffs and move forward to another destination called Tharju to stay overnight camping for at least 6-7 hours.

Day 08: Trek to Namun-la phedi/Danphe Kharka via Namun-la Pass (4850m)

On the fifth day, we’ll have our breakfast and then continue our trek towards Namunlaphedi passing through the Namun La Pass observing the stunning views of the lakes, green forests, and the Annapurna Mountain from the far side. Namun-la Pass, also known simply as Namun Pass, is a mountain pass located in the Annapurna region of Nepal. It sits at an elevation of approximately 5,300 meters (17,388 feet) above sea level. The pass connects the Manang and Kaski districts, serving as a crucial route for trekkers and locals traveling between these areas. Overnight stay with Camping and Camp fire.

Day 09: Trek to Timang (8 to 10 kilometers) ( 4 to 5 hrs)

Next morning, we’ll start our trek to Timang and have a last tea of our trek at a Teahouse of Timang.  We’ll catch our private vehicle on Timang to return Kathmandu. Stay overnight in hotel of Kathmandu.

Day 10: Return to Kathmandu

Next morning, we’ll start our trek to Timang and have a last tea of our trek at a Teahouse of Timang. We’ll catch our private vehicle on Timang to return Kathmandu. Stay overnight in hotel of Kathmandu.

Day 11: Departure at Tribhuwan International Airport of Kathmandu.

Departure at Tribhuwan International Airport of Kathmandu Farewell.

Price Includes

  • Three times three meals a day- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and 3 cups of tea/Coffee a day during the trek.
  • National park Trekking permits & local government permit and TIMS Card.
  • In a day time tea break with cookies every day.
  • Fresh fruits after dinner every night as dessert during the trek.
  • 3 nights accommodation in Kathmandu (3 stars) on the BB plan, 1 night before starting the trek, and 1 night the day after returning from the trek.
  • Nepal Holiday Treks and Tours, (-20 degree sleeping bag) and a duffel bag for the trekking, but you need to refund to the office after the trip.
  • Domestic flight ticket to Lukla from Kathmandu or Ramechhap, including airport transportation.
  • An experienced, helpful, knowledgeable, friendly, English-speaking, well-trained, government license holder Trekking Guide with all his salary, food, drinks, accommodation, equipment, transport, and insurance.
  • You will be under observation with a pulse oximeter to have your oxygen levels and heart rate measured twice a day during the trek. This is to catch the signs of altitude mountain sickness (AMS) early, thus making trekking safer.
  • Arrangement of emergency helicopter service (paid by your travel insurance company).
  • Nepal Holiday Treks and Tours trip completion certificate from the company side.
  • Normal First aids kit box.
  • All the government taxes and company operating charges.

Price Does not Include

  • International airfare and visa fees.
  •  Extra days in Kathmandu and the mountains such as weather condition, flight delays, or strikes  and health issues.
  •  Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu.
  • Equipment (sleeping bag, down jacket, and trekking pole).
  • Personal expenses of bar and beverage (bills, WiFi, hot shower, extra porters, laundry, extra porters etc) or any other things which are not mentioned by the company.
  • Travel insurance along with high-altitude emergency evacuation coverage.
  • Your trekking gears and extra nights in a certain destination.
  • A strong, helpful, porters with proper safety equipment and walking equipment his salary, food, drinks, accommodation, insurance, (one porter for two people he will carry bag pack max 20-25kg).
  • Tips for your guide and porters, which is compulsory.
  • Extra expenses due to any event