Max Elevation
2,546m
Group Size
Min.2 Pax
Duration
5 Days
Difficulty
Moderate
Accommodation
Teahouses
Meals
B.L.D
Best Season
March–May & Sept–Nov
Transportation
Private Vehicle and Bus
Region
Annapurna Region
The Kapuche Lake Trek is the shortest and most direct way to reach Kapuche Glacier Lake, a striking turquoise lake fed by the Annapurna IV glacier, tucked into the hills above Sikles village in the Annapurna Conservation Area.
At just 5 days from Kathmandu, this is a compact itinerary built specifically around the lake itself, without the additional ridge-walking days of longer regional treks.
The route follows the Madi Valley from Pokhara to Sikles, one of Nepal’s largest traditional Gurung villages, before trekking through forest and traditional settlements to Hugu Goth and on to Kapuche Lake itself. The lake sits in a dramatic glacial basin directly beneath Annapurna IV, offering scenery that’s normally associated with much longer, higher-altitude treks.
This itinerary is ideal for trekkers who specifically want to see Kapuche Lake without committing to the longer Kori Himal circuit.
If you’d like to continue past the lake toward the remote Kori Danda ridge viewpoint (3,800m) as well, see our longer Kori Himal Trek with Kapuche Lake itinerary instead.
If Kapuche Lake itself is your destination — rather than a longer ridge-walking circuit — this is the most direct and time-efficient way to reach it. At 5 days from Kathmandu, it’s shorter than both the standard Kori Himal Trek and the combined Kori Himal with Kapuche Lake itinerary, making it the right choice for trekkers who want the glacial lake experience without the extra days needed to also reach Kori Danda.
Expect a scenic drive from Pokhara through the Madi Valley to Sikles, followed by two to three days of forest trekking to and from the lake itself. Accommodation is simple teahouse lodging throughout. The round-trip day to Kapuche Lake is the most demanding part of the itinerary, but the trail overall stays moderate, with no technical sections.
Book your 5-day Kapuche Lake Trek with Save Mountain Treks for a short, direct journey to one of the Annapurna region’s most striking glacial lakes.
Drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara along the scenic Prithvi Highway, following rivers, hills, and rural landscapes on the way. After arriving in Pokhara, check in to your hotel and enjoy the rest of the day at your leisure.
Drive: 6–9 hours
Overnight: Hotel in Pokhara
After breakfast, drive from Pokhara towards Sikles through the scenic Madi Valley. Explore Sikles, one of Nepal’s largest traditional Gurung villages, before beginning the trek towards Hugu Goth. The trail passes through forested areas and traditional settlements.
Drive: 3–4 hours
Walking: 5–6 hours
Overnight: Teahouse at Hugu Goth
Start early for the trek to Kapuche Lake, a glacier-fed lake surrounded by the dramatic Himalayan landscape. Spend time enjoying the scenery and views around the lake before returning along the same trail to Hugu Goth.
Walking: 4–5 hours round trip
Maximum Altitude: 2,546m
Overnight: Teahouse at Hugu Goth
After breakfast, descend from Hugu Goth towards Sikles, retracing the trail through forests and local settlements. From Sikles, drive back to Pokhara, where the trekking portion of your journey concludes.
Walking: 3–4 hours
Drive: 3–4 hours
Overnight: Hotel in Pokhara
After breakfast, drive back to Kathmandu along the Prithvi Highway. Enjoy the scenic journey through Nepal’s hills and river valleys before arriving in the capital, where your 5 Days Kapuche Lake Trek concludes.
Drive: 6–9 hours
Trip Ends: Kathmandu
The standalone Kapuche Lake Trek is 5 days from Kathmandu, including drive days to and from Pokhara — the shortest itinerary specifically built around reaching the lake.
This itinerary goes directly to Kapuche Lake and back, without continuing on to the Kori Danda viewpoint. If you’d like to visit both the lake and Kori Danda, see our longer Kori Himal Trek with Kapuche Lake.
Kapuche Lake sits at 2,546 meters, in a glacial basin fed by the Annapurna IV glacier.
The trek is rated moderate, with the round-trip day to the lake itself being the most demanding section. No technical skills are required.
Spring (March–May) and autumn (September–November) offer the clearest visibility of the glacier and surrounding peaks.
Yes — the trek starts with a drive from Pokhara to Sikles via the Madi Valley, and the full round trip to and from Kapuche Lake can be completed within the 5-day itinerary from Kathmandu.
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