Trek to Kapuche Glacier Lake is the short yet exciting trek from Pokhara. This trek is a newly opened route and no much crowded as well. The Trek route covers nice places like Sikles, Hugu, Idi Waterfall, Mahuri Bhir, Madi River, Kaupche Glacier Lake etc.
This trekking trail packs charming villages, interesting patterns of terraced fields, rhododendron forest and high alpine meadows snuggled below the towering mountains of Lamjung Himal, Annapurna II (7937m) and IV (7525m).
The lake covers the area of around 1,2000 square meters ( length is ~400m, width is ~300m ). Kapuche is actually a noun from Gurung language, which refers to the plain surface made of crumbled snow and ices. Kapuche also offers close views of small to mammoth avalanches sourced from the peak of Annapurna II. Seems scary? Umm.
Kapuche is the lowest glacial lake of Nepal at the height of 2450m from sea level. This lake is the source of Madi River. The best season to visit this lake is October, November and December.
Sikles village (1981m) is the major attraction of the route, which is accessible via motorable road from Pokhara. It is a beautiful indigenous Gurung village with around 850 households. You can reach Sikles either by local or private vehicle. It roughly takes around 4 hours. If you choose to go on a local bus you can get a bus to reach Kahun Khola from Hallanchowk, Pokhara. It takes around an hour to reach Kahun Khola. From Kahun Khola, you can take either a local bus or jeep to reach Sikles. The important thing to consider with the local vehicle is that you need to be with their time.
Next day, you need to trek to Huwu Goth and stay overnight. Hugu Goth, also known as the base camp of Kapuche Lake, lies at the altitude of 2100m. It is the base camp of Kapuche lake. Another day you have to trek one and half hours to reach Kapuche lake. After spending quality time in the lake, you can trek back to Sikles. So, manage the time accordingly.
ITINERARY (Kathmandu – Pokhara – Kapuche Lake – Pokhara – Kathmandu)
Day 1: Kathmandu to Pokhara (to Sikles if you come to Pokhara via Early morning flight / Bus: 6 Hrs. / Plane: 30 Mins.)
Day 2: Pokhara to Sikles
Day 3: Sikles to Hugu Goth
Day 4: Goth to Kapuche Lake and return back to Hugu Goth (or to Sikles if you can)
Day 5: Goth to Sikles to Pokhara
Day 6: Pokhara to Kathmandu
ENJOY.
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