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Pikey Peak (Cultural) Trek

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Highlights:
Trek duration: 8 nights and 9 days (2 days by bus and 7 walking).
Trek start/end: At Jiri/Shivalaya and Phaplu Airport.
Trek grade: Moderate difficulty.
Villages : Shivalaya, Bandar, Goli and Juni Besi etc.
Trek style : Teahouse trek.
Activities : Walking-trekking
Trek season: October to June.
Highest elevation: Pikey Peak 4067m.
Ethnic group: Majority of Sharpas, Tamang, Jirel and Chhetris.
Culture : Hundusim and Buddisum.
Himalayan Scenery: Mt. Everest, Lhotse, Kanchenjanga, Makalu, Ama Dablam, Gari Shanker, Number Himal, Dhaulagiri and Annapurnas etc.
Lake: Dhudh Kunda Lake.
$700 per person Pikey Danda Numbur Himal and Mt. Everest views from Pikey Peak Trail.
$700 per person Number Himal Matt and Grace (Numbur Himal on the background).
$700 per person Pikey Peak 4067m Prayer flags at Pikey Peak (4067m).
$700 per person Pikey Peak Base Camp Teahouse at Pikey Base Camp (3640m).
$700 per person Juni Besi village Junbesi village
$700 per person Thupten Chholing Monastery Thupten Chholing Gumba
$700 per person 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 Trek is a newly opened teahouse trekking route in the lower section of the Everest region. It is a remote area where you meet a few trekkers en route. It is also a culturally rich trekking area where you can see ancient monasteries, Mani walls, Stupas, temples, and Hindu pilgrimage places on the trek. It offers majestic views of Mt. Everest, Kanchenjunga, Makalu, Ama Dablam, Mera Peak, Gauri Shankar, and Numbur Himal to the North and deep valleys dropping away into the clouds to the South from Pikey Peak. You can enjoy the breathtaking sunrise and Sunset views from Pikey Peak at elevation 4067m.

Sir Edmund Hillary said it is his favorite view of Mt. Everest (8848m) from Pikey Peak at elevation 4067m. We agree with him. The Sherpas believe that their clan god is living at Pikey Peak where the locals get to gather to worship and pray during July. Dudh Kunda is a sacred Lake in the Base Camp of the mountain Numbur Himal. The Shaman dance festival celebrates at the Lake on the full moon of August each year.

There can find 5 different types of Rhododendrons that bloom in the forest in April/May. This trek is also rich in Himalayan flora and fauna etc. You could see yaks grazing around Peak Peak.

This trek begins with a bus ride from Kathmandu to Jiri to Shivalaya in a day. Then, the trek to Pikey Peak is lined with villages, ancient monasteries, and breathtaking views of Himalayan scenery. The trek ends at Phaplu-Saleri and travels to Kathmandu by flight or bus. It’s a drive in the scenic hilly region from Phaplu to Kathmandu by bus. There is a direct flight operating from Kathmandu to Phaplu Airpot twice a week by Tara and Summit Air.

Itinerary of Pikey Peak (Cultural) Trek:

Please check the High Camp Trekking cardboard upon arrival at Kathmandu Airport. Our company representative helps you transfer to the Hotel.

Includes: Bed and breakfast with tea or coffee.
We explain to you each day's trek program and the packing list of trekking equipment. We obtain hiking passes and buy bus tickets. We take to you for a tour of the World Heritage Site - Sawayambunath (monkey temple).

Includes: Bed and breakfast with tea or coffee.
We go to the bus station after we had breakfast at 6:00 AM. The bus leaves Kathmandu at 7:00 AM. The road to Shivalaya winds east and north from Kathmandu about 200m via Araniko and Lamosangu - Ramechhap Highway. We pass through villages, paddy fields, Sun Koshi and Bhote Koshi River valley, and Jiri when there is driving from Kathmandu to Shivalaya. It is mixed of pitched and dirty road driving which takes 8hrs for 200km.

Includes: Accommodation at the teahouse, breakfast, lunch, and dinner with tea or coffee.
After breakfast, we register hiking passes at the police check post in Shivalaya. The gradual uphill trails lead us to Dheurali where we take lunch. We could see Mani walls (carving Buddist mantras) and prayer flags in Dheurali. From here, we descend to Bhumdi Bandar through Rhododendron and pine forests.

Includes: Accommodation at the teahouse, breakfast, lunch, and dinner with tea or coffee.
Today is the longest day of the trek 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 River, we ascend to Chaula Kharka where we do a break for lunch for an hour. From here, we continue to ascend to Gomba Danda through villages and Rhododendron trees. There are two monasteries at Gomba Danda which we visit 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, Govt. 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 see 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 which is a typical Sherpa village.

Includes: Accommodation at the teahouse, breakfast, lunch, and dinner with tea or coffee.
After breakfast, two hours of gradual uphill walk lead us to Thupten Choling monastery which is founded by Trulisik Rinpoche in the 1960s after fleeing Tibet. Now, it is an institution of 700 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 mixed downhill and uphill through trekking trails and rough roads to reach Phaplu. We could see Mt. Numbur Himal, Stupas, mani walks, and the daily life of locals en route. After lunch, we go to Saleri Bazaar which held Saturday market.

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

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


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


Includes: Breakfast and International Airport transfer.
The Trek itinerary can be changed for an interesting side trip and additional acclimatization day if needed while on the trek.

Do you have any questions about Pikey Peak (Cultural) Trek starting point - Dhap or Shivalaya? Or, would you like to see how it can be customized to your needs? Please DM us.

The following costs and dates are per person for online booking. If the Pikey Peak (Cultural) Trek fixed departure dates do not match for you, please DM us and we will happily customize your trip on the date that you need.

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

Fixed Departure dates:
Trip Date Trip Name Price Space Left Status -
14 Oct 2024 Pikey Peak (Cultural) Trek $700 per person 15 Open
21 Oct 2024 Pikey Peak (Cultural) Trek $700 per person 15 Open
28 Oct 2024 Pikey Peak (Cultural) Trek $700 per person 15 Open
4 Nov 2024 Pikey Peak (Cultural) Trek $700 per person 15 Open
11 Nov 2024 Pikey Peak (Cultural) Trek $700 per person 15 Open
18 Nov 2024 Pikey Peak (Cultural) Trek $700 per person 15 Open
25 Nov 2024 Pikey Peak (Cultural) Trek $700 per person 15 Open
2 Dec 2024 Pikey Peak (Cultural) Trek $700 per person 15 Open
9 Dec 2024 Pikey Peak (Cultural) Trek $700 per person 15 Open
16 Dec 2024 Pikey Peak (Cultural) Trek $700 per person 15 Open
23 Dec 2024 Pikey Peak (Cultural) Trek $700 per person 15 Open
30 Dec 2024 Pikey Peak (Cultural) Trek $700 per person 15 Open
6 Jan 2025 Pikey Peak (Cultural) Trek $700 per person 15 Open
13 Jan 2025 Pikey Peak (Cultural) Trek $700 per person 15 Open
20 Jan 2025 Pikey Peak (Cultural) Trek $700 per person 15 Open
27 Jan 2025 Pikey Peak (Cultural) Trek $700 per person 15 Open
7 Feb 2025 Pikey Peak (Cultural) Trek $700 per person 15 Open
14 Feb 2025 Pikey Peak (Cultural) Trek $700 per person 15 Open
21 Feb 2025 Pikey Peak (Cultural) Trek $700 per person 15 Open
28 Feb 2025 Pikey Peak (Cultural) Trek $700 per person 15 Open
9 Mar 2025 Pikey Peak (Cultural) Trek $700 per person 15 Open
16 Mar 2025 Pikey Peak (Cultural) Trek $700 per person 15 Open
23 Mar 2025 Pikey Peak (Cultural) Trek $700 per person 15 Open
30 Mar 2025 Pikey Peak (Cultural) Trek $700 per person 15 Open
7 Apr 2025 Pikey Peak (Cultural) Trek $700 per person 15 Open
14 Apr 2025 Pikey Peak (Cultural) Trek $700 per person 15 Open
21 Apr 2025 Pikey Peak (Cultural) Trek $700 per person 15 Open
28 Apr 2025 Pikey Peak (Cultural) Trek $700 per person 15 Open
2 May 2025 Pikey Peak (Cultural) Trek $700 per person 15 Open
9 May 2025 Pikey Peak (Cultural) Trek $700 per person 15 Open
16 May 2025 Pikey Peak (Cultural) Trek $700 per person 15 Open
23 May 2025 Pikey Peak (Cultural) Trek $700 per person 15 Open
30 May 2025 Pikey Peak (Cultural) Trek $700 per person 15 Open
14 Sep 2025 Pikey Peak (Cultural) Trek $700 per person 15 Open
21 Sep 2025 Pikey Peak (Cultural) Trek $700 per person 15 Open
28 Sep 2025 Pikey Peak (Cultural) Trek $700 per person 15 Open
4 Oct 2025 Pikey Peak (Cultural) Trek $700 per person 15 Open
11 Oct 2025 Pikey Peak (Cultural) Trek $700 per person 15 Open
18 Oct 2025 Pikey Peak (Cultural) Trek $700 per person 15 Open
25 Oct 2025 Pikey Peak (Cultural) Trek $700 per person 15 Open
4 Nov 2025 Pikey Peak (Cultural) Trek $700 per person 15 Open
11 Nov 2025 Pikey Peak (Cultural) Trek $700 per person 15 Open
18 Nov 2025 Pikey Peak (Cultural) Trek $700 per person 15 Open
25 Nov 2025 Pikey Peak (Cultural) Trek $700 per person 15 Open
4 Dec 2025 Pikey Peak (Cultural) Trek $700 per person 15 Open
11 Dec 2025 Pikey Peak (Cultural) Trek $700 per person 15 Open
18 Dec 2025 Pikey Peak (Cultural) Trek $700 per person 15 Open
25 Dec 2025 Pikey Peak (Cultural) Trek $700 per person 15 Open
Cost includes:
  • International & domestic Airport pick up and departure.
  • 2 nights accommodation (standard twin bed room with breakfast) at 2** Hotel in Kathmandu. Note:- The accommodation in Kathmandu can arrange/book according to client choice Hotel type. The clients have to pay differences if needed.
  • 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 porter.
  • Salary and meals for guide and porter.
  • Inusrance of guide and porter.
Cost does not include:
  • Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu.
  • Personal trekking equipment of clients.
  • Mineral water, boiled water, coke, Fanta, sprite, fresh or can juice, biscuit, sprite, beer, and whiskey etc.
  • Personal Insurance of clients (medical and emergency evacuation covered).
  • Private bathroom during the trekking days. If the clients want private bathroom, there have to pay differences between common and private bathroom.
  • Horse/Yak renting while on the trek.
  • Tips for guide and porter.
  • Sightseeing in Kathmandu, Bhaktapur and Patan etc. Note:- Tour guide and transpotration can be arranged on client's request.
  • International flight tickets and Nepal tourist visa (you can obtain tourist visa upon arrival in Kathmandu Airport.

More info for extra cost:

Please read carefully cost includes and does not include the above. All the meals are included with tea or coffee while on the trek. We do not include drinking water or boiled water which you can buy at the teahouse; it is $1 to 3 per liter. You can take water-purifying tablets or Seripen for a cheaper solution. Wi-Fi, battery charge, and hot showers are not included. The battery charge is $1 to 5 per hour per device (you can take a power bank for a cheaper solution). The gas shower is USD3 to 5 per head.

We include public bus tickets for traveling to the trailhead and back to Kathmandu. If you prefer traveling by private jeep or flight, you have to top an additional cost on the package.

We do insure for trekking staff and provide warm enough equipment. We do our best for your safety as well. Although we suggest you buy comprehensive travel insurance that can cover flight cancellation, medical treatment, and Helicopter rescue emergency evacuation. Please buy the policy that can cover trekking activity up to 4500m for the days you will actually 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 (25 to 35L) or rucksack large enough (65 to 75L) size.

    Note:- we have a down jacket and sleeping bag renting facilities for our clients. It is per day USD1 per sleeping bag and down jacket.

    The following are the reasons for trip booking with us.
    • We are registered with the Nepal Government offices and have the authority to operate trek and climb in the Himalayas of Nepal. We are the taxpayers of the Nepal Govt. We are a healthy and up-to-date local trekking agency based in Kathmandu.
    • You can book the trip on a minimal advance in money and can pay the balance rest of the trip amount upon arrival in Kathmandu.

      Pay method:

      Please read carefully the terms and conditions to book a package trip. Once you agreed to terms and conditions; payment is an unavoidable part of the agreement. The following are different methods of trip booking advance payments for your convince.

      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.

      2) If you like to transfer the deposit by Western Union, MoneyGram, and IME, you can use our company owner/manager name:- Norsang Lama.

      Note:- please pay any amount charged to you by the Bank or Western Union, MoneyGram, or IME for transferring the booking advance in money to us.
    • Once you booked the trip with us, trip departure is guaranteed. In case you want to postpone the trip departure date, do not need to pay an extra fee. We never let you down after we received payment. We do hard work for every single dollar.
    • We organize group joining basis trip. Our package is with all-inclusive prices (no hidden cost). We customize the trip itinerary based on your interesting side trip, holiday length, and activities as you need. Lets us know about your holiday length.
    • Our experienced, trained, and professional guide takes good care of the clients. Our guide never tired of your questions about plants, people, animals, and, of course, the mountains. You can feel the difference between having a great trekking guide through our agency.
    • We respond to every email/inquiry in less than 24 hours. You can call us anytime at +977-9841876395 (24-hour support team).

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