Dhap Pikey Peak 7 Days Trekking with Adventure beyond the Limit. Day 01: Kathmandu to Dhap From Kathmandu Valley; Dhap (2900 m) is situated at a distance of 230 km. If the journey starts at 6 am, one can reach Nepal Thok for lunch. It takes around 7-8 hours of bus or jeep ride to reach Dhap. 3-4 hotels are available for food and lodging. Day 02: Dhap to Japrey After a drive of 6-7 hours, one can reach Jhaprey which is 2930 m high from the sea level. Throughout the journey, Chauri gai can be seen. Similarly, long stone manes can be seen in different places. During the spring season (Mid-March to Mid- May), one will be able to see forests painted by Rhododendron magnificently. Day 03: Jiprey to Pikey Base Camp Pikey Base Camp located at an altitude of 3600 m above sea level can be reached after the journey of 6- 7 hours hike from Japrey. Small tea houses are available in the route to base camp whereas there are 2 hotels at base camp for food and lodging. During the spring season (Mid-March to Mid- May), one will be able to see spectacular displays of rhododendrons. Day 04: 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, AmaDablam, Lhotse, Nuptse, 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 Traktor.Junbesi is considered to be Sherpa’s most beautiful villages, which lies at the height of 2990m. above sea level. There are 1 ancient Buddhist 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 05 : 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 Choling Monastery 2800m. Explore the monastery and meditate with nuns. Rest of the day is on your own to explore. Today, we will hike about 4/5 hours. We will have lunch at Thupten Choling Monastery. Overnight in Junbesi at Lodge. Day 06: 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, SoluKhumbu 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 lived in this monastery from 1960-1967. Chiwong monastery Celebrates Mani Rimdu festival in the 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 Bonreligion. Phaplu is situated at an altitude of 2400m.There is airport, hospital and nursery. There are 8/10 hotels for tourists. It is also possible to sightseena around Salleri Bazar , headquarter of Solukhumbu district after eating lunch at Phaplu. Junbesi to Phaplu takes 5/6 hours hiking and then overnight at the lodge. Day 07: Phaplu – Kathmandu After the morning breakfast at Phaplu, Kathmandu can be reached through an 8 hours car/ jeep ride or 40 minutes of flight.
Detail Itinerary
Day 01: Kathmandu to Dhap From Kathmandu Valley; Dhap (2900 m) is situated at a distance of 230 km. If the journey starts at 6 am, one can reach Nepal Thok for lunch. It takes around 7-8 hours of bus or jeep ride to reach Dhap. 3-4 hotels are available for food and lodging.
Day 02: Dhap to Japrey After a drive of 6-7 hours, one can reach Jhaprey which is 2930 m high from the sea level. Throughout the journey, Chauri gai can be seen. Similarly, long stone manes can be seen in different places. During the spring season (Mid-March to Mid- May), one will be able to see forests painted by Rhododendron magnificently.
Day 03: Jiprey to Pikey Base Camp Pikey Base Camp located at an altitude of 3600 m above sea level can be reached after the journey of 6- 7 hours hike from Japrey. Small tea houses are available in the route to base camp whereas there are 2 hotels at base camp for food and lodging. During the spring season (Mid-March to Mid- May), one will be able to see spectacular displays of rhododendrons.
Day 04: 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, AmaDablam, Lhotse, Nuptse, 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 Traktor.Junbesi is considered to be Sherpa’s most beautiful villages, which lies at the height of 2990m. above sea level. There are 1 ancient Buddhist 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 05 : 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 Choling Monastery 2800m. Explore the monastery and meditate with nuns. Rest of the day is on your own to explore. Today, we will hike about 4/5 hours. We will have lunch at Thupten Choling Monastery. Overnight in Junbesi at Lodge.
Day 06: 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, SoluKhumbu 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 lived in this monastery from 1960-1967. Chiwong monastery Celebrates Mani Rimdu festival in the 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 Bonreligion. Phaplu is situated at an altitude of 2400m.There is airport, hospital and nursery. There are 8/10 hotels for tourists. It is also possible to sightseena around Salleri Bazar , headquarter of Solukhumbu district after eating lunch at Phaplu. Junbesi to Phaplu takes 5/6 hours hiking and then overnight at the lodge.
Day 07: Phaplu – Kathmandu After the morning breakfast at Phaplu, Kathmandu can be reached through an 8 hours car/ jeep ride or 40 minutes of flight.
