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Pikey Danda Trek

Pikey Danda Trek

Pikey Danda Trek

Trip Facts

Destination
Nepal
Accommodation
Tea Houses / Lodge
Best Season
Spring, Autumn
Group Size
Min 2 - 12 pax
Duration
11 Days
Maximum Atitude
4,065 m
Trip Grade
Moderate
Trekking Hours/Day
5-6 hours

Trip Introduction:

Pikey Danda Trek to the remote Everest region is a rewarding adventure. We cross a high pass called Lamjura-La at an elevation of 3530m. Then walk through rhododendron, pine, juniper and fir forest for most of the part. Whereas, the pastureland above 3500m remains barren without trees.

Pikey Danda Trek: the newly introduced adventure

This is a newly introduced trek into the heart of the Solu Khumbu. A region least visited by tourists. Pikey Danda Trek takes you off the beaten track through pretty Sherpa villages, local monasteries, and beautifully terraced farms. Then, to the highest point of the trek: Pikey Danda (4065m). The views from the top are stunning. Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, Makalu, Kanchenjunga, Gaurishankar and Shishapangma fill the skyline and you can even see as far west as the Annapurnas. In the low solu region, you will gain a real insight into the Sherpa way of life as you walk through relatively untouched villages and explore Junbesi valley.

Then we will walk down via a unique landscape to Junbesi valley. The following day you trek to Thuptenchholing Monastery (Little Tibet) where you can observe traditional Tibetan medicinal therapy. Rinpoche from Rongbuk Monastery in Tibet founded Thupten Choling Monastery in the 1960s. You can also savor local food and drink; enjoy Sherpa culture, where cultural shows are performed upon request. Then, you will continue to trek back to Junbesi and return Phaplu from where you can catch a flight for Kathmandu.

Trip Highlights

  • Scenic mountain flight to Phaplu
  • Exploration of Sherpa, Tamang and Magar people culture
  • Pikey Danda is one  of the best view points in Nepal
  • Explore Thupten Choling Monastery
  • Enjoy the panoramic view of Mt Everest, Makalu, Kanchenjunga, and many others
  • Lower Khumbu region exploration

 

Day 01 Arrive in Kathmandu & transfer to Hotel
Day 02 Fly from Kathmandu to Phaplu (2,469m) & Trek to Salleri (2,390m) 3/4 hours
Day 03 Trek from Salleri (2390m) to Loding Sherpa Village (2,570m)
Day 04 Trek from Loding Sherpa Village to Pikey Base Camp (4,068m)
Day 05 Rest at Pikey Base Camp
Day 06 Trek from Pikey Base Camp to Taktor (2,860m)
Day 07 Trek  from Taktor to Junbesi
Day 08 Trek from Junbesi  to Thubten Chholing (2,743m)
Day 09 Trek Thubten Chholing to Ringmo (2,805m)
Day 10 Drive from Ringmo to Kathmandu & Transfer to Hotel; Farewell Dinner
Day 11 Transfer to the Airport for Final Departure

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