Pikey Peak Trek – 06 days

Pikey Peak Trekking is the newly opened trekking destination near the lower Khumbu region. Pikey Peak Trekking is the best alternative to overcrowded trekking around the Everest Region. The trail follows the less crowded area with beautiful forest and high ridges enjoying the panoramic Himalayan scenery including Mount Everest, Kanchenjunga, Makalu, Lhotse, Manaslu, Annapurna and many other snow covered peaks, mountain glaciers, green pine and rhododendron forests, highly culture influenced villages, holy monasteries, prayer walls and Holy lake dukunda. You can see breathtaking sunrise and sunset views from the top of this peak.

Day 01:  Drive from Kathmandu to Dhap (2900m)

Today you will drive from Kathmandu to Dhap by Bus for 8-9 hours passing through rhododendron forest. You will explore Dhap town in the evening.

Day 02: Trek from Dhap to Jhapre (2930m)

Today, you’ll start the easy trek for about 5 hours to Jhapre village.The trail follows a road under construction for the first couple of hours perched above a deep valley with nice views of Everest and Numbur Himal. We will visit local Monastery.

Day 03: Trek from Jhapre to Pikey Peak (3600m)

We will wake up in the early morning to view the first golden rays of the sun falling on the silver lining of snow-capped mountains. Relishing the view, we will start walking uphill to Bhulbule. The trail climbs through the Rhododendron forest coming to Yak pasture. Cross the long Mane wall and climb further to Pikey peak base camp. Visit Yak Cheese factory and enjoy the splendid view of snow peaks.

Day 04: Trek from Pikey Peak to Junbeshi (2390m)

On the day, we will reach the highest point of our trek. Climb along the rocky ridge to the Pikey peak (4,065 m). The top unveils wide range of the snow peaks from Dhaulagiri in the west till Kanchanjunga in the west. View of Mt Everest, Thamsherku, Numbur Himal, Kangtega is the highlight. From the apex climb down to Lamjura pass and further to Junbesi. Visit the local monastery at Junbesi.

Day 05: Trek from Junbesi to Phaplu (2380m)

Today we will follow the descending dusty trail along the Junbesi Khola until reaching a steel suspension bridge. On crossing the bridge we will reach Beni Ghat. We will continue our walk along the trail filled with scenic pleasures before reaching Phaplu. We can explore the area as we bid farewell to the Rolwaling region.

Day 06: Drive back to Kathmandu(1400m)

Today you will drive back to Kathmandu by jeep for 9/10 hours.Customize this trip