Private 6-Day Kapuche Glacier Lake and Kori Trek from Pokhara
Turquoise water, Annapurna views and a night camped on a high ridge
Sleep in a tent on a grassy ridge at 3,800 m, with the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges across the horizon. This is a trek through the hills of Nepal that starts from Pokhara and reaches Kapuche Lake, the glacial lake at the lowest altitude in the country, where turquoise water sits quiet among towering peaks. Along the way you walk forests of rhododendron, fir and pine and spend time in Gurung village life at Sikles.
Step-by-step itinerary
Day 1: Drive to Sikles and trek to Hugu Goth
- Drive from Pokhara to Sikles village
- Trek from Sikles to Hugu Goth
- See waterfall on trail
Day 2: Hike to Kapuche Lake
- Hike to Kapuche Lake
- Enjoy views at Kapuche Lake
- Return to Hugu Goth
Day 3: Trek from Hugu to Nohtha
- Cross Hugu Khola
- Ascend through rhododendron and pine forest
- Arrive at Nohtha
Day 4: Trek to Kori Danda summit
- Ascend steep hills to Kori Danda
- Pass tree line to grasslands
- Enjoy panoramic mountain and valley views
- Camp overnight at Kori Danda
Day 5: Descend to Sikles village
- Hike down to Sikles village
- Explore Sikles village and local culture
Day 6: Return drive to Pokhara
- Visit Sikles village in morning
- Drive back to Pokhara
What’s included
- A trekking pole for each person.
- Private tour.
- Jeep or bus rides to Sikles and back.
- Pickup and drop-off at your hotel.
- Teahouse beds along the trail.
- Trekking permit and paperwork.
- A government-licensed trekking guide.
- Every day 07:45 08:15 09:45 10:15
Information
You trek from Sikles through rhododendron forest to turquoise Kapuche Lake, then camp on Kori Danda with Annapurna and Dhaulagiri in view.
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The experience
The morning starts with a jeep ride to Sikles, then the trail climbs and drops through hills where the valley opens out below you. Annapurna II, Annapurna IV and Lamjung Himal stand up along the way, and a famous waterfall lies on the path if you want to stop. Late in the afternoon you reach Hugu Goth, a place whose name is said to come from an old cattle shed, where you may sleep in a teahouse or a camp.
The lake day starts early, and two to three hours of walking bring you to Kapuche Lake at 2,450 metres. The water is turquoise, and the peaks around it feel close enough to touch. Very few walkers come this way, so the silence is what you notice most, and it is easy to feel you have stepped into a magical land. Then you walk back to Hugu Goth for the night. The next day the route crosses the Hugu Khola and climbs through forests of rhododendron, fir and pine, and the mountains seem to draw nearer with every bend.
Kori Danda is the high point of the whole walk. You leave the trees behind and climb through grassland and rolling hills until the view opens on Annapurna and Dhaulagiri, with the Pokhara Valley below. There are no fixed beds up there, so you pitch a tent on the top and watch the evening settle over the ranges. Back in Sikles, you have time to walk the large village and its surroundings, talking with the people who live there and seeing Gurung culture up close.
Top questions
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Infant (4 to 9 years). Children under 4 can't be included in the booking.
How long is the hike to Kapuche Lake?
About two to three hours of walking from Hugu Goth, and then you walk back there for the night.
Where do you sleep on Kori Danda?
In a tent, since there is no fixed lodging on top. You camp there and watch the evening view over the mountains.
Is the trail to Kori Danda steep?
Yes, for about four to five hours you climb steeper and steeper hills, leaving the tree line behind for grassland.
Is there a waterfall on the way?
Yes, a famous waterfall lies on the trail, and you can visit it.
Can I walk around Sikles village?
Yes, you can walk the hamlet, and since Sikles is large you can also visit the places around it.
Are entry fees covered at the stops?
Yes, entry is included at Kapuche Lake, Nohtha, Kori Danda and the Sikles visit on the final morning.
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6 Days Kapuche Glacier Lake and Kori Trek from Pokhara
6d · EN · at your hotel
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