Kapuche is the glacier lake in Nepal that is located at a lowest altitude. It is situated 2450 meters above sea level in Madi Rural Municipality-1. According to the study, the lake is 400 meters long, 300 meters wide, and 40 meters deep. 

One of the newly discovered trekking routes in Nepal is the Kapuche Lake Trek. The trail is distinct due to its location and untouched natural surroundings, and it is also less traveled . The hiking route was only recently found and made accessible to tourists, but because of its stunning natural surroundings and distinctive trekking experience, it has been steadily gaining popularity.

Short Itinerary for Kapuche Glacier Lake Trek

Day 1	Drive from Pokhara to Sikles	Drive: 5 Hours
Day 2	Trek to Hugu Goth	Trek 6 Hours
Day 3	Trek to Kapuche Lake and Back to Sikles	Trek 6 Hours
Day 4	Drive back to Pokhara	Drive 5 hours

Detailed Itinerary for Kapuche Glacier Lake Trek

Day 1: Drive from Pokhara to Sikles, Night at Sikles

You’ll depart from Pokhara for Sikles on the first day. It takes about 4 hours to drive there. Sikles, a lovely Gurung Community village, is situated at an elevation of 1980 meters.  Explore, stroll the village, and take note of its customs, culture, and architecture.  To give your legs a taste of the journey, you may go up to Sikles Park and Rising Dada (hill), which will take an average hiker around 30 minutes to complete. From there, you can witness the stunning views of the Annapurna II, Lamjung Himal, and other mountains. Spend the night in the Sikles village lodge or tea house.

Day 2: Trek to Hugu Goth

Following breakfast, you will hike the hill toward Hugu. you will be on a short route that runs along the edge of some hills, giving you a close-up view of the magnificent mountains to your right and in front of you. Then you’ll descend using the same trails until you reach the breathtaking Edi Jharna waterfall (64 m). You will reach Hugu after climbing an extended, steep stone path that passes over numerous bridges and little streams. You’ll walk for about six hours before reaching Hugu. At Hugu, you will spend the night in a basic tea house.

Day 3: Trek to Kapuche Lake and Back to Sikles

You’ll hike from Hugu to Kapuche Lake this morning in the early hours. Compared to the trek from the day before, the path is simple and short. You will arrive at the sparkling Kapuche Lake after a two-hour hike.

After basking in the beauty of the lake for a while and snapping some pictures, you’ll head back to Hugu Goth. You will then return to Sikles following the same trial. Given that you will be largely heading downhill on the return trip, it will take you less time to get there.

Day 4: Drive Back to Pokhara

You will return to Pokhara via bus or a jeep, which will take another 4 hours, from Sikles.

Kapuche Lake Trek Cost

The trip won’t set you back much money because it’s so short. If you spend 1500–2000 rupees every day on average, you may do the hike for 8000–10,000 rupees.

Highlights of the Trek

• Kapuche Glacier Lake (2546 m), the Lowest Altitude Glacier Lake in Nepal, which is a easy level trekking and may be done by all age groups,
• A recently discovered, less-traveled trekking path,
• Magnificent views of Lamjung, Fishtail, Manaslu, and Mount Annapurna,
• Enjoy the hospitality of the Gurung community at Sikles and learn about their culture, tradition and lifestyle.