10-Day Pikey Peak Trek from Kathmandu with Everest Region Views

• Arrive at Kathmandu International Airport, where you will be warmly welcomed by our representative and transferred to your hotel for check-in. The rest of the day is free for you to explore this historic and vibrant city at your own pace.

Meals: No

• After breakfast, depart from the hotel for a full-day sightseeing tour of Kathmandu, the "city of glory."
• Visit Durbar (Palace) Square, the epicentre of religious and cultural life, filled with old temples, historical significance, and glorious Newari architecture. Some of the sights include Kal Bhairav, Hanuman Dhoka, Taleju Temple, Kasthamandap, and Kumari Ghar, home to the Living Goddess.
• Afterwards, continue to Swoyambhunath Stupa, said to be one of the oldest Buddhist stupas in the world, majestically set high on a hill overlooking the Kathmandu Valley.
• Proceed toward Pashupatinath Temple, a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. This massive temple complex sits alongside the banks of the holy Bagmati River. Only Hindus are allowed to enter the courtyard of the temple, whereas tourists can view the temple from the eastern side of the Bagmati River.
• Later, proceed to Boudhanath, a Buddhist stupa said to be one of the largest in the world. This massive structure stands tall with four pairs of eyes, each facing the four cardinal directions, watching over the righteous behaviour of mankind and human prosperity.

Meals: Breakfast, Welcome Dinner

• Today, leave Kathmandu early in the morning and drive along the newly inaugurated B. P. Highway to the little town of Ghurmi in the Koshi River basin.
• From Ghurmi, the road climbs to a higher elevation, passing through rhododendron forest on the way to Dhap Bazaar.

Spend the night in a guest house and explore the town.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

• Take an early morning walk of about 25 minutes to the viewpoint for sunrise and mountain views. From here, you can see Dudhkunda, Mera Peak, Lhotse, Cho Yo, and Everest. There is also a temple shared by both Hinduism and Buddhism. After enjoying the magnificent views, have breakfast and get ready for the walk to Jhapre.
• Follow the road, although very few vehicles are seen here, and skip the road for about 40% of the route.
• After around two hours of gradual downhill walking through rhododendron and pine forest, stop at the first village, Siganay, for a short tea break.
• Then continue for three more hours, with uphill and gentle walking, to reach your destination, Jhapre. It is a small settlement of Sherpa and Magar ethnic groups and has a monastery attached to the guesthouse. From here, enjoy sunrise and mountain views of Dudhkunda, Pongday, Makalu, Mera Peak, Cho Yu, Everest, Tsumsherko, and the Kanchanjunga range.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

• After enjoying the sunrise, mountain views, and breakfast, begin the trek with about 2.5 hours of gradual uphill walking through rhododendron and pine forests to Bulbule, where you can stop for a short tea break. Then continue for another 45 minutes of gradual uphill and gentle walking to reach Lamachay village, where you can stop for lunch.
• After crossing the stupa, continue on a zigzag steep climb for an hour through rhododendron and pine forest. Then, with more gentle and gradual uphill walking, reach your destination at Pikey Base Camp. There are only four households here, and it is interesting to visit a cheese factory.
• You can also enjoy the sunset and views of Langtang Peak, Ganesh Himal, Manaslu, and Annapurna.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

• Today, reach the highest point of the trek. Climb along the rocky ridge to Pikey Peak (4,065 m). The summit unveils a wide range of snow peaks, from Dhaulagiri in the west to Kanchanjunga in the east. Views of Mt Everest, Thamsherku, Numbur Himal, and Kangtega are the highlight.
• From the apex, descend to Lamjura Pass and continue further to Junbesi. The day's walk is one of the best, with alpine landscapes, Himalayan views, and Buddhist landmarks such as Mane walls and stupas along the trail.
• Visit the local monastery at Junbesi.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

• This morning, hit the trail bound for Taksindu. Cross the river at the bottom of town and climb through the forest up to Salung, from where there are views of Mount Everest (8848 m / 29,028 ft), Chamlang (7319 m / 24,012 ft), and Makalu (8481 m / 27,824 ft), weather permitting. There are also gorgeous views across the valley to Chiwong Monastery and down towards Phaplu.
• Continue on the trail, contouring and then dropping down to a stream before a short climb into Ringmo, famous for its apple orchards and interesting apple products such as apple rakshi (alcohol), cider, and apple pie.
• From here, there is a final short climb to Taksindu La, from where there are once again great mountain views, followed by a short descent to Taksindu Monastery and your lodge. Taksindu Monastery was built in 1946 and is usually open early morning or late afternoon. Please make sure to leave a donation if you visit.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

• The trail from Junbesi descends along the Junbesi River and crosses the suspension bridge to the town of Benighat at the confluence. The day's walk is scenic and continues to unveil new vistas and opportunities for cultural immersion.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

• Take the 35-minute flight back to Kathmandu and transfer to the hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure and can be used for buying gifts and souvenirs for your friends and family.
• In the evening, you will be invited to join a farewell gathering to review great photos and share experiences from the trip.

Meals: Breakfast, Farewell Dinner

• If you prefer to stay longer, you can consult us about short tours such as game drives in national parks, rafting, mountain biking, or tours to Tibet, India, or Bhutan.

Meals: Breakfast