Pikey Peak is one of the famous vantage points to see the panoramic view including Mount Everest and other mountains in Nepal. From this vantage point, one can see the best sunrise and sunset panoramic view of Everest and more Himalayas range with the deep green valleys.
Pikey peak was a seasonal snowy hill where local Sherpa people go for short hiking trips and to hang the prayer flag on the top. The Pikey named from the name of local Sherpa deity it represents the sky over nature. During the monsoon time, June/July local people Sherpa people worship their god and perform the ceremony by Buddhist Lama and group of Monks.
At present, the pikey peak is one of the most popular short trek destinations of Nepal among the tourist as within 6-day easy hiking, one can get the best view of Himalayas from Dhaulagiri in West to Mt. Kanchenjunga in the east including Everest.
This itinerary is a guideline only and we will follow the itinerary as far as possible but due to weather conditions, health conditions, natural disasters and other unfavorable phenomenon your guide might decide to amend or skip the itinerary for your own safety. Your guide will help you at any time with providing information regarding conditions and safety during the treks.
Welcome to Kathmandu Nepal.
Asian Heritage Treks & Travel Representative welcome you at the Airport with your nameplate. After Arrival at Nepal airport transfer you to the hotel. On the way Airport to Hotel, you will pass by the Open cremation Place (Pashupatinath temple), Royal Palace Museum i.e. Narayanhity, Garden Of Dream and reach the Thamel. Your hotel will be in downtown of Touristic Hub. Our representative will facilitate you and discuss your travel itinerary. There will be enough time to stroll through the street of Thamel.
Accommodation: Overnight in Yatri Suites and Spa or similar
After Breakfast Our tour guide will come to pick you up along with the driver and vehicle. Firstly you will be visiting the UNESCO world heritage site Kathmandu Durbar Square where you can observe the typical wood-carved temples and buildings reflecting the ancient Kathmandu city.
After then we will be heading towards Swyambhunath- the monkey temple where you can observe the panoramic view of Kathmandu city and the Himalaya ranges from here. After that you will be visiting the Pashupatinath Temple, one of the biggest pilgrimage site for the Hindu religion people in south-east Asia, explore the surroundings and you can observe the ritual body cremating ceremony process of the Hindu people at the bank of holy Bagmati river and then visit another pilgrimage site nearby to the Pashupatinath Temple known as Guweyswori Temple, explore the surroundings and then you will go to visit the another UNESCO world heritage site Boudhanath Stupa. It was built in 600 A.D.
It is the only one of a kind of stupa reflecting Buddhism in the world. Explore the surroundings of Boudhanath Stupa and after completing your sightseeing get back to the hotel and rest.
Accommodation: Overnight in Yatri Suites and Spa or similar
Enjoy the sunrise view from Jhapre as the first golden rays of the sun falling on the silver lining of snow-capped mountains. Then, continuing our trek along the trail for some time, we reach Bhulbule. The trail then becomes steep and climbing through the rhododendron forests and small settlement areas of Lhamuje.
Crossing the Lhamuje, the trails open out to yak grazing pasture and then cross a long Mani wall followed by a climb along the winding road to Pikey Base Camp. In Pikey Base Camp, you can visit the Yak Cheese Factory and can enjoy the magnificent views of the Himalayas surrounding the valley.
Accommodation: Overnight in best available local lodge
In the early morning, hike to Pikey Peak to enjoy the glorious sunrise over the Himalayas such as Mt. Everest (8848 m), NumburChuli (6959 m), Thamserku (6608 m), Kangtega (6685 m), Khatang (6853 m), Kanchenjunga (8586 m), Manaslu (8163 m), Gaurishankar (713 4m), DorjeLakpa (6966m) and Langtang. After enjoying the view, return to Pikey Peak Base Camp and from there, hike down to Junbesi followed by the descent to Lamjura. Crossing many Mani walls and Chortens on our way we will reach Junbesi.
Accommodation: Overnight in best available local lodge
Your trip will come to an end today. You will be advised and assisted with your onward travel arrangements and transfer to Kathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport by our private van around 3 hours before your flight schedule and flight back to your home/other travel destination.
Have a safe journey onward.
All land transportation by private vehicle | |
4 night accommodation in 4*Yatri Suites and Spa or similar in Kathmandu on breakfast basis | |
5 night accommodation throughout the trek in a local lodge on full board basis. | |
An experienced, English-speaking and government-licensed holder trekking and tour guide. | |
All Porter service (2 trekkers: 1 porter). | |
Staff costs including their salary, insurance, equipment and accommodation. | |
TIMS, Permit & all government and local taxes. | |
First aid kit. |
Your personal expenses. | |
Food in Kathmandu & all Drinks/ Beverage bills | |
Entrance Fees for heritage sites (Approx. 50$ per person) | |
Tipping (Tips) | |
Travel Insurance. | |
International Flights. | |
Donation in temples, schools, monasteries, etc . | |
Personal Hiking gear, personal kits. | |
Emergency rescue evacuation insurance of any kind. | |
What's not mentioned in Included |
All land transportation by private vehicle | |
4 night accommodation in 4*Yatri Suites and Spa or similar in Kathmandu on breakfast basis | |
5 night accommodation throughout the trek in a local lodge on full board basis. | |
An experienced, English-speaking and government-licensed holder trekking and tour guide. | |
All Porter service (2 trekkers: 1 porter). | |
Staff costs including their salary, insurance, equipment and accommodation. | |
TIMS, Permit & all government and local taxes. | |
First aid kit. |
Your personal expenses. | |
Food in Kathmandu & all Drinks/ Beverage bills | |
Entrance Fees for heritage sites (Approx. 50$ per person) | |
Tipping (Tips) | |
Travel Insurance. | |
International Flights. | |
Donation in temples, schools, monasteries, etc . | |
Personal Hiking gear, personal kits. | |
Emergency rescue evacuation insurance of any kind. | |
What's not mentioned in Included |
To enhance your experience in Nepal, we give you the possibility to add one or more extra activities to this travel package. The step of adding these is available in the "Book now" process.
Do not hesitate to check each extra activity. They can be booked also separately.
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