Pikey Peak is one of the well-known landmarks in the lower Solukhumbu region and a beautiful trekking destination.This trek is a newly opened short Trek with great views of Everest and closest alternate to trekking in crowded Everest region .This unique trekking route in Solukhumbu region invites all the trekking and hiking lovers to explore the Everest and lower Khumbu region along the dramatically changing landscapes. It offers beautiful sunset and sunrise views over the towering peaks of this region along with the unique experience of Sherpa culture and lifestyle. With newly introduced trekking route, it provides the trekkers with the off-beaten trail trekking experience. This is newly introduced and less discovered trekking in lower Everest region which offers best of Sherpa culture and the Himalayan scenery.
This short Trek is best suitable for fit, sportive and adventurous trekkers and for all those adventure lovers who have limited time to stay in Nepal or who prefer comparatively easy Everest trekking experience with excellent Himalayan views avoiding the Everest crowed .This trek is ideal for those trekkers looking for a more basic, natural, cultural and adventurous experience offering a most memorable experience.
Day 1: Arrive Kathmandu transfer to hotel
Day 2: Casual day and sightseeing around Kathmandu and trek preparation.
Day 3 :Drive to Dhap Bazaar 2850m / 7-8 hrs
Day 4: Trek from Dhap Bazaar to Jhapre 2815m / 4-5 hrs via Sigane
Day 5: Trek from Jhapre to Pikey Base Camp 3640m / 6-7hrs
Day 6: Trek to Junbesi 2680m / 6-10 hrs via Pikey Peak( 4065m )
Day 7: Explore the Thuptenchholing Monastery 2920m
Day 8: Trek from Junbesi to Taksindu
Day 9: Trek from Taksindu to Phaplu, Visit Chiwong Monastery
Day 10: Fly or drive from Phaplu to Kathmandu
Day 11: Final departure for international flight
NOTE: Every effort will be made to keep to the above itinerary, but as this is adventure travel in a remote mountain region, we cannot guarantee it! Weather conditions, availability of porters and the health of team members can all contribute to changes. The guides and Sherpa assistants will try to ensure that the trip runs according to plan, but please be prepared to be flexible if necessary.Beside above itinerary some of trekkers does a further hiking trips to Sherpa Village like Panggom and to the deepest valley of Nepal Arun valley to add more walking days.
After landing at the Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu and completing your custom formalities pick up your luggage and look for representative of Adventure Sherpa Tracks who who will be with display board at the arrival gate. You will be greeted by our representative and he/she will pick you and transfer to your hotel. Then check-in at the hotel, freshen up and take a rest. In evening or noon , you are introduced to your fellow participants ,guides and discuss about our trip at Hotel where you stay.
After breakfast Adventure Sherpa Tracks’s tour guide will you pick from the hotel for full day sightseeing around Kathmandu . you will tour among these world hesitate sites Durbar Square, Pashupatinath temple, Swayambhunath stupa and Bouddhanath stupa , The Durbar Square sheds light on the life of the royals in ancient times. Pashupatinath temple is one of the most important places of pilgrimage for all Hindus. Swayambhunath is also known as the Monkey Temple and Baudhanath Stupa is one of the largest stupas in the world. Depending on your preference it might be a other sites like Bhaktapur too .Back to hotel and preparation for the trek.In some customized trip sightseeing will be after the trek
You’ll start the day with a long (8-9 hour) drive from Kathmandu to Dhap.This driving is a little bit long from the Kathmandu. You can see the best view of the green valley. After 8-9 hours driving, you can reach to Dhap and then overnight at guest house. (Optional some drive to Japre depending on their time availability.)
From a ridgeline south of Dhap, you’ll start the trek, and as you near Sigane, the mountains that you will get to know very well come into view — the peaks of the Numbur Himal section of the Himalayan Range.
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/9580 ft), perched above a deep valley with nice views of Everest and Numbur Himal. There’s a pretty little gompa and stupa here, and this is your stop for the night.
After Japre, the trail climbs up to a grassy ridge at Bhulbhule. There’s a single lodge with no name and nice views of the Everest range from here. Soon after Bhulbhule, the trail splits and you’ll turn right to Pikey Peak. You’ll pass some old yak houses and a long mani stone wall. The trail then contours the hillside below Taklung Danda and goes through a beautiful forested trail.
There are many rhododendrons here along a level path (which you can see in bloom if trekking in the spring). As you leave the forest, it’s not far to Pikey Peak base camp, about 2 hours away. From here, it’s a short climb to the summit at 4065 m / 13336 ft. Unless you have an unusually clear evening, it’s better to climb to the summit in the morning for sunrise.
After the breakfast Starting early in the morning, you’ll follow a gradual trail to the summit of pikey peak covered with prayer flags. The views are breathtaking! If the weather is clear, you’ll be rewarded with panoramic views from Annapurna to Kanchenjunga.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 lunch will be waiting. After lunch , you’ll continue your walk up to a small After the pass you descends steeply through spectacular old growth forest to Taktor.
From Taktor, it is a couple of hours on a lovely trail to Junbesi. Junbesi is a traditional Sherpa village sitting at an altitude of 2675 m/ 8776 ft, and is the cradle of Sherpa culture and architecture. The Sherpas consider the Solukhumbu a sacred valley. In this remote part of Nepal that borders Tibet, Buddhism flourishes and there are numerous Buddhist monasteries along the way.
Today, you’ll have breakfast in Junbesi and then can decide to either rest or take a 3-hour roundtrip hike along the Junbesi Khola with a gentle uphill climb to Thupten Chholing Monastery—founded in the 19th century by Tibetan Buddhists. You’ll have free time to meditate with the local nuns and monks in the monastery and explore the village before you trek back to Junbesi. Overnight: Junbesi (8,793 feet / 2,680 m)
After breakfast, you’ll start trekking to Takasindu, one of the best viewpoints of the trek. The trail crosses over the river and takes a left turn toward Salung ridge. Then, you’ll descend to Ringmo Khola and gradually climb up to Takasindu Pass via Ringmu village.A few minutes below the pass, you’ll see a monastery where you can have outstanding sunset views tonight (and the sunrise in the morning)
Today,you will 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.
Today we bid farewell to the mountains and board our vehicle or airplane for either drive or fly back back into the Kathmandu.(Optional if you don’t want to drive to Kathmandu you can get a short flight from Phaplu . But the flight to kathmandu is only available for limited days of the week)
Your adventure in Nepal comes to an end today! Approximately three hours before your scheduled international flight, Our representative from Adventure Sherpa Tracks will drop you off at the Tribhuwan International airport and does a farewell.Enjoy your last moments in Kathmandu with breakfast in a café, a final stroll through the narrow alleys and temples, and some souvenir shopping.
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