Itinerary
- Day 1
Kathmandu to Dhap Bazaar
The trek kicks off with a road journey from Kathmandu heading toward Dhap Bazaar, and you'll follow the Sunkoshi River trail the whole way. The route takes you through dense forests and terraced rice fields, with gushing rivers alongside the path. You'll pass through Ghurmi Village on the way, then spend time checking out Dhap Bazaar's markets once you arrive. This is a good opportunity to see the distinctive clothing worn by local Sherpa villages in the area.
- Start point
- Kathmandu, Bagmati, Nepal (We will pick you up from your hotel., 05:00)
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Road travel from Kathmandu to Dhap Bazaar
- Trek along Sunkoshi River banks
- Pass through Ghurmi Village
- Explore Dhap Bazaar markets
- Observe Sherpa village dress and culture
Optional Activities
- Sherpa Trekking Porter to carry luggage (USD 18 per day, one porter per two clients)
Landmarks Kathmandu Sunkoshi River Ghurmi Village Dhap Bazaar - Day 2
Kerung to Jhapre Village
Starting from the Tibetan border village of Kerung, the trek heads to Jhapre Village with stops at Buddhist monasteries along the route. The landscape here is relatively untouched, and you'll see orchids growing wild throughout the forests. When you reach Jhapre, there's time to watch Tibetan Buddhist rituals being performed at the local monastery, which gives real insight into the spiritual practices of the region.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Kerung to Jhapre Village
- Visit Buddhist monasteries
- Explore untouched landscape with wild orchids
- Watch Tibetan Buddhist rituals at local monastery
Optional Activities
- Sherpa Trekking Porter to carry luggage (USD 18 per day, one porter per two clients)
Landmarks Kerung Jhapre Village - Day 3
Jhapre to Pikey Base Camp
Today's trek goes to Pikey Base Camp, which sits as the second highest point on this trek. As you ascend the trail, you'll come across Mani stones, stupas, and old Buddhist monasteries, so there's quite a bit of cultural and religious significance along the way. The climb is gradual but steady throughout the day.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to Pikey Base Camp
- Encounter Mani stones
- Visit stupas
- Pass ancient Buddhist monasteries
Optional Activities
- Sherpa Trekking Porter to carry luggage (USD 18 per day, one porter per two clients)
Landmarks Pikey Base Camp 
- Day 4
Pikey Base Camp to Pikey Peak and return to Jhapre
Early morning climb to Pikey Peak for panoramic views across the Himalayan Range, from Kanchenjunga to Dhaulagiri, and Mt. Everest shows clearly at 8,848m/29,029ft. The trail sometimes has yak grazing, and herders occasionally offer fresh yak milk if you want to try it. After spending time taking in the extensive views, you'll descend back to Pikey Peak Base Camp and trek down to Jhapre for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to Pikey Peak
- View Himalayan Range panorama (Kanchenjunga to Dhaulagiri)
- View Mt. Everest (8848m)
- Encounter yak and herders
- Descend to Pikey Peak Base Camp
- Trek to Jhapre Village
Optional Activities
- Sherpa Trekking Porter to carry luggage (USD 18 per day, one porter per two clients)
- Fresh yak milk from herders (availability dependent on encounters)
Landmarks Pikey Peak Mt. Everest Kanchenjunga Dhaulagiri - Day 5
Jhapre to Kathmandu
After breakfast, a jeep or bus ride takes you back to Kathmandu, wrapping up the trek. The journey back gives you time to reflect on what you've seen over the past days as the landscape changes from high altitude back to the valley floor.
- End point
- Kathmandu, Bagmati, Nepal (We will drop you at Your hotel, 04:00)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Return journey to Kathmandu by jeep or bus
Landmarks Jhapre Village Kathmandu
