Sikles Eco-Trek: Hidden Annapurna Village Experience – 10 Days

Scenic deluxe bus ride along Trishuli river, green hills & villages, arrive lakeside, free time for Phewa Lake stroll or boat ride

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  Transport:

  Comfortable private tourist bus or private Hiace/Scorpio jeep (your choice at booking)
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  Meals:

  Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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  Accomodation:

  Lakeside hotel

Depart 7:30 AM, beautiful drive with first views of Machhapuchhre, stop at Begnas Lake viewpoint, pass small towns, arrive Sikles trailhead, welcome with flower garland & local juice by homestay family, short orientation walk in Nepal’s largest Gurung village, visit Parbat Gurung Museum & old monastery, free evening with local family

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  Transport:

  Private 4WD jeep (road is partly paved, then rough off-road)
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  Meals:

  Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
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  Accomodation:

  Community homestay (clean private room, shared bathroom)

Easy warm-up day, walk through Sikles village, visit primary school (if open), enter beautiful rhododendron & oak forest, cross suspension bridges, pass small waterfalls, several small Magar & Gurung hamlets, reach Hugu Goth – a summer grazing settlement, afternoon free to play with local kids or learn to make sel-roti

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  Transport:

  Trekking
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  Meals:

  Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
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  Accomodation:

  Simple homestay

Steady climb through dense forest, birdwatching (danphe, monal possible), cross small crystal streams, exit tree line into open meadows, spectacular first close-up views of Annapurna II & IV, arrive Nohtha high pasture, help herd goats or just relax with 360° mountain views

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  Transport:

  Trekking
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  Meals:

  Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
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  Accomodation:

  Basic homestay or community lodge

Early breakfast, final push through alpine meadows filled with wildflowers (seasonal), reach Kori Danda ridge, spend 1–2 hours enjoying one of the best uncrowded viewpoints in Annapurna: Annapurna II, IV, Lamjung Himal, Manaslu (on clear days) and sacred Machhapuchhre right in front, picnic lunch with panorama, afternoon free to explore ridge

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  Transport:

  Trekking
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  Meals:

  Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
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  Accomodation:

  Very basic lodge/homestay at Kori Danda

Long but beautiful descent, different angle of the same mountains, pass through thick forest again, stop at hidden waterfall for photos, arrive Sikles by early afternoon, hot shower (bucket), evening cultural program: traditional Gurung dance, songs, local rice wine (raksi) tasting, farewell with family

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  Transport:

  Trek 3–4 hrs + shared jeep (2 hrs
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  Meals:

  Breakfast, Lunch
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  Accomodation:

  Same homestay in Sikles

Leisurely morning (optional sunrise from village viewpoint), say goodbye to host family, drive back same scenic route, arrive Pokhara around lunch, free afternoon – options: paragliding from Sarangkot, visit World Peace Stupa, mountain museum, shopping for souvenirs

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  Transport:

  Same private 4WD jeep
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  Meals:

  Breakfast
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  Accomodation:

  Same lake-side hotel

If driving – same scenic route with different light; if flying – spectacular mountain flight on left side. Arrive Kathmandu, free afternoon for last-minute shopping or spa, evening farewell dinner with cultural dance show

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  Transport:

  Same private tourist bus or jeep OR optional flight Pokhara–Kathmandu (30 min, +US$125 approx., we can book)
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  Meals:

  Breakfast + Farewell dinner
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  Accomodation:

  Same 3-star hotel in Thamel

Airport drop-off 3 hours before your international flight

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  Transport:

  Private car/van to Tribhuvan International Airport (20–30 min)
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  Meals:

  Breakfast