Pikey peak trek is a newly founded trekking trail in Nepal. Pikey Peak trek is known as a lower Everest trek. This trek can go via Jiri as well as back to the same way if you do not want to take a flight to Phaplu or from Dhunge Dhap. This Pikey peak trek can also start from Phaplu and ends at Jiri or Shivalaya then drive back to Kathmandu. Pikey peak offers you 7 days trekking in the region, including famous Junbesi and Lamjura pass (3530m) en route trekking Jiri to Everest. Lamjura pass will be done if you take a route from Jiri or Shivalaya. The highest point of the Pikey peak 4065m.
Pikey peak provides you wonderful panorama mountain views East to West, from Mount Kanchenjunga to Mount Dhaulagiri including the world’s highest Mt Everest view. Pikey Peak trekking where you can get an experience of Sherpa culture which is Buddhist religious. This region settlement reflects the Tibetan world as well. This new route trekking offers Blooming Rhododendron too if you trek in the region around March and April. So, pikey peak trekking recognized as a Rhododendron trek in Nepal as well. The most trekking trail follows along the forest. Pikey peak treks, self-nature trekking and flora, and fauna. It is not fully lodge trekking, it’s kind of homestay trekking so far. Some group has been organized as a camping trek.
Day 01: Arrive at Kathmandu airport 1350m
Day 02: Kathmandu Valley Sightseeing ( Pashupatinath Temple, Bouddha Stupa, Kathmandu Darbar Square and SwayambhuNath/Monkey Temple)
Day 03: Kathmandu to Phaplu 2470m by flight and trek to Salleri 2390m, 5 hours
or drive to Dhunge Dhap
Day 04: Trek to Salleri to Pattale 2840m via Kerung- 7 hours
or trek to Jhapre 5/6 hrs
Day 05: Trek to Jhapre 2820m, 6 hours
Day 06: Trek to Cheese Factory, Pikey peak Phedi 3490m, 6 hours (Pikey peak 4065m)
Day 07: Hike to Pikey Peak, back Cheese factory, after breakfast trek to Jasmane Bhanjyang
Day 08: Trek to Junbesi 2700m, 5 hours
Day 09: Trek to Thuptenchholing and back to Junbesi
Day 10: Trek to Phaplu 2470m,6 hours
Day 11: Fly Phaplu to Kathmandu
Day 12: Spare day
Day 13: Departure
Day 01: Arrive to Kathmandu airport 1350m
Arrive at Tribhuwan International Airport, Kathmandu, Nepal and one of representatives pick you up by private vehicle and transfer to hotel, overnight at hotel inclusive Bed and Breakfast (BB Plan).
Day 02: Kathmandu Valley Sightseeing
After Breakfast, your city guide pick up you for one full day Kathmandu Valley sightseeing of Pashupatinath Temple, Baudhanath Stupa , Kathmandu Darbar Square and Swoyambhunath (Monkey Temple), Overnight at Hotel (BB plan).
Day 03: Kathmandu to Phaplu 2470m by flight and trek to Salleri 2390m, 5 hours
An early morning, your guide will take you to the domestic airport for Phaplu flight, the flight will be 30 minutes (approximately) and trek to Salleri. There is a local market with sellers and visit Chewang monastery. Stay overnight at lodge (home stay)
Day 04: Trek to Salleri to Pattale 2840m via Kerung- 7 hours
Today, you can see and take an experience of some ethnic groups like Tamangs, Magars and Sherpas culture and society. This is a day with scenic mountain views across the beautiful landscape and visit on the way Buddhist monasteries, maniwalls at kerung . Stay overnight at lodge ( home-stay)
Day 05: Trek to Jhapre 2820m, 6 hours
You will see a beautiful landscape with hilly settlement along the Okhaldhunga valley. The day you see Orchid on the way. In Jhapre, visit monasteries and stupas which shows shows Buddhist attraction . Stay overnight at lodge (home-stay).
Day 06: Trek to Pikey peak phedi 4065m, 6 hours
It is a great and the hardest day of the trekking, you can collect an experience of altitude adventure trek, there can see Himalayan floras and faunas. At the place shows an old monastery and Mani stones. There can be visit Yak herding. So, trekking along with by glimpses sceneries. Stay overnight at home-stay/lodge.
Day 07: Trek to Junbesi 2700m, 5 hours
The trail leads to Junbesi via Pikey peak. From Pikey peak you can see the stunning sunrise view and panorama snow capped mountain across greenery valley from Kanchenjunga to Dhaulagiri including Mt Everest. The top of the Pikey peak trail descend for Junbesi through forest and beautiful landscape to Junbesi valley. Stay overnight at lodge.
Day 08: Trek to Thuptenchholing and back to Junbesi
Today is a excursion day to the monastery. You will be visited Thuptenchholing Monastery. This is an observed traditional Tibetan medicinal therapy. The day is a tour to Junbesi village around add something different world, which can be an experience of the lifetime. At Junbesi, you taste local organic foods and drinks. You can enjoy the Sherpa culture as well at Junbeshi. \
Day 09: Trek to Phaplu 2470m,6 hours
Today, The trail gradually down hill along stream. It takes about six hour walk to Phaplu from Junbesi. Overnight at lodge.
Day 10: Fly Phaplu to Kathmandu
Fly back to Kathmandu, at domestic airport one of our airport representative will be waiting to you and transfer to hotel. Overnight at Hotel, inclusive breakfast.
Day 11: The day is spare because of flight cancellation or flight delay . So this day can be used for Bhaktapur Darbar Square, Chagunarayan and Patan Darbar Square sightseeing, overnight at Hotel, inclusive breakfast.
Day 12: Departure
Transfer to international airport for your onward journey.
- All ground transports by private vehicle as per itinerary required
- Kathmandu accommodation inclusive breakfast as per itinerary
- Kathmandu sightseeing as per itinerary
- All entry fees as per itinerary
- Kathmandu Phaplu Kathmandu round trip airfare and airport tax + Guide
- Three times meals including Lunch, Dinner and breakfast during trek with tea/coffee
- An English speaking highly experienced friendly and helpful trekking guide
- One porter for two member
- Guide salary/food/accommodation/insurance and required transports
- Porter salary/food/accommodation/insurance and required transports
- Rain protection duffel bag for luggage
- Company guarantee the rescue services if needed; please hand over your insurance policy copy to us
- Government taxes and office service charge
- International airfare
- Nepal visa fee which obtained at the airport on arrival, a multiple tourist visa for 15 days US $ 25, for 30 days US $ 40 and for 90 days US $ 100 or Equivalent convertible currency {bring 2 copies passport size picture}
- Kathmdu and Phaplu staying on flight cancellation due to bad weather
- Alcoholic beverages, soft drinks bottle of mineral/hot water, hot shower and snack foods during trekking
- Any personal medical or evacuation expenses incur and strongly recommend international Travel Insurance
- Extra porter for the personal day bag pack
- Horse riding along the trek
- Extra cost on natural disaster
- Any other expenses which is not mentioned in the cost include
- Tips to staffs