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
Photo: Wikimedia CommonsOverview
Trek overview
Long-form route context for planning, pacing, and realistic expectations.
Key Highlights & Takeaways
- World's lowest glacier lake (2,546m)
- Floating icebergs & turquoise water
- Annapurna II & Lamjung Himal views
- Sikles - largest Gurung village
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
See which days climb too fast and add rest days to build a safer schedule.
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Interactive route preview
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Day-by-day itinerary is available below. GPX/KML for this trek will appear here when published - always verify the trail locally before walking.
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Static route references for offline planning.
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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.
Kapuche Glacier Lake Trek FAQ
Straight answers on length, altitude, permits, season and cost for the Kapuche Glacier Lake Trek, generated from the same route data the TrekGuard app uses.
How many days does the Kapuche Glacier Lake Trek take?
The TrekGuard planning itinerary for the Kapuche Glacier Lake Trek runs 4 days and covers 32 km of walking. Treat it as a baseline: weather, flight delays and how you acclimatize can add days, so build slack into your schedule.
How high does the Kapuche Glacier Lake Trek go?
The Kapuche Glacier Lake Trek tops out at 2,546 m. The highest place you sleep on this itinerary is about 2,100 m, which matters more for altitude illness than the daytime high point.
What permits do you need for the Kapuche Glacier Lake Trek?
The Kapuche Glacier Lake Trek normally requires: Annapurna Conservation Area Permit (ACAP), TIMS Card. Permit rules, fees and issuing offices change between seasons - confirm the current requirements with the Nepal Tourism Board or a registered agency before you travel.
When is the best time to trek the Kapuche Glacier Lake Trek?
Mar - May, Sep - Dec is the usual window for the Kapuche Glacier Lake Trek. Outside it you are trading stable weather for either monsoon cloud and leeches or deep winter cold and snow-blocked passes.
How difficult is the Kapuche Glacier Lake Trek?
The Kapuche Glacier Lake Trek is rated easy, with 1,700 m of total ascent over 32 km. Walking days are about 6 hours. No technical climbing skills are required on the standard route.
Can you get altitude sickness on the Kapuche Glacier Lake Trek?
Yes. The Kapuche Glacier Lake Trek reaches 2,546 m, well above the 2,500 m mark where acute mountain sickness (AMS) becomes possible for anyone, regardless of fitness or age. Keep sleeping-altitude gains gradual, take the built-in rest days, and descend if headache, nausea or breathlessness get worse rather than better. This is general information, not medical advice - see a travel-medicine clinician before the trip.
Where does the Kapuche Glacier Lake Trek start and finish?
The Kapuche Glacier Lake Trek starts and finishes at Sikles, in the Annapurna region.
Is there phone signal on the Kapuche Glacier Lake Trek?
Coverage on the Kapuche Glacier Lake Trek is: variable by village and carrier. Assume you will lose data for long stretches - download map packs, the GPX track and the forecast before you leave the last town, and carry a power bank.
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