Day 1
Pokhara to Sikles
0 hrs / 0 km / sleep 1,980 m
Scenic 2–3 hour drive from Pokhara to Sikles, one of Nepal's largest and oldest Gurung villages. Explore the village's unique architecture and culture.
Annapurna
Kapuche Glacier Lake Trek
Trek to the world's lowest-altitude glacier lake at just 2,546m. Kapuche Glacier Lake sits at the base of Annapurna II with turquoise waters and floating icebergs — an extraordinary sight accessible even to beginners.
Easy4 days2,546 mMar–May, Sep–Dec
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Trek overview
Long-form route context for planning, pacing, and realistic expectations.
Trek to the world's lowest-altitude glacier lake at just 2,546m. Kapuche Glacier Lake sits at the base of Annapurna II with turquoise waters and floating icebergs — an extraordinary sight accessible even to beginners.
This itinerary is synced from TrekGuard mobile app data and includes 4 planned days, 32 km of walking, and 1,700 m of total elevation gain.
Highlights include World's lowest glacier lake (2,546m), Floating icebergs & turquoise water, Annapurna II & Lamjung Himal views, Sikles — largest Gurung village.
Itinerary
Daily route plan
Day 2
Sikles to Hugu Goth
6 hrs / 12 km / sleep 2,100 m
Trek through a mix of rocky paths, steep sections, and dense forest. The trail passes the Yedi waterfall and offers glimpses of wildlife in the Annapurna Conservation Area.
Day 3
Hugu Goth to Sikles
6 hrs / 15 km / sleep 1,980 m
Early morning trek to Kapuche Glacier Lake (2,546m). The turquoise lake sits beneath Annapurna II glacier with floating icebergs and occasional avalanches visible from the surrounding peaks. Return to Sikles via Hugu Goth.
Day 4
Sikles to Pokhara
0 hrs / 0 km / sleep 820 m
Drive back to Pokhara (2–3 hours).
Altitude profile
How high you sleep, night by night
The single biggest safety factor on a high trek is how fast your sleeping altitude rises. Here's the shape of this itinerary.
820 m
Start
2,100 m
Highest sleep
2,546 m
Max altitude
4
Nights
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Interactive route preview
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- Duration
- 4 days
- Altitude
- 2,546 m
- Updated
- 2026
Route files are planning references only. Always follow current trail conditions, local notices, and guide advice.
Packing checklist
Use a mobile-friendly checklist for clothing, electronics, medicine, documents, and trail gear.
Altitude and safety
Prepare before pushing higher.
Climb gradually and take acclimatization seriously.
Check weather, wind, and daylight before long days.
Descend and seek help if altitude symptoms worsen.
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