Sikles (2000m) trek in Kaski district, Annapurna Region which is just a mere 4-5 hrs away from the beautiful city of Pokhara is the most loved trekking area among the trekkers. As this trek graces you with the mesmerizing beauty of Nepal’s remote areas with intriguing patterns of rhododendron forest and high alpine meadows nestled below the towering shades of Annapurna II(7937m)\u00a0 and IV(7525m). This trek is also famous as Royal Trek. As Prince Charles of Great Britain in 1980 A.D had also visited the village of Gurkha recruits as part of an effort to develop this into a model eco-trekking route.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The trail will take you to the narrow lanes flanked by the stones and enter the narrowly paved alleyway of the traditionally built village of Gurung. You will also get to discover the well preserved Gurung culture and a traditional way of making handicrafts along with ancient water-driven flour mills. The trail is newly formed, untouched, and takes you to the mountain village lying in the shadow of Annapurna and Lamjung mountains.\u00a0
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The trekking route towards the beautiful and majestic Kapuche Lake starts from the elevation of 904 meters to 2546 meters. The highest elevation of the trek is at Tara Hill Top (2814m). This trek offers some remarkable views of the snow-capped mountains, green hills, and Nepali village culture, etc. The trekking route for reaching the beautiful lake takes you through the hospitable villages of Armala, Thak, Aatighar Mauja, and Sikles. This lake which has recently started to explore is also known as Virgin Ice Lake.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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