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Pikey Peak (Cultural) Trek

Highlights:
Duration: 7 nights and 8 days (2 days by bus and 6 walking).
Trip start/end: At Kathmandu and Phaplu/Salleri.
Grade: Moderate challenging.
Activities: Walking & Trekking
Accommodation style: Lodge Trek.
Villages : Bandar, Gumba danda and Junibesi.
Best season: October to June.
Highest elevation: Pikey Peak 4,067 meters.
Ethnic group: Majority of Sharpas, Tamang, Jirel and Chhetris.
Culture : Hundusim and Buddisum.
Himalayan Scenery: Everest, Lhotse, Kanchenjanga, Makalu, Ama Dablam, Gari Shanker, Number Himal, Dhaulagiri and Annapurnas.
Lake: Dhudh Kunda Lake.
Pikey Danda Numbur Himal and Mount Everest views from Pikey Peak Trail.
Number Himal Matt and Grace (Numbur Himal on the background).
Pikey Peak 4067m Prayer flags at Pikey Peak (4,067 meters).
Pikey Peak Base Camp Teahouse at Pikey Base Camp (3,640 meters).
Juni Besi village Junbesi village
Thupten Chholing Monastery Thupten Chholing Gumpa
Bundar village Bundar village
Pikey Danda
Number Himal
Pikey Peak 4067m
Pikey Peak Base Camp
Juni Besi village
Thupten Chholing Monastery
Bundar village

Pikey Peak Cultural Trek offers a moderate, lodge-based trail in a peaceful area. From Pikey Peak (4,067 meters), sunrise and sunset over the Himalayas are the main attractions. You can see Mount Everest, Kanchenjunga, Makalu, Ama Dablam, and the deep valleys to the south. Sir Edmund Hillary once said that his favourite view of Mount Everest (8,848.86 meters) was from Pikey Peak (4,067 meters). The best times to go are March to May and September to February.

A July festival is another attraction. During this time, the Sherpa community believes their clan god is present at Pikey Peak, and locals come together to worship. Plan your trek for July if you want to respectfully join these traditional rituals.

Thupten Choling Monastery in Junebesi is another attraction of the Pikey Peak Cultural Trek. It was built by His Holiness Trulsik Rinpoche in the 1960s after leaving Tibet. Home to about 300 monks, the monastery operates independently. Trekkers can observe daily rituals and experience the peaceful spiritual atmosphere. Before joining prayer sessions, check the prayer schedule on the noticeboard, consult a monk or staff member, or ask your guide. Remove your shoes before entering prayer halls and ask permission before taking photos during prayers. Follow the monks’ instructions to respect their culture. The monks are generally welcoming and willing to convey insights about their way of life.

Each August, the full moon marks the Shaman dance festival at Dudh Kunda Lake, located at the base of Numbur Himal. Spiritual dances and ceremonies bring the area to life. Plan your trek for the August full moon to experience this event.

The optimal trekking seasons for the Pikey Peak region are March to May and September to November. During these months, the trek features a wide range of Himalayan flora and fauna. You may see yaks grazing near Pikey Peak, and between April and May, five rhododendron species flower in the forests, beautifying the scenery.

The Pikey Peak Cultural Trek begins in either Dhap or Bhumdi Bhandar, both of which are reached by road from Kathmandu. Gaurishankar Conservation Area hiking pass is necessary if you start the trek from Bhumdi Bhandar. From here, the trek passes through villages and ancient Buddhist sites, offering impressive views of the Himalayas. After the trek ends, daily buses from Phaplu or Salleri to Kathmandu take about 9 to 10 hours along scenic, hilly roads. Tara and Summit Air operate direct flights between Phaplu and Kathmandu twice weekly. Let us know if you are looking for a flight from Phaphlu to Kathmandu at the end of the trek.

Day to day itinerary:

Please check the High Camp Trekking cardboard upon arrival at Kathmandu International Airport. Our company representative will help you get to the hotel.

Includes: Bed and breakfast with tea or coffee.
We explain each day's trek program and provide a packing list of trekking equipment. We obtain hiking passes and buy bus tickets. We also take you on a tour of the World Heritage Site, Sawayambunath (Monkey Temple).

Includes: Bed and breakfast with tea or coffee.
After breakfast, we will go to the bus station at 6:00 AM. The bus leaves Kathmandu at 7:00 AM. The road from Jiri to Bhundi Bandar winds east and north from Kathmandu about 200m via the Araniko and Lamosangu—Ramechhap Highway. When driving from Kathmandu to Bhumdi Bandar, we pass through villages, paddy fields, the Sun Koshi and Bhote Koshi River valley, and Jiri. It is a mix of pitched and dirty road driving, which takes 8 hours.

Includes: Accommodation at the teahouse, breakfast, lunch, and dinner with tea or coffee.
Today is the longest trek day, with mixed down and uphill walking. We descend to Likhu Khola (River) in the morning. The Likhu Khola is at the border of Ramechhap and Solu-Khumbu district - the home of the Sherpa ethnic and Mt. Everest. After crossing the river, we ascend to Chaula Kharka, where we take an hour-long break for lunch. From here, we continue to climb to Gomba Danda through villages and Rhododendron trees. There are two monasteries at Gomba Danda, which will be visited upon arrival.

Includes: Accommodation at the teahouse, breakfast, lunch, and dinner with tea or coffee.
Leaving Gomba Danda village, we ascend through the Rhododendron forest toward Ngaur (3350m), which has a teashop, a Nepal Government-owned Yak cheese factory, and a monastery. From here, you walk gradually uphill through the Pine and Rhododendrons forest to reach Pikey Peak Base Camp. We could see Mt. Gaurishanker, Nambur Himal, Mani walls (carving mantras), prayer flags, birds, wild animals, and yak en route.

Includes: Accommodation at the teahouse, breakfast, lunch, and dinner with tea or coffee.
We head up to Pikey Peak viewpoint at 5:00 AM. From Base Camp, it's a gradual uphill walk to reach Pikey Peak in an hour. It is the highlight of the trek because we can see Sunrise and long panoramic views of the Himalayas from Annapurna to Kanchenjunga ranges, including Mt. Everest from the top of the Pikey Peak at elevation 4067m. We descend to Base Camp for breakfast and pack the bag. After breakfast, we head to Jasmane Bhanjyang through the Rhododendron forest.

Includes: Accommodation at the teahouse, breakfast, lunch, and dinner with tea or coffee.
After breakfast, we ascend through the ridge toward Lamajura. We could see close views of Mt. Numbur Himal (6969m) and Mt. Everest before the short-cut trail branch of Taktor village through the dense forest of fire birch, pine, and rhododendrons. We pass the Sherpa villages and monasteries en route and see the daily life of Sherpas from Taktor to Junbesi village. We take a tour of monasteries, Stupas, and schools in Junbesi, a typical Sherpa village.

Includes: Accommodation at the teahouse, breakfast, lunch, and dinner with tea or coffee.
After breakfast, a two-hour gradual uphill walk leads us to Thupten Choling monastery, which Trulisik Rinpoche founded in the 1960s after fleeing Tibet. Now, it is an institution of 300 monks and nuns (80% of whom are Tibetan refugees). His Holiness is very precious; he is one of the Dalai Lama's primary teachers. We are back to Junbesi for lunch, and the afternoon is free time.

Includes: Accommodation at teahouse, breakfast, lunch, and dinner with tea or coffee.
Leaving Junbesi, we walk downhill and uphill through trekking trails and rough roads to reach Phaplu. En route, we could see Mt. Numbur Himal, Stupas, mani walks, and the daily life of locals. After lunch, we went to Saleri Bazaar, which held a Saturday market.

Includes: Accommodation at teahouse, breakfast, lunch, and dinner with tea or coffee.
Salleri—Phaplu is connected by road and air transport from Kathmandu. We catch the bus early in the morning. This is a very scenic drive through the middle hills of Nepal. We pass several villages and Himalayan River valleys and have breakfast and lunch en route. It is a full day of driving, which gives you more opportunities to see Nepal.

Includes: Breakfast and lunch, and dinner with tea or coffee.
Kathmandu has many interesting cultural Heritage sites. You can tour the Great Boudhanath Stupa and Pashupatinath Temple.


Includes: Bed and Breakfast.
Our company representative will drop you at Kathmandu Airport on a time flight back home.


Includes: Breakfast and International Airport transfer.
The Pikey Peak Cultural Trek itinerary can include a side trip and, if needed, an extra acclimatization day.

If you have questions about Pikey Peak Cultural Trek starting point - Dhap or Bhudi Bhandar? Or would like to discuss modification options, please send us a direct message.

The following costs and dates are per person for online booking. If the fixed departure dates do not match your schedule, please DM us, and we will be happy to customize your trip for the date you need.

If you are in a group (2 to 15 people), we offer a discount on the package.

Trip departure dates:
Trip Date Trip Name Price Space Left Status -
26 Jul 2026 Pikey Peak (Cultural) Trek $800 per person 15 Open
23 Aug 2026 Pikey Peak (Cultural) Trek $800 per person 15 Open
20 Sep 2026 Pikey Peak (Cultural) Trek $800 per person 15 Open
27 Sep 2026 Pikey Peak (Cultural) Trek $800 per person 15 Open
4 Oct 2026 Pikey Peak (Cultural) Trek $800 per person 15 Open
11 Oct 2026 Pikey Peak (Cultural) Trek $800 per person 15 Open
18 Oct 2026 Pikey Peak (Cultural) Trek $800 per person 15 Open
25 Oct 2026 Pikey Peak (Cultural) Trek $800 per person 15 Open
1 Nov 2026 Pikey Peak (Cultural) Trek $800 per person 15 Open
8 Nov 2026 Pikey Peak (Cultural) Trek $800 per person 15 Open
15 Nov 2026 Pikey Peak (Cultural) Trek $800 per person 15 Open
22 Nov 2026 Pikey Peak (Cultural) Trek $800 per person 15 Open
29 Nov 2026 Pikey Peak (Cultural) Trek $800 per person 15 Open
6 Dec 2026 Pikey Peak (Cultural) Trek $800 per person 15 Open
13 Dec 2026 Pikey Peak (Cultural) Trek $800 per person 15 Open
20 Dec 2026 Pikey Peak (Cultural) Trek $800 per person 15 Open
27 Dec 2026 Pikey Peak (Cultural) Trek $800 per person 15 Open
3 Jan 2027 Pikey Peak (Cultural) Trek $800 per person 15 Open
10 Jan 2027 Pikey Peak (Cultural) Trek $800 per person 15 Open
17 Jan 2027 Pikey Peak (Cultural) Trek $800 per person 15 Open
24 Jan 2027 Pikey Peak (Cultural) Trek $800 per person 15 Open
31 Jan 2027 Pikey Peak (Cultural) Trek $800 per person 15 Open
7 Feb 2027 Pikey Peak (Cultural) Trek $800 per person 15 Open
14 Feb 2027 Pikey Peak (Cultural) Trek $800 per person 15 Open
21 Feb 2027 Pikey Peak (Cultural) Trek $800 per person 15 Open
28 Feb 2027 Pikey Peak (Cultural) Trek $800 per person 15 Open
7 Mar 2027 Pikey Peak (Cultural) Trek $800 per person 15 Open
14 Mar 2027 Pikey Peak (Cultural) Trek $800 per person 15 Open
21 Mar 2027 Pikey Peak (Cultural) Trek $800 per person 15 Open
28 Mar 2027 Pikey Peak (Cultural) Trek $800 per person 15 Open
4 Apr 2027 Pikey Peak (Cultural) Trek $800 per person 15 Open
11 Apr 2027 Pikey Peak (Cultural) Trek $800 per person 15 Open
18 Apr 2027 Pikey Peak (Cultural) Trek $800 per person 15 Open
25 Apr 2027 Pikey Peak (Cultural) Trek $800 per person 15 Open
2 May 2027 Pikey Peak (Cultural) Trek $800 per person 15 Open
9 May 2027 Pikey Peak (Cultural) Trek $800 per person 15 Open
16 May 2027 Pikey Peak (Cultural) Trek $800 per person 15 Open
23 May 2027 Pikey Peak (Cultural) Trek $800 per person 15 Open
30 May 2027 Pikey Peak (Cultural) Trek $800 per person 15 Open
18 Jul 2027 Pikey Peak (Cultural) Trek $800 per person 15 Open
22 Aug 2027 Pikey Peak (Cultural) Trek $800 per person 15 Open
19 Sep 2027 Pikey Peak (Cultural) Trek $800 per person 15 Open
26 Sep 2027 Pikey Peak (Cultural) Trek $800 per person 15 Open
3 Oct 2027 Pikey Peak (Cultural) Trek $800 per person 15 Open
10 Oct 2027 Pikey Peak (Cultural) Trek $800 per person 15 Open
17 Oct 2027 Pikey Peak (Cultural) Trek $800 per person 15 Open
24 Oct 2027 Pikey Peak (Cultural) Trek $800 per person 15 Open
31 Oct 2027 Pikey Peak (Cultural) Trek $800 per person 15 Open
7 Nov 2027 Pikey Peak (Cultural) Trek $800 per person 15 Open
14 Nov 2027 Pikey Peak (Cultural) Trek $800 per person 15 Open
21 Nov 2027 Pikey Peak (Cultural) Trek $800 per person 15 Open
28 Nov 2027 Pikey Peak (Cultural) Trek $800 per person 15 Open
5 Dec 2027 Pikey Peak (Cultural) Trek $800 per person 15 Open
12 Dec 2027 Pikey Peak (Cultural) Trek $800 per person 15 Open
19 Dec 2027 Pikey Peak (Cultural) Trek $800 per person 15 Open
26 Dec 2027 Pikey Peak (Cultural) Trek $800 per person 15 Open
Cost includes:
  • International & domestic Airport pick up and departure.
  • Two nights accommodation (standard twin bed room with breakfast) at Hotel in Kathmandu.
  • Gaurishanker Conservation hiking passes.
  • Kathmandu to Jiri to Shivalaya by public bus.
  • Teahouse meals for clients: 9 Breakfasts, 9 Luches and 8 Dinners with tea/coffee etc. Meals can be selected from menu and will have enough daily.
  • Normal room with twin beds and sharing bathroom at teahouse.
  • Trekking staffs: an experienced guide and porters.
  • Salary and meals for guide and porters.
  • Inusrance of guide and porters.
Cost does not include:
  • Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu.
  • Personal trekking equipment of clients.
  • A down jacket and sleeping bag for the clients.
  • Mineral water, boiled water, coke, Fanta, sprite, fresh or can juice, biscuit, sprite, beer, and whiskey etc.
  • Personal Insurance of clients (medical treatment and emergency Helicopter resuce evacuation covered).
  • Personal expences of clients such as hot showers, lundery services, monastery entry fees, Internet, and phone calls.
  • Tips for guide and porters.
  • Sightseeing in Kathmandu, Bhaktapur and Patan.
  • International flight tickets and Nepal Tourist Visa.

More info for extra cost:

Please read carefully. The cost includes and excludes the above. All meals are included with tea or coffee during the trek. We do not serve drinking water, which can be purchased at the teahouse for $1-$3 per litre. You can take water-purifying tablets or Seripen for a cheaper solution. Wi-Fi, battery charge, and hot showers are omitted. Battery charging costs $1 to $5 per hour per device (a power bank is a cheaper alternative). The gas shower is $3-$5 per head.

We include public bus tickets to the trailhead and back to Kathmandu. If you prefer travelling by private jeep or flight, you will need to add the cost to the package.

We ensure our trekking staff are equipped with warm clothing. We also do our best for your safety. However, we suggest you buy comprehensive travel insurance that covers flight cancellation, medical treatment, and Helicopter rescue/emergency evacuation. Please purchase a policy that covers trekking activities up to 4500m for the days you will be trekking.

Inquiry

    Trekking eqipment list:
    • Comfortable hiking boot. Three pairs of socks. Sandals.
    • Fleece jacket, three T-shirts, two trekking trousers, two drip-dry T-shirts, a woolen/fleece hat, glove, water/windproof jacket and trouser, Sunglass, lip balm, Sun screem (50+), Sun hat, a light scarf, soap/shampoo and trekking towel etc.
    • Sleeping bag (-5 degree centigrade) with hood.
    • Water purifier tablets, 2L water bottle, hiking poles, medical kit and tourch light with spare batteries etc.
    • A down Jacket, one long underwear and snow gaiters for the winter trip from January to February.
    • A few interesting books and a pack of cards.
    • Plastic bag for waste and toiltet papers.
    • A padlock.
    • A day bag (35 liters)
    • Rucksack or large enough duffel bag (65 to 75 liters).

    Note: We offer rental facilities for down jackets and sleeping bags for our clients. The rental fee is $1.5 per sleeping bag and down jacket per day.

    Why book your trip with us?
    • We are proud to be registered with the Department of Nepal Tourism, giving us the opportunity to safely guide you on treks and climbs throughout Nepal’s magnificent Himalayas. As a responsible local agency based in Kathmandu, we place your experience and well-being at the heart of all we do.
    • Booking with us is easy and flexible. You can reserve your adventure with just a small advance, and conveniently pay the rest after you arrive in Kathmandu. We aim to make your journey stress-free from the very start.

      Pay method:

      We encourage you to read our terms and conditions carefully to ensure clarity and comfort. Once you feel confident, you can secure your trip through any of our convenient payment methods listed below.

      1) American Dollar Account:

      Name of the Bank: Everest Bank Limited, Thamel Branch.
      Name of Account Holder:- High Camp Trekking Pvt. Ltd.
      Account No:- 03500105200138
      Swift Code No:- EVBLNPKA.

      Or, if you prefer, you are welcome to transfer your deposit by Western Union, MoneyGram, or IME using the name of our attentive company owner/manager, Mr. Norsang Lama. We’re happy to assist with any questions you may have about this process.

      We kindly ask that you cover any transaction fees charged by the bank or transfer service when sending the booking advance. Thank you for your understanding and support.
    • Your adventure is in safe hands. Once your booking is complete, we personally guarantee your trip departure. If your plans change, we will happily reschedule your trip at no extra cost. We appreciate every guest, and you can count on us to work hard and ensure your Himalayan experience exceeds your expectations.
    • We organize group joining-based trips. Our package includes all-inclusive prices (no hidden costs). We customize the trip itinerary based on your preferred side trips, holiday length, and activities. Let us know how long your holiday will be.
    • Our experienced, trained, and professional guide takes good care of the clients. Our guide always remembers your questions about plants, people, animals, and the mountains. You can feel the difference when you have a great trekking guide through our agency.
    • We respond to every email or inquiry within 24 hours. You can also call us anytime at +977-9841876395 (our 24-hour support team).

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