Pikey Peak Trek – 9 Days

Kathmandu

Upon arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, you will be greeted by a representative from Alpine Club of Himalaya who will drop you off at our hotel. After checking in, you take a rest or stroll around the streets of Thamel, a tourist hub in Kathmandu. In the evening, join in for a welcome dinner hosted by the Alpine Club of Himalaya.

Maximum Altitude: 1400m
Meals: Welcome Dinner
Accommodation: Hotel in Kathmandu

Kathmandu: Boudha Stupa

After breakfast, head on a guided tour of the valley towards various historical and spiritual attractions. Some of these landmarks are considered World Heritage Sites including the historic Durbar Square, the sacred Hindu temple of Pashupatinath, the famous ‘Monkey Temple’ (Swayambhunath), and the Buddhist shrine of Bouddhanath, the largest stupas in the world. In the afternoon join in for a short briefing regarding the trip with your trekking leader and other team members. Overnight in Kathmandu.

Maximum Altitude: 1400m
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Accommodation: Hotel in Kathmandu

After breakfast head on a long drive from Kathmandu to Dhap which takes around 8 to 9 hours. Following the eastern highway, you pass various settlements and lush woodlands of central Nepal. Upon reaching Dhap, after a brief rest head towards Japre. Following the southern ridgeline, with majestic views of the Number Himal section of the Himalayan Range. As you progress you will reach the settlement of Sigane.
From Sigane follow a constructing road section for the first couple of hours. As, you progress you will reach the settlement of Japre, perched above a deep valley with splendid views of Everest and Number Himal. After a brief rest explore the village and visit the Gompas of the region.

Maximum Altitude: 2850m
Duration: 9 hours drive and 2-3 hours trek
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Accommodation: Teahouse

Pikey Peak Base Camp

Today following the descending route you will reach the grassy ridge at Bhulbhule. The settlement house is a single tea house with grand views of the Mahalangur range. From Bhulbhule as you progress the trail splits and you will be taking the right turn which leads to Pikey Peak.
Along the trail, you will pass old houses and a series of Mani stone walls. The trail then contours the hillside below Taklung Danda and passes through a beautiful forested trail.
The woodland is covered with varieties of rhododendrons (which you can see in bloom if trekking in the spring). As you traverse out of the deep wilderness follow the trail for a couple of hours you will reach Pikey Base Camp.

Maximum Altitude: 3640m
Duration: 5-6 hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Accommodation: Teahouse

Pikey Peak

After an early breakfast, head towards the summit of Pikey Peak at an elevation of 4,065 meters. Apart from the altitude, the climb is non-technical, so take it slow and take frequent rest. The gradual climb takes you to the summit. From the top witness the splendid panoramic views of the Himalayas from Annapurna to Kanchenjunga. After soaking in the energy of the mountains head towards Pikey Base Camp.
Next, following the ridgeline start your trek, as you progress you will be traversing on flat grounds and eventually through lush woodlands to Jase Bhanjyang. From, Jase Bhanjyang traversing through the steep sections of the deep wilderness you will reach the settlement of Loding.

Maximum Altitude: 2515m
Duration: 3-4 hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Accommodation: Teahouse

Thubtenchoeling Monastery

Today start your trek following a descending trail, on a ridge section to Jase Bhanjyang. From here there are several trails taking you towards Junbesi. You will be taking a shortcut trail that leaves the ridge and descends steeply through spectacular old-growth forest to Taktor. Along with this section witness grand views of the woodland covered with ferns and orchids. As you progress the trail joins the Everest Base Camp trail coming from Jiri.
From Taktor, after a couple of hours, trek you will eventually reach Junbesi. A traditional Sherpa village nestled at an altitude of 2675 meters/ 8776 feet, is the cradle of Sherpa culture and architecture. After a brief rest head out to explore the monasteries of the area and start friendly conversations with the monks and the locals getting an insight into their culture and lifestyle.

Maximum Altitude: 2675m
Duration: 3-4 hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Accommodation: Teahouse

Junbesi

After breakfast, we will start our trek, towards the river basin after crossing the river climb through the forest up to Salung. From Salung witness grand views of Mount Everest (8848.86 meters/ 29,028 feet), Chamlang (7319 meters/ 2,4012 feet), Makalu (8481 meters/ 27,824 feet), and gorgeous views out across the valley to Chiwong Monastery and down towards Phaplu.
Next head towards the settlement of Ringmo, a region renowned for its apple, and peach orchards. Here try various apple cuisines of the region. After exploring the orchards, start the final leg of your trek. Traversing across an uphill section you will reach Taksindu La. From here witness the views of the Mahalangur range, after a brief descent you will reach Taksindu Monastery bbuiltin1946. After exploring the monastery head towards the tea house.

Maximum Altitude: 2842m
Duration: 5-6 hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Accommodation: Teahouse

Today leave the main trekking route again and take a beautiful path down to Phaplu through the forest. There’s also the option of hiking up to Chiwong Gompa, perched high on a cliff overlooking the valley. This monastery was founded in 1923 and has magnificent celebrations for the Mani Rimdu festival in autumn. Continue on down into Phaplu and celebrate the completion of a great trek at your cozy tea house.

Maximum Altitude: 2413m
Duration: 5-6 hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Accommodation: Teahouse

After an early breakfast bid farewell to the mountains and catch a flight towards Kathmandu Valley. Upon reaching Kathmandu head towards your accommodation.
NOTE: All of the aforementioned trekking hours are approximations and should only be used as a general guideline.

Maximum Altitude: 2413m
Duration: 30 minutes flight
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Accommodation: Hotel in Kathmandu