Sikles Trek

Sikles Trek is a quick and simple hiking excursion that passes through lovely Gurung-inhabited villages. Sikles Trek begins with breathtaking views of snow-capped mountains and breathtaking landscape scenes. From Kathmandu, we drive to the picturesque city of Pokhara, which is blessed with a beautiful climate. From Milan Chowk, we take a short drive to begin our trekking adventure towards Kharpani. At Kharpani, we have access to a natural hot spring. And then, we pass through the lovely Gurung village of Ghalegaun, where we get to see the delightful sight of local Nepalese people interacting with visitors while also sharing their common culture.

From here, at an elevation of about 2,000 meters, we have fantastic views of both Annapurna and Lamjung Himal. The Sikles Trek is a quick, two-day hike through the picturesque Gurung villages that surround Pokhara. Difficult walks and altitude sickness are not to be feared. The vast majority of visitors to Nepal have heard of sickles. As a result, we heartily suggest the Sikles Trek to any travel enthusiast who wishes to experience the greatest of Pokhara’s natural beauty and local culture. When making travel plans for this trek, sign up with Nepal Holiday Treks and Tours for the best services.

Best Season to Trek on Sikles?

The two best seasons to go on Sikles Trek are in the spring and the fall. March marks the start of the spring season, which ends in May. On the other hand, the autumn season lasts from September to November. During these months, tourists and trekkers from all over the world swarm the sikle routes.

Transportation

Since it is quite challenging to begin our trek on Sikles in a local vehicle, if you would prefer a private jeep or vehicle, we can arrange for one for you. In it, you can explore the route to Sikles and take in the breathtaking views of the Trishuli River and mountains. If you intend to take a public transportation, you will also need to switch between vehicles periodically; the first will drop you off in Pokhara from Kathmandu, and the second will take you from Pokhara to Sikles. Additionally, you will be dropped off at our international airport in Kathmandu by our private vehicle from Timag, the final destination of your trek.

Food and Accommodation

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are the three meals a day that you can select from the menu. However, you are limited to eating breakfast in Pokhara on the first day of the trek. Visitors to Sikles must provide their own food. There are no grocery stores nearby. However, there are tea houses where you can purchase items like toast, omelets, boiled eggs, tea, and so on.

During the trek, there are some simple tea house accommodations available. While Pokhara has plenty of hotels, lodges, and guest houses, most visitors to Sikles prefer to spend the night camping due to the lack of necessary infrastructure in the area.

Highest altitude during Sikles Trek

The Namun-la Pass trek, which ascends to a height of about 5,300 meters (17,388 feet) above sea level, is the highest point of the Sikles trek. This means that because of the thinning air and potential altitude-related difficulties, it is a high-altitude trek that needs appropriate acclimatization and preparation. As they proceed on the Annapurna Circuit trek, trekkers usually approach Namun-la Pass from the Manang side, taking in expansive views of the surrounding Himalayan peaks along the way.

Altitude sickness

The village is at an elevation of 1,980m and the maximum elevation gain during this trek is 2,200m. So, there is very little or no chance of getting altitude sickness. Therefore, Sikles trek is appropriate for all age groups of travelers having good physical fitness. But on the route to Sikles via Namun La Pass; we have to pass from almost more than 5600m, which may cause a little altitude sickness to the beginners.

Travel Insurance

We highly advise you to obtain travel insurance prior to embarking on a hiking adventure. Verify that accidents that occur in high altitudes or overseas are covered by your insurance. While we make every effort to look after you, accidents happen occasionally and are beyond our control. So, it is best to have insurance for your personal safety in the event of a medical emergency that necessitates a helicopter evacuation.

Guide and Porters

All trekking activities should be carried out with a government-licensed guide and porter, according to the Nepal Tourism Board. Our top priority is keeping you safe. For this reason, our porter and guide are committed to ensuring your safety while making your trekking experience in Nepal unforgettable. We prioritize the safety of our porters and guides in addition to yours. Notably, insurance facilities are offered to our guide and porter.