Pikey Peak Trek Itinerary

Pikey Peak Trek starts and ends at different places. So Pikey Peak Trek Itinerary is also not final we can change and modify it. It depends on your holiday time and your interest. We will design the best Itinerary for Pikey Peak Trek according to your holiday time in Nepal. Mainly, it starts from Kathmandu- Bhandar- Nagaur and leads to Pikey Peak 4,065m whereas the next trail starts from Phaplu to Pikey Peak Trek passing through Kerung, Pattle, Dhap, Jhapre as well as Pikey Peak, Junbesi and ends at Salleri.

Pikey Peak Trek is a beautiful new trekking destination in Lower Solukhumbu. It is a less crowded trekking route and is best for nature lovers. This Trekking is famous for its culture, festival, and incredible Mountain View of the eastern and central Himalayan ranges. Pikey Peak Trek Itinerary 09 Days is best for your Short Trek in Nepal.

Details Itinerary

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu and transfer to hotel.

It’s a panoramic thrill flying into Kathmandu on a clear day. The views of snow-capped mountain peaks sprawling down below you are almost ecstatic, beginning a whole chain of memorable experiences that stay with you for a long, long time. As your plane hits the tarmac, our waiting support team will meet and greet you at the airport and escort you to your hotel. Welcome drinks will be served overnight at your hotel.

Day 02: Kathmandu to Bamti Bhandar

Bamtibhandar lies in the northern part of the Ramechhap district from Kathmandu, at a distance of 235km from Kathmandu. Bamti Bhandar is known as the settlement of Sherpa, which lies at an altitude of 2990 m above sea level. After about 7/8 hours of bus/ jeep ride, one can easily reach Bamtibhandar. Likewise, Nepalthok or Khurkot can be reached for lunch if one can have a bus journey from early 6 a.m. There are 10/12 local hotels available for tourists at Bamti Bhandar. Kathmandu to Bhandar takes 7/8 hours of driving and then overnight at the lodge.

Day 03: Bhandar – Namkheli

Namkheli can be reached after 7- 8 hours of walking from Bamti Bhandar, Ramechhap district. It takes about 2-3 hours to reach Thadakhola for Lunch after having breakfast at the Bamti Bhandar. Next after crossing Likhukhola situated at the border of Solukhumbu and Ramechhap, (border of provinces 1 & 3) following Chaulakharka–Lelepu, Namkheli can be reached after 3 hours of hike. We can see a very nice view of Numbur Himal from this route. Bhandar to Namkheli 7/8 hours walking and then overnight at lodge.

Day 04: Namkheli – Golla

It takes around 3-4 hours to reach Golla (2900 m) from Namkheli. Golla is considered to be the Sherpa language which is called Gumba dada in Nepali. There are 2/3 hotels at Golla for tourists. Travelers can stay and have lunch and visit 3 Gompas at Golla named Origen Sanang Chholing Gompa, Pema Dechen Choling Gompa, and Guru Padma Sambhav Gompa. As well, Gale castes of Sherpa are the inhabitants of Golla. Namkheli to Golla takes 7/8 hours of walking and then overnight at the lodge.

Day 05: Golla – Pikey Base Camp

We walk in the jungle, if you go trekking in the spring season you will see a lot of Rhododendron Flowers. You have a great chance to see a lot of wild birds and animals. You can enjoy your trek with an incredible view of many snow-capped mountains. An hour’s trek after early morning breakfast from Golla following Lamomane- Dallemane-Muktumje through the dense forest will lead to Naur Dada which consists of 4/5 hotels. During the trek, one can observe the beautiful villages of Koshinasha, Golla, and Gupchuka. After having lunch from Naaur Dada 2-3 hours of uphill trek will lead us to reach Pikey Basecamp. It lies at an elevation of 3600m and has an accommodation facility of 2/3 of the hotels.

Day 06: Pikey Base Camp – Pikey Peak – Junbesi

We get up early in the morning with warm clothes and climb up Pikey Peak (4070m.). It is about one hour of walking to get to Pikey Peak. You will see the best sunrise and magnificent view of the Himalayas like Dhaulagiri, Everest, Makalu, Kanchenjunga, AmaDamlam, and Lhotse, Nuptse, Number, Gaurisankhar, Langtang to the far west and other mountains. After this unforgettable view, we will see all the mountains from here as well. After that, we hike down to Jarsabhanjyang for breakfast.

Then start the trekking towards Junbesi. We can reach Traktor(Lunch Place) after 2/3 hrs hiking from Jarsabhyanjyang. After taking lunch we can reach 2/3 hrs Junbesi from Traktor. Junbesi is considered to be Sherpa’s most beautiful village, which lies at a height of 2990m from sea level. There is 1 ancient Buddhist monastery. It was the Point old famous route of Everest Trekking Route. There are 8-/10 well-facilitated hotels operated by local Sherpas. Pikey Base Camp to Junbesi takes 7/8 hours of hiking and then overnight at the lodge.

Day 07: Junbesi –Thupten Chholing- Junbesi

Thupten Chholing is a celibate Buddhist monastery located in the high and remote mountains of Nepal. Founded by His Holiness Thrulsik Rinpoche in the 1960s after fleeing Tibet, it is an independent and autonomous institution. Consequently, Thupten Choling has been able to remain authentically traditional and hidden from the outside world. Due to its remoteness and increasing population, the 700 resident monks and nuns live with dwindling resources, no public health facilities, and little chance of sustaining themselves in the long run unless their limited resources are managed wisely.

Thupten Chholing Monastery

After breakfast, we will take a hike to the Thupten Chholing Monastery at 2800m. Explore the monastery and meditate with nuns. The rest of the day is to be on your own to explore. Today, we will hike for about 4/5 hours, we will have lunch at Thupten Chholing Monastery. Overnight in Junbesi at Lodge.

Day 08: Junbesi – Chiwang-Phaplu

After the morning breakfast, trek for 3 hours to reach Chiwong monastery. Chiwong Monastery lies at an altitude of 9,000 feet on the cliff of Chiwong Hill about 3 hours’ walking distance from Phaplu airport also, Solu Khumbu district, At one time Chiwong Monastery echoed the prayers and scholastic activities of many monks and nuns who resided here. Chiwong Monastery had the privilege of hosting the Dza-Rong-Phuk Sangey Ngawang Tenzing Jangpo from 1955 to 1958. His Holiness Thrulshig Rinpoche lived in this monastery from 1960 to 1961.

Manirimdu Festival

Especially, Chiwong Monastery celebrates the Mani Rimdu Festival full moon of October every year. The Mani Rimdu Festival is a colorful occasion that takes place in the most spectacular of settings in the foothills of the Himalayas. Performed by the monks of Chiwong monasteries, it depicts the victory of Buddhism over the ancient ‘Bon’ religion. Phaplu is an altitude of 2400m. There is an airport, hospital, and nursery. There are 8/10 hotels for tourists. Of course, It is also possible to Sightseeing Around Salleri Bazer, the headquarters of Solukhumbu district after eating lunch at Phaplu. Junbesi to Phaplu takes 5/6 hours of hiking and then overnight at the lodge.

Day 09: Phaplu – Kathmandu

After the morning breakfast at Phaplu, we will reach through 8 8-hour car/ jeep ride or a 35-minute flight to Kathmandu.

Day 10: Depart Kathmandu

Finally, It was a great adventure with you in the mountains. Hope you had an experience of a lifetime. One of the representatives from your Organizing Team will drop you at the airport about 3 hours before your flight. We hope to see you again. Have a safe flight back home.