Pikey Peak Trek

You have the option of driving or flying all the way to Phaplu.

If you have limited time and love a short journey, then you can fly to Phaplu. The flight departs from Kathmandu and takes around 35 minutes to reach there. It is inhabited at an altitude of 7918 m above sea level. The airport resides in the Phaplu town of the Solukhumbu district. 

During monsoon season, the flights are often delayed or canceled, so be prepared if you are traveling this time of the year. Usually, it is better to take flights in the morning as the weather is nice and the skies are clear.

While the drive to Phaplu is much more affordable compared to the flights. If you are a long journey lover with scenic views of the countryside, rivers, etc., then the 7-8 hour drive is perfect for you. It is much more reliable than the flights, as it won’t be delayed or canceled.

However, the road is rough and bumpy in some portions along the way. The distance between Kathmandu and Phaplu is not very far. But due to the traffic rules, the average speed is 30-40 km/hr in the foothills and mountains.

Reaching Phaplu, you can view the local markets and some local monasteries on the way.

After reaching Phaplu, you will trek towards Junbesi, which is about 5 hours walk from there. 

Your trip starts as you walk gently through the downhill path, crossing small streams along the way. Walking the paths, you come across the local villages settled in that area.

After that, you walk sandy, uneven lands, crossing the suspension bridge over the Junbesi river. Crossing the river, you will reach Benighat; from there, you walk rocky trails following the river.

Junbesi is situated at an altitude of 2700 m above sea level. You can enjoy the local Nepalese food here. 

From here you can view many beautiful mountains like Numbur Himal, etc., and the different landscapes and valleys.

Today your walk ends as you reach Junbesi.

You start your journey from Junbesi towards the Lamjura La hills, covering a distance of about 5.3 km. Lamjura Hills is situated at an elevation of 3,500 m.

Today you will cross the Junbesi Khola and climb up a hill. As you reach the top of the hill, you get to observe the striking sight of many mountains, such as Thamserku, Kantega, Mera Peak, Mt. Everest, etc.

After the mesmerizing view, you head uphill towards Ringmo village, passing the Ringmo Khola. Then you will climb Lamjura La Pass, which is a breathtaking Sherpa architecture.

From the pass, you have to walk about an hour to reach the Lamjura top. As you reach the top, you get the stunning view of Everest and other peaks.

After a 5-hour walk, you will stay overnight in a tea house.

On your fourth day, you head towards Pikey Base Camp, walking for about 6 hours from Lamjura.

This day’s trek is going to be a memorable one as you will be passing through the amazing vegetation in the higher altitude, exploring the flora and fauna. Along the way, you will also visit many Buddhist mani walls and old monasteries. Walking through these trails, you get accompanied by the view of the distinctive landscape.

Pikey Base Camp is situated at an altitude of 3,700 m; from there, you can sight many mountains such as Mt. Everest, Thamserku, Gaurishankar, Manaslu, Dorje Lakpa, and many more.

You will stay overnight in tea houses.

Today you will wake up early in the morning as you will be hiking to the highest point of this trek. It is situated at an altitude of 4,065 m.

You will walk uphill until you reach a path inside the deep forest area filled with rhododendron, pines, oaks, etc., and then you will walk past many grazing pastures, eventually climbing uphill before you reach the most awaited highlight of this tour.

As you reach Pikey Peak, you will wait to watch the beautiful sunrise and get the close-up view of the majestic Mt. Everest. You also get to view various snow-capped mountains like Gaurishaker, Melung, Number, etc.

After enjoying the beautiful scenery of mountains and landscapes, you head towards Jhapre. It takes about 7 hours to reach there.

You will then walk through long Mani walls and pasture land where yaks graze during the daytime. Then as you descend through the hills, you reach Bhulbule, situated at an altitude of 3,210 m. From there you continue to walk until you reach Jhapre through beautiful forests of pines and rhododendron.

Jhapre is a beautiful village settled on the top of a deep valley from where you get the lovely view of mountains. You can also visit the Buddhist gumbas and stupas or check out the viewpoint on the north side of the village. As you wander around the streets, you can also visit the cafes and shops the village has to offer. 

Today you are going to rest at an altitude of 2,850 m.

This is your second-to-last day of the trek of Peaky Peak Camp; you will walk from Jhapre to Dhap. The trek is about 6 hours from Jhapre.

The road between Jharpe and Dhap is under construction, which makes the first few hours of your walk quite rough. As you walk along the paths, you view the beautiful Mt. Numbur Himal and Mt. Everest.

After reaching Sigane, you will walk through a dirt road until you reach Dhap. While walking on these routes, you will faintly see vehicles.

Dhap is situated at an altitude of 3,250 m; you can explore the local shops in the village. You also get to know the culture and traditions of the people living there. If you want to, you can also visit the viewpoint from where you can see Mera Peak, Lhotse, Cho Oyu, etc. It also has temples of Hindu and Buddhist gods and goddesses.

Overnight in one of the tea houses in Dhap.

Today is your last day in the Khumbu region. After your night in Dhap, you will head back to Kathmandu by jeep.

This day you will be traveling for about 7 hours, covering a distance of 230 km. While heading back, you will travel through many villages and agricultural fields. You also drive through forests filled with colorful rhododendron.

After reaching Ghurmi, you will drive along the path that follows the Tama Koshi and Sunkoshi River.

As you reach Kathmandu, it is time to say your goodbyes. We, the members of Eco Holidays Nepal, hope that you had a great time on this trek.