Explore the Charm of Sikles Village

After breakfast, Gravity Expedition will introduce you to your tour guide, who will pick you up from your hotel for an interesting tour of Swayambhunath Stupa, which is located on a hilltop with spectacular views of Kathmandu City, the green hills that surround the valley, and the high snow-capped mountains.

Swayambhunath is one of the world’s oldest historical landmarks, dating back over 2,5000 years. It is a Buddhist holy complex with a massive dome-shaped stupa with four mystical eyes of Buddha overseeing the four directions of north, south, east, and west. After an outstanding tour of the monastery and little chapels, this location is surrounded by lush forest with many monkeys, and it is also known as the “Monkey Temple”.

The next interesting tour takes you to the east of Kathmandu city, to the Pashupatinath Temple area. Tourists and non-Hindus are not permitted inside the main temple, but one can see it from the bank of the Bagmati River. The holy and famous Shiva temple has golden pagoda tier roofs and four silver doors, and it is surrounded by a lovely forest with many monkeys. This area floods in mid-February during Shiva Ratri (Lord Shiva’s birth anniversary). Nearby, on the opposite bank of the river, funerals and cremations are held for all Hindus.

Then, after driving northeast, you’ll arrive at Bouddhanath Stupa, also known as “Little Tibet” due to the strong Tibetan influence in culture, traditions, and Buddhist religion. Bouddhanath is a massive dome with two tiers where you can walk up to the top for great views of the surrounding Bouddhanath area, which includes shops, stores, restaurants, and monasteries.

After a fascinating and wonderful historical and cultural trip, return to your different accommodations. Then rest for a bit, and in the evening, you will meet with your trekking guide and a representative from the Gravity Expedition office for a short briefing before your journey, since you should be aware of all important elements and locations before embarking on the hike.

Finally, the day closes with an authentic Nepalese dinner at Nepali Cultural Restaurant.

We will depart for Pokhara early in the morning, after breakfast in Kathmandu. We’ll drive for roughly 6 to 8 hours to get to Pokhara. If we travel by plane, the distance will be shorter. We will undoubtedly love the stunning and panoramic view of the road. The night will be spent in Pokhara, with a short excursion to the city.

Following an early morning breakfast in Pokhara, we will drive for about an hour to BijayapurKhola to begin our walk. Then we hike towards the route, following the paddy field and riverbank. After crossing the river, our terrain becomes steeper towards Kalikasthan. We will spend the night at Kalikasthan, staying at one of the nearby lodges.

Following our delicious breakfast, we shall trek from Kalikasthan to Lamakhet. The trip lasts roughly 6 hours and takes you to an elevation of 1680 meters. The trail passes through a mixed-ethnic village before continuing through rice fields to Mardi Khola. The trekking route is simple because we need to walk alongside the river. We’ll get to Lamakhet by the end of the day. We’ll spend the night at Lamakhet. The breathtaking vista of the verdant woodland around us will undoubtedly entice us.

After breakfast in Lamakhet, we will head for Sikles. The excursion is around 6 hours long in walking distance. The trail follows a flat area till we reach KhilanGaon. After KhilanGaon, we will travel to Sikles by the trail that leads up to the hill. After 6 hours of walking, we have arrived at Sikles village at an elevation of 1,980 meters.

We will leave our camp early in the morning and head to GhaleGaun. We need to walk through the forest, which is covered in rhododendrons and extinct animals. We need to cross the highest camp and then descend sharply towards GhaleGaun. GhaleGaun is mostly a Gurung and Magar settlement.

After breakfast, we will march from Ghalegaun to Pokhara, taking in the breathtaking views of towering mountains capped in white snow. The hike lasts three hours and takes us up a rocky path to Hangja at an elevation of 1,070 meters, where we will board a car back to Pokhara. We can spend the evening and night in Pokhara valley, enjoying the gorgeous market area.

Early in the morning, after breakfast, we will drive back to Kathmandu for 6 to 8 hours. We can enjoy nature’s beauty on the side of the road. The night will be spent in Kathmandu, with a lovely heart.

Leisure day in Kathmandu, followed by a farewell meal and celebration. Leisure day in Kathmandu, followed by a farewell meal and celebration. You can ask your guide to take you on a sightseeing tour of Kathmandu Valley. On this day, you can visit the valley’s numerous museums, including the Narayanhiti Museum, which was previously the residence of Nepal’s last king. You can also visit the hilltop of Nagarkot. After exploring the valley’s world heritage sites, you will enjoy a farewell supper with your Nepali friends and guide. You and your guide may even decide to extend your stay to include a Chitwan jungle safari, rafting activities, and other activities.