Sikles Trek-12 Days
Trip Facts
Duration
12 Days
Max. Altitude:
2,220m
Group size
12 persons
Best Season
Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec
Trip Mode
Lodge
Activity
Trekking
DIFFICULTY
Moderate
LOCATION
Annapurna Region
Start/End
Kathmandu, Nepal
Trip Highlights
- Exploration of Gurung ethnic community rich in its culture and tradition
- Home stay facilities of Sikles, Ghale Kharka, Tangting and Yangjakot
- Breathtaking views of the snowcapped peaks like Annapurna II, IV, Lamjung Himal, Mt. Machhapuchhre from Sikles
- Eco Museum of Sikles and interaction with the friendly and helpful Gurung people
- Safe trekking trail that passes through rhododendron forests suitable for family trek
- The most appropriate Nepal trekking package for student exchange programs
- Firsthand experience of Shamanism prevalent in Gurung Community
Overview
Sikles Trek takes you through beautiful Gurung villages where a fascinating lifestyle and culture flourish. The trek pursues the narrow lanes flanked by stones and through the historically designed Gurung village, which forms a ribbon.
Sikles is a beautiful, well-kept village on a hill at 2000 m altitude. Famous for its well-preserved rustic feel, there are few better examples of a traditional Gurung village.
You move in the foothills at altitudes of around 2000 m above sea level and thus keep distance to the high peaks. Nevertheless, the hike is not as strenuous as it seems at first glance, it is also here in the famous “Nepali flat” constantly uphill and downhill. Sikles Trek is possibly a rich route in the sense of culture, hospitality, and the Himalayas. With a cultural variety of western Nepal, it has natural diversity.
Sikles trek also presents an amazing view of the Annapurna region with the age-long Jhankri and Lama traditions of the Gurung communities unique to the Western world. You will stay overnight in private houses (homestays) and thus get a genuine impression of Nepalese country life. It is also a rich region with an excellent place for birds, with nature and culture. It hosts shelters that are ideal for bird watching as well.
Experience the unspoiled Gurung culture along with an ancient water-driven flour mill as well as a traditional way of carving on the Sikles Trek with the Keep Walking Nepal family.
Fixed Departure
| Start | Finish | Availability | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday 14/02/2026 | Wednesday 25/02/2026 | Trip Status available | Starting from $1795 | Book Now |
| Friday 06/03/2026 | Tuesday 17/03/2026 | Trip Status available | Starting from $1795 | Book Now |
| Friday 20/03/2026 | Tuesday 31/03/2026 | Trip Status available | Starting from $1795 | Book Now |
| Friday 03/04/2026 | Tuesday 14/04/2026 | Trip Status available | Starting from $1795 | Book Now |
| Friday 19/04/2026 | Tuesday 30/04/2026 | Trip Status available | Starting from $1795 | Book Now |
| Monday 16/08/2027 | Friday 27/08/2027 | Trip Status available | Starting from $1795 | Book Now |
| Saturday 11/09/2027 | Wednesday 22/09/2027 | Trip Status available | Starting from $1795 | Book Now |
| Saturday 09/10/2027 | Wednesday 20/10/2027 | Trip Status available | Starting from $1795 | Book Now |
| Saturday 23/10/2027 | Wednesday 03/11/2027 | Trip Status available | Starting from $1795 | Book Now |
| Saturday 13/11/2027 | Wednesday 24/11/2027 | Trip Status available | Starting from $1795 | Book Now |
| Thursday 25/11/2027 | Monday 06/12/2027 | Trip Status available | Starting from $1795 | Book Now |
| Tuesday 21/12/2027 | Saturday 01/01/2028 | Trip Status available | Starting from $1795 | Book Now |
Cost Includes
- All airport pick ups and drops
- Half day Kathmandu sightseeing with tour guide
- 3 night hotel in Tibet Kathmandu on BB | 2 night hotel in Pokhara on BB
- All local transportation as per as itinerary
- Kathmandu to Pokhara private transfer
- Flight from Pokhara to Kathmandu
- Food and accommodation during the trek
- All permits & entrance fees as per program (unless mentioned otherwise)
- Sleeping Bag, Down jacket and Kit bag during the trek
- Guide and porter
- Staff insurance
Cost Excludes
- Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu and Pokhara (except when mentioned)
- Visa fee
- Travel insurance
- Any kind of alcoholic drinks, drinking water, cold drinks, laundry, phone call
- Tips for guide, porter and driver
Equipment
Here is a list of what you might want to pack for the hike. Please take this as a starting point. You’ll need layers of warmer clothing during the winter. We provide a 75 liter duffel bag for you to use for the trek. It will be given to you during your pre-trip meeting in Kathmandu. The duffle bag is yours to keep. Also, you can rent sleeping bag and down jacket with us at the additional fee of USD 35 for each once you are in Kathmandu.
General
- All the ground transportation as per itinerary.
- Welcome or fare well dinner in kathmandu.
- 4 Seasons Sleeping Bag
- Extra Batteries/Power Bank
- Charger for Devices
- Travel Adapter
Body
- Sun Hat or Scarf, Sunglasses, Headband
- Light Balaclava or Warm Fleece Hat
- Hiking Boots & Camp Shoes
- Hiking pants & Fleece Pants
- Wool Socks & Lightweight Inner Socks
- Thermal Tops & T-Shirts
- Gloves or Mittens
Accessories
- Headlamp & Water Bottles
- First Aid Kit
- Trekking Poles
- Toiletries
- Lip Balm & Earplugs
- Water Purification Tablets
- Dry Bags/Ziploc Bags
Other Essentials
- Passport
- Extra copies of passport-sized photos
- Towel with Personal Care Kit
- Toilet paper (2 rolls)
- Maps and Trail Guides
- Camera with Extra Memory Cards
- Wet Wipes/Baby Wipes
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John
January 2, 2022Trek with ang is always the best Had a wonderful time Thank you for your hospitality I will again visit Nepal ang
Nick Hunter
October 16, 2021An absolutely amazing experience trekking through Nepal and made effortless through the exceptional organising of Keep Walking Nepal! Our Sherpa was extremely experienced and provided us with an amazi
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This trip was the best one I had so far thanked you so much for your kind hospitality loved the trek Keep going until next time.
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September 25, 2019Keep Walking Nepal describes itself as a family business. It is.This is KWN’s strength. My daughter Bonnie and I had randomly chosen KWN for our 15 day Everest Region trek. At first, we had some dou
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In April 2023, over 13 fantastic days, my two 15 year old sons and I (49 years old, mum) trekked from Lukla to Everest Base Camp with Keep Walking Nepal. This was our first holiday in Nepal. It was an
Frankie Pullar
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Egune valsky
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I did the Everest Base Camp Trek in November 2015 (the earliest trip advisor will let me go back is November 2017). This was a highly organized, safe and very enjoyable experience. My guide, Pratap, w
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November 25, 2025Spent time with Ang hiking through the Kumbhu Valley. Highly rate his service and experience. Already planning the next trip back to see him!
Sidharth.n
November 23, 2025it was the best experience I’ve ever had . id like to thank Mr.Pratap who was our main guid for this trek. he is a really nice person and took care of me as well as my group , he was patient and had
Dave
November 23, 2025It was very exciting moment with your team “Keep Walking Nepal”.
Per Tronsaune
November 23, 2025I have travelled twice With Keep Walking Nepal, and I have no doubt in recommanding these guys. My first KWN-trek was a trek from Phaplu to the Junbesi area. Our KWN-guide was like an eagle to monitor
Dave
November 23, 2025Keep Walking Nepal provided an excellent guiding experience allowing our team of 3 to safely and affordably complete the three passes over 20 days. I can’t recommend these guys enough.
Anita T
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Robert C
November 20, 2025We went with KWN for a 3-week trip to the 3 passes and Everest Base Camp in October 2017. To sum it up, we had an absolutely fantastic experience. Their organisation was flawless throughout – e.g. f
Elizabeth Stokes
December 25, 2024We had a wonderful time; they were extremely helpful and very well organised. Big thanks to Ang, Chopel and Mr Yum Yum
Gregory H
December 10, 2024I did the Everest Circuit trek (Gokyo Lakes – Chola Pass – Kala Pittar / Everest Base Camp) with Ang Tshering Sherpa as my guide. It was my first trip overseas and one that I had been itching to d
Brendan R
October 15, 2024We had a awesome trip, Pratap Gurung was our guide from Keep Walking and he was a fantastic guide super chilled out but always helpful and full of local knowledge. We did a hike up to Gokyo Ri and the
Josie R
August 8, 2024With extensive local knowledge and friendly, helpful service, I cannot recommend Keep Walking enough. They guided myself and my partner on both my first and second trip to Nepal, vesting Lang Tang Val
Paige Chernow
May 11, 2024Keep Walking Nepal was highly recommended to me by a friend who went on a trek with the owner years ago, and I am so glad that we chose them as our trekking agency. The owner and staff are friendly, h
Felicia B
April 12, 2024I would give 6 stars if I could. This trip was unbelievably fantastic, everything about it. WOW, WOW, WOW. A trip beyond expectations. The scenery, people, villages, culture, food – all totally capt
Helen_From_Downunder
January 25, 2024I am one of 8 Australian women who booked Ama Dablam base camp hike in mid 2017 and just completed the hike in early May 2018. I actually heard about Ang’s family many years ago from Keep Walking SA
jill cullen
October 6, 2023From initial email contact prior to the trip, right through to ensuring that we had the best rooms available, our recent experience with Keep Walking Nepal was perfect from start to finish. Being 65+
Shelly
September 25, 2023The best trip I have done in Nepal. This journey had it all from jaw dropping scenery to amazing destinations. KEEP WALKING NEPAL organised a fantastic itinerary that suited all our needs. We were a m
Rita Ballart
June 16, 2023I and my friend Jill signed up with Keep Walking Nepal to trek the Langtang Valley to the village of Langtang. It was an amazing experience. We had a guide Pratap who was very knowledgeable and always
Adrienne Chandhok
March 26, 2023Recently returned from a fantastic trek along the Everest Base Camp trail as far as Deboche, arranged by Ang Tshering Sherpa and Keep Walking Nepal. From the initial greeting at KTM airport through to
Sarasvati
January 16, 2023My nephew and I recently completed a one-week trek along the Everest Base Camp trail arranged by Keep Walking Nepal, and we couldn’t be more happy with our choice of trekking agency. As we only had
Rhonda & Geoff Coleman
December 25, 2022We have not long returned from a trek to Lo Mantang with Keep Walking Nepal. It wasn’t our first trip with Ang’s team & we never hesitate to use them for a special experience trekking. Our gui
JuliettePower P
November 10, 2022Keep Walking Nepal describes itself as a family business. It is.This is KWN’s strength. My daughter Bonnie and I had randomly chosen KWN for our 15 day Everest Region trek. At first, we had some dou
Kkcondon
September 10, 2022I trekked with Ang and team in the Everest Region and had the most amazing journey. (It was several years before March 2017, but that was the choice provided in the menu) We saw the beautiful sights a
Bonnie M
March 3, 2022Most incredible adventure with the most amazing guide Pratap Gurung and Som our porter. We spent 2 weeks trekking Gokyo lakes and it was everything i ever imagined it would be and more. This was thank
John
January 2, 2022Trek with ang is always the best Had a wonderful time Thank you for your hospitality I will again visit Nepal ang
Nick Hunter
October 16, 2021An absolutely amazing experience trekking through Nepal and made effortless through the exceptional organising of Keep Walking Nepal! Our Sherpa was extremely experienced and provided us with an amazi
John
September 2, 2020Annapurna Circuit Trek Via Tilicho Lake
This trip was the best one I had so far thanked you so much for your kind hospitality loved the trek Keep going until next time.
Geoffc
April 18, 2020Gokyo Lakes Trek
Another great trip with this company, Ang always delivers for us, and we are never disappointed. Gokyo lakes is a great location to trek to, we have done it twice last time in 2010. Thank you to Ang a
Juliette Power
September 25, 2019Keep Walking Nepal describes itself as a family business. It is.This is KWN’s strength. My daughter Bonnie and I had randomly chosen KWN for our 15 day Everest Region trek. At first, we had some dou
