Tholedemba Pikey Trekking (9 days)
Highlight of Tholedemba Pikey Trekking
Duration: 9 Days
Type of Trek: Camping
Activities:Trekking, Culture Tours Max
Altitude: 4070m.
Mode of travel:Land
Transportation Best Month:September/October/November/ March/April/May
Duration: 9 Days
Type of Trek: Camping
Activities:Trekking, Culture Tours Max
Altitude: 4070m.
Mode of travel:Land
Transportation Best Month:September/October/November/ March/April/May
Outline Itinerary of Tholedemba Pikey Trekking (9 days)
Day 02: Kathmandu to Chuplubhanjyang
Day 03: Chuplubhanjyang to Taklung
Day 04: Taklung to Pikey Base Camp
Day 05: Pikey Base Camp – Pikey Peak – Junbesi
Day 06: Junbesi –Thupten Chholing- Junbesi
Day 07: Junbesi – Chiwang-Phaplu
Day 08: Phaplu – Kathmandu
Day 09: Depart Kathmandu
Detail Itinerary of Tholedemba Pikey Trekking (9 days)
Day 1: Arrive Kathmandu
It's a panoramic thrill flying into Kathmandu on a clear day. The views of snow-capped mountain peaks sprawling down below you are almost ecstatic, beginning a whole chain of memorable experiences that stay with you for a long, long time. And as your plane hits the tarmac, our waiting support team will meet and greet you at the airport and escort you to your hotel. Welcome drinks will be served and over night at your hotel.
Day 02: Kathmandu to Chuplubhanjyang
Chuplubhanjyang is situated at an elevation of 3150 m and takes 6/7 hours of bus / jeep ride to reach there from Kathmandu. Khijiphalate is situated at the distance of 168 km from Kathmandu. This is the northwest Part of Okhaldhunga district. If one can stay at Khijiphalate, there are option of hotels but other alternative is to hike for 1 hour to reach Chuplubhanjyang where we can visit stone mane and bouddha. There are 3-4 hotels available at Chuplubhanjyang.
Day 03: Chuplubhanjyang to Taklung
After 6-7 hours hike from Chuplubhanjyan, northen part of Okhaldunga, following Tholedemba Taklung(3420m) can be reached easily. After early morning breakfast from Chuplubhanjyang, one should move onwards with packed lunch as there is no facility of hotels in the route before reaching Taklung. There is only one hotel at Taklung so, it is recommended to carry 1-2 tents. Traveling from Taklung, one can experience beautiful villages of Solukhumbu and Okhaldunga, along with Mt. Gaurishankar and Mt. Numbur. Yak and Chauri cattle on route sides can always be seen. When traveling from here, one can see ancient Buddhist Monetary at Gwangding.
Day 04: Taklung to Pikey Base Camp
Pikey Base Camp located at an altitude of 3600m. above sea level can be reached after the journey of 6- 7 hours hike from Taklung. Small tea houses are available in the route to base camp whereas there are 3 hotels at base camp for food and lodging. During spring season (Mid-March to MidMay),one will be able to see spectacular displays of rhododendrons.
Day 05: Pikey Base Camp – Pikey Peak – Junbesi
We get up early in the morning with warm clothes and climb up Pikey Peak (4070m.).It is about one hour walking to get to Pikey Peak. You will see the best sunrise and magnificent view of the Himalayas like Dhaulagiri, Everest, Makalu, Kanchenjunga, AmaDamlam, Lhotse, Nupatse, Numbur, Gaurisankhar, Langtang to the far west and others mountains. After this unforgettable view, We will see all the mountains from here as well. After that, we hike down to Jarsabhanjyang for breakfast.Then start trek towards Junbesi. We can be reached Taktor(Lunch Place) after 2/3 hrs hiking from Jarsabhyanjyang.After taking lunch we can be reached 2/3 hrs Junbesi from Taktor.Junbesi is considered to be Sherpa's most beautiful villages, which lies at the height of 2990m. above sea level. There are 1 ancient Budhist Monestry.It was the Point old famous route of Everest Trekking Route. there are 8-/10 well facilitated hotels operated by local Sherpas. Pikey base Camp to Junbesi takes 7/8 hours hiking and then overnight at lodge.
Day 06: Junbesi –Thupten Chholing- Junbesi
Thupten Chholing is a celibate Buddhist monastery located in the high and remote mountains of Nepal. Founded by His Holiness Thrulsik Rinpoche in the 1960's after fleeing Tibet, it is an independent and autonomous institution. Consequently, Thupten Choling has been able to remain authentically traditional, and hidden from the outside world. Due to its remoteness and increasing population, the 700 resident monks and nuns live with dwindling resources, no public health facilities, and have little chance of sustaining themselves in the long run unless their limited resources are managed wisely.After breakfast, we will take a hike of the Thupten Chholing Monastery 2800m. Explore the monastery and meditate with nuns. Rest of the day is to on your own to explore. Today, we will hike about 4/5 hours, we will have lunch at Thupten Chholing Monastery. Overnight in Junbesi at Lodge.
Day 07: Junbesi – Chiwang-Phaplu
After the morning breakfast, trek for 3 hours to reach Chiwong monastery. Chiwong monastery is situated at an altitude of 9,000 feet on the cliff of Chiwong hill about 3 hours walking distance from Phaplu airport also, Solu Khumbu district, At one time Chiwong Monastery echoed with the prayers and scholastic activities of many monks and nuns who resided here. Chiwong Monastery has the privilege to host the Dza-Rong-Phuk Sangey Ngawang Tenzing Jangpo from 1955-1958. His Holiness Thrulshig Rinpoche has lived in this monastery from 1960-1967. Chiwong monastery Celebrates Mani Rimdu festival full moon of October every year. The Mani Rimdu Festival is a colorful occasion that takes place in the most spectacular of settings in the foothills of the Himalayas. Performed by the monks of Chiwong monasteries, it depicts the victory of Buddhism over the ancient ‘Bon’ religion. Phaplu is situated at an altitude of 2400m.There is airport, hospital and nursey. There are 8/10 hotels for tourists. It is also possible to sightseena round Salleri Bazer , headquarter of Solukhumbu district after eating lunch at Phaplu. Junbesi to Phaplu takes 5/6 hours hiking and then overnight at lodge.
Day 08: Phaplu – Kathmandu
After the morning breakfast at Phaplu, Kathmandu can be reached through 8 hours car/ jeep ride or 40 minutes of flight. Today is last day of the Nepal trip for this time we celebrate Farewell dinner in local Nepali cultural restaurant .
Day 09: Depart Kathmandu
It was a great adventure with you in the mountains. Hope you had an experience of a lifetime. One of the representatives from your Organizing Team will drop you at the airport about 3 hours before your flight. We hope to see you again. Have a safe flight back home.
It's a panoramic thrill flying into Kathmandu on a clear day. The views of snow-capped mountain peaks sprawling down below you are almost ecstatic, beginning a whole chain of memorable experiences that stay with you for a long, long time. And as your plane hits the tarmac, our waiting support team will meet and greet you at the airport and escort you to your hotel. Welcome drinks will be served and over night at your hotel.
Day 02: Kathmandu to Chuplubhanjyang
Chuplubhanjyang is situated at an elevation of 3150 m and takes 6/7 hours of bus / jeep ride to reach there from Kathmandu. Khijiphalate is situated at the distance of 168 km from Kathmandu. This is the northwest Part of Okhaldhunga district. If one can stay at Khijiphalate, there are option of hotels but other alternative is to hike for 1 hour to reach Chuplubhanjyang where we can visit stone mane and bouddha. There are 3-4 hotels available at Chuplubhanjyang.
Day 03: Chuplubhanjyang to Taklung
After 6-7 hours hike from Chuplubhanjyan, northen part of Okhaldunga, following Tholedemba Taklung(3420m) can be reached easily. After early morning breakfast from Chuplubhanjyang, one should move onwards with packed lunch as there is no facility of hotels in the route before reaching Taklung. There is only one hotel at Taklung so, it is recommended to carry 1-2 tents. Traveling from Taklung, one can experience beautiful villages of Solukhumbu and Okhaldunga, along with Mt. Gaurishankar and Mt. Numbur. Yak and Chauri cattle on route sides can always be seen. When traveling from here, one can see ancient Buddhist Monetary at Gwangding.
Day 04: Taklung to Pikey Base Camp
Pikey Base Camp located at an altitude of 3600m. above sea level can be reached after the journey of 6- 7 hours hike from Taklung. Small tea houses are available in the route to base camp whereas there are 3 hotels at base camp for food and lodging. During spring season (Mid-March to MidMay),one will be able to see spectacular displays of rhododendrons.
Day 05: Pikey Base Camp – Pikey Peak – Junbesi
We get up early in the morning with warm clothes and climb up Pikey Peak (4070m.).It is about one hour walking to get to Pikey Peak. You will see the best sunrise and magnificent view of the Himalayas like Dhaulagiri, Everest, Makalu, Kanchenjunga, AmaDamlam, Lhotse, Nupatse, Numbur, Gaurisankhar, Langtang to the far west and others mountains. After this unforgettable view, We will see all the mountains from here as well. After that, we hike down to Jarsabhanjyang for breakfast.Then start trek towards Junbesi. We can be reached Taktor(Lunch Place) after 2/3 hrs hiking from Jarsabhyanjyang.After taking lunch we can be reached 2/3 hrs Junbesi from Taktor.Junbesi is considered to be Sherpa's most beautiful villages, which lies at the height of 2990m. above sea level. There are 1 ancient Budhist Monestry.It was the Point old famous route of Everest Trekking Route. there are 8-/10 well facilitated hotels operated by local Sherpas. Pikey base Camp to Junbesi takes 7/8 hours hiking and then overnight at lodge.
Day 06: Junbesi –Thupten Chholing- Junbesi
Thupten Chholing is a celibate Buddhist monastery located in the high and remote mountains of Nepal. Founded by His Holiness Thrulsik Rinpoche in the 1960's after fleeing Tibet, it is an independent and autonomous institution. Consequently, Thupten Choling has been able to remain authentically traditional, and hidden from the outside world. Due to its remoteness and increasing population, the 700 resident monks and nuns live with dwindling resources, no public health facilities, and have little chance of sustaining themselves in the long run unless their limited resources are managed wisely.After breakfast, we will take a hike of the Thupten Chholing Monastery 2800m. Explore the monastery and meditate with nuns. Rest of the day is to on your own to explore. Today, we will hike about 4/5 hours, we will have lunch at Thupten Chholing Monastery. Overnight in Junbesi at Lodge.
Day 07: Junbesi – Chiwang-Phaplu
After the morning breakfast, trek for 3 hours to reach Chiwong monastery. Chiwong monastery is situated at an altitude of 9,000 feet on the cliff of Chiwong hill about 3 hours walking distance from Phaplu airport also, Solu Khumbu district, At one time Chiwong Monastery echoed with the prayers and scholastic activities of many monks and nuns who resided here. Chiwong Monastery has the privilege to host the Dza-Rong-Phuk Sangey Ngawang Tenzing Jangpo from 1955-1958. His Holiness Thrulshig Rinpoche has lived in this monastery from 1960-1967. Chiwong monastery Celebrates Mani Rimdu festival full moon of October every year. The Mani Rimdu Festival is a colorful occasion that takes place in the most spectacular of settings in the foothills of the Himalayas. Performed by the monks of Chiwong monasteries, it depicts the victory of Buddhism over the ancient ‘Bon’ religion. Phaplu is situated at an altitude of 2400m.There is airport, hospital and nursey. There are 8/10 hotels for tourists. It is also possible to sightseena round Salleri Bazer , headquarter of Solukhumbu district after eating lunch at Phaplu. Junbesi to Phaplu takes 5/6 hours hiking and then overnight at lodge.
Day 08: Phaplu – Kathmandu
After the morning breakfast at Phaplu, Kathmandu can be reached through 8 hours car/ jeep ride or 40 minutes of flight. Today is last day of the Nepal trip for this time we celebrate Farewell dinner in local Nepali cultural restaurant .
Day 09: Depart Kathmandu
It was a great adventure with you in the mountains. Hope you had an experience of a lifetime. One of the representatives from your Organizing Team will drop you at the airport about 3 hours before your flight. We hope to see you again. Have a safe flight back home.
✅ ❎ Included and Exclude in pikey peak trekking ✅ ❎
Include
✅ Airport / Hotel / Airport transfers by private vehicle.
✅ Kathmandu Hotel with breakfast.
✅ Duffel Bag (if you needed) (please let us know before you book the trip and remind us in kathmandu)
✅ Experience trekking guide
✅ Porters (1 porter for between 2 trekkers basis)
✅ Trekking Route Map (For Group Leader )
✅ Round trip flight ticket for Kathmandu- Phaplu -Kathmandu. ( Guide and Guest)
✅ Food and accommodation during the trekking in Tea house
✅ Sagarmatha (Everest) national park fees
✅ Trekker’s information management system (TIMS) card fee
✅ Welcome/Farewell Nepali dinner in Kathmandu
✅ All necessary paper works, office Service charge and all government taxes
Excludes
❎ Nepal entry visa fee, you can get Nepal visa upon arrival in the airport.
❎ Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu.
❎ International Airfare/Airport tax,
❎City tour Sightseeing entry fees ( if you are interested we will arrange)
❎ Alcoholic drinks, bar bill and bottle beverage
❎ Personal expenses such as laundry, telephone calls, internet, camera battery charging Hot and cold showers.
❎ Travel Insurance (Essential – Should include emergency evacuation coverage while trekking up to 5500+ meters).
❎ Flight Cancellation and it Risky
❎ Personal trekking gears
❎ Tips for tour/ trekking staffs and driver
❎ Any others expenses which are not mentioned on price includes section.
Include
✅ Airport / Hotel / Airport transfers by private vehicle.
✅ Kathmandu Hotel with breakfast.
✅ Duffel Bag (if you needed) (please let us know before you book the trip and remind us in kathmandu)
✅ Experience trekking guide
✅ Porters (1 porter for between 2 trekkers basis)
✅ Trekking Route Map (For Group Leader )
✅ Round trip flight ticket for Kathmandu- Phaplu -Kathmandu. ( Guide and Guest)
✅ Food and accommodation during the trekking in Tea house
✅ Sagarmatha (Everest) national park fees
✅ Trekker’s information management system (TIMS) card fee
✅ Welcome/Farewell Nepali dinner in Kathmandu
✅ All necessary paper works, office Service charge and all government taxes
Excludes
❎ Nepal entry visa fee, you can get Nepal visa upon arrival in the airport.
❎ Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu.
❎ International Airfare/Airport tax,
❎City tour Sightseeing entry fees ( if you are interested we will arrange)
❎ Alcoholic drinks, bar bill and bottle beverage
❎ Personal expenses such as laundry, telephone calls, internet, camera battery charging Hot and cold showers.
❎ Travel Insurance (Essential – Should include emergency evacuation coverage while trekking up to 5500+ meters).
❎ Flight Cancellation and it Risky
❎ Personal trekking gears
❎ Tips for tour/ trekking staffs and driver
❎ Any others expenses which are not mentioned on price includes section.