Trip for Solidarity (Pikey Peak Trek) – 16 Days

Trip for Solidarity (Pikey Peak Trek) – 16 Days

  • Duration16 Days
  • Trip DifficultyModerate
  • Best SeasonSpring / Autumn
  • Arrival CityKathmandu
  • Departure CityKathmandu
  • Altitude maximum4065 (Pikey)
  • TransportVehicle / Flight
  • AccomodationLodge
  • MealsFull Board

Overview

The Pikey Peak Trek is moderately strenuous, but massively magnificent, and relatively short, but spectacularly royal—royal in a sense that the heavenly views of the Himalayas from the Pikey Peak hilltop are unparalleled; furthermore, the sunrise and the sunset are sheerly sublime.

The next important point to mention would be pikey peak trek difficulty: it is an easy trek, so much so that, anybody, even beginners, with a healthy physique and an urge to trek can complete it. Thus, though Pikey peak trek location is in the lower Khumbu region, is quite new, it has become pretty popular, and not just because it is easy, but also because of the unmatched views of the landscapes of and the soaring mountains.

The adored-for-sunrise-sunset Pikey Peak (4065 m) has an intriguing origin of its name—it is derived from the name of a Sherpa clan deity, Chyabo Pikey which is especially worshiped in the month of July.

Luckily, such an amazing region, to describe general Pikey peak trek itinerary, is not far from Kathmandu—after about an 8-hour drive, which itself will be quite thrilling, you will reach Jiri, the place from where the trekking sets forth. Thereupon, you will walk your way across some beautiful small villages that you will find culturally quaint with innocent and expansive people. You will instantly fall in love with them. The tea houses run by the local citizens may not be as luxurious as fancy lodges, but they are adored and preferred for the warmth and affection received there.

A beautiful aspect of the trek is the landscapes and the natural resources are not monotonous—they keep changing, and obviously, you will be led through lush forests of rhododendrons, pines, firs, magnolias. It will be refreshing.

Inevitable to mention:

The solidarity projects, funded by Association for Development of Nepal (ADN) located in Chartres, France in association with the Evasion Trekking and Kathmandu Heritage Tour, Nepal, have been helping for the development of Merangding, Angpang and surrounding villages.
Thus, please, do join this trek for the solidarity and for what you want out of this trek. We are at your service.

Detailed Itinerary

you will be transferred to the hotel by one of our representatives. Welcome dinner at one of the traditional Nepali restaurants in Kathmandu.
Overnight: Hotel
Elevation: 1334m.

we start our tour visiting a magnificent Swoyambhunath, one of the world’s most glorious stupa; famous for eyes of Buddha which seem to be observing the world from four directions. Then we drive to neighboring city of Patan to visit a true open air museum which offers pagodas, temples and monasteries.
Overnight: Hotel
Elevation: 1334m

A scenic drive to Jiri which takes about eight hours from Kathmandu. The road is about 188km long and quite narrow but it is very smooth. Jiri is a small town named after Jirel, primary ethnic people live in and around the town.
Overnight: Camping
Driving Time: 8 hours
Difference in Elevation: + 571m

Your first day of trekking to Shivalaya takes about 5 hours. The beginning of your trek is a gentle climb up for two and half hours to Mali Danda (2440m) and then the path gently descends to the Shivalaya (1800m) which takes about 2 and half hours.
Overnight: Camping
Walking Time: 5 hours
Difference in Elevation: – 138m

From Shivalaya the trail begins steadily climbing to the Deurali pass (3000m) which takes approximately three hours. You can enjoy scenery as well as some snow capped mountains at a far distance. Then the trail descends to Bhandar which takes about one and half hour. Bhandar is a pretty village lined with prayer walls and small Gompas (Monastery).
Overnight: Camping
Walking Time: 4 ½ hours
Difference in Elevation: + 338m

As we continue our trek, we leave main trail behind and head to Pikey region. Trail goes through lush alpine forest all the way down to Thadokoshi where we stop for awhile before we start our uphill trek through Chaula kharka. We stop for the lunch at the place called Chamare. Then we continue our trek with gradual uphill walking through pine and rhododendron forest. It’s about six hours trek.
Overnight: Camping
Walking Time: 6 hours
Difference in Elevation: +695m

We continue our trek by gradually ascending to Gompa village, then short hike to lunch place. After the lunch, trail goes through lush rhododendron forest and mostly its uphill walk all the way to Naur Gompa. It’s about 6 hours trek. At Naur Gompa you can visit beautiful Buddhist Monastery and Cheese factory which is about 10 minutes walk from the lodge.
Overnight: Camping
Walking Time: 6 hours
Difference in Elevation: + 550m

we start our trek to Pikey Base camp through lush rhododendron forest enjoying the view of valley below us. It is about 3 hours trek. In the afternoon, we go for a day hike (acclimatization hike) and explore the neighboring hills.
Overnight: Camping
Walking Time: 3 hours
Difference in Elevation: + 290m

We get up early in the morning and hike to Pikey Danda (Pekey peak) (4065m) to catch the sunrise over the magnificent mountains. Pikey Danda is situated at 4065m of elevation and it offers spectacular panoramic views of Everest (8848m), and Makalu regions. It takes about 1 ½ hour to reach the peak, we spend about an hour up there then come back to Base camp. After breakfast, we start our trek to Merangding through rhododendron forest. It is mostly downhill walk all the way to Merangding. As soon as we start descending, we see lowlands’ herbs and trees. It’s about 7 hours trek to Merangding. This is a stunning Magar village where you could see the Magar people, their traditional houses and their unchanged traditions.
Overnight: Camping
Walking Time: 7 hours
Difference in Elevation: – 1240m

We explore the surrounding of the village and interact with local to learn about their culture, religion and living style of the countryside. Most importantly, we visit the development sites / projects which are being developed by solidarity project funded by Association for Development of Nepal / Merangding (ADN).
Overnight: Camping

The trek begins from Merangding to Chyalsa with easy downhill walk. We follow beautiful gentle flat trail to Solu Khola which takes about two and half hours then trail gradually ascends to Chyalsa which takes about 4 hours. In the afternoon, you could visit another stunning Buddhist monastery and Tibetan carpet factory.
Overnight: Camping
Walking Time: 6-7 hours
Difference in Elevation: + 250m

Fairly easy walk down to Phaplu going through beautiful Sherpa villages, which takes about 3 hours.
Overnight: Camping
Walking Time: 3 Hours
Difference in Elevation: – 181m

A short and scenic flight to Kathmandu.
Overnight: Hotel
Flight Time: 35 minutes
Difference in Elevation: – 1135m

Overnight: Hotel

Drive for an hour to visit an ancient city, Bhaktapur. It is one of the oldest cities of Kathmandu valley, and used to be capital city of the valley.
Overnight: Hotel

Tour Price Includes

  • Transfers airport / hotel / airport
  • Welcome dinner at one of the traditional Nepali restaurants in Kathmandu
  • Hotel in Kathmandu on twin sharing BB basis
  • Transport, guided visits & entry of the monuments in Kathmandu
  • Private vehicle Kathmandu to Jiri
  • Domestic flight ticket Phaplu to Kathmandu as per Itinerary
  • Domestic airport taxes
  • Trekking permit – TIMS / GCAP
  • A professional tour / trekking guide / assist. Guides / cooks and porters
  • Meals Full board during trek
  • Accommodation in tents / Camping during the trek
  • Your international flight re-confirmation
  • All necessary documents and government tax
  • Insurance for all staff (including guide, porters, assistant guide)

Tour Price Does Not Include:

  • International Flights
  • Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu
  • Travel Insurance (compulsory and we strongly advise you to take out to cover accident / repatriation helicopter / medical care)
  • Alternative / additional transportation (flights / vehicles), Accommodation in case of bad weather, flood, landslide, heavy rain, strike, road blockade etc.
  • Personal expenses such as snacks, cold drinks, mineral water, alcoholic drinks, telephone, Hot shower etc
  • Tips for trekking staff or bus driver

Special Note: This Itinerary can be customized according to the duration of your holiday. We have many options for shorter visits based on your interests and budget.

NOTE: price of the tour will be adjusted according to the group size.

 

Climate

Climate:
From the eternal snow of the high peaks to the extensive tropical lowlands, Nepal has a wide variety of climates.

Spring: March to late May: In this season, Kathmandu is in full bloom, lots of different types of flowers can be seen at this time of the year.  Temperature is mild, end of the cold winter and approaching warm and hot summer.  Temperatures vary between 10 ° C to 28 ° C but can rise up to 30 ° C.  Between 2000 and 3000m, temperature rarely drop below 0 ° C. However, few frosts or snowfalls are possible in March above 4000 m.

The summer/monsoon period – It interrupts the majority of trekking from late June to late August. Some of the trekking regions “trans-Himalayan”, Dolpo and Mustang, however, remain protected from monsoon prevailing rest of the country. They are the only channels available in Nepal in the summer.

Autumn: mid September – mid December – Perfect temperature and weather for trekking. Brings cooler days, but clear skies. Above 3000 m altitude, temperatures can drop to -10 ° C at night.

In winter: mid-December – mid-February – Nights are generally cold, dry climate, Above 3000m, temperature drop down to 0 ° C to – 15 ° C at night, the days are often sunny.

Equipments

  • Day back-pack
  • Gore-Tex Jacket
  • Down Jacket
  • Fleece Jacket

Micro Fleece

Trekking Trousers

Hiking shoes (Boots)

Runners (sport shoes)

Trekking Socks

Rain poncho

Sun-glasses

Water bottles

Thermal underwear(long)

T- shirts

Sunscreen/lotion

Flip flop (sandal)

Towel Hat(Baseball cap)

Pristine drops (Water purifier)

Head light / flash light

Sleeping Bag

Gloves

Wind Proof Trouser(s)

Personal medical kid

Toiletries