Trekking
Pikey Peak Trek
Pikey Peak Trek
Chyangba Village (3,500m) is situated in the north of Kathmandu and is about 400km from the capital. The village does not lie on the trail of the trekker, yet the beauty of nature and the rich cultural heritage makes this village a special place on earth. Inhabited by many ethnic groups such as Sherpas, Rai, Magar, Newar, Tamang, Chhetris, Brahmins, Viswakarma, Sunuwar, there are about 150 homes. People here are mostly farmers who grow cabbage, apple, corn, wheat, barley, peach, radish, buckwheat, millet and so on. Friday market is an opportunity to see where people come to sell their products or trade their crops for rice, tea, salt, sugar, butter, spices, soaps from nearby villages. At this height, numerous species of rhododendron, edible mushrooms and wild strawberries grow in nearby forests. You can see wild animals such as lions, jackal, white and red monkeys and different kinds of birds. Mani Rimdu is a special festival of Buddhism that takes place at the Chyangba Gompa where Buddhist monks wear masks and robes of different deities and perform dances. There is also a shaman ritual celebrated once a year where people gather near a stream of water to watch shamans perform unique rituals as they worship their spiritual gurus. Pikey Trek is a convenient trekking route among other treks with a Pikey Peak (4,068m) being one of the highest mountains in Solu (Everest region's lowlands). The Pikey name is taken from the two Sherpa people's names. It is well known for its glorious sunrises, the Himalayan mountains such as Mt. Everest, Makalu, Kanchenjungha, Gauri Shankar, Lhotse Shar, Numbur, Khatang, Karyalung, Annapurna, Nuptse, Amadablam, Shishapangma, Thamserku, the Rhododendron forest, the history of Sherpa and its rituals. This trail starts through Jiri, Shivalaya, Bhandra, Namkheli, Ngaur to reach the villages of Pikey Danda(Hill) Chyangba, Bhitta kharka and Phaplu. Trekking the Pikey Trek Base Camp is one of the Everest region's most common trekking trails, potentially one of the lower elevation viewpoints to see Mt. Everest (8,848 m). It is renowned for its spectacular Himalayan scenery like the mountain range, the Rhododendron forest, Magnolia and wild orchids. Observing nearby monasteries is the main highlight of this trail; the Chewang monastery will be the perfect opportunity to explore spiritual paths.
Overview
Trip Code
WPP-003-PCT
Destination
Nepal
Altitude
3640m
Region
Everest Region
Season
Spring and Autumn
Difficulty
Moderate
Accomodation
Hotel, Tent & Lodge
Duration
16 Days
Itinerary
Day
1 : Arrival in Kathmandu
Day
2 : Sightseeing in Kathmandu and preparation day for the trek.
Day
3 : Drive from Kathmandu to Jiri (1,955m/6,412ft)
Day
4 : Trek to Shivalaya from Jiri (1,955m/6,412ft)
Day
5 : Trek from Shivalaya to Bhandar ( Changma) (2,190m/7,183ft)
Day
6 : Trek from Bhandar to Namkheli (1,460m/4,788ft)
Day
7 : Trek from Namkheli to Ngaur (3,350m/10,988ft)
Day
8 : Trek from Ngaur to Pikey Peak Base Camp (3,640m/11,939ft)
Day
9 : From Base camp we trek to Jhapre (2,885m/9,462ft)
Day
10 : Trek from Jhapre to Khamding (2,820m/9,249ft)
Day
11 : Extra day at Khamding
Day
12 : Trek from Khamding to Bhittakharka via Chyangba village (2,250m/7,380ft)
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13 : Trek from Bhittakharka to Phaplu (2,413m/7,914ft)
Day
14 : Flight back to Kathmandu from Phaplu
Day
15 : Leisure day at Kathmandu
Day
16 : Departure
Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu
Upon your arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu, our company representative will meet and welcome you to Nepal and then you'll be transferred to your confirmed hotel. Once you finish the check-in procedure, you can rest & relax at the hotel. Later you will be accompained by the office staff for a short tour of Thamel to make you familiar with some good restaurants, ATMs, money changer and other necessary places you might need during your stay in Thamel.
Day 2: Sightseeing in Kathmandu and preparation day for the trek.
After morning breakfast Wongchhu Peak Promotion will introduce you with your tour guide and he will pick you from respective hotel for an interesting tour of Swayambhunath Stupa located on a hill top, with fabulous views of Kathmandu city, green hills that surrounds the valley and of high snow capped mountains.
Swayambhunath one of the oldest historical sites listed in world heritage of more than 2,5000 years old Buddhistreligious complex with huge dome shape stupa with four mystical eyes of Buddha overlooking four directions North, South, East and West. After an impressive tour visiting the monastery and small chapels this place surrounded with green forest with many monkeys around and this place is also known as “Monkey Temple”.
Next nice tour leads towards east of Kathmandu city at Pashupatinath Temple area, tourist or non Hindu are not allowed inside the main temple, however one can overlook the temple from the bank of Bagmati river the holy and famous Shiva temple with golden pagoda tier roofs and four silver doors surrounded with lovely forest with many monkeys around. This place is flooded in the mid February on Shiva Ratri (birth anniversary of lord Shiva). Nearby on the opposite bank of the river funeral and cremation takes places for all Hindu religion.
Then after drive towards north east reaching at Bouddhanath Stupa also called as “Little Tibet” due to strong Tibetan influence in culture, traditions and Buddhist religion, Bouddhanath a huge dome with tow tier where one can walk up near the top with nice views of surrounding Bouddhanath area with shop, stores, restaurants and monasteries.
After a fascinating and lovely historical and cultural tour return back to respective hotels. Then take rest for a while and in evening you will meet with your trekking guide and representative from Wongchhu Peak Promotion (WPP) office for short briefing before your trip because you should know all the essential factors and places before going to the trek.
Finally, day ends with a Authentic Nepalese Dinner in Nepali Cultural Restaurant.
Day 3: Drive from Kathmandu to Jiri (1,955m/6,412ft)
Early wake up and get ready for the first day of trek. We sit on a tourist van and drive for Jiri from Kathmandu. During our drive towards Jiri we will be carrying a pack lunch because on the way there is not so good hotel and you get only Nepali Dal Bhat. At the same time of our ride we can see many beautiful scenarios at every turning of the windy up and down the road. While you reach Charikot you can see the beautiful Mt. Gaurishankar and you can see number of Himal range from Mude which is half away from Jiri. You can see many more on the way to Jiri like river. Evergreen forests, different birds, animals, etc. Overnight in tent.
Day 4: Trek to Shivalaya from Jiri (1,955m/6,412ft)
Early in the morning our Sherpa staff will make the breakfast ready. We will be having our breakfast and start our trip to Shivalaya. In Shivalaya you can see beautiful scenery from top to bottom. We will cross through bridge as well as pass though many uphill. If the weather is good then you can see beautiful mountains, different birds, animals, and beautiful flower. You can enjoy by seeing the beautiful environment and you can see many local people doing different household works, agricultural work and many more. Overnight in tent.
Day 5: Trek from Shivalaya to Bhandar ( Changma) (2,190m/7,183ft)
Wake up with birds chirping and wishing you “Good Morning”. As same day as before after breakfast we starts from Shivalaya with a steep ascent towards the pass at Deurali ( 2700m). On our way to pass we will cross numerous streams and walk through the village of Sangbadanda (2180m), Khasrubas (2330m). From Deurali pass we steeply descent of stone through fields and pastures Bhandra Village. On the way, you can see the Himalaya in the distance, freezing cold water from a tap outside a local house. Overnight at tent.
Day 6: Trek from Bhandar to Namkheli (1,460m/4,788ft)
After breakfast we start hiking from Bhandar to Namkheli which is very beautiful with nice houses, meadows, and much different kind of corps. You can see harvesting of rice, walnuts on drying, chili, soya beans, oranges and wheat. It is very warm, around 30 degrees. After walking long distance you finally see a fantastic view of Numbur Himal. And you can also see the sunset from the peaks continued highlighted, and the place getting darker and darker. Overnight at tent.
Day 7: Trek from Namkheli to Ngaur (3,350m/10,988ft)
While you start hiking up you can see magical forest larch, Oak, Rhododendron, different kind of Pines in forest. The camping for today is on a hill with a monastery as neighbor. You can observe that all the views are better and better as higher we come. You see hill after hill all the way to the horizon where the hills grow in to the blue sky. You can also see many beautiful mountains with a lot of snow during your trip. Overnight at tent.
Day 8: Trek from Ngaur to Pikey Peak Base Camp (3,640m/11,939ft)
Today is the day for Pike Peak Climb. You start from Ngaur. The path to the base camp you should go through the same forest of Christmas trees (granskog). You can also see Yak over there. After lunch and a short rest in the base camp you can see various mountains like Mt. Everest highest peak top of the world. Mt Lhoste, Mt.Makalu, Mt.Kanchanjunga and many more other peaks. You can see many views from the top of the Pikey Peak. You can take photo with the beautiful environment over there. Down into the jungle we can see many rhododendrons, beautiful birds flying in the open sky, peace and green environment, animals etc. Overnight at Tent.
Day 9: From Base camp we trek to Jhapre (2,885m/9,462ft)
After observing heart taking magnificent view from Pikey Peak we trek down to Jhapre. We trek through some small villages and reach the monastery of Jhapre and can see a beautiful deep green valley. You can view the old monastery where you can also interact with lama’s.
Day 10: Trek from Jhapre to Khamding (2,820m/9,249ft)
From Jhapre you can descend further into the jungle and arrived at Khamding. Khamding is the place where the construction of Wongchhu Sherpa Memorial Hospital is going on. It is the dream project of Late. Mr. Wongchhu Sherpa. The valley is magnificent, deep and green with scattering of neatly keep homes and fields.
Day 11: Extra day at Khamding
No trekking is scheduled today; instead we will be going to visit the monastery and the school of the village. You can meet many children. Interact with the Local people and get chance to learn more about their life style. You can enjoy by seeing the fresh atmosphere with ever green forests.
Day 12: Trek from Khamding to Bhittakharka via Chyangba village (2,250m/7,380ft)
After seeing such a beautiful Chyangba village, monastery and interacting with their local people we head towards Bhitakharka via Chyangba village. During our trek to Bhitakharka we see many local people engaged in their daily household work.
Day 13: Trek from Bhittakharka to Phaplu (2,413m/7,914ft)
Another great day of trekking. Up and down valleys. Passing through villages with colorful doors, many beautiful snowy mountains can be seen. Local people waking here to there for their household works, children running from up and down with joyful face. We reach Phaplu and take a rest. It will be the last day of our trip. We enjoy, dance, sing at the evening take our dinner and go for bed.
Day 14: Flight back to Kathmandu from Phaplu
We wake up early in the morning have our breakfast and fly back to Kathmandu. After arriving Kathmandu, you can visit any place whatever you are intended to. In evening, the farewell dinner will be held.
Day 15: Leisure day at Kathmandu
Leisure day at Kathmandu followed by farewell dinner & celebration. Leisure day at Kathmandu followed by farewell dinner & celebration. You can ask your guide to take you on a sightseeing trip inside Kathmandu Valley. On this day you can go to the various museums around the valley including the Narayanhiti Museum which earlier used to be the residence of the last king of Nepal. You may also go to the hilltop of Nagarkot. After some sightseeing around the world heritage sites in the valley, you will have a farewell dinner and enjoy with your Nepali friends and guide. You might even make plans for extending your stay for Chitwan jungle safari, rafting activities, and more with your guide.
Day 16: Departure
Finally it’s SEE OFF TIME. You will be picked from Hotel by representatives of Wongchhu Peak Promotion staff and dropped at Tribhuvan International Airport with a hope to see you again.
Includes
- All airport/hotel transfers,
- 4 nights in Kathmandu with breakfast,
- A full day sightseeing around Kathmandu valley including tour guide,
- Ground Transportations and Entrance fees,
- Phaplu-Kathmandu airplane flight & departure taxes,
- Food and Accommodation during camping trekking (full board service – breakfast, lunch and dinner + hot water),
- An experienced English speaking trekking & climbing guide and Sherpa porters to carry luggage including their salary, insurance, equipment, flight, food and lodging,
- All necessary paper works,
- Wongchu Peak Promotion Trekking duffel bag and trekking map,
- Travel and rescue arrangements,
- Insurance of Nepali Staff,
- Special Welcome and 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,
- If required to change from airplane to helicopter to/from Phaplu due to weather issues, the additional cost of the helicopter will be shared amongst clients,
- Personal trekking gear,
- Meals in Kathmandu (except breakfast and farewell dinner),
- Alcohol and Beverages during the trek,
- Personal expenses (phone calls, laundry, bar bills, battery recharge, shower etc.),
- Emergency Medical Evacuation & any medical costs,
- Tips for guides and porters.
Equipments
1.0 Travel Documents
- Valid passport
- Credit/Debit card
- Passport size photo (6 pieces)
- Insurance paper and contact address
- Family contact number
2.0 Upper Body Wear
- Thermal Top Base Layer (2 Pcs)
- Fleece Jacket (1 Pcs)
- Gore-Tex Jacket (1 Pcs)
- Down Jacket (1 Pcs)
- Cotton T-Shirt (2 Pcs)
3.0 Lower Body Wear
- Thermal Bottom Base Layer (2 Pcs)
- Fleece Trouser (1pcs)
- Gore-Tex Pant (1 pcs)
- Mid Weight Pants (1Pcs)
- Light Weight Quick Dry Trekking Pants (2-3 Pairs)
- Gaiters for trekking boots
4.0 Headwear
- Sun Cap Fleece
- Hat/ Warm Hat (1-2 Pcs)
- Neck Gaiter (2 Pcs)
5.0 Handwear
- Thin fleece gloves
- Wind stopper/screen tap gloves
6.0 Footwear
- Normal Socks (2-3 Pairs)
- Trekking Shoes (Gore-Tex)
- Slipper (1 Pair)
7.0 Sleeping Bags
- Sleeping bag -20°c to -30°c for Base camp
- Down Sleeping Bag -40°c for extreme comfort
- Thermarests Mattress (Cell foam)
- Sleeping bag Liner
- Inflatable Pillow
8.0 Trekking Equipment
- Power Bank
- Pee Bottle
- Altimeter watch
- Pocket Knife
- Walking Stick/Trekking Pole
- Satellite Phone with credit
- Battery
- Headlight 500-700Lumens
- Spare Tape Slings/240cm
- Unlock Carabiner
- Lock Carabiner
9.0 Bag packs
- Rucksacks 35 L -50 L
10.0 Sun stuff
- Banana Boat/ Nivea Sun Cream (-20 Spf)
- Lip Guard -20 (Spf)
- Sun Glasses (Uv Protection)
11.0 Toiletries (Personal)
- Toilet Paper / Wet Tissue
- Toothpaste
- Toothbrush
- Soap
- Shampoo
- Towel
- Garbage Bag
12.0 Eating & Drinkings
- 1 ltr. Water Bottle
- 1/1.5ltr. Thermos Mug (Opt.)
- Spoon / Fork (opt.)
- Bowl (opt.)
13.0 Medical / First Aid
- Brufen / Ibuprofens
- Antibiotic
- Diamox
- Paracetamol
- Handy Plaster
- Crack Bandage
- Tincture Iodine
- Ondem
- Cetirizine
- Electrolyte
- Minil 10mg (Palpitation, anxiety)
- Codopar (Headache & chest pain)
- Salbetol 4mg (Breathless)
- Azithromycin 500mg (chronic tonsillitis, fever, nose, throat infection-must take 5 days)
- Flupen 250mg (prevent wound infection)
- Allegra 120/180mg (Allergic tonsil)
- Menstrual Products
14.0 Miscellaneous
- Nail cutter
- Umbrella /Raincoat
- Hot water bag
- Camera
- Trails Maps
- GPS Tracker (Recommended)
- Hand & Toe Warmer
Map
Reviews
I was a part of Nepal Medical Project by Stanford University in Solukhumbu district. This trekking company managed all the events. The service was excellent and all the staffs were cooperative and friendly. I highly recommend this trekking company for the best experience.
Rakesh Kumar Shrestha, Kathmandu, Nepal
I had the privilege of being a part of the Nepal Medical Project in the Solukhumbu district run by Stanford University this summer, which led me to leave overseas for the first time ever. With everything being unfamiliar to me, the Wongchu Peak Promotion Company succeeded in making me feel very welcome and taken care of in Nepal. Read more...
dgutie1927, California, USA
Very well organized continuing medical education trip in Khumbu valley. This trip was specifically organized as a fundraising trip for a hospital being built in the region. The guides and porters were kind and informative. The cooking Staff prepared excellent food and accommodated dietary restrictions. Recommend this trekking group.
amf123456, Texas, USA
I would highly recommend Wongchhu Peak Promotion because the services provided by them were very remarkable and the teamwork was very good and very understanding. I got to be the part of the team and learn many new things from this free medical volunteered work in Khamding which was organized by the Stanford University team and Wongchhu Peak Promotion team. Many thanks to all the entire team for such a great opportunity.
Sani Sherpa, Kathmandu, Nepal
Keeping 9 Americans happy and healthy for a month in Nepal is no easy feat but Wongchuu Peak Promotion pulled it off. I visited with a medical team in July 2018 and felt safe and cared for in the hands of this company. The English of our principal guides ranged from fully adequate to conversational, and the rest of the Sherpa (cooks, porters, etc.) were always professional and accommodating. Read more...
Joey H, Colorado, USA
Great hike, especially in the fall months. Can't beat Wongchuu Peak Promotion as a host and guide.
Kelly Murphy, USA
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