Pikey Peak Trail - 9 days

Peekey Mountain (4070 m.) lies in Golla region. Gola village, surrounded by Gaurishankar, Karylung, Numbur and Katanga is mainly inhabited by Sherpa people. The trekkers apart from enjoying a scenic trek can visit four monasteries which belongs to the Nyingmapa school of Tibetan Buddhism.

The month of July is a time of great celebration as the locals worship their clan god, the eastern Chyabo Pikey, as Pikey Hlapchen Karbu in the celebrations.

This is a trail through Jiri-Chaulakharka-Ngaur- to reach the Pikey Daanda (Hill) area. Another trail leads from Pikey Daanda to Phaplu through Paanch Pokari and Tamakhani located north east from the district centre Salleri.

The Pikey Daanda is most popular for its sunrise and sunset views and one can enjoy the glorious sight of the peaks beyond the Kathmandu Valley to the plains along with the Himalayan range of Mt. Everest, Makalu and Annapurna.

Trip Facts

Trip ID: FE-OT-NO06

Starting Price: USD

Country: NEPAL

Trip Duration: 9 days

Area: Newly Opened Trek

Grade: Strenuous

Activities: Trekking in Nepal

Group Size: 1 to 15 Pax

Trip Type: Camping Trek

Duration: 9 Days

Trip Start/End: /

Accomodation: Tont Or Teahouse

Min/Max Altitude: / m.

Season: Spring & Autumn

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Day 01 : Fly from Kathmandu to Phaplu which takes 35 minutes. Trek from Phaplu to Salleri and it takes about four hours. You see the local market in Salleri and enjoy a visit to local monasteries such as Chewang monastery. Stay overnight at camp.

Day 02 : Trek from Salleri to Ghunsa via Dorpu and it takes about six hours. On the way you can experience of Tamang, Magar and Sherpa culture. Not only this you can also enjoy the views of beautiful sceneries of mountains and landscapes. Stay overnight at camp.

Day 03 : Trek from Ghunsa to Pattale via Kerung which takes about eight hours. You can visit monasteries, mani walls and Buddhist stupa at Kerung. Here you find the mixed settlements of Tamang, Magar, Sherpa and others. The panoramic views mesmerize you completely. Stay overnight at camp.

Day 04 : Trek from Pattale to Jhapre and it takes about six hours. You can see wild orchids on the way. Here you can view beautiful landscapes along the Solu Okhaldhunga border. There are monasteries and Buddhist stupa in Jhapre. The cultural show performed here is worth of watching. Stay overnight at camp.

Day 05 : Trek from Jhapre to Pikey which takes about six hours. This day you experience high altitude vegetation and can see Himalaya flora and fauna. You find centuries old monasteries, Buddhist stupas and mani stones. The yak herding can be seen at different places. You are accompanied by unique landscapes and sceneries. This particular area is feasible for marathon and mountain bike race. Stay overnight at camp.

Day 06 : Trek from Pikey to Junbesi and it takes about five hours. The trail goes from Pikey to Junbesi via Pikey peak. While trekking up to Pikey peak you can see sunrise view and mountain peaks from Kanchenjunga to Dhaulagiri including Everest. After you cross Pikey peak you walk down through unique landscape to Junbesi valley. Stay overnight at camp.

Day 07 : Trek from Junbesi to Thuptenchholing and trek back to Junbesi which takes about four hours. You visit Thuptenchholing Monastery. At Thuptenchholing you can observe traditional Tibetan medicinal therapy. Taking a tour to Junbesi village will add long lasting experience. Here you can taste local food and drink. Around this area you can enjoy Sherpa cultural show performed on request. Stay overnight at camp.

Day 08 : Trek from Junbesi to Phaplu and it takes about six hours. This day you can enjoy delicious local food and participate in cultural program. Stay overnight at camp.

Day 09 : Fly from Phaplu to Kathmandu which takes about 35 minutes.

The cost includes the following services:
* Airport pick-up and drop off services
* Trekking permit
* Entry permit fee
* Trekking guide
* A cook
* Necessary porters
* Necessary kitchen helpers
* Necessary sherpas
* All surface transportation to the starting point and from the ending point of the trek
* All meals three times a day (breakfast, lunch, dinner, juice, tea, coffee, hot chocolate, fruits etc.)
* Necessary Camping equipment such as tents, kitchen tent, dining tent, toilet tent, mattresses, down sleeping bag, down jacket, cooking utensils, fuel etc.
* Camping charges
* Necessary insurance for trekking stuff
* First Aid and kits
* Rescue assistance

The cost does not include:
* Personal nature expenses such as all kinds of drinks, beverages, etc.
* Drinks, beverages, hot shower, etc.
* Tips
* Hotel accommodation, lunch and dinner in Kathmandu

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