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A 12-day circuit from Pokhara to the traditional Gurung village of Siklis, this trek combines steady hillwalking, village stays and a hilltop camp at Kalika. Expect terraced fields, forest ridges, and close cultural encounters with a community of Tibetan-origin Gurungs.
A 12-day circuit from Pokhara to the traditional Gurung village of Siklis, this trek combines steady hillwalking, village stays and a hilltop camp at Kalika. Expect terraced fields, forest ridges, and close cultural encounters with a community of Tibetan-origin Gurungs.
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Operated by Green Horizon Tours & Travels - Thamel · Pokhara, Gandaki Province
You step off the bus in Pokhara with mountain air sharpening your lungs; by the second day you’re trading town streets for terraced rice paddies and a mercifully slow rhythm of village life. The trail climbs and falls across ridgelines, through rhododendron and oak forest, and finally deposits you at Siklis—a compact Gurung village perched just below treeline where prayer flags and stone houses keep the old rhythms alive.
moderate.
11–12 days.
Moderate fitness with ability to walk 4–6 hours on hilly, uneven terrain for several consecutive days
Siklis village sits around 1,980 m and the Kalika hilltop camp is slightly higher; the trek stays below typical high-altitude thresholds, reducing severe altitude risk.
National park fees are listed in the tour inclusions—confirm with your operator which permits they handle before departure.
Accommodation is basic guesthouses and tea-houses in villages, with one planned camp at Kalika; expect shared facilities and simple meals.
Minimum age is 10 years per the operator; families should consider daily walking durations and comfort with rustic lodging.
Siklis is a Gurung village of Tibetan-origin communities; traditional roles of lamas and shamans remain central to social life and rites.
The route is less developed than main Annapurna trails—pack out waste, avoid single-use plastics, and support local homestays to keep tourism low-impact.
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