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If you are up for some adventures and have a short holidays time in Nepal, this emerging destination and the journey is perfect for you. Kapuche glacier trek or Kapuche lake trek or Kapuche glacial lake trekking is a beautiful journey that takes you far away in the wilderness within a short time.
Resting in the unique geographical location, right under the Annapurna Himalayas, with its pristine form, Kapuche lake is a beautiful glacial lake. One can also hike or walk all the way to the top of the Kapuche glacier which is the melting point for the lake. Less crowded and recently discovered Kapuche trail is an amazing trail that offers different and unique experience to the travelers. This glacial lake lies to the North-East of Pokhara and not too far from Sikles village.
If you are looking for a quick getaway, Kapuche glacier or lake trek can be the best choice for you. One can start the journey either from Kathmandu or Pokhara. Main entry point is the Sikles village, beautifully nestled beneath the Himalayas itself and you should start the journey from there either to Kapuche lake or towards Kori, another trending destination in the Himalayas of Nepal.
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Day 01: Drive or fly from Kathmandu to Pokhara first then drive further to Sikles village (11hrs)
Day 02: First day of hiking or trekking towards Hugu Goath (5.5hrs)
Day 03: Trek from Hugu Goath to Kapuche lake, get back to Hugu for the overnight (6hrs)
Day 04: Trek from Hugu Goath to Sikles village (5.5hrs)
Day 05: Drive from Sikles to Pokhara and then to Kathmandu
Day 01: Drive or fly from Kathmandu to Pokhara first then drive further to Sikles village (11hrs)
Day 02: Trek from Sikles village via Hugu Goath to Kapuche lake straight (9hrs)
Day 03: Trek from Kapuche lake to Sikles village (11hrs)
Day 04: Drive from Sikles to Pokhara and then to Kathmandu
Porter service: $20/day per porter
Day 01: Drive (or fly) from Kathmandu to Pokhara first then drive further to Sikles village, LD, Lodge
Early in the morning, we will drive from Kathmandu towards Pokhara. After 6-8 hours of drive, we will arrive in Amarsingh Chowk of Pokhara from where we will get a taxi to Kau Khola bus station. Riding on a reserved jeep, we will drive further to get to Sikles village. Beautiful Sikles is only 3-4 hours of off-road drive from Pokhara. Rest and overnight in wonderful Gurung village, Sikles.
Day 02: First day of hiking or trekking towards Hugu Goath, BLD, Lodge
After early morning breakfast, we will start our journey. As we keep walking further and further, the Annapurna Himalayas along with Lamjung Himal start to get more and more beautiful. In many turns, you will see the panoramic views of the breathtaking gigantic mountains from up close. Then you enter the forest and the normal trails, uphill and downhill and flats, and on and on. You will cross two suspension bridges on the way, witness a huge waterfall and also avalanche (if lucky) above Kapuche. After 5-7 hours of hike, you will arrive in Hugu goath, a beautiful small village, right next to the riverside, offering beautiful stay for the night.
Day 03: Trek from Hugu Goath to Kapuche lake, get back to Hugu for the overnight, BLD, Lodge
After early breakfast, we shall continue and trek while also enjoying the views of magnificent peaks along the way. 1.5-2 hours, you will be in Kapuche lake. After tiring walk, we shall rest and sip our drinks, take some photos in the lake. One can also hike to the glacier (2 hours trip both way), if he/she wants to go extra mile and take more shots of the glacier from close distance. But, be careful that the avalanche can come sliding down anytime and it can be life-threatening too. Be wary of the danger, consult to the local hotel owners and you're good. After taking some lunch, we will hike down to Hugu for the overnight stop.
Day 04: Trek from Hugu Goath to Sikles village, BLD, Lodge
Time to retrace back to Sikles village, the same way. There is an alternative to this trail too which is being constructed and maybe very soon, it will be complete and travelers don't have to hike back the same way or they can even take the vehicles back to Sikles or Pokhara from Hugu goath straight. But, that's about the future and you will be updated soon about it.
Day 05: Drive from Sikles to Pokhara and then to Kathmandu, BL.
After spending some quality time in Sikles village, enjoying the sunrise, roaming around the village and having good breakfast, we will drive back to Pokhara and then further to Kathmandu to finish our short trekking journey in the lap of the Annapurna Himalayas.
Day 01: Drive or fly from Kathmandu to Pokhara first then drive further to Sikles village (11hrs), LD, Lodge
Early in the morning, we will drive from Kathmandu towards Pokhara. After 6-8 hours of drive, we will arrive in Amarsingh Chowk of Pokhara from where we will get a taxi to Kau Khola bus station. Riding on a reserved jeep, we will drive further to get to Sikles village. Beautiful Sikles is only 3-4 hours of off-road drive from Pokhara. Rest and overnight in wonderful Gurung village, Sikles.
Day 02: Trek from Sikles village via Hugu Goath to Kapuche lake straight (9hrs), BLD, Lodge
After early morning breakfast, we will start our journey. As we keep walking further and further, the Annapurna Himalayas along with Lamjung Himal start to get more and more beautiful. In many turns, you will see the panoramic views of the breathtaking gigantic mountains from up close. Then you enter the forest and the normal trails, uphill and downhill and flats, and on and on. You will cross two suspension bridges on the way, witness a huge waterfall and also avalanche (if lucky) above Kapuche. After 5-7 hours of hike, you will arrive in Hugu goath, a beautiful small village, right next to the riverside. Have a hearty lunch there, take some rest and continue the journey to Kapuche glacial lake for the night stop.
Day 03: Trek from Kapuche lake to Sikles village (11hrs), BLD, Lodge
Early in the morning, hike as close as possible to the Kapuche glacier, take some photos, get back and spend some jolly moments in the lake. Have your breakfast, and continue down to Hugu goath. Get some lunch and lift your bags again to get to the Sikles village. After long and tiring day, you will probably arrive at village in the night time. Time to party with your group.
Day 04: Drive from Sikles to Pokhara and then to Kathmandu, BL.
After spending some quality time in Sikles village, enjoying the sunrise, roaming around the village and having good breakfast, we will drive back to Pokhara and then further to Kathmandu to finish our short trekking journey in the lap of the Annapurna Himalayas.
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