Sikles Village Trek: Village of The Brave Gurungs

Private Trip

We Offer Group Discount

No. of Persons	Price per Person
1 Pax	$ 250
2 Paxes	$ 199
3 - 6 Paxes	$ 180
7 - 12 Paxes	$ 160
13 - 25 Paxes	$ 140

Destination

Nepal

Accomodation

Hotel, Lodge and Tea house

Walking Distance

15 km

Duration

4 NIghts 5 Days

Max. Elevation

2000 m

Meals Included

Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

Best Season

March-May / August-November

Grade

Decent

Overview

Sikles is a beautiful and remarkably well-preserved village situated on a small hill at an elevation of about 2000 m. Sikles village's short trek takes you to distant communities that are quaint and gorgeous. This trek is a fantastic short trek and traverses a variety of terrain from low-elevation villages to mid-hill settlements. Mostly, Gurung communities inhabit this place. Moreover, the place is filled with lush green vegetation along with rhododendron trees.

Trekkers Information for Sikles Village Trek

Short Duration with Satisfying Rewards

The trek begins with a drive from Pokhara to Hemja which takes about 20 minutes. Sikles lies on north of Pokhara. The trail passes through the less-visited territory of the Annapurna region and Lamjung Himal.

Furthermore, it includes a wide range of flora and fauna along with some beautiful views of the Himalayan Mountains such as Machhapuchhre, Annapurna, Lamjung, and Manaslu. The three days two nights Sikles trek is a quiet trail with less number of trekkers. Also, this remote trek offers some stunning experiences and sceneries.

More About Sikles Village

Sikles village trek is not a high-altitude trekking so, the chances of altitude sickness are almost zero. This village is inhabited by the Gurung people who are known for their bravery during the world war.

The people of this beautiful village mainly speak the Gurung language. They are very friendly and known for their hospitality towards the guest. The Gurung village reflects the ancient cultures and traditions.

Sikles Village Trek: Village of The Brave Gurungs Photo

A lady trekker jumping up with excitement with the backdrop of Himalayas, during Sikles trek captured by North Nepal Treks.

Family photo during Sikles Village Trek with the backdrop of Himalayas captured by North Nepal Trek

Sikles Village Trek Itinerary

day 1

Arrival at Kathmandu and transfer to hotel

Highest Altitude	1400 m

After your arrival at the Tribhuvan International Airport, you will be picked up by a private vehicle and drop you off at your hotel. You can rest in your hotel room and get rid of your jet lag from your flight to Kathmandu.

In Kathmandu, you will be placed in a deluxe hotel. You will be provided with breakfast in the morning. So, rest well for we have a lot of new things to experience in the morning.

- Overnight stay at a hotel

day 2

Fly or Drive to Pokhara

Flight Hours	25 mins
Highest Altitude	1400 m
Trek Duration	7-8 hours drive
Trek Distance	200.9 km

Our second day is filled with beautiful scenic views from the ride to Pokhara, we will take a tourist bus to get to Pokhara from Kathmandu. Sit back and enjoy the beautiful surrounding views of the landscapes and the mountains. We will stop on the way for lunch and reach Pokhara in around 6-7 hours. We will have dinner in Pokhara and stay at a hotel in Pokhara.

You can also take a flight to Pokhara which takes about 25 mins.

                                    
                                            Overnight stay at a hotel

                                            Included meal Breakfast

day 3

Pokhara - Sikles village

Flight Hours	4 hrs Jeep
Highest Altitude	1980 m / 6496 ft
Trek Duration	15 mins
Trek Distance	500 m

We begin by getting on a private vehicle to reach Kaunkhola. From there, we take an off-road vehicle to reach Sikles. It is about 4 hours of off-road drive. The vehicle will drop us near the village of Sikles.

From there, we walk for about 15 minutes to reach the village. We then go to our hotel where we’ll spend the night.

                                    
                                            Overnight stay at Homestay

                                            Included meals ( lunch + Dinner )

day 4

Sikles to Tangting

Highest Altitude	1565 m / 5135 ft
Trek Duration	5-6 hrs
Trek Distance	6-7 km

In the morning, we will visit the popular viewpoint on the top of the hill. The Sikle's viewpoint is about an hour's walk away uphill. We will view some fantastic scenery from there.

We then return to our hotel. There, we will have a meal, and we begin our hiking. We hike all the way through the foothills and to the other side of the valley in Tangting. It will take about 3 hours to hike. We will then spend the night in Tangting.

                                    
                                            Overnight stay at Tangting Homestay

                                            Included Meals ( Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner )

day 5

Tangting to Sabi hike and Drive back to Pokhara

Highest Altitude	1200 m / 3940 ft
Trek Duration	5-6 hrs
Trek Distance	8 km

We’ll explore the village of Tangting in the morning. Then, after having a meal, we will hike downhill towards Pokhara. We hike for about 3 hours to Sabi, which is a small town. From there, we can take a bus that will bring us back to Pokhara which is about a two-hour ride.

                                    
                                            Overnight Stay at Hotel in Pokhara

                                            Included Meals ( Breakfast+Lunch )

Sikles village Trek Map and Altitude Graph

WHAT’S INCLUDED

Teahouse accommodation during the trek, during the trek.
We provide 3 meals per day (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner) and Tea / Coffee twice daily. Please note that each meal is served as a single serving.
Most ground transportation is as per the itinerary, during the trek.
Professional English-speaking, Eco Trained trekking guide his meals, accommodation, salary, insurance, equipment, medicine, transportation, etc.
Porter service (4 trekkers: 1 porter).
Sleeping Bag and Trekking sticks (to be returned after trip completion).
All necessary paperwork
All government and local taxes.

WHAT'S EXCLUDED

Other transportation except Included in the section.
Personal expenses (bar bills, battery recharge, extra porters, bottle or boiled water, shower, etc.).
Additional costs or delays caused by management out of control like landscape, bad weather conditions, in case of itinerary modification with a view to a safety concern, illness, change of government policy, political instability raises strike, moment, etc.
Any others expenses which are not mentioned in including section.
Hotel and accomondations in Kathmandu and Pokhara
Any Transportation form Kathmandu to Pokhara.
Anything not mentioned in the Included section.

Sikles Trek Trip Information

Sikles trek is a short 3-day trip where the first day we drive to Sikles from Pokhara. The drive is about 4 hours long. We will spend the night at a teahouse in Sikles.

The next day we will visit the Sikles viewpoint which takes about an hour to reach from the Sikles village. We then return to our hotel to have the day’s meal. Then we will leave to hike towards Tangting.

Food and accommodation

We will be accommodating in teahouses during the Sikles Trek. You will find decent rooms and facilities. You can either share or have a single room as per your choice.

We will be eating the main Nepali food i.e. Dal, Bhaat, Tarkari (Rice, Lentil soup, cooked vegetables), and pickles for our lunch and dinner. Besides that, you can find other menu items like pizza, chips, pasta, noodles, milk tea, chocolates, bread, etc.

Best time to Visit

The best time to trek in Nepal is during spring (March-May) or autumn (September-November). These times provide pleasant weather, moderate temperature, and clear skies that offer the best view of the village and the mountains.

Permit Requirements for the Sikles trek

As the trekking destination is inside the Annapurna Conservation Area, it requires a permit from the Nepal government for tourists. You need to have a TIMS card and ACAP (Annapurna Conservation Area Permit) which you can receive at the Tourism Information Center in Pokhara. For issuing the permit, you need to bring the following documents:

Passport
Insurance
2 photographs (pp-size)

Written by: Mohan Bhandari

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Frequently Asked Question

This trek is done all year round, however, months from March to May and October to December are the optimum time to hike. From March to May, the hills and forests are covered by greenery and blooming Rhododendrons. From October to December, the weathers are clear with no rainfall and fog covering the Himalayas. So, this time of the year portrays the best mesmerizing view of mountains and landscapes.

This trek grants a chance to savour the typical Gurung cuisine like Dhedo and Rotis. The nights are usually spent in community homestays. The guest has a choice to stay individually in a single room or share it with others. Overall, this trek offers satisfying food and lodging.

This trek is one of the easiest treks. Also, the paths are not physically demanding and the likelihood of altitude sickness almost dwindles to zero so, the children as well as the older people can easily conquer this trek. Also, this trek can be done with all the family members together. This place embraces the visitors with a great view of the Himalayas, wildlife, lush forest and blooming Rhododendrons. So, it can pacify the thirst of curious children's minds.

This village is inhabited by the Gurung and is very famed for its cultural dances, songs and various traditions and rituals performed according to the request of guests. This hike will give you a peek at the old culture practised by the Gurungs.

Yes, you need an ( Annapurna Conservation Area Project ) ACAP permit to enter this region. The cost of the permit is US $ 30 per person including tax and service charge