Group Size
Min. 2 Pax
Trip Grade
Easy - Moderate
Best Season
March, April,May, September, October & November
Accommodation
Hotel/Lodge
Max Elevation
4067m, Pikey Peak
Meals
Full Board on Trek
Transportation
Private Vehicle/Car/Jeep/Flight
Trip Route: Phaplu - Patle -Jhapre - Pikey Peak - Junbesi - Phaplu
Trip Overview
- Magnificent view of mountains, landscapes, and nature throughout the trail.
- Majestic view of the Everest, Lhotse, Makalu, Manaslu, and Annapurna I all the way to Mt. Kanchenjunga from Pikey Peak.
- Local Tamang, Magar and Sherpa culture in the hills of lower Khumbu region.
- Himalayan and hill lifestyle, culture, tradition learning opportunities throughout the newly opened trail.
- Cold and sub-tropical vegetation and wildlife seeing adventure.
- Beautiful sunrise and sunsets from most promising Natural viewpoints in the earth.
- Yak and Chauri products as well as Himalayan cuisine exploring.
- Authentic trekking experience with overnights in Teahouses and homestays.
- Picturesque Views that surrounds you throughout the trail.
- Monasteries, Chortens, Shrines and Gompas in the way to different destinations of the region.
Pikey Peak trek is one of the best-selected routes in the lower Khumbu region of Nepal, giving you some of the wondrous sides of Everest and other mountains in this region. Pikey Peak is an alternative for those who lack the physical ability to do the trekking in the higher Everest region. The views of Mt. Everest is absolutely breathtaking from the trails of Pikey Peak and the legendary Sir Edmund Hillary once claimed it to be the best amongst many such viewpoints here. Adventure lovers looking for a vacation in some lesser traveled routes without the uneasiness from altitude sickness can select the Pikey Peak trek.
The Pikey Peak trek is a medium length trekking in Nepal
with some of the best walking paths of Nepal. Starting from Kathmandu, we will
reach the highest point of our trek Pikey Peak (4065 m). The sunrise view over
the Himalayas and the landscape scenery touching the horizon makes this trek
best among any other in the Himalayas. The Sherpa way of life can be
experienced best from this section of the trekking in Nepal. Alongside Everest
we can have a majestic view of the Six other 8,000-meter peak from the trail
namely Lhotse, Makalu, Manaslu, and Annapurna I all the way to Mt. Kanchenjunga
in the east. The streams, waterfalls, terraced farmlands, rustic monasteries,
and welcoming smiles in your every next destination makes the Pikey Peak trek
memorable. We can do the trek all year long and even in winter period avoiding
heavy monsoon for better trail condition. Prepare yourself for a beautiful adventure
of a lifetime with Himalayan Pic Du Midi.
Outline Itinerary
Day 01:Arrival at TIA Kathmandu & Transfer to Hotel
Day 02: Kathmandu Heritage Tour and Prepration for the Trek
Day 03: Fly to Phaplu and Trek to Salleri (2380m)
Day 04: Salleri to Ghunsa (2390m)
Day 05: Ghunsa to Pattale
Day 06: Pattale to Jhapre (2820m)
Day 07: Jhapre to Pikey Peak (4067m)
Day 08: Pikey Peak to Junbesi (2700m)
Day 09: Visit Thuptenchholing and back to Junbesi (2700m)
Day 10: Junbesi to Phaplu (2470m)
Day 11: Fly to Kathmandu
Day 12: Bhaktapur Cultural Tour
Day 13: Departure
Day to Day Itinerary
You will meet and introduce to our representative from Himalayan Pic Du Midi today after your arrival in TIA, Kathmandu. He/ She will approach you in the arrival section with a placard with your name. After some formal welcoming, you will head towards your hotel in Thamel, Kathmandu. Freshen up, and after some snacks, we will do a quick orientation session about the Pikey Peak trek in our office. Here you will also meet your guide for the journey. After that, you will be transferred back to your hotel. In the evening, you can wander around the sites nearby and peek into the Newari culture. Overnight at a hotel in Kathmandu.
After a quick breakfast, you will head towards a culture-packed tour of the Kathmandu valley. Our first site for today is the Basantapur Durbar square. The palace lies near your hotel and was the royal palace of former Malla kings of the valley. After a brief tour of the palace, head towards the Buddhist shrine of Swyambhunath. This stupa complex provides a great view of Kathmandu valley. Swyambhunath or “The Monkey Temple," because of the abundance of monkeys habituating the hill is one of the oldest temples in Nepal. After that, we will head towards the Hindu shrine of Pashupatinath, and the Tibetan styled Stupa of Boudhanath in quick succession. Return to your hotel and prepare for the trek with the aid of your guide. You can get all the necessary gears and equipment for this trek in Thamel. Rest and prepare to leave Kathmandu early tomorrow. Overnight at a hotel in Kathmandu.
After our breakfast today, we will head towards the domestic terminal of TIA for the flight to Phalpu airport. The flight gives you some best landscape views and scenery of snow-capped regions in the far north. After landing in Phaplu, we will rest for a while and trek to Salleri. We will head straight to our lodge after reaching Salleri. We will visit the monasteries here and try some local cuisine in the market. Salleri is the district headquarter of Solukhumbu, and you can witness a lot going on in the main bazaar area. Overnight at Salleri.
Our trek of today gives us great cultural experience passing through Tamang, Magar and majorly the Sherpa settlements to the village of Ghunsa. We will start early with a gradual hike up the nearby hill and continue a bit relaxed track to Dorpu. We will stop here for our lunch with a great view of the mountains and hills surrounding us. After a brief break, we will continue our walk to the village of Ghunsa. Overnight at Ghunsa.
After our breakfast in Ghunsa, we will begin our trek of today to Pattale. We will walk to the Kerung village and take our lunch there. We will pass monasteries and stupas and enjoy the wildflowers and vegetations in this segment. In the late afternoon, we will reach the village of Pattale and rest for the day here. Pattale is a small settlement in a small hill giving us a view of vast reach with the snow-capped Himalayas and high hills. Overnight at Pattale.
Our trek of today will be a gradual uphill walk followed by some steep sections leading us to Jhapre. Our 6 hours walk is mostly through the sparse forest with some rhododendron patches to our destination village. View some of beautiful landscape and vegetation here and reach the village of Jhapre. We will visit some of the old monasteries and Buddhist stupas here and rest for the day. Overnight at Jhapre.
We will have an ascending trail leading to Pikey Peak (4065 m) from Jhapre. Nearing the Pikey, we will have a clear view of the beautiful mountains surrounding us. Crossing multiple yak herding fields and natural viewpoints, we will reach Pikey in the late afternoon. The aspects include the Majestic south-face of the Everest alongside Lhotse, Cho Oyu, Makalu, Manaslu, and other subranges nearing them. We will rest for the day in a lodge here. Overnight at Pikey.
After a light tea, we will hike to the top of the Pikey peak and view a spectacular sunrise over the Himalayas. The whole chain of mountains from the Everest to Kanchenjunga makes the setting magical once the rays hit its face. We will spend some memorable time here and return to our lodge. Our trek descends from Pikey to the village of Junbesi today. We will walk through the path cutting through rhododendron forest to our destination village. Overnight at Junbesi.
We will have an exploration day at Junbesi today. Today we will do a couple of short day hikes and visit some of the major attractions in Junbesi. Pangkarma Monastery, Thubten Chholing Monastery, Bodhi Stupa, and Junbesi Monastery are some of the main places around Junbesi. The short hike to Thuptenchholing will give you the learning experience of Tibetan medicinal therapy. We can drink some herbal tea and try some local delicacies here. View the cultural ornaments, jewelry, architecture, and traditional lifestyle of Sherpa people and rest for the day. Overnight at a lodge in Junbesi.
After our breakfast in Junbesi, we will start our trek to Phaplu. As the last day of our Pikey Peak trek, we have a more relaxed trek today. We can stop in the Sherpa villages and interact with the locals more today, trying the local delicacies and dairy products. The hill lifestyle, farmlands, culture, and vegetations are in this portion of our trek is a next experience to enjoy. We will reach Phalpu and rest for the day at a lodge here. In the evening we can visit the local markets and view a scenic sunset from a nearby point. Overnight at a lodge in Phaplu.
We will take a flight to the Tribhuwan International Airport, Kathmandu from Phalpu airport. After you reach your hotel rest and go on for souvenir hunting in the streets of Thamel. You can find beautiful pictures, garments, ornaments, and handicrafts to take back as a memorandum to your home. You can also enjoy the partying nightlife in the city by entering some pub and bars here. Overnight at a hotel in Kathmandu.
After your breakfast today, we will drive to the city of Bhaktapur. Bhaktapur is only about 45 minutes’ drive from your hotel. The first site of today will be the Historical Bhaktapur durbar (palace) square. The Palace was the ruling palace of Malla Kings before Kathmandu city. The golden gate temple, Palace of Fifty-five windows, and the Nyatapola temple square are some of the major attractions in and around the Palace. You can visit the painting schools here, view the Thangkas, and artforms around this fantastic city. You can taste the local Newari cuisine and the famous king curd (Juju Dhau) in Bhaktapur. Return to your hotel and stroll around Thamel in your evening today. Overnight at Kathmandu.
Your last day in Nepal will be full of joy and happiness as you look back to the achievements of your Pikey Peak trek in Nepal. We will have a parting breakfast with our crew and staffs, suggestions, feedback, and experience collection. In some of your spare time seek for some organic goods and products that you can take back home. We will transfer you to the Tribhuwan International Airport (TIA) a couple of hours before your flight. We will follow up with your suggestions and push forward for even better services in the coming days.
What's Included/Excluded
Accommodation
- Four-nights hotel in Kathmandu with B/B basis
- Teahouse Accommodation while on the trek
Meals
- Welcome and farewell dinner at Nepali Kitchen
- All meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner and tea/coffee) while on the trek
Transportation
- Airport pickups and drops in a private vehicle
- All ground transportation on a comfortable private vehicle as per the itinerary
- Kathmandu - Phaplu - Kathmandu by Domestic Flight Tickets
Extras
- Full day sightseeing in Kathmandu/Entrance Fee
- All necessary paperwork and Everest National Park Permits/TIMS
- Professional & government licensed holder English Speaking Trekking Guide
- Porter service (2 trekkers: 1 porter)
- Staff costs including their salary, insurance, equipment, food and accommodation
- Warm clothing and other required trekking gear for staff including porters woolen hat, gloves, shocks, shoes & sunglasses etc…
- Entrance fee of Monastery & Museums while on the Trek
- Trekking Map
- Medicine Box for Staff/Porters
- All government and Local Taxes
Not Included
- International Airfare and Nepal Visa fee
- Travel & Health Insurance
- Emergency Helicopter Rescue Insurance
- Lunch & Dinner in Kathmandu
- Any Alcoholic Drinks, Water and deserts in Trek
- Hot Shower/Battery Charges/International call/WIFI & internet on trek
- Unforeseen Cost such as Flight Cancellation
- Tips for guides and porters
Notes
* Your big Luggage should be 12 kg each without your Carry bag (small bag). You have to carry 4/5 kg with a small bag during you walking on the Trekking. Your small bag should be over 30 to 40L.
* You have to bring personal medicine box for the mountain. You have to good physical condition is necessary to travel in Nepal. It is recommended to go to a doctor for a checkup before coming to Nepal.
* The flights in the Himalayas might sometimes get delayed or canceled due to bad weather conditions. We will book the flights succeeding it immediately so keep your patience and utilize your time visiting nearby attractions.
* You are free to choose a substitute of treks in other regions if the flight cancellation hampers your Pikey Peak trek significantly.