10 Days Annapurna Sikles Village Homestay Hike

Introducing Annapurna, Siklis Village Trek is one of the most enchanting village trekking you go all the way through the fluctuating geographical terrains, beautiful villages, rhododendrons forests, emerald hills, and soaring peaks of Annapurna. The trek will take you to the beautiful villages inhabited by the Gurung community presenting their own unique culture and tradition. This appealing trek starts from the bank of Bijayapur Khola which is a short hour drive from Pokhara city. We go up through the green and yellow layered rice terrains toward Kalikasthan. Climbing through several ridges, the viewpoint offers the finest view of beautiful Begnas Lake. The Siklis village is the oldest and the largest Gurung Village in Nepal. From Siklis, we head towards Neuli Kharka which is as known as Forest Camp (2200m). Most of the people in the village are engaged in farming, service and animal husbandry.

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive in Kathmandu

Pass By: Tribhuvan International Airport, Ring Rd, काठमाडौँ 44600, Nepal
Our airport representative will be receiving you at Tribhuvan International Airport. You will be then transferred to your respective hotel in our private tourist vehicle.


No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight at boutique hotel in Kathmandu


Day 2: Drive to Pokhara- approx 7 hours

Stop At: Pokhara Lakeside, Lakeside Rd, Pokhara 33700, Nepal
On this day we have our breakfast by 6:00 a.m. in the morning and head towards tourist Bus Park at Thamel and board a tourist bus to Pokhara. The bus ride will take around 7 hours through curvy roads of hilly terrain with couple of breaks in between for snacks and lunch. The drive to Pokhara on one of the major highways is exhilarating with beautiful views of never leaving tributaries, lush green hills and roadside settlements.
Duration: 7 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at boutique hotel in Pokhara


Day 3: Drive to Bijyapur Khola and trek to Kalikasthan(1150m) 4hrs

Stop At: Kalikasthan, Korthok, Maidan, Kabilas 44900, Nepal
Today, after an hearty breakfast, we will drive to Bijyapur Khola. Along the bank of this river, we trek towards Kalikasthan. Overnight, we stay at Bijayapur.

Duration: 4 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at homestay with a local family.

Day 4: Kalikasthan to Lama Chaur(910m) 5hrs

Stop At: Lamachaur Church, GBS Rd, Pokhara 33700, Nepal
After a delicious breakfast, we trek Lamachaur, which is situated at 910m.
Duration: 4 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at homestay with a local family.

Day 5: Lama Chaur to Sikles(1980m)

Stop At: Sikles, Parche 33700, Nepal
The trail across different banks of river takes us to Sikles. This the major viewpoint and the highest point for our trek, which is situated at 1980m. This village offers the magnificent views of Dhaulagiri massif, Annapurna ranges and other glistening peaks.
Duration: 4 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at homestay with a local family.

Day 6: Explore Sikles

Stop At: Sikles Guest House, 9433+WF7, Parche 33700, Nepal
Sikles is the oldest and the highest Gurung settlement lies at the Annapurna Region. The sikles village offers the most enchanting views of himalayas. Lies at the point of 1980m, the Sikles Village and the Gurung communities. We will also join to the cultural program of typical Gurung people.
Duration: 1 day

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at homestay with a local family.

Day 7: Sikles to Ghale Gaun

Stop At: Ghale gaun Playground, 78H5+HVC, Ghale Gaun 33600, Nepal
After hearty breakfast, we will be farewell by the people of Sikles Village in their typical way and we will ascend towards Ghale Gaun. On the way, we have our lunch and continue to ascend. overnight we stay at Ghale Gaun.
Duration: 4 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at homestay with a local family.

Day 8: Drive back to Pokhara

Stop At: Pokhara Lakeside, Lakeside Rd, Pokhara 33700, Nepal
We explore Ghale Gaun for sometime and drive back to Pokhara.
Duration: 4 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at boutique hotel in Pokhara.

Day 9: Drive to Kathmandu

Stop At: Thamel, Kathmandu 44600 Nepal
On this day we have our breakfast by 6:00 a.m. in the morning and get ready to head towards Kathmandu. The bus ride will take around 7 hours through curvy roads of hilly terrain with couple of breaks in between for snacks and lunch. Tracing the same way back we reach Kathmandu and we transfer you back at the hotel.
Duration: 5 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at boutique hotel in Kathmandu

Day 10: Final departure

Pass By: Tribhuvan International Airport, Ring Rd, काठमाडौँ 44600, Nepal
Today we say our final goodbye. Our representative will come to see you off at the airport. Hoping you had a pleasant and wonderful trekking experience we bid you goodbye.

Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.