SIKLESH REKKING

(Trekking in Off The Beaten Trail)

Simikot Trekking (Camping Treks)

Best season :	Sep - May
Trekking duration :	7 - 8 Days.
Trekking grade :	A (Easy)
Mx. altitude :	2,000 m.
Starting from :	Pokhara
Ending Point :	Pokhara
Culture :
Mode of Trekking :	Fully Organized Camping Trekking.
Himalayan Sights :	Annapurna Himalayan ranges and Lumjung Himal massif.
Highlight :	Siklesh is a large village, possibly the second largest Gurung village in Nepal, and is a well-preserved example of traditional Gurung culture with the good views of south Annpaurna and Lamjung Himal massif.

Brif Info

Rough and wild, this trek cuts through less traveled country south of Annapurna II and Lamjung Himal massif. It boasts good mountain views and the local people are unaccustomed to trekkers. It is a spectacular short trek and traverses a variety of terrain from low land villages and rice terraces up to Nepal’s largest Gurung (Gurkha) village (300m) as well as blooming forest of rhododendron in the spring

Itinerary ( Note : Itinerary can be customized according to your duration of holiday )

Day to Day Itinerary
Day 1:	Arrival In Kathmandu This is the first welcoming day that we meet upon arrival at the Kathmandu International Airport and transfer to Hotel. Short briefing will be followed about necessary formalities and rest of the program. Depending on your arrival time you will have choice of visiting nearby sanctuaries or rest of the time free for leisure.
Day 2.	Sightseeing / Cultural Day In Kathmandu Half day sightseeing around Kathmandu, Patan city where you will have time to fascinating Buddhist and Hindu temples and shrines reflecting ancient local tradition are highlighted on my guided tour. There’s time to explore the city’s many charms on your own or take a rest while I finalize trekking area permits. In the evening delicious traditional Nepali well come dinner await for you. Q/N in Kathmandu.
Day 3:	Kathmandu - Pokhara Today we drive to Pokhara (200km), approximately 7 hours away by tourist bus. We will see good scenery of countryside while driving. We will be arriving late afternoon at Pokhara around 2:00 o’clock. Pokhara is an enchanting Himalayan Valley of remarkable beauty. We can explore its scenic land on bicycle/on foot or as your own like boating in Fewa Lake over looking the region of Annapurna Himalayan ranges. In the evening prepare for the trek. Q/N.
Day 4.	Pokhara – Kalikasthan Drive to Bijayapur and trek through different tribal villages to Kalikasthan, camping at the top of the mountain, offering panoramic views of the Himalaya.
Day 5:	Kalikasthan – Lamachur Passing waterfalls, the track moves downhill into the lush green river valley, before climbing towards Lamachaur, where we camp for the night.
Day 6.	Lamachur – Siklich The track climbs to Siklis through dense rhododendron forest and Nepal’s largest Gurung (or Gorkha) Village. This is the best point from which to see the Himalayan panorama and close views of Lamjung Himal, Annapurna II and Manaslu.
Day 7.	Siklich – Ghale Gaun Descend through the forest and a smaller village to the pleasant village of Ghale. You may be interested to stay one more day here, to enjoy the panoramic view of the Machhapuchhare (the Fishtail).
Day 8:	Ghale Gaun – Pokhara The trail descends to Pokhara through the forest, passing a diverse range of tribal villages (Brahman, Chhetri, Gurung and Thakali.)
Day 9:	Pokhara Spend the days relaxing/Sightseeing in this lovely town, with it’s wonderful lakeside setting. Overnight in guest house / hotel.
Day 10:	Pokhara Spend the days relaxing/Sightseeing in this lovely town, with it’s wonderful lakeside setting. Overnight in guest house / hotel.
Day 11:	Pokhara - Kathmandu An early start to take the tourist bus back to Kathmandu. Overnight at hotel.
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