Pikey Peak Cultural Trek
| Maximum altitude : | 5475m. |
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| Primary activity : | Trekking and Hiking |
| Group size : | 2-15 people |
| Trek grade : | Fairly challenging |
| Country : | Nepal |
| Transportation : | Private vehicle(s) and airplane |
| Arrival on : | Kathmandu, Nepal |
Pikey Danda (4,065) is one of the tallest hills of solu. From pikey you can see most of the central and eastern Himalayan peaks Sagarmatha (Mt. Everest) , Makalu , Kanchenjunga, Annapurna, Gauri Shanker Lhotse, Numbur, Khatang, Karyalung, Shishapangma, Mera peak, Thamserku, Lhotseshar ,Nuptse and a little of Ama Dablam . The peak also offers breathtaking sunrise and sunset views during good weather . The trail passes through some of the most beautiful settlements of the region. A trail through Jiri- Chaulakharka – Ngaur also leads to the pikey Danda area. The trail starts at phaplu and passes through Kerung, pattale, Chimding, Jhapre, pikey peak, lamajura , junbesi amd ends at salleri.
As mentioned adove, after reaching pikey one also has the option of trekking the Dudhkunda cultural trail by THaksindu. The trail passes through JUnbesi ,Phaplu , thaksindu, Beni, Dudhkunda ,Thaksindu and back to Salleri. This treks goes through beautiful Sherpa villages, Junbesi is on the way from pikey to dudhkunda. One can also visit the famous Thuptenchholing monastery on the way.
What Is Included
- Airport pickup and drops by private vehicle
- 3-star hotel accommodation in Kathmandu with breakfast
- All meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) during the trek
- All ground transportation on a comfortable private vehicle as per the itinerary
- Guided city tour in Kathmandu by private vehicle mention on itinerary
- Entrance fees for sightseeing/monument visits as per the itinerary
- An experienced local English-speaking and government-licensed trek Guide and assistant trek Guide (4 trekkers: 1 assistant guide)
- Porter service (2 trekkers: 1 porter only carry 25 Kg)
- Staff costs including their salary, insurance, equipment, food and accommodation
- Home of trek, trekking bag/duffel bag, t-shirt.
- Trekking map for entire trip
- Fly back to Kathmandu from Phaplu
- Drive by private jeep to Bhandar
- All necessary paperwork and trekking permits
- Sagarmatha national park fee and ( TIMS card)
- Medical kit
- All government and local taxes
What Is Not Included
- Nepalese entry visa fee
- International airfare to and from Kathmandu
- Excess baggage charges
- Lunch and dinner stay in Kathmandu
- Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu in case of early arrival, late departure, and early return from the mountain (due to any reason) than the scheduled itinerary.
- Travel and rescue insurance
- Personal expenses (phone calls, laundry, bar bills, battery recharge, extra porters, bottle or boiled water, shower, internet etc.)
- Tips for guide(s), porter(s) and driver(s)