This 13,500 foot peak entwines with the Chyabe across east to west. It’s name, Pikey, comes from the two titles of the Sherpas. 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
Hightlights:
Duration:
09
Days
Type of Trek :
Camping
Max Altitude:
m.
Minimum Pax:
1 +
Mode of travel:
Flight
Grade:
Strenous
Detailed Itinerary 17 Days
Day
1
Fly from Kathmandu to Phaplu which takes 35 minutes. Trek from Phaplu to Salleri and it takes about four hours. You can see the local market in Salleri and enjoy a visit to local monasteries such as Chewang monastery. Stay overnight at camp.
Day
2
Trek from Salleri to Ghunsa via Dorpu and it takes about six hours. On the way you can experience some of the Tamang, Magar and Sherpa culture. Along with this, you can also enjoy the views of beautiful sceneries of mountains and landscapes. Stay overnight at camp.
Day
3
Trek from Ghunsa to Pattale via Kerung which takes about eight hours. You can visit monasteries, mani walls and a 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
4
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 a Buddhist stupa in Jhapre. The cultural show performed here is definitely worth watching. Stay overnight at camp.
Day
5
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. 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 races. Stay overnight at camp.
Day
6
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 a beautiful 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
7
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
8
Trek from Junbesi to Phaplu and it takes about six hours. This day you can enjoy delicious local food and participate in a cultural program. Stay overnight at camp.
Day
9
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.
This 13,500 foot peak entwines with the Chyabe across east to west. It’s name, Pikey, comes from the two titles of the Sherpas. 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.
