Tsum Valley Trek
The Tsum valley trekking is one of the distant and ...
Package Details
One of the oldest and second largest Gurung village in Nepal is Sikles. And this historic hill trek will bring you to this place, which still retains the aura of an ancient Gurung culture and heritages. Actually, this trek will be the combination of awesome Gurung culture, wonderful traditional village life and Himalayan panorama of Annapurna range as well as Mardi Himal.
Here, the Jhankri the Shaman and Lama the Priest have important roles in this Buddhist community, marriage, death and day-to-day lives of people there. Actually the Siklish village lies above the Mardi Khola river (1,981m), by overlooking Annapurna IV to the north and Annapurna and Lamjung Himal to the east. Another major attraction of Sickles Trek is a Tara Hilltop (found by Gopi Adhikari), from where you can have the spectacular views of Annapurna South (7219m), Himchuli(6441m), Machhapuchhre (6993m), Annapurna II (7937m), Annapurna III (7555m), Annapurna IV (7525m), Lamjung Himal and Manaslu ranges.
Cold Feet Adventure is always ready for this wonderful and historic hill trek to Sikles of Annapurna Region. We have crafted flexible itinerary for every packages. We cordially welcome you here.
- Duration: 14
- Maximum Elevation: 3055
- Seasons: Sep,Oct,Nov-March,April,May
- Trekking Difficulty: Midium
- Accommodation: Not Available
- Route of Trekking: Tara Top
- Geography: Hills,Mountains
- Location: Annapurna
- Transportation: Flight,Bus,Private Vehicle
- Religion: Buddhiest,Hindu
- Ethnic People: Gurung,Thakali,chhetri,Brahmin
- Minimum Pax: 2
- Airport Pickup on arrival and Drop
- A Full day Guided Kathmandu Sightseeing Tour (Soyambhu nath ,Patan Durbar Squire,Pashupati and Bauddhanath Stupa)
- Transport by tourist bus to Pokhara and Chitwan
- All Necessary Private Transport from Pokhara to start of the trek and Return
- English speaking qualify Guide
- Assistant Guide for Group from 4 above
- Porter one for two people
- Food and Accommodation During Trek
- Transport by private vehicle to trek departure
- All necessary Tims and Acap Entry Fee
- 3 night Accommodation in Pokhara Non star but comfortable Guest house
- 3 Night Accommodation in Kathmandu in *** Star Hotel on B&B Bases
- 1 day Rafting on the way to Chitwan from Pokhara
- 2 Night 3 Days Chitwan all Inclusive
- Flight from Chitwan to Kathmandu
- MSR Water Pump
- A Cold Feet Duffel Bag
- A Cold Feet T shirt and Hat
- A Comprehensive First Aid Kit Box
- Guide and Porter Insurance
- Visa Fee
- Travel Insurance
- Bottle water
- Any beverage
- Tipping
- Meals in Kathmandu and Pokhara
- Sleeping bag (Comfortable to -20)
- 1 Pair strong Mountain/Hiking boots
- 1 Dawn Jacket/All Weather Anorak
- Medium/Large Rucksack/ Backpack
- Light Water & Windproof jacket
- Or 2, 1 Liter Water bottle (s)
- 1 Pair Waterproof Gaiters / Over Trousers
- 1 Torch/ Flashlight & Spare Batteries
- 2 Long Sleeve Cotton (or Polypro) Shirts
- 1 Medium Size Towel
- 1 Pair Sport Shoes
- 1 Pair Slipper
- 2 Pair Light weight Trousers
- 1 Pair Shorts
- 1 Fleece/Warm Sweater
- 1 Sweat Shirt/Light Sweat
- 2 T-shirt
- 2 Pair Light Socks
- 3 Pair Heavy Woolen Socks (4 Plastic bags to wrapping clothes)
- Small Day pack
- Thermals
- Cotton Headscarf/ Bandanna
- Sun Glasses and Sun Hat
- 1 Washing Kit, Including Personal Toiletries
- Talcum Powder
- Moleskin Blisters Tape
- Toilet Paper
- Biodegradable Shop-Shampoo
- Any Personal Medication
- Optional Items
- Money Belt
- Warm Hat/Gloves Waterproof
- One Swimming Costume/Bathing Suits
- One Swiss Army Type of Knife
- One Inner Sleeping sheet
- Combine a stunning natural journey around the Annapurna region with an equally stunning wildlife adventure at Chitwan National Park.
- A pleasant journey to the picturesque hamlet of Sikles located high above the Mardi Khola river and surrounded by the towering summits of Annapurna and Lamjung Ranges
- Experience the unique culture of the Gurung depicted in their day to day livelihood through a series of activities including cultural programs, dances, and homestay.
- Battle against the high rapids and winding bends of the Upper Seti River enjoying the thrilling experience of rafting.
- Experience the wilderness at Chitwan National Park through a wide range of activities including Elephant safari, boat safari and many more.
Itineraries
Upon arrival at Kathmandu International Airport, our representatives will welcome you at Tribhuvan International Airport and then transfer to hotel in Kathmandu.
Today, you will visit World heritage sites in Kathmandu including Kathmandu Durbar Square, Patan Durbar Square, Pashupatinath (temple of Shiva), Bauddhanath and Swayambhunath with the help of our tour guide.
Duration: Choice of private vehicle (approximately 6-7 hrs with breaks) or by flight (30 mins). Arrive Pokhara lakeside and transfer to hotel. Depending on arrival time, may be opportunity to explore surrounding areas. Overnight at hotel
A 30 minute drive to Bijayapur Khola (Bijayapur Army Camp) takes us to the starting point of the trek. The route takes us through rice fields 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.
The route begins by passing through local villages and rice terraces up to Mardi Khola. En route, you cross Bhaise, Nawaldanda to reach Sikles Phedi, a small village surrounded by lush green hills. Tonight, we will be camping right beside the river where you can do your washing and cleaning.
The trail goes uphill all the way to Parche, which is our today’s destination, where you can enjoy the magnificent views of Annapurna II, and Lamjung Himal. The trail climbs again until we reach Siklis village. This is one of the oldest and largest Gurung villages. Stay overnight at teahouse or camp.
Today will be the exploration day at Parche. And, we will hike downhill to Sikles, one of the largest Gurung settlements in this area. This will give you enough time to discover the unique Gurung culture and heritages. In the evening you will be entertained by local cultural program at your camp side after dinner.
Again the trail passes through forests of rhododendron going gradually uphill to Tara Hilltop. From Tara Hilltop, you will be seeing breathtaking views of the Annapurna and Manaslu ranges.
Today, after having breakfast with the panorama of mountains, we then descend down Ghale Kharka, which also one of the largest Ghale settlements. We will be having lunch here and further trek down to Bhurjumg Khola, which is going to be the end of our trek. We then drive half an hour to reach Pokhara. Here, we will have our trekking farewell dinner party with our Porters, Assistants and Guide.
Late morning, we will start our sightseeing of Devi’s Falls, Gupteswor Cave, International Mountain Museum, Seti Gorge, and boating in the Fewa Lake. Or, this can be done in the fourth day of our trip. If so, today, we leave Pokhara at 10 am for the first day of Seti River Rafting to Damauli, where our rafting crew will be waiting for us. After having a short safety briefing by our Head River Guide, we start our rafting in Seti River for around 2 hours to reach our first river beach camp. Seti is one of the warmest and scenic rivers in Nepal popular for white-water rafting. And it requires no prior experience. This river has grade III rapids which is suitable for families and beginners.
Today, after finishing this wonderful rafting for 4 hours, we will finally reach at Gaighat, which will be our take-out point. After having picnic lunch at Gaighat, we then drive an hour and half to Chitwan. After arriving at Chitwan approx 1:30 pm, we will attend the program in the afternoon: Tharu village tour for an hour and half and then in the evening slide presentation about flora and fauna or Tharu culture program.
After having breakfast, we than canoe to elephant breeding center to observe baby elephants. While returning back to the hotel before lunch, enjoy the elephant wash in Rapti River. Then, elephant back safari in the afternoon at 3:30pm. Finally, in the evening enjoy the cultural program or slide presentation about flora and fauna.
After the morning breakfast, those who are interested in birds can spend few hours for bird-watching before we leave for Bharatpur Airport for flight back to Kathmandu. We reach Kathmandu around 3:30 pm. You can take your time for shopping before dinner.
Today, we will transfer you to the airport to catch your returning flight to home. We hope to see you again for next visit!
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FAQ
The trip to the Annapurna region has 2 major routes. One starts from Pokhara and the other from Besisahar which completely depends upon the trekking package you choose. Treks like Annapurna Circuit Trek, Tilicho Lake Trek, and Thorung La Pass Trek starts from Besisahar. The route passes Chame and Pisang to reach Manang and then to the Thorung La pass (5416m). Afterward, the trail will go towards the holy temple of Muktinath and then to Jomsom, and finally heads back toward Pokhara.
Similarly, treks like Annapurna Base Camp Trek, Ghorepani Poonhill Trek, Khopra Ridge Trek, Upper Mustang and Mardi Himal Trek begin from Pokhara. All these treks have different trekking routes. Upper mustang trek starts from Pokhara and goes through Jomsom and then long drive or trek to Lo-Manthang.
Autumn (September to November) and spring (March to May) seasons are considered the most favorable time for going on Annapurna Region Trek. The skies are much clearer giving you the best possible views of Annapurna, Nilgiri, Lamjung Himal, and Dhaulagiri ranges. Also, during spring, one gets the opportunity to witness the beautiful view of hills that are being covered with beautiful wildflowers like Rhododendron. Due to these reasons, the trails can be pretty much crowded during this time of the year.
However, the climate and weather conditions can be very much unpredictable at high altitude, so it is better to be prepared for any kind of situation.
There is always a risk factor since you will be hiking above 3000m. Different people will react differently to altitude changes, regardless of the fitness level or experience in the mountains. Due to this, learning and understanding about Altitude Sickness or Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS) and its symptoms beforehand is a must. For low altitude treks like the Ghorepani Poonhill Trek, the chances of suffering from AMS is quite low. However, further moving up towards higher altitude like Thorung La Pass (5416 meters), the chances of suffering from it becomes extreme.
For learning and understanding about this illness, you can ask your local medical expert, research online, or attend various training. There’s also an option in which you can attend the high altitude sickness lecture in Manang that is organized by the Himalayan Rescue Association.
Majority of the guest houses and teahouses offer you free Wi-Fi and charging ports for free or for a small charge. However, in remote high altitude areas, Wi-Fi service might not always be available. In such cases, you can also use the different data packages provided by the Mobile Network Service Providers (NTC and Ncell). Therefore, getting a local Sim-card is a must for the trip.
Yes, you require an Annapurna Conservation Area Project (ACAP) Permit to trek in the Annapurna Region Treks. The cost of the ACAP permit fee is NRs. 2000 (approx. USD 20)for foreigners and NRs. 200 (approx. USD 2) for SAARC nationals. Along with that, you will need Trekker's Information Management System Card (TIMS) which will cost NRs 1000 (approx. USD 10) per individual. Both of these permits can be taken from Nepal Tourism Board located at Bhrikutimandap, Kathmandu. For more information head to the official website of Nepal Tourism Board at https://www.welcomenepal.com/plan-your-trip/tims-card.html.
The Annapurna region is one of the most diverse and popular trekking areas in Nepal. The region is famously known for the warm hospitality of Gurung people and the magnificent views of Annapurna massifs and other mountains like Dhaulagiri (8167m), Nilgiri (7061m), Lamjung Himal (6983m), and Machhapuchhre (6997m). Also, cultural diversity and local cuisine make this destination unique. Other than this the Annapurna region is basically known for its diversity in flora and fauna. Regarded as one of the best trek trails in Nepal Annapurna region is a must-visit destination if you are a trekking enthusiast.
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