Siklish trekking

Siklish trekking itinerary

Day 01: Arrive in Kathmandu
Upon arrival at Kathmandu International Airport, transfer to hotel in Kathmandu. Depending on arrival time, may be opportunity to explore surrounding area. Overnight at hotel in Kathmandu (BB Basis)

Day 02: Drive/Fly to Pokhara
After breakfast at hotel, drive to Pokhara which will take around 7-8 hours (optional, can take 30 minutes by STOL flight too). After arrived at Pokhara, transfer to hotel. Overnight at hotel in Pokhara (BB Basis)

Day 03: Pokhara to Kalikasthan (1370m)
After breakfast at hotel, 30 minutes drive to Bijayapur Khola (Bijayapur army camp) takes you to the trek starting point. The route takes us through rice fields (seasonal) then ascends through Rakhigaon. The views around are Then the trail gently climbs along a ridge top through the Brahmin and Chhetri villages towards Kalikasthan. Overnight at teahouse (All meals Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner will be served at teahouse lodge restaurant)      

Day 04: Kalikasthan to Lama Khet (1680m)
The route begins by passing through beautiful scenic villages and greenery to Mardi Khola. En route, you cross Bhaise, Nawaldanda to reach Lama Khet, a small village surrounded by lush green hills. Overnight at teahouse (All meals Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner will be served at teahouse lodge restaurant)      

Day 05: Lama Khet to Siklish (1980m)
The trail remains flat along the riverbank until you reach Khilan Gaon. Then after, you follow a path which is gently uphill for some distance and then gradually gets steeper. The trail climbs again until we reach Siklish village. This is one of the oldest and largest Gurung community villages. Overnight at teahouse (All meals Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner will be served at teahouse lodge restaurant)

Day 06: Siklish to Neuli Kharka or Forest camp (2200m)
The route passes through rhododendron and oak forests on a gradual ascent before leveling out. Overnight at teahouse or community home (All meals Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner will be served at teahouse lodge restaurant)

Day 07: Neuli Kharka / Forest Camp to Ghale gaun (2000m)
Again the trail passes through forests of rhododendron before it descends steeply to reach to Ghale Gaun. It is a small village which is mainly inhabited by the Gurung and Magar communities. Overnight at teahouse or community home (All meals Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner will be served at teahouse lodge restaurant)

Day 08: Ghale gaun to Pokhara
The trail descends gently to Hemja (1070m), from Hemja we will drive to Pokhara. Overnight at hotel in Pokhara (BB Basis)

Day 09: Next day drive from Pokhara to Katmandu approximately (7-8 hrs.) by bus or fly to Kathmandu, 30 min by STOL flight as you wish to have in your package, transfer to hotel, late noon shopping souvenirs around market and typical Nepali dinner party with culture show. Overnight hotel in Kathmandu (BB Basis)

Day 10: Transfer to airport for International departure.

Rr if you wish to have onward programs- wildlife safari tour, whitewater rafting/ kayaking, paragliding, sightseeing or visiting main tourist attraction of around please let us know we are happy to organize as you wish. 

If the proposed trip itinerary doesn’t suit for you, you can make your own itinerary or we are flexible to customize it.

Cost Includes

• Airport transfers - pick up and drop upon arrival and departure 
• Full board basis on the way of trekking- Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner -3 meals per day and overnight accommodation at tea house lodge. Or Camping organize
• Transportation- to and from starting and ending point.
• Necessary trekking permit, conservation and TIMS fee.
•  Supporting staffs (trekking guide and porter), as well as their necessary insurance, and accommodation meals allowance and salary
• 2- Nights accommodation in Kathmandu and 1-night Pokhara in BB basis before and after the trek.
• Domestic airfare, airport tax, overland bus fare for (Kathmandu- Pokhara – Kathmandu) before and after the trek as you wish to have in your package.
• Wildness First aid kit pack for the trekking.

Cost Excludes

• Hotel in Kathmandu and Pokhara if extra days stay.
• Food (Lunch & Dinner) before and after the trip in Kathmandu and Pokhara.
• Personal expenses such as laundry, telephone calls, alcoholic beverages, bottled drinks (including cold drinks and mineral/hot water/ hot drinks/shower tea-coffee, chocolate hot drinks), tips for the guide, porter & other staffs etc.
• Travel insurance and emergency evacuation cost.
• Additional costs- extra days stay, incase of flight cancellation due to the natural calamities, bad weather forecast and other unforeseen circumstances
• Personal trekking gear for the trek.