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The gurung village of Sikles has been established by the ACA project as a model trekking village and is an integral part of their Eco- route. It is located to the north east of Pokhara, at about 2000 meters elevation, in the shadow of Annapurna II and Lamjung Himal. It is a large village, possiblly the second largest Gurung village in Nepal, and a well-preserved example of traditional Gurung culture. The trekker can easily spend several days experiencing local life- style as: Handicraft production and sightseeing. Of particular interests, are the local colth weaving and the ancient water driven flourmills.

Above the village is Rising Danda, from where a marvelous panoramic view of the peaks of Annapurna I and Lamjung can be seen. This place is also famous as a point, from which you can see avalanches thundering down off the mountainsides.

Folk songs and dances are the most importance part of Gurung life and cultural perfomance are common occurrence in Sikles. Of particular interest here is the Ghantu dance, traditionally performed by three young girls. Accommodation in Sikles can be either in teahouses or, by prior arrangement with the ACCAP pokhara office, in village homes.

Above the village is Rising Danda, from where a marvelous panoramic view of the peaks of Annapurna I and Lamjung can be seen. This place is also famous as a point from which to see avalanches thundering down off the mountainsides.

The trek you will enjoy Great Mountain views of Manaslu, Annapurna II, and the Lamjung Himal. The local people here are unaccustomed to trekkers and always provide a friendly welcome, as well as enjoying the odd party! Highlights: forests of bamboo and rhododendron, spectacular panoramic views of the Annapurnas and Lamjung Himal, traditional tribal villages.

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Itinerary

Day	Place	Program	Remark
1st	Kathmandu (1300)m	Arrival at KTM, Wel come with Flowers Garland and transfer to Hotel Rest in Hotel Wel Come Dinner With Company Represent and Briefing about Tour and discursion.	On Full Board Basis
2nd	Kathmandu to Pokhara(830)m	Arrival at Pokhara and Transfer to Hotel Visit Tall Barahi Temple and around the Lake side Dinner at Korean Restaurant Tours course- We take the 25 minute flight to Pokhara,or 6 hrs drive west to Kathmandu along the Trisuli river than while with Marsayandi drive then to Pokhara.Over night at Hotel.	On Full Board Basis
3rd	Pokhara drive to BijaypurKhola and trek to Thulakot and over night in Camp	After breakfast leaving hotel drive to Bijaypurkhola and short trek to Thulakot and over night in Camp.	On Full Board Basis
4th	Thulakot Taprang overnight	Breakfast at camp in 6:30 A.M. Duration: 5hrs	On Full Board Basis
5th	Taprang to Lamakhet and overnight	Breakfast at camp in 6:30 A.M. Duration: 5hrs	On Full Board Basis
6th	Lamakhet to Siklis and overnight	Breakfast at camp in 6:30 Am Duration: 5 hrs
7th	Rest day	Free days for the Himalayan Cliff stone honey hunting around the Siklis and Parje village. Full day free Lunch, Dinner and B/f at Camp Over night at Tent
8th	Siklis – Galegaun	Duration: 7hrs Overnight in Camp	On Full Board Basis
9th	Short Trek to Pokhara	B/f at camp, after breakfast Trekjing will be 4hrs Trek to Mardhipurl Khola and Drive to Hotel and check in Hotel. Dinner in Restaurant	On Full Board Basis
10th	Pokhara- Kathmandu	By Air only 25 minutes and by Drive 6-7 hours Transfer to Hotel Fare well dinner at Typical Nepali Kitchen with cultural program	On Full Board Basis
11th	Final Departure Onward your Jurney	With Garland of Khata	Safe your Journey