 This trek passes through the foothills of the Annapurna range. The trail abundant with birdlife passes through the beautiful villages like Sikhlis (the biggest Gurung Village) and farms providing a typical cross-section of Nepali life. The natural beauty is well represented by rhododendron ,The historic hill trek to Siklis; one of the early southern Gurung settlements and the second largest Gurung village, still retains an aura of olden times. Here, the Jhankri (shaman) and Lama (priest) have important roles in this Buddhist community, marriage, death and day-today lives. Siklis village lies above the Mardi Khola (1,981m), overlooking Annapurna IV to the north and Annapurna II and Lamjung Himal to the east. The region is particularly good for bird watching because of its pristine forested surroundings where different species of birds thrive.
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