SCENIC GREEN HILLS TREK TO PIKEY PEAK

Morning after breakfast, our city guide takes you on a tour around the world heritage sites within Kathmandu city. After an exciting and interesting tour back to the hotel, preparation and packing for trekking.

Non-essential clothing and items not required for treks, can be stored in the Hotel or with Kirat Society Adventure.

An early morning breakfast for a long day overland journey towards Dhap Village around Solu areas. An exciting drive on a 4WD Jeep, the road follows east from Kathmandu. On leaving the main BP Highway, the drive leads on winding country roads. Enjoying the greenery scenarios with few refreshing stops to reach Dhap. The road leads along the Sunkoshi River, later joins the Tama Koshi River, forming a large Koshi River before reaching Ghurmi.

An interesting drive to witness the typical Nepali farm life, the journey continues through dense pines and rhododendron forests. Driving past towns and villages and then the drive ends on reaching Dhap Bazaar for an overnight. Time permitting explore the local bazaar and observe the local culture.

First day walks follow the trekking trail along the Phokte Danda. Passing through Sigane village, facing panoramic views of Everest, Numbur, and many others peaks. The route leads past Phokte Danda to reach Jhapre. Starting after breakfast, the walks continues along a dusty road leading to Sigane Village. As the trek progresses heads forward towards the bumpy roads to Jhapre. A scenic spot village and famous for vantage points to view the mountains in the country’s northern region. From here, grand crystal clear views of Mt. Everest (8,848m), Numbur Himal (6,958 m), and others. Have time to visit some of the highly religious Gompa and stupas in the village and for an overnight stop at a lodge in Jhapre.

From Jhapre slowly the trail climbs uphill via Lhamuje Danda to Bulbule and Lhamuje after Jhapre. The path separates just after Lhamuje, and following the path towards Pikey Peak Viewpoint Hill. The walk leads across a mani prayer stone wall and cheese factory before reaching Pikey Peak Base Camp. After Jhapre, the route follows ups to a grassy ridge at Bulbule, offers a nice views of the Everest range. Soon after Bulbule, the trail splits, and on the right turn is Pikey Peak.

On this route the walk leads past some old yak houses and a long mani stone walls. The trail contours the hillside below Taklung Danda and through a beautiful forest of rhododendrons and pine trees. From here along a level path for a few hours to reach Pikey Peak base camp for an overnight stop.

Continue trek to Lamjura Danda near its pass. at 3,736 m/12,254 feet and transfer to a lodge-6 hours. Rising early with breakfast, start the trek to the famous viewpoint of Pikey Peak. As well for stunning sunrise over the mountain range of Number Chuli (6,959 m), Thamserku (6,608 m), Kangtiga (6,685 m). Includes views of Mt. Kanchenjunga (8,586 m), in the east with Manaslu (8,163 m), Dhaulagiri (8,167 m) towards west. Grand views of central Himalayan range with Mt. Gaurishankar (7,134 m), Dorje Lakpa (6,966 m), Langtang, with Mt. Everest. After enjoying the extensive panorama from Pikey Peak. From here our route leads on an alternative trail which descends to Jase Bhanjyang and towards Lamjura Danda. Where the Jiri and Junbesi road joins en route to Namche Bazaar and Everest base camp. Overnight in a simple and cozy lodge at Lamjura, near the pass that leads to our next destination at Junbesi.

Pass-05 hrs. Transfer to a nice homely lodge. After breakfast, downhill through a dense forest of pines, oaks, firs and rhododendrons trees. The walk continues to descend towards Taktor, a small settlement. From here on a winding wider path and downhill to a lovely village of Junbesi for an overnight. The lodge, the tea-house are well established, and you'll probably encounter a few other trekkers.

at 3,031 m/9,941 feet. Approx. 5-6 hrs. hike both ways. Enjoy a day at Junbesi Village with a few hours hike up to Thupten Choeling Gompa. A Buddhist Nunnery, established in the 19th century. The route leads to the Gompa by ascending the Junbesi Khola. The Gompa presents in-depth details about the region's culture and Buddhist religions history. After an interesting tour of the monastery back to Junbesi for an overnight.

Today, the route follows the Junbesi Khola's descending sandy track towards a steel suspension bridge. After crossing the bridge reaches at Beni Ghat, just before Phaplu. The walk leads with scenic views and then the walk finally ends at Phaplu. A nice Sherpa Village for the last overnight around the southern region of Everest and Solu areas.

An early start after breakfast at Phaplu and begin the overland journey to Kathmandu in a 4WD Jeep. The road heads west to join the main BP Highway, and then a pleasant drive brings you to Kathmandu. Arriving by late evening on time for dinner and good rest, after an exciting drive of 8 hours’.

Note: There is an airport at Phaplu, but regular flights are not in operation. The company can arrange a Charter Flight from Phaplu to Kathmandu upon request, depending upon the group size.

A free day in Kathmandu to enjoy relaxing moments and for individual activities and shopping spree. Interested people can opt for another exciting tour of Patan and Bhaktapur cities, it is worth a visit.