pikey peak monastry trek itinerary

  • Day 1 Arrival in Kathmandu

    Our staff will pick up from airport and transfer to Hotel.

    • Day 2 Flight from Kathmandu to Phaplu – trek to Salleri

      A 35 minutes flight brings us to Phaplu, we have time to visit the local market and the Chewang Monastery, after a 30 minutes’ walk, we arrive in Salleri.

      • Day 3 Salleri – Dorpu – Ghunsa

        We will pass through Tamang, Magar and Sherpa settlements and having beautiful mountains view.

        • Day 4 Ghunsa – Kerung – Pattale 2'840 m, Monastery

          It is a long day of trekking from Ghunsa towards Kerung and Pattale. In Kerung we can visit the stupa and Buddhist monastery. From the camp we can enjoy a great panoramic mountain view.

          • Day 5 Pattale – Jhapre 2'820 m, Monasteries

            On the way we are able to see wild orchids and we will have a beautiful view along the Solu Okhaldhunga border. In Jhapre are monasteries and a Buddhist Stupa.

            • Day 6 Jhapre – Pikey Base Camp 3'640 m, Monasteries

              The vegetation is changing; from here you already can see Himalayan flora and fauna. In this area we can find centuries old monasteries, Buddhist Stupas and Mani stones and we will pass yak herding at different places. This particular region is also used for marathon and mountain bike race.

              • Day 7 Pikey Base Camp – Junbesi

                The trail goes via Pikey Peak. We wake early to enjoy the sunrise view above Kanchenjunga to Dhaulagiri including Everest. After we crossed Pikey Peak we walk down through an unique landscape of Junbesi valley.

                • Day 8 Junbesi – Thuptenchholing – Junbesi (Monastery)

                  On the way we can observe the wildlife and in Thuptenchholing we have the chance to see the traditional Tibetan medicinal therapy and visiting one of the biggest monastery in Nepal the Thuptenchholing Monastery.

                  • Day 9 Junbesi - Phaplu
                    • Day 10 Flight from Phaplu to Kathmandu
                      • Day 11 Departure