A short Annapurna foothills trek linking Sikles, Kapuche Lake and Tanting village.
A short Annapurna foothills trek linking Sikles, Kapuche Lake and Tanting village.
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Drive: 4-5 hrs | Altitude: ~1,980 m | Overnight: Sikles
Drive from Pokhara into the Annapurna foothills, passing terraced farms and small Gurung settlements before reaching Sikles.
Trek: 5-6 hrs | Altitude: ~2,100-2,200 m | Overnight: Hugu Goth
Leave Sikles on a forested trail that climbs gradually through rhododendron and oak woodland.
Trek: 5-6 hrs round trip | Lake altitude: ~2,546 m | Overnight: Hugu Goth
Start early for the walk to Kapuche Lake, one of the lowest glacial lakes in Nepal.
Trek: 4-5 hrs | Altitude: ~1,980 m | Overnight: Sikles
Retrace the forest trail back toward Sikles with changing views across the Madi Valley.
Trek: 5-6 hrs | Overnight: Tanting
Follow the ridge and village trail toward Tanting, crossing quiet farmland and forest sections between the two Gurung communities.
Trek/drive: variable by road condition | End of trek
Enjoy a final village morning in Tanting before descending to the roadhead and driving back to Pokhara.
| Trek Duration | 6 Days |
| Trek Grade | Moderate |
| Maximum Altitude | ~3,600 m |
| Trek Start / End | Annapurna |
| Best Season | Spring (Mar–May) & Autumn (Sep–Nov) |
| Accommodation | Teahouses / Lodges |
| Meals on Trek | Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner |
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Key route details for timing, cash, safety and comfort on this trek.
A short Annapurna foothills trek linking Sikles, Kapuche Lake and Tanting village.
