Itinerary
- Day 1
Kathmandu to Dhap
Your journey kicks off with an overland drive heading east through the Himalayan foothills. You'll pass through towns and villages, including scenic Dhulikhel, then continue on winding dirt roads to Ramechap and into the Solu region. By evening you'll arrive at Dhap, a green valley that serves as your first overnight stop.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Overland drive through Himalayan foothills
- Travel through Dhulikhel scenic area
- Drive to Solu region
Landmarks Dhulikhel Ramechap 
- Day 2
Dhap to Jampre
Today's an easy to moderate trek on winding trails through farm areas and spread-out villages. You can see distant snow-capped peaks to the north while watching local farm life and chatting with villagers along the way. The trail heads westward and eventually reaches Jampre, a moderate-size farm village where you'll have time to spend with the local community.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek through farm areas and villages
- Observe local farm life
- Interact with local villagers and children
- Walk to Jampre village
Landmarks Jampre - Day 3
Jampre to Pikey Base Camp
The trek moves away from villages into dense woodland with tall rhododendron, magnolia, oak, hemlock, pine and fir trees. You'll hike through serene wilderness, gradually approaching a small grazing pasture used by local livestock. By afternoon you reach Pikey Base Camp where simple lodges are set up, and you'll be ready for an early morning hike to Pikey Peak tomorrow.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek through dense woodland forest
- Walk through serene wilderness
- Reach Pikey Base Camp
Landmarks Pikey Base Camp - Day 4
Pikey Base Camp to Pikey Peak to Loding
An early start with a pack lunch as you hike uphill on a well-maintained forest path, taking refreshing breaks along the way. You'll reach Pikey Peak (above 4,302 m/14,100 ft) where sunrise brings outstanding views of the Himalayan range including Mt. Everest. After taking in views of Ganesh, Langtang, Jugal Himal, Gaurishankar, Melungtsse, Numbur and eastern peaks, you'll descend to Loding village for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Pack lunch), Dinner
Included Activities
- Early morning hike to Pikey Peak
- Reach Pikey Peak summit at above 4,302 m
- View Mt. Everest and Himalayan range at sunrise
- View Ganesh, Langtang, Jugal Himal, Gaurishankar, Melungtsse, Numbur and eastern Himalayan peaks
- Downhill trek to Loding
Landmarks Pikey Peak Mt. Everest - Day 5
Loding to Thubten Choeling
A short morning walk takes you downhill through dense cool coniferous forest to Junbesi, a large Sherpa village with an old monastery and high school funded by Hillary Trust. After exploring Junbesi, you'll walk a few hours uphill on a well-maintained path away from the main trekking trail to reach Thubten Choeling monastery and Buddhist nunnery. You'll have time to visit both the monastery and nunnery with views of Numbur peaks.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walk downhill through coniferous forest to Junbesi
- Visit Junbesi village with old monastery and Hillary Trust high school
- Walk to Thubten Choeling monastery and Buddhist nunnery
- Visit inside Thubten Choeling monastery and nunnery
Landmarks Junbesi Thubten Choeling - Day 6
Thubten Choeling to Phaplu
After relaxing at Thubten Choeling Gompa, you'll take a moderate walk back on the main trail to Phaplu, a village with a small airstrip in the Solu area. From there you'll transfer to a nice local Sherpa lodge for your last night before heading back to Kathmandu.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Moderate walk back to main trail
- Trek to Phaplu village
Landmarks Phaplu - Day 7
Phaplu to Kathmandu
An early morning start for the drive back to Kathmandu in a local jeep. You'll travel over hills and valleys with steep ups and downs, passing farm villages and towns until reaching the main highway. After a smooth overland ride back into city life, you'll transfer to your hotel, completing your seven-day Pikey Peak trekking adventure.
Included Activities
- Early morning drive from Phaplu to Kathmandu
- Overland journey through hills, valleys and farm villages
- Hotel transfer in Kathmandu
Landmarks Kathmandu
