Pikey Peak Trek

Welcome to Nepal. Upon arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport, our representative will be there with your name and the company’s board. The representative will greet you and take you to your hotel. On the way to the hotel, our team members will brief you about the key locations you’ll drive through. As you get to your hotel, check in, get fresh, and rest for a while. Our guide will meet you in the evening and debrief you for the next day’s journey.

Are you ready for your adventure? Well, you must drive to Dhap from Kathmandu to officially begin your trek. After breakfast at the Kathmandu hotel, you’ll take a shared jeep to Dhap. The ride takes you through the hustle and bustle of Kathmandu before transitioning into the countryside.

As the city levels behind, the scenery changes, offering a glimpse of terraced fields, small villages, and winding roads. As you get closer to Dhap, the road becomes more bumpy, but as you are in a jeep, you’ll have less difficulty sitting even on uneven paths. After 7-8 hours of pleasant drive through the diverse areas of Nepal, you’ll reach Dhap and settle for a day’s stay at the lodge of the area.

Wake up in the fresh, crisp air of the Himalayas, have your morning meal, and appreciate the beauty of Nepal’s Himalayas. After breakfast, pack your backpack and start the trek. Leaving Dhap, the trail winds through rolling hills and small settlements, passing through terraced fields.

You’ll encounter numerous children along the way who will wave at you with a genuine smile. As the trail approaches Jhapra, the landscape transforms with occasional views of Mountain peaks. It takes 6 hours to get to Jhapre from Dhap. Your dinner and overnight stay are at the tea house of Jhapre.

Day four takes you one step closer to the journey’s ultimate destination. After breakfast at Jhapre, you’ll leave the village and make your way towards Pikey Peak Base Camp. The trail winds through lush forests and open meadows. It’s a mix of uphill climbs and gentle walks, providing time to enjoy the incredible beautiful views. Along the way, you’ll pass through rhododendrons forest, which is stunning during Spring and full of blossom.

Before reaching the base camp, you’ll encounter grazing yaks and herder huts. Lhamuje Danda to Bhulbhule are two prominent villages you’ll pass through before reaching the day’s destination. It takes 6 – 7 hours to get Pikey Base Camp from Jhapre. Your overnight stay and dinner is at the tea house of Pikey Base Camp.

Day five is one of the most remarkable days on your journey, as you’ll summit Pikey Peak on this day. The day starts early in the dark with a headlamp and crisp mountain air. The trail is steep but manageable. As you climb higher, the first hints of light begin to be seen, and soon, you’ll reach the summit of Pikey Peak at 4,065m. Upon reaching the top, the magical moment makes the step worth it. It takes 4-5 hours to reach Pikey Peak from its base camp.

The sunrise and its first ray over the world’s highest peaks, including Everest, Kanchenjunga, Makalu, and other surrounding mountains, is nothing short of breathtaking. After soaking in the views, feeling a sense of accomplishment, and capturing the moment, you’ll return to the Base Camp and have a hearty morning meal. After breakfast, the trek continues towards Lamjura Danda.

The trail to Lamjura Danda combines downhill and gentle ascents through the pine and rhododendron forests. The path is peaceful, with birdsong and a view of terraced hills below. A few hours of walk from base camp takes you to the day’s overnight point, Lamjura Danda. On the day, you’ll walk for 6-7 hours.

After breakfast at Lamjura Danda, you’ll begin trekking down the ridgeline. The path is descending with gentle and enjoyable sections. However, there are several choices for the descent to Junbesi. Yet, one of the most popular shortcuts is the one that exits the mountain after Jase and descends steeply to Traktor. The path intersects with the Everest Base Camp trek as you get to Jiri. After a while of trekking from the Jiri, the trek takes you to Junbesi. Today’s trek takes 3-4 hours to reach Junbesi from Lamjura Danda.

Day seven is your rest day on the Junbesi, especially to visit Thupten Choling Monastery, a religious hub and one of the largest monasteries in the region. After a leisurely breakfast at the Junbesi village, you’ll begin the day’s trek to Thupten Choling Monastery. The trail winds through green hills, small streams, and small settlements. It’s an easy and scenic walk, allowing you to enjoy the region’s beauty. As you approach the monastery, the sound of chanting monks and the sight of fluttering prayer flags welcome you.

Fill your tummy and continue your descent to Junbesi Khola. The trail meanders through lush forests, terraced fields, and remote locations. The walk is easy, with gradual ascents and descents. You’ll cross the steel suspension bridge and reach Beni Ghat. Another few hours of walk from Beni Ghat takes you to your day’s destination. A 4-5 hours hike from Junbesi takes you to Phaplu. Your overnight and dinner are at the Lodge of Phaplu.

The Pikey Peak Trek route ends today. You’ll drive to Kathmandu from Phaplu on the day. The road passes through stunning local towns on a shared jeep with a bumpy adventure. The drive is long but allows you to recall your Pikey Peak trek in Nepal and review Nepal’s countryside. It takes 8 hours to get to Kathmandu from Phaplu through a scenic drive. Once back in Kathmandu, take a moment to celebrate your achievement and explore the city’s nightlife. Overnight at a hotel in Kathmandu.

Note: If you want to avoid long driving hours, arrange a charter flight from Phaplu to Kathmandu at your request, as there is an airport at Phaplu. However, regular flights are not in operation.

Day tenth is an optional day that you can add for sightseeing in Kathmandu Valley. If you prefer to explore the Kathmandu area, we’ll pick you up from your hotel and drive you towards Kathmandu Durbar Square. Swayambhunath, Bouddhanath, Patan Durbar Square, Bhaktapur Durbar Square, and Pashupatinath are other key landmarks you’ll explore on the Kathmandu sightseeing day. After a pleasant exploration day in most of the UNESCO Heritage Sites, we’ll drop you off at your hotel for the night.

It’s time to say goodbye to beautiful Nepal. We have other special packages if you wish to extend your journey. If not, we’ll drop you off at the airport for your departure. We hope you enjoyed the journey and returned home with thousands of remarkable moments and memories. Have a safe flight.