7 Days Pikey Peak Trek

To begin your actual trek, you will need to hit the road drive covering about 248 km from Kathmandu to Dhap Bazaar. The journey is not too short, yet not too long. Once you cross Dulikhel, there will be a quick shift of buildings and markets from bustling Kathmandu Valley to a distinct green forest.

You will make your way through the beautiful, slick blacktop BP highway via Mulkot and Khurkot; however, after making your way through the snake-like road embracing the hill to Khurkot, you have to take the right to reach Okhaldunga.

As you are enjoying the road trip, you may notice the wall full of mirrors. This is a place of religious belief as people hang the mirrors to avoid accidents or in remembrance of those who lost their lives on that highway. This provides you with one quick instance of Nepalese belief.

The roads nestling the hill alongside the terraced fields and the white Sun Koshi river, swiftly flowing to connect with other rivers, offer you an expansive scenario of Nepal's countryside. Enjoying the crisp breeze of air out of the lush forest will remove all your tiredness and fatigue.

After completing the road trip of about 8 hours, you will finally arrive at Dhap Bazaar. The first look at the Everest range from Dhap Bazaar will keep you in awe.

Marking the first day of your trek, you will trek to Jhapre today. The first hours of the trek are going to be on the dusty road, and finally, you will reach a small village called Sigane. After taking a little break, you will move forward to your overnight stay place called Jhapre.

However, the road to reach Jhapre is under construction. After a few struggles in trekking to the under-construction road, you will arrive at Jhapre. The first view of Mt Everest and Numbur Himal will keep you spellbound.

Additionally, the stupas and gumbas in the small village will make you realize the culture and practices of the village. Moreover, the viewpoint from the north of the village is something you definitely can't miss. You will feel like time has just passed in seconds after exploring the village. By immersing yourself in all the natural and cultural beliefs, you will end your day.

Leaving behind all the monasteries and prayer flags, you will start the hike of the day to Pikey base camp. However, the Everest range will not leave you, and you will continue to follow the trail, relishing blue skies. The trails are well-maintained, giving you a different fragrance on the trek.

As you reach Bulbule, you will find yourself in front of the enchanting geography full of grassy lands accompanied by pine trees. Additionally, the red shade of rhododendrons will provide a more artistic view of lower Solu during spring.

Ascending by smelling the fresh forest and listening to the chirping of the birds, you will reach Chepsa. Though the trails are somewhat rocky, you will want the trail to never end because of how beautiful it is.

However, the trail that connects you to the base camp is a heaven in itself. The views of majestic mountains never leave you, and somehow, the ups and downs of the ridge start to join you in your path. As you make your way through those ups and downs, you will encounter a beautiful pastureland where you can see the yaks grazing.

After walking for a few hours, you will come across the Mani wall and traverse through the blanketed forest of rhododendrons, junipers, and other varieties of flora. If you are making your trip in the spring season, then you will be able to witness the beauty as spring spreads the beauty of blossoms in the buds.

After almost 2 hours of traversing through the forest path, you will finally reach Pikey base camp.

Today is an important day of the Pikey Peak trek, so you will start early, as you don't want to miss the breathtaking sunrise view across the mountains. After a hearty breakfast, you will directly ascend from the base camp. The distance from Pikey base camp to Pikey Peak is just about an hour, but the trail is quite steep. As you are making your way on the trails cutting the mountain's western face, a strong wind blows that will awaken you from sleep.

Once you reach the top of Pikey Peak, you will be able to witness the fascinating view when the sun starts to rise with the illumination of golden hues, creating a mesmerizing spectacle. Moreover, the temple surrounded by prayer flags makes it more welcoming. If you are lucky enough, you can witness the Sherpa people worshiping their tribal god and dancing and singing amidst the strong wind.

As you keep a foot ahead on that amazing hill, you will hear the echo of the foot accompanied by the prayer flags blowing from the strong wind.

After taking a fulfilling look at the Himalayan range extending from east to west, you will proceed towards Jasmane Bhanjyang alongside the ridge. Within about half an hour's trek, you will reach Bhanjyang. You can take a rest over there, enjoying yaks grazing and tasting the fresh milk, cheese, and butter.

After this, you will proceed with the last hike of the day towards Kande.

After the overnight rest in Kande, you will walk uphill and cross the Lamjura La to reach the beautiful village of Taktor. Crossing the village, you will need to walk in the dense forest covered with rhododendrons and oaks. After the gravel trail's final descent alongside the meadows and forest greenery, you will reach the lively and religious village of Junbensi. This village is the settlement area of mostly Sherpa, Magar, and Tibetan people. Moreover, this village offers you a no of options for teahouses and lodges to choose from.

After placing your luggage in the teahouses, it's time to reconnoiter the two biggest Buddhist monasteries in the area. Thupten Choling monastery lies on the northern side of the village, across the suspension bridge and Mopung's power plant. The lama Trulsik Rinpoche of Tibet built the exquisite golden figure monastery. This place is the epitome of a calm ambiance with the rich culture of the Sherpa and Tibet. If you are not tired, you can explore the Junbesi monastery lying on the lap of Numbur Himal. With cultural and religious exploration, you will end the fifth day of your Pikey Peak trek.

Your today's journey leads to the small village of Lower Solu, Phaplu. Though Phaplu is known as the starting point of many of the treks, you will be ending your pikey peak trek in Phaplu. After heading down from Junbesi, you will come across the trail dotted with fields and farmhouses.

As you are proceeding with your hike, you will come across the dusty jeep track that leads to Phaplu. The interesting part of trekking is overcoming the most unnatural path and finally enjoying the destination. So, the dusty path won't be too troublesome for you. After walking downhill, you will come to the tiny village of Phaplu, where the prayers from Chiwong Monastery are echoed everywhere.

After taking a rest for some time, you can make your way to the monastery and enjoy the holiness of Buddhist chants and prayers. And with this, you will wrap up your Pikey Peak trek and prepare yourself to wave goodbye to the mountains.

Today is going to be a long ride to get back home. So, you will take off early in the morning to cover about 275 km from Phaplu to Kathmandu. On the initial stretch of the bus ride, you will ride uphill to the ascents of the Solu region, and once you reach Okhaldhunga, it's time to get reunited with the Sun Koshi River.

Riding through the BP highway, you will cross Khurkot, Mulkot, and Dulikhel and finally be back in the heart of the city, Kathmandu. After reaching Kathmandu, you will be transferred to the hotel where you will stay. In this way, with the companionship of Marvel Adventure, you will complete your 7-day Pikey Peak trek.