Pikey Peak Trail (9-11 days)

Recommended Itineraries

Day	From – To	Activities	Time	Overnight
Day 1	Kathmandu-Phaplu-Salleri	Flying from Kathmandu-Phaplu. See the local market in Salleri and visit local monasteries. Visit Chewang monastery. Walking to Salleri from Phaplu.	35 min. (Flight) 4 hrs. (Visit to Chiwang monastery) 30 min. (Walking)	Salleri (Tea shops, lodges)
Day 2	Salleri-Dorpu-Ghunsa	Trekking to Salleri-Dorpu-Ghunsa. Experience of Tamang, Magar, Sherpa culture on the way. View of beautiful sceneries of mountains and landscapes.	5-6 hrs. (Trekking)	Ghunsa (Camping, teashops)
Day 3	Ghunsa-Kerung -Pattale	Trekking from Ghunsa-Kerung -Pattale Visiting monasteries, Buddhist stupa at Kerung. See mixed settlements of Tamangs, Magar, Sherpa and others. See panoramic mountain views in the evening and next morning.	7-8 hrs. (Trekking)	Pattale (Camping, basic lodges)
Day 4	Pattale - Jhapre	Trekking from Pattale - Jhapre. Viewing beautiful landscapes along the Solu – Okhaldhunga border. Visiting Buddhist stupa in Jhapre. Watching Sherpa cultural shows.	5-6 hrs. (Trekking)	Jhapre (Camping, lodges and teashops)
Day 5	Jhapre - Pikey Base Camp	Trekking from Jhapre-Pikey Base Camp. Experience of high-altitude vegetation, Himalayan flora and fauna. Visiting centuries old monasteries, Buddhist stupas and Mani stones. See wild orchids on the way. Seeing yak herding. Viewing unique landscapes and sceneries. The area is feasible for marathon and mountain bike race.	5-6 hrs. (Trekking)	Pikey (Camping)
Day 6	Pikey -Junbesi	Trekking from Pikey to Junbesi . Experience wilderness and beautiful landscapes. Watch Sherpa cultural show at Junbesi.	1 ½ hrs. (Trekking to Pikey peak) 4-5 hrs. (Trekking from Pikey to Junbesi)	Junbesi (Wide range of tea shops, lodges)
Day 7	Junbesi - Thuptenchholing-Junbesi.	Trekking from Junbesi - Thuptenchholing-Junbesi. Visit Thuptenchholing monastery. Observe traditional Tibetan medicinal therapy at Thuptenchholing. Take a tour of the Junbesi village. Taste local food and drink. Watch Sherpa cultural show performed on request.	4 hrs. (Trekking)	Junbesi (Wide range of tea shops, lodges)
Day 8	Junbesi -Phaplu	Trekking from Junbesi -Phaplu. Taste local food. Participate in cultural farewell programs.	5-6 hrs. (Trekking)	Phaplu(Lodges, tea shops and camping)
Day 9	Phaplu-Kathmandu	Flying from Phaplu- Kathmandu.	35 min. (Flight)	Kathmandu