Pikey Peak Trek is a newly discovered trekking, less tourist route in Solukhumbu region of Nepal. Trekking around Solukhumbu provides you the glimpses of 8000 meters mountains and nature in low attitude. Himalayan experience trek offers you this special Pikey Peak Trekking. Pikey Peak Trek takes you to beautiful areas in lower Solu area inhabited by Sherpa communities. This trip allows you explore flora and fauna and untouched culture in Pikey region. Along with this, the trek offers you with some of the magnificent views of the Himalayan range such as Mount Dhaulagiri, Kanchenjunga, Lhotse, Makalu and many more if the weather allow.
The age doesn’t make different for this short trek, from 12 to 70 years age, anyone can do this trip if you are physically fit and healthy. Pikey Peak Trek is designed to minimize the risk of altitude mountain sickness by limiting the daily gain in altitude. The Pikey Peak trail route is covered with lush forests of rhododendron, oak and pine. You will walk through numerous villages perched on ridge tops surrounded by terraced fields. If you are looking for a short trek near the Everest region, Pikey Peak Trek would be best for you.
During this short period's tea house trek, you can watch and fill completely diffrent environment and true nature. Trek will start after the moterable road from Dhap, trek pass through diffrent villages end at Phaplu airport Solu. If you are interesting about Buddhist relegion you can vist many monasteries during the trekking. There are few lodges some are comfortable some not, We suggest you bring your own sleeping bag. Sometimes lodge's blankets are not warm enough.
We will inform you all the details about this trek, before start from Kathmandu, there will be one porter between two tourists to carry 25 to 30 kg. luggage, one experience trekking guide for group, he / she will suggest about trekking route, meals and accommodation.
| Trekking season | Mid of September to April. |
| Kinds of trek | Tea house. |
| Max. elevation | 4,067m. Pikey la. |
| Group size | 2 to 14 persons. |
| Per person | Euro 1,520.00 |
Single supplement Euro 180.00 extra cost.
The above-mentioned cost includes all the government taxes.
Group rates available, can be negotiate.
3 nights in Kathmandu at 3-Star hotel with bed & breakfast twin sharing basis.
6 nights in local hotel or lodges during the trek in twin sharing or common-room.
Main meals (breakfast-lunch-dinner) with hot drinks during the trekking period.
Meals and accommodation for guide and pprters.
Phaplu / Kathmandu flight.
Kathmandu airport / hotel / airport transport by private A/C vehicles.
Kathmandu to Japre transport by privet vehicle with trekking crew.
Phaplu / Kathmandu local bus transport for guide and porters.
TIMS and local government fees.
City sightseeing entry fees.
1 experienced english-speaking trekking guide.
1 porter between two trekkers ( 25 - 30 kg. weight)
Medical, life and rescue insurance for guide and porters.
Full day sightseeing at Kathmandu, Patan and Bhaktapur by privet vehicle with a city guide.
❌ All personal expenses like alcoholic beverages, drinks, telephone calls, laundry services and hot shower.
❌ Medical and travel insurance.
❌ Emergency helicopter rescue charges if necessary.
❌ International airfare and taxes.
❌ Any kinds of visa for Nepal.
❌ Main meals and drinks in Kathmandu (lunch and dinner)
❌ Tips for guide and porters.
Upon your arrival at the Tribhuvan international airport, our representative will welcome you with flowers, drive to the star’s hotel as your booking, and welcome drinks at reception check in room. Dinner at your hotel’s restaurant our tour manager will brief you about trekking and other necessary information.
After earlier breakfast at the hotel, today you’ll drive to Dhap. Drive to Dhap will take about 8 to 9 hours. From Dhap, you’ll trek to Japre. From a ridgeline south of Dhap, you'll start the trek, and as you near Sigane, the trail from Sigane follows a road under construction for the first couple of hours. The first village you reach is called Japre (2920 m), perched above a deep valley with nice views of Everest and NumburHimal. There’s a pretty little gompa and stupa here, and this is your stop for the night.
After breakfast at lodge at Japre, today you’ll head to Pikey Peak Base Camp. The trekking trail initially follows a dusty trail which later leads on an uphill trail to Bhulbule. From here the trail becomes steeper and climbs through the rhododendron forests and small settlement of Lhamuje. From Lhamuje, the trail become wider and follows a pasture where you can see grazing Yaks. Further you will walk through a long Mani Wall and ascend along the winding road to Pikey base camp. Here you can visit Yak Cheese factory and relish the magical view of mountains around.
Very early morning today, you'll follow a gradual trail to the view of point of Pikey Peak which is situated at around 4065m. from the sea level and you’ll find place covered with prayer flags. The views from this view point will be breathtaking. If the weather is clear, you'll be rewarded with panoramic views of mountain ranges like Mt Everest, Dhaulagiri, Manaslu, Thamserku, Kantega, Langtang etc. From the top of Pikey Peak, you'll follow a ridgeline which starts flat and then steepens as you enter the forest to Jase Bhanjyang, where breakfast you’ll have breakfast. And then you'll continue your walk through Phabuk, descend down to Taktor village trek continue to Junbesi. Junbesi is a beautiful Sherpa village with school and a monastery.
Rest day at Junbesi (2,675m.)
After breakfast you can trek about one hours to Thupten Cholling monastery, which is the biggest monastery at Solu Khumbu region.After lunch at Thupten Cholling monastery trek back through Mapung village to Junbesi visit the monastery. Over night same lodge accommodation at Junbesi.
If someone not interesting visit Thupten Cholling monastery, they can rest at Junbesi.
After breakfast at Junbensi lodge, you trek to Taksindu with crossing the river at the bottom of village and climb through the forest up to Salung, from where there are views of Mount Everest (8848 m) if weather permitting. There are also gorgeous views out across the valley to Chiwong Monastery and down towards Phaplu. Continue on the trail, contouring and then dropping down to a stream before a short climb up into Ringmo, famous for its apple orchards and interesting apple products such as apple rakshi (alcohol), cider and apple pie. From here, there's a final short climb to Taksindu La, from where there are again great mountains views, and then a short descent to the Taksindu Monastery and your lodge. The Taksindu Monastery was built in 1946 and is usually open early morning or late afternoon. Please make sure to leave a donation if you visit.
After breakfast at Taksindu, same way back to Ringmo village trek pass through beautiful path down to Phaplu. 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 Mani Rimdu festival in autumn once a year. After dinner Tips for trekking guide and porters. Trek successful gathering party with your trekking staff and team members. Complete the trek.
After breakfast at Phaplu, you’ll take a short flight fromPhaplu to Kathmandu. Upon arrival in Kathmandu vehicle waiting for you drive to hotel, you’ll check-in at hotel and you’ll have free time relax at hotel or visit the Thamel tourist market.
After breakfast city guide will pick you up at the hotel, a short drive to Swyambhu nath, which is oldest Buddhist stupa in the world, build before 2,500 years ago. Visit around the stupa, offering butter lamps, from Swyambhu you can see the view of Kathmandu valley. Drive to Bhoudha nath, which is the biggest Buddhist stupa in the world, built in the late 15th or early 16th century. Around Bhoudha there are several Buddhist monasteries. Visit around the stupa and different monasteries. After lunch, drive back to Kathmandu Durbar Square for sightseeing, visit different Hindu and Buddhist temples, and walk to Thamel tourist market. Farewell Nepali typical dinner with culture program, after dinner back to hotel. Complete the trip.
After breakfast or lunch, our representative will pick you up at hotel, before three hours your flight time drive to airport flight back to your destination.
