Detailed Itinerary of Siklish Trekking

Day 01 Kathmandu - Pokhara (910m/2986ft.)
After Breakfast 6 hrs Drive to Pokhara about 200km by Tourist Bus through good scenery of River and countryside. Check in to the Hotel. Free afternoon on your own. Take a walk around Lakeside or you can do boating at fewa lake. O/n Hotel.
(You can fly to Pokhara takes 25 minutes Flight)

Day 02 Pokhara - Kharpani (1275m)
Early morning start with a steep climb and then an easy undulating walk towards Ghachowk village passing rice and millet fields. The trail continues with a climb to Diprang village and descends to the Seti river to Kharpani (1275m) where we camp. Small natural hot springs are located here. A 4 hours walk

Day 03 KharpaniI - Ghalekharka (2250 m)
The trek goes along the Seti river and ascends towards Nayangaon a fairly large Gurung village. We continue the trek and climb a steep hill to Chianglung village to Sardi Khola river for lunch. After lunch we will visit Khaibrang village and Ghalekharka (2250 m) village to camp for the night. A 5 hours walk.

Day 04 Ghalekharka - Parje (1870 m)
The route becomes steeper as the trail goes through a beautiful Rhododendron forest upto the ridge top (2560 m). From here we walk through a Cedar forest before reaching Parje (1870 m). A 7 hours walk.

Day 05 Parje
Rest day visit Siklis (2850 m), which is the largest Gurung settlement in Nepal. Set overlooking the Mardi river valley. Siklis is inhabited by Gurungs, one of the many Nepalese hill tribes. Magnificent front views of Lamjung Himal and the Annapurna range. Includes:

Day 06 Parje - Lamakhet
A steep 2 hours descent along stone steps. We follow the Mardi river passing through numerous villages and cultivated fields and Lamakhet. A 6 hours walk.

Day 07 Lamakhet - Kalikasthan
Continue to follow the trail along the Mardi river through rice fields and forests to reach Bhainse for lunch. From here we walk to Kalikasthan (1518 m). A 5 hours walk.

Day 08 Kalikasthan - Pokhara
This camp spot has good views of the surrounding Annapurnas. Hike towards Begnas. Lunch at the lakeside. A 3 hours walk. Transfer by van to Pokhara. O/n at Hotel.

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Clothing and equipments

Certain basic trekking equipment is essential on all routes we described in this site. Depending on the area and season, we will provide you with a comprehensive list of necessities. Here is some recommended Equipments List for trekking in Nepal.

Clothing

1. Boots

Lightweight walking boots. If new one is being bought, “walk then in” to avoid blisters. Also bring spare laces.

2. Track shoes

A pair of track shoes. To wear in the camp at night or when the boot is wet.

3. Jacket

Warm jacket. Fiber fills or down should be adequate. This is especially necessary during winter from December to February. A rainproof jacket with hood or a poncho. Get the one that is guaranteed waterproof.

4. Shirt and Sweaters

Woolen shirts and thick sweaters. During winter months, December through February these items are essential. Thick sweaters can be purchased in Kathmandu. 1 lightweight long sleeved -shirt is particularly suitable for avoiding sun burn.

5. Trousers

A pair of lightweight/ heavy weight trousers. Jeans are unsuitable to wear on treks. Cheap loose cotton pants are available in Kathmandu. Heavyweight trousers are useful higher up in the mountains in the morning and at night. Windproof/ waterproof trousers are necessary on all treks going above 10.00ft.

6. Underwear

Thermal underwear. These are excellent to sleep in at night in the winter months thermal underwear are quite invaluable.

7. Tracksuit

A tracksuit useful for wearing in camp and in the tent. 2 pair of loose fitting long shorts/ skirts.

8. Sleeping Bag

As you do not carry it yourself this may be synthetic or down, but it must be 4 season. As most treks pass through a variety of climatic conditions, a long zip is a good idea. A cotton/fleece liner helps keep your sleeping bag clean. Good sleeping bags are expensive but can be rented easily in Kathmandu (Only for treks starting and finishing there)

9. Sun Hat, SunCream/Block & Lip Salve

Choose a high factor suncream (Factor 20 or stronger) to protect your skin against the sun at high altitude. A combination sunblock/lip salve is ideal for facial protection.

10. Personal First Aid Kit

You should have your own supply of plasters, aspirin, diarrhea tablets and also a comprehensive blister kit. (Please do not give medicines to local people without consulting the trek leader.)

11. Hat/ Glove/ Sandle/ Shocks/ Underwear

a) A woolen hat to wear in the morning and at night. During winter it is an essential item.
b) A sunhat and ensure it has a wide brim to cover the face and neck.
b) A pair of gloves. Leather with lining and woolen are best. c) 1 pair of sandals to wear in the cities and in camp.
d) 4 pairs of thin and 4 pair of thick woolen socks.
e) Underwear” normal quantity and swimming costume, hankies.

Equipments and Accessories

a) Duffle bag or kit bag to carry to gear while trekking
b) Daypack: This is a small rucksack to carry personal requirement for the day e.g. toilet items, camera, film towel, soap, a boot etc.
c) Water bottle.
d) Snow glasses and sunglasses
e) 2-4 large plastic bags to separate clean clothes from dirty ones.
f) 6 -10 smaller plastic bags to dispose garbage.
g) Wallet and /or money belt with compartment for coins.
h) Toiletries with large and small towels. Toilet paper can buy in Kathmandu and some villages in the mountains.
i) Small headlamp and/ or torch with spare batteries and bulbs
j) candles and lighter to burn toilet paper.
k) Snow gaiters essential during wither and all treks going over at other times.
l) An umbrella (optional), which is quite useful to as a sunshade and useful when it rains.
m) Reading materials, camera and film, game items (optional), note book, rubber band, pen and pencil, envelopes, a diary, a calendar, a pocket knife, binoculars (optional), a small pillow or headrest (optional). Thermoses (optional)- an inflatable sleeping mat, trekking map, adequate quantities of passport photograph