
To explore natural beauty and cultural richness within a limited time frame and budget without any challenge, the Annapurna Siklis Village Trek is a fantastic choice for people of all age trekkers.
Siklis Trek is the best destination for all trekkers of all ages and fitness levels, located at the north east part from Pokhara valley and corner of Annapurna Conservation Area in Annapurna region of Nepal. Siklis is the name of the village and area, offering a surprising natural beauty and local cultural experience.
The Siklis Trek is an easy to moderate trek but it involves ascending and descending through hilly terrain and some steep sections. It usually takes around 7 to 10 days to complete the journey. This trekking trail traverses through charming local villages, green forest of Rhododendron and pine and rivers.
Tara Hill and Siklis village are the main highlights of the trekking. Tara hill offers panoramic views of the Annapurna mountain range and explores the plentiful flora and fauna. Siklis village describes their culture and religions. The houses are not modern for its sustaining rural stylishness and becoming familiar with Gurung villages. The Siklis Villages offer the home stay accommodations and provide essential facilities and a chance to experience local hospitality.
This siklis trek is start from Bijayapur River after short drive from Pokhara and ends on Hyanga. Your trekking trail climbs up from city to Kalikasthan towards the beautiful rice fields of Rakhi village. From the Kalikasthan you will see the beautiful view of Pokhara Valley, Mt. Annapurna, Mt. Manaslu, Mt. Dhaulagiri and Beautiful Begnas lake. Siklis village is old and big Gurung Village in this trekking route. Most of the peoples are involve in agriculture and animals farm. Some of other people are joined and worked in India and British army.
There is one popular viewpoint (Tara Hill) above the siklis village of wonderful panoramic view to Annapurna, Manaslu and other snow peak mountain. After that you will come back to Ghale gaun Thanchok and Hyange through beautiful Magar and Chetri Village. You will arrive Pokhara after short drive from Hyange and end your journey of Siklis Trek. If you have extra day in Pokhara, we can arrange other adventure activities.
Welcome to Nepal! A member of the High Pass Adventure crew will be waiting for you outside the baggage claim area of Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) in Kathmandu. He will be holding an A4-sized paper with your name and our company's name on it. Please look for him as he will also be looking for you. From the airport, he will transport you to your accommodation by private vehicle in Thamel, Kathmandu, or your hotel elsewhere. You will check into the hotel, take a nap, freshen up, and get ready for an appointment with our trekking office to discuss your programs.
Enjoy your breakfast at the hotel before getting ready for a sightseeing trip around the Kathmandu Valley with an experienced tour guide. We will be visiting the Kathmandu Valley's UNESCO World Heritage Sites, including Bhaktapur Durbar Square, Pashupatinath, and Boudhanath. For this tour, you will be traveling in a luxurious, personal vehicle. These fascinating tours offer unique insights into Buddhism, Hinduism, ancient art, historical architecture, and the culture and way of life of the people in the Kathmandu Valley. After the tour, you will return to the office to confirm your hiking attire and equipment.
After breakfast, we will depart from the hotel in Kathmandu. The guide will come to pick you up and take you to the bus station, which is a 10 to 15-minute drive from the hotel. The bus to Pokhara leaves at 7 am every morning. The bus journey to Pokhara takes you through river valleys, small towns, and terraced fields and you might encounter some bumpy and dusty sections. The trip takes 6 to 8 hours. If you want to save time, there is a flight available from Kathmandu to Pokhara, which takes just 35 minutes, followed by a 30-minute drive to the hotel from Pokhara airport.
The trekking starting point is Kalikasthan, a small village known for its panoramic mountain views and the Begnas Lake. To reach Kalikasthan, you will need to drive from Pokhara through Bijayapur Khola (Bijayapur Army Camp) and beautiful local villages with wonderful natural scenery. This drive takes 2 to 3 hours. Some people often start walking from Bijayapur Khola to Kalikasthan (1,370m / 4,494 ft). The trail heads up through rice fields near the Army Camp and then ascends through Rakhigaon to a Chautara, a resting place under a large pipal tree. From there, it climbs gently up along the ridge through Brahmin and Chhetri villages.
Trek from Kalikasthan to Lama Chaur, which takes about 6 hours. We begin by following a gentle path that passes through local villages of mixed ethnic groups and rice terraces up to Madi Khola, heading to further destinations. The trek becomes easier as we walk along the riverbank through Bhaise and Nawaldanda to reach Lama Chaur. Lama Khet is a small village where we will stay overnight. This place is surrounded by green hills, making it an exhilarating spot for trekkers.
This day we trek from Lama Khet to Siklis, which takes about 6 to 7 hours. The trail starts at a flat level along the riverbank until we reach Khilan Gaon. After this, the trail follows a gentle incline