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Hemjakot, Sikles and Tangting
Annapurna Foothills
Trade a crowded viewpoint for village paths, forest and the warmth of Gurung communities above Pokhara.
- Duration
- 3–6days
- Best seasons
October to November
March to April
[PRICE TBC]
What to expect
Before you go
- Ideal stay
- 2 to 5 nights
- Best time
- October to November, March to April
- How to get there
- Use a mix of road, rough local road and walking from the wider Pokhara area.
- Best for
- First time walkers, families and cultural travellers.
- Combine with
- Pokhara, Bandipur or an Annapurna trek.
- Travel well
- Choose one village area rather than rushing through all three. Match it to season and host availability.
Permits
Annapurna Conservation Area — arranged for you. Restricted areas require a licensed guide by law.
The lower Annapurna hills hold journeys that do not need to become high altitude treks. Hemjakot is accessible from Pokhara, while Sikles and Tangting sit deeper in the hills with stone villages, Gurung culture and strong mountain landscapes.
What to experience
- Community stays
- Moderate village walks
- Gurung culture
- An alternative to high altitude trekking
Want this in your trip?
Most people add a place like this to a trek rather than travel for it alone. Tell us roughly what you have in mind and we will work out where it fits and how long to give it.