10 Days Pikey Peak Trekking

Day 1: Arrive Kathmandu.

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.

And 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 and overnight at the hotel.

Day 02: Kathmandu to Bamti Bhandar.

Bamtibhandar, which is situated in the northern part of Ramechhap district from Kathmandu, is at a distance of 235 km.From Kathmandu. Bamti Bhandar is known as the settlement of Sherpa, which lies at an altitude of 2990m above sea level.

About 7-8 hours of bus/jeep ride, one can easily reach Bamtibhandar. Nepalthok or Khurkot can be reached for lunch if one can have a bus journey from early 6 am in the morning. There are 10-12 local hotels available for tourists at Bamti Bhandar. Kathmandu to Bhandar takes 7-8 hours driving and then overnight at 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 taking the breakfast from the Bamti Bhandar.

Next, after crossing Likhukhola situated at the border of Solukhumbu and Ramechhap, (border of province 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 (2900m) from Namkheli. Golla is considered to be 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 Orgen Sanang Chholing Gompa, Pema Dechen Choling Gompa and Guru Padma Sambhav Gompa.

Gale caste of Sherpa is the inhabitants of Golla. Namkheli to Golla takes 7/8 hours walking and then overnight at lodge.

Day 05: Golla–Pikey Base Camp.

We walk in the jungle. If you come in the spring you will see a lot of Rhododendron flowers. You have the chance to see many wild birds and animals. You can see a great view of many snow-capped mountains.

Three hours 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 beautiful villages of Koshinasha, Golla and Gupchuka.

After having lunch from Naaur dada 2-3 hours of uphill trek will lead to reach Pikey Basecamp which is situated at an elevation of 3600m and have an accommodation facility of 2/3 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 walking to get to Pikey Peak. You will see the best sunrise and magnificent view of the Himalayas. You will see mountains like Dhaulagiri, Everest, Makalu, Kanchenjunga, Ama Damlam, Lhotse, Nuptse, Number, Gaurisankhar, Langtang to the far west.

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 trek towards Junbesi.

We can be reached Traktor (lunch Place) after 2-3 hrs hiking from Jarsabhyanjyang. After taking lunch we can be reached 2-3 hrs Junbesi from Taktor. Junbesi is considered to be Sherpa’s most beautiful village, which lies at the height of 2990m above sea level.

There are 1 ancient Buddhist Monestry. 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 hiking and then, overnight at 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.

There are no public health facilities, and have little chance of sustaining themselves in the long run unless their limited resources are managed wisely. After breakfast, we will take a hike of the Thupten Chholing Monastery 2800m.

Explore the monastery and meditate with nuns. The rest of the day is to on your own to explore. Today, we will hike 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 the Chiwong monastery. The Chiwong monastery is situated at an altitude of 9,000 feet on the cliff of Chiwong hill. It is about 3 hours walking distance from Phaplu airport, Solukhumbu district.

At one time, Chiwong Monastery echoed with the prayers and scholastic activities of many monks and nuns who resided here. Chiwong Monastery has the privilege to host the Dza-Rong-Phuk Sangey Ngawang Tenzing Jangpo from 1955-1958.

His Holiness Thrulshig Rinpoche has lived in this monastery from 1960-1967. Chiwong monastery celebrates Mani Rimdu festival full moon of October every year.

The Mani Rimdu Festival is a colorful occasion that. It takes place in the most spectacular 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 situated at an altitude of 2400m. There are airports, hospitals, and nursey. There are 8/10 hotels for tourists. It is also possible to sightseeing around Salleri Bazer, headquarter of Solukhumbu district after eating lunch at Phaplu. Junbesi to Phaplu takes 5/6 hours hiking and then overnight at lodge.

Day 09: Phaplu–Kathmandu.

After the morning breakfast at Phaplu, Kathmandu can be reached through 8 hours car/ jeep ride or 40 minutes of flight.

Day 10: Depart Kathmandu.

It was a great adventure with you in the mountains. I 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.