Pikey Peak Trek

After breakfast in the hotel, Drive Swayambhu Stupa watches over the Valley from the top of a hillock on its western side just three kilometers west of the city center. The stupa is one of the holiest Buddhist sites in Nepal and its establishment is linked to the creation of the Kathmandu Valley out of a primordial lake. Swayambhu is also known as Samhengu and is listed as a World Heritage Site. It is also one of the oldest and glorious Buddhist shrines in the world which is said to be two thousand years. The four sides of the stupa is painted with the eyes of Lord Buddha and the temple is also known as the watchful eyes of Buddha. Entrance fee required to all tourist. Note: Its also effected the earthquake of 2015. Lunch break around 12.00 for one hrs. Evening back to your Hotel and short brief for next day programs and your are free evening. Bouddhanath Stupa lies about 6 km east of downtown Kathmandu and is the largest stupa in the Valley and one of the largest in the world. It looms 36 meters high and presents one of the most fascinating specimens of stupa design with hundreds of prayer wheels and 108 small images of Buddha all around. Just like the Swayambhunath, the stupa here is too has four sides with the watchful eyes of Lord Buddha. All the Buddhist throng to this stupa to take part in the sacred rituals during the Buddhist festivals. Bouddhanath, a World Heritage Site is also known as Khasti. There are more than 45 Buddhist monasteries in the area. Many have schools that teach young monks like those pictured here. The entry fee required to all tourist . Note: Completely rebuild after the earthquake of 2015. Pashupatinath Temple. One of the most sacred Hindu shrines in the world, Pashupatinath lies 5 km east from the city center. The richly-ornamented pagoda houses the sacred linga, or phallic symbol, of Lord Shiva as well as the noteworthy gold plated roofs and silver coated doors. This is the abode of God Shiva and is the holiest of all the Shiva shrines. Religious pilgrims and sadhus, like the one pictured here, travel all the way from the remote areas of India to visit this sacred sight, especially during Shivaratri (the night of Shiva) that falls between February/March. Even though these devotees have denounced worldly possessions, each carries a Sadhu ID (identifications card) to freely cross over the border between India and Nepal. Chronicles indicate Pashupatinath’s existence prior to 400 AD. Devotees can be seen taking ritual dips in the holy Bagmati river flowing beside the temple, also a World Heritage Site. The crematorium is just outside the temple and it is a dream of almost every Hindu to be cremated by the side of Pashupati Aryaghat after their death. Entry fee required .

Very early morning Journey starts early morning leaving hustle bustle Kathmandu valley to Dhap Bazzar via Okhaldungha by private 4W land cruiser which takes almost 7 hours driving along the Sun Koshi River , later joining Tama Koshi and become roaring big Koshi River until reaching Ghurmi where we take Dal Bhat in small local restaurant for lunch. It takes about 4 hours of driving to arrive in Ghurmi. Then smooth drives goes uphill continuously towards north through the sub tropical forests of Pine to dense forests of Rhododendron passing several country side villages, beautiful landscapes and valleys until reaching Dhap Bazzar (2850m) which takes about 3 hours. To explore the fascinated village with several local shops give you the different experience of knowing local people and culture, their way of life. In the clear sky, the awesome mountain view of Numbur, Everest, Mera peak etc feels you that you are already closed to the Himalaya. Stay overnight at Lodge.

In the morning , full of mountain views appearing in frond of your eyes with feel wow. After breakfast, the walking trail stays on dusty road head until reaching Sigane for 2 and half hour. Then trail from Sigane follows again a road under construction for the first couple of hours. The first village is called Jahpre (2815m). It’s perched above a deep valley with nice views of Everest and the Number Himal. There’s a pretty little Gompa and Stupa here. This is also another best view point for all high Himalayan range to north. Here you find few lodges with its comfort and plenty of food items. We stay overnight at Lodge.

Early morning what an awesome mountain scenery of Numbur Chuli and Everest including eastern Himalayan range. The trekking Trail starts in dirt road for a while and quickly catch the gentle walking uphill through the Pine and Rhododendron forest until reaching Bhulbule (3210m) and it takes about 2 hours. You will find small tea shop there. Then trail continue again the gentle climbing uphill to arrive in Lhamuje (3330m) which takes an hour. Here is lunch place and newly built tea-house. In the spring season, you will enjoy with different spices of Rhododendron flowers during the walk and spectacular high Himalayan range. Afterward the trail stays gentle ups and downs in the ridge to arrive very Yak pasture land where we can see many grazing Yaks. Then we pass very long Mani Wall and start climbing steep uphill with zigzag trail to arrive Pikey Peak Base Camp (3585m) which takes about 2 hour and 30 minutes. You can visit Yak Cheese factory and they product Cheese during Monsoon. You find 2 basic lodges where serving basic local foods. We stay overnight at Lodge.

Early morning, trail starts steep switch back uphill until reaching Pikey Peak (4065m) which takes about 2 hours. The unobstructed Sunrise view over the Himalayan range and the spectacular views of mountains including Kanchanjang ,Mt. Everest, Number Chuli, Thamserku, Khangtega, Khatang, Karyoling to the north, Manaslu, Dhaulagiri, Gaurishankar, Dorje Lakpa, Langtang to the west. Then trek goes downhill in the gully stone trail for few hours and enter to the Rhododendron and Pine forest until Jase Bhanjyang (3550m) and it takes about 2 hours. Then trail stays on the ridge with up and down to arrive Lamjura (3530m) which takes about 2 hours. Over night stay at lodge.

The trail goes long descent to the valley through rhododendron forests until reaching Taktor and trail stays level walking to Junbesi (2680m) passing several mani walls and stone chhortens. It takes 2 and half hours. The Numbur Chuli to the north just looming high above the village. You may visit old monastery in the village with exploring the village to know their culture and way of life. There are several nice lodges with good food menu so after lunch you can hike to Thupten Chholing Gompa (2920m) for round trip 3 hours. The trail goes along Junbesi Khola with gentle climbing up hill. The Gompa was founded in 19th Century and practiced by Tibetan Buddhism. Then same way back to Junbesi. You may enjoy the meditation with local nuns and monks in the Monastery and explore the village. Over night at lodge in Junbesi.

Then we leave Junbesi village crossing by steel bridge, walk on the dirt road along the Junbesi Khola until reaching Benighat which takes 1 and half hour. We continue to walk on the dirt motor able road until reaching Bhagbani, then short walk up hill to Phaplu (2380m) which takes about an hour walking. People spent a night here to catch flight back to Kathmandu or 9 hours drive by local jeep next day. Here are plenty of nice lodges. We stay overnight in Phaplu.

Fly from Phaplu to Kathmandu which takes about 35 minutes and our car waiting to you and transfer to hotel. Overnight at Hotel

Buffer day due to flight cancellation or flight delay Or you can continue to sightseeing in Bhaktapur Darbar Square and Patan Darbar Square with our tour guide by private car, overnight in Hotel.

Your trip will come to an end today after breakfast transfer to Kathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport by our private van and assist Amazing Nepal Journey around 3 hours before your flight schedule and flight back to your home/other travel destination.