About Trip Overview
The Pikey Trek is a comfortable trekking route among the others treks with pikey peak (4,065m) being one of the tallest mountains of Solu (lowland of Everest region). Name of the Pikey is taken from the two names of the Sherpa people. It is well known for its majestic sunrises, Himalayan range, Sherpa culture and their traditions.
The Pikey Trek is renowned for its sunrise and sunset and magnificent views of the Himalayan range of Mt. Everest, Makalu, Kanchenjungha, Gauri Shankar, Lhotse Shar, Numbur, Khatang, Karyalung, Annapurna, Nuptse, Amadablam, Shishapangma, Thamserku and Mera peak etc. The pikey Trek Base Camp trekking is one of the most popular trekking trails of the Everest region, probably one of the lower elevation view points to see the Mt. Everest (8,848m). It is famous for because of having marvelous Himalayan scenery including the mountains range, the Rhododendron flower, Magnolia and wild orchids and the festival season in August that includes a cleansing ritual: thousand of devotees walk to the lake for the festival from village all around Solukhumbu.
This trek is approximately 7-9 days in length and start from Phaplu. The main highlight of this trail is observing local monasteries; the Chewang monastery will be the best opportunity to explore spiritual paths. Also you could be able to observe different culture, languages, life style of the Tamang, Magar and Sherpa’s. Dramatic scenery of mountains, Main walls, Buddhist Stupas , Landscape, Himalayan floras and faunas, an ancient monasteries and splendid high altitude vegetation etc are the main attraction of this trail. While trekking passing through Pikey peak you will be able to experience sunrise views surrounded by mountain peaks like Everest, Kanchenjunga and other Himalayan ranges
Day 1 Arrival in Kathmandu and transfer to hotel
Day 2 Preparation in Kathmandu
Day 3 Fly to Phaplu
Day 4 Drive to Jhapre
Day 5 Trek to Bhulabhule
Day 6 Trek to Pikey Basecamp
Day 7 Trek to Pikey & Loding
Day 8 Drive from loding to Phaplu & Fly back to Kathmandu
Day 9 Rest day in Kathmandu
Day 10 Departure
Date and Cost
Includes
- All airport/hotel transfers
- 3 Nights in Kathmandu Hotel with breakfast on twin sharing basis
- Kathmandu-Phaplu-Kathmandu flight ticket and departure taxes
- Food and Accommodation during trekking on full board basis in Teahouse
- An experienced English speaking trekking guide and porters to carry luggage, including their salary, insurance, equipment, flight, food and lodging
- Sherpa Guides Nepal duffel bag and trekking map
- Travel and rescue arrangements
- Special farewell dinner
Excludes
- Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu because of early arrival, late departure, early return from mountain(due to any reason) than the scheduled itinerary
- Meals in Kathmandu(Lunch and dinner)
- Personal gear
- Emergency medical evacuation costs
- Personal expenses
- Tips for guide, porters and driver(Tipping is expected)