Sikilish Trek is rough and wild, this trek cuts through less traveled country south of Annapurna II & Lamjung Himal massif. It has good mountain views and rough terrain, the local people are unaccustomed to trekkers.This trek is a spectacular short trek and traverses a variety of terrain.
Itinerary (Sikilish Trek):
Grade: Moderate
Time: Spring, Autumn
Duration: 12 days
Average Walking time: 4-5 hours per day

Day 1 (Kathmandu, Nepal):
Arrive Kathmandu. Sikilish Trek begins. Meet our representative. Transfer to Hotel. While in Kathmandu you will have time fascinating Buddhist and Hindi temples and shrines reflecting ancient local traditions are highlighted on our guided tour. There's time also to explore the city's many charms on your own. We will serve you a welcome delicious traditional Nepali dinner in the evening. Overnight in Kathmandu.

Day 2 (Kathamndu City Tour):
On second day of Sikilish Trek, we will visit Swayambhunath temple, and said to be 2000 years stupa on a hillock offers breath-taking view of Kathmandu City. We will then process to visit Pasupatinath and Bouddhanath. After lunch we will visit Kathmandu Durbar Square, Patan (Lalitpur) - which is the oldest of the three major cities in Kathmandu Valley - famous for its Buddhist monuments and Hindu temples, and you can catch the traditional artisans working with wood, stones and metals. Stay overnight in Kathmandu.

Day 3 (Kathmandu - Kalikasthan):
Sikilish Trek continues, we drive to Bijayapur and trek through villages of different tribes to Kalikasthan, camping at the top of the mountain which offers you panoramic views of the Himalaya.

Day 4 (Kalikasthan - Lamachour):
On Day 4 of Sikilish Trek, we walk down hill to the river valley, with views of water falls and then climb towards Lamachour and camp there.

Day 5 (Lamachour - Siklish):
Sikilish Trek continues and we climb up Siklish through rhododendron forest and the largest Gurung Village (known as Gorkhas). The best point to see the panorama of Himalaya and close views of Lamjung Himal, Annapurna II and Manaslu.

Day 6 & 7 (Siklish - Ghale Goan):
we decend through the forest and Ghale village, you may be interested to stay one more day here, for the panoramic attraction of the fishtail.

Day 8 (Ghale Goan- Pokhara):
On day 8 of Sikilish Trek, we descend to Pokhara through different villages and tribes (Brahman, Chhetri, Gurung, and Thakali) and forest. Arrive at Pokhara and camp at the lake side.

Day 9 (Pokhara - Rafting - Royal Chitwan National Park):
Ghadrung Trek continues. After breakfast, we drive to Chitwan, on the road that follows the Trisuli River for the most of the distance. Along the drive you see beautiful scenery; we'll continue our journey to till rafting spot point. We have rafting on the Trisuli River. This River is very popular as access to the Prithivi Highway makes "breaking off" the journey easy. Trisuli is also an ideal beginner's River. After few hours rafting drive to Chitwan National Park upon arrival, rooms assigned and there will be a short briefing on the program and our facilities.
4:00 PM: Elephant-back safari: Guests will ride on an elephant to explore the jungle and wildlife you will be able to see the one-horned rhinoceros, several types of deer, monkeys, wild boar, bison, sloth bear, leopard and, if lucky, the Royal Bengal tiger. This exciting ride lasts for 2-3 hours.
7:00 PM: Dinner in the central dining hall.

Day 10 (Royal Chitwan National Park):
5:30 am: Wake-up call, welcome morning with tea or coffee serving, and then proceed on a Nature Walk. This encounter on foot with the environment will introduce the main features of eastern Chitwan. Sal forest, open grassland and reverie jungle. Our guides will help you identify some species of birds, plants and other wildlife that you may encounter.
8:30 am: Breakfast
9:30 am: Elephant briefing program: Learn more about these fascinating animals during a visit to our elephant stable. (For the brave ones there is even a crash course in riding and leading the elephant)
12:00 pm: Lunch, after lunch, we take you with the experience pleasure on canoe-ride: a traditional dug-out canoe takes you on a silent trip down the Rapti river to view aquatic birds and the animals of the river banks. Back to resort through the Jungle.
7:00 pm: Tharu Stick Dance (farmers of the nearby villages will show some of their traditional skills and dance.
8:00 pm: Dinner around campfire.

Day 11 (Royal Chitwan National Park - Kathmandu):
5.30 am: Bird Watching (or another elephant ride) after early morning tea/coffee.
8.00 am: Breakfast
9.00 am: Luggage down and departure at
9.30 am: Depart for Kathmandu.
The actual program for your stay will be given to you on arrival at Resort / camp. The activities are adjusted to the season and weather conditions. Naturally, it may not always be possible to follow this schedule to the minute and the circumstances may force us to alter the program at short notice. On safari in the jungle you will be accompanied by expert naturalists who will advise on safety procedures and we request you to respect their judgement at all times. If you wish to stroll in the forest alone, a guide will have to accompany you for your safety. Stay overnight in Kathmandu.

Day 12 (Kathmandu):
Sightseeing Kathmandu depending on the flight schedule for onward journey. Depart Kathmandu. Transfer to airport for flight to onwards journey. Sikilish Trek concludes.

Cost Include
Trek cost Include:
>Accommodation on full bord basis in Darjeeling, Kalingpong and Gangtok.
>All internal transport in Sikkim
>Gear package includeing Kit bag max 15kg per person.
>Gear Package include kit bag,sleeping Bag, down jacket and insulated mat while trekking.
>Trek = tented camp with the services of our trek crew, camping equipment
>Services of a professional guide and trekking staff
>Poters Dzo or Horse to carry all gear max 20Kg for Poters and 50Kg for Pack Animals.
>Food Includes 1-Bed Tea. 2-Break Fast.3-Lunch Both Pack and Hot Lunch.4-Tea and Snacks.5-Soup, Dinner and Deserts every Day during the Trek and at Lachen for 2nights. Indian we served Chinese and continental dishes and also sikkimes dishes.
>All First Aid and High Altitude Medicine For the trek.
>Complementary souvenirs from Sikkim.
>All trekking fees and local permits

Trek Cost does not Include:
>Items of a personal nature such as phone calls,laundry,etc.
>Personal expenses like, tea, beverages, alcoholic drinks, telephone calls, tips and gratuities
>Medicare & insurance (Clients should have an all inclusive insurance policy that soul cover medical, emergency evacuations, baggage loss or damage, etc)
>Additional services not mentioned above in the included clause Tips
>Travel Incurance
>Please note, that costs quoted are as per the above package and there will be no refunds for services not utilized for any reasons whatsoever.
>Initially Sikkim Holidays quoted you a basic cost that covered Sikilish Trek. With your requirements the costs have increased proportionally but you can rest assured that it is money for value as we will be offering you the best in services.