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A six-day trek from Pokhara to Kapuche Glacier Lake and Kori Danda moves from forested trails to high grasslands, combining glacial lakes, panoramic Himalayan views, and Gurung village culture. Expect steep climbs, tea-house nights, and one tented high camp.
A six-day trek from Pokhara to Kapuche Glacier Lake and Kori Danda moves from forested trails to high grasslands, combining glacial lakes, panoramic Himalayan views, and Gurung village culture. Expect steep climbs, tea-house nights, and one tented high camp.
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Operated by CAN Travels · Pokhara, Gandaki Province
A cold morning in the Annapurna foothills wakes you before the jeep does — mist clings to terraced fields as the road to Sikles threads upward from Pokhara. By the time your boots hit the trail the valley’s voice has changed: streams dare you forward, rhododendron slopes pull your gaze upward, and the skyline sharpens into the jagged teeth of Annapurna II and Dhaulagiri.
challenging.
6 days (4–7 hours walking per day).
Participants should have regular aerobic fitness and experience with day hikes; be comfortable walking uphill for multiple consecutive days.
The route reaches about 3,800 m; it's non-technical but physically demanding—expect steep, sustained climbs and slower pace above 3,000 m; allow time to acclimatize.
Lower sections and Sikles offer tea-house accommodation; nights near Kori Danda are typically tented camping as there are no fixed lodges at the ridge.
Yes—trekking permits and official documents are handled as part of the tour; always carry ID and your permits on the trail.
Spring (March–May) and autumn (September–November) provide the most stable weather and rhododendron blooms or clear post-monsoon skies for mountain views.
Sikles and surrounding villages are traditional Gurung settlements; the area sits along ancient foot-trails used for trade and seasonal grazing between valleys.
Stick to marked trails, pack out waste when possible, and support local tea houses and guides to ensure tourism benefits village economies and limits unmanaged waste.
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