Sikles trek offers a culturally rich and scenic journey through one of the earliest Gurung settlements in the Mardi Khola Valley, south of Annapurna II. This trail, especially vibrant in spring with blooming rhododendron forests, features traditional Gurung villages, Himalayan vistas, and stops at tea houses along the way. Trekkers can witness the unique lifestyle of the Gurung people, including shamans and historical ties to Gurkha warriors, while enjoying warm hospitality and natural beauty that sets this trek apart from others in Nepal.
Sikles Trek
The town of Sikles lies over the Mardi Khola Valley where a trekking will help you explore one of the early Gurung settlements. Sikles trekking takes you to the remote villages and habitation south of Annapurna II massif. With astounding Himalayan perspectives, our trekking passes precarious landscape with quaint towns. If you go there in the spring season, the route to Sikles is blooming with rhododendron forests. The trek can be done with adult family members and friends.
This charming trek provides you dazzling views of Himalayan vistas, stops at tea house and cabin offices. You will come across unique Himalayan culture and see the history of Gurkha warriors in their natural habitat. In the course of your journey, you will come across Seti River, Lhachok, Ghachowk, and the most prominent Ghalegaun. In Sikles trek, you will get to stay in traditional accommodations in Gurung villages for the most part of the trek. Sikles trek is presumably a rich trail in terms of Himalayan culture, hospitality and friendliness, which basically differentiates itself with a number of social differences from other parts of Nepal.
The gives you staggering views of Annapurna region. In addition, a prominent attraction is the witnessing of Nepalese shaman and cleric that belong to the Gurung. To sum it up, this trip takes you in a Himalayan journey with flavors of culture and biological diversity, and at the end of it all, you will feel energized and invigorated.
- Airport pick up on your arrival and drop at the end of your trip free of cost
- Annapurna Conservation Area Project permit TIMS (Trekkers Information Management System)
- All needed ground transportation by tourist bus, Public vehicles or flight (on your request)
- Trekking maps and complete free trekking information before going to trek.
- Welcome and farewell dinner in typical Nepali restaurant at the beginning and end of treks and tour in Kathmandu
- Accommodation in tea-house/lodge during the trek
- 3 star hotel or similar in Kathmandu and Pokhara as per itinerary
- An experience English speaking licensed holder trekking guide
- Strong potter for carrying your luggage (1 potter for 2 person)
- First aid kit box (carried by your trekking guide or leader)
- Salary, insurance, food, accommodation for guide and potters
- Down jacket, sleeping bag, trekking poles and if needed more trekking gears here is available on hair
- All local tax and paper work will done by Orbit Alpine Adventure
- Your international flight ticket to Nepal and return back
- Nepal entry visa
- All kind of drinks (Tea, coffee, hot water, bottle water), bar bills (alcoholic beverage) and desert
- Hot shower. WIFI, all kind of battery charges in trekking region.
- Tips to guides, potters and drivers
- All kind of personal shopping
- Extra night accommodation and meals because of early arrival, late departure and early return from trekking (due to any reason than the scheduled itinerary) in Kathmandu and Pokhara
- Your travel insurance (it is compulsory to take and adventure trip) for emergency evacuation and hospital