Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Kathmandu
You'll get picked up from Tribhuvan International Airport and head to your hotel in Kathmandu. Once you're settled in, your guide will go over what to expect on the trek and answer any questions you have about the journey ahead.
- Start point
- Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, Kathmandu, Bagmati, Nepal (pikey peak )
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel
Optional Activities
- Sightseeing in Kathmandu - UNESCO World Heritage Sites (USD 50 per car)
Landmarks Tribhuvan International Airport - Day 2
Kathmandu to Dhap Bazaar
This morning you leave Kathmandu by private jeep toward Dhap Bazaar, traveling along the Sunkoshi and Tama Koshi Rivers through rhododendron forests and past several Nepali settlements. The drive takes about 6 to 7 hours, so you'll get a real sense of local culture and try some typical Nepali food along the way. By evening you'll explore the bazaar and settle into your lodge for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Typical Nepali food), Dinner
- Accommodation
- Guesthouse
Included Activities
- Drive through Sunkoski and Tama Koshi River valleys
- Explore local bazaar and observe local lifestyle
- Experience Nepali culture and cuisine
Landmarks Sunkoshi River Tama Koshi River Koshi River Ghurmi Dhap Bazaar - Day 3
Dhap Bazaar to Jhapre
After breakfast you continue trekking on dusty, bumpy roads toward Sigane and then Jhapre, where you'll find exceptional mountain views including Mount Everest on a clear day. The village has local gompas and stupas to visit, so you'll spend time learning about the spiritual and cultural heritage of the area.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Guesthouse
Included Activities
- Trek through Sigane to Jhapre
- View Mount Everest and northern mountain range
- Visit gompas and stupas in Jhapre village
Landmarks Mount Everest Sigane Jhapre - Day 4
Jhapre to Pikey Peak Base Camp
You trek from Jhapre through Bhulbhule with the Everest range visible ahead. The route turns right toward Pikey Peak, passing old yak houses and a long mani stone wall, then contours through forested areas with rhododendron trees. It takes about 2 hours after leaving the forest to reach Pikey Peak base camp.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Guesthouse
Included Activities
- Trek through forested trail to Bhulbhule
- View Everest range from Bhulbhule
- Pass mani stone walls and old yak houses
- Trek through rhododendron forest to Pikey Peak base camp
Landmarks Bhulbhule Pikey Peak Taklung Danda Mount Everest 
- Day 5
Pikey Peak
Starting early, you hike to Pikey Peak's viewpoint to catch the sunrise over an extensive mountain panorama with Mount Everest, Kanchenjunga, Manaslu, Dhaulagiri, and many other peaks visible. After taking in the views, you descend to Jase Bhnajyang and then head down to Junbesi for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Guesthouse
Included Activities
- Trek to Pikey Peak viewpoint
- View sunrise and mountain panorama
- Descend to Jase Bhnajyang
- Trek to Junbesi
Landmarks Pikey Peak Mount Everest Number Chuli Thamserku Kangtega Khatang Kanchenjunga Manaslu Dhaulagiri Gaurishankar Dorje Lakpa Langtang Jase Bhnajyang Junbesi 
- Day 6
Junbesi
This is an exploration day around Junbesi village. You hike up to Thuptenchholing Gompa, a 19th-century Buddhist monastery sitting along the Junbesi Khola, where you'll learn about the local culture and religious traditions. You spend time at the monastery and return to Junbesi for another night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Guesthouse
Included Activities
- Hike to Thuptenchholing Gompa
- Visit 19th-century Buddhist monastery
- Explore local religious and cultural heritage
Landmarks Thuptenchholing Gompa Junbesi Khola Junbesi - Day 7
Junbesi to Phaplu
After breakfast you descend the dusty trail beside the Junbesi Khola and cross a steel suspension bridge to reach Beni Ghat. From there you continue trekking through scenic terrain to Phaplu, where you'll try local cuisine and take part in a traditional Sherpa cultural event before staying at a mountain lodge.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Local cuisine at Phaplu), Dinner
- Accommodation
- Guesthouse
Included Activities
- Trek along Junbesi Khola trail
- Cross steel suspension bridge at Beni Ghat
- Trek to Phaplu
- Sample local cuisine
- Participate in traditional Sherpa cultural event
Landmarks Junbesi Khola Beni Ghat Phaplu - Day 8
Phaplu to Kathmandu
A scenic 35-minute flight from Phaplu takes you back to Kathmandu's domestic airport. You'll transfer to your hotel and enjoy a celebratory farewell dinner in the evening with Nepali cuisine and cultural dance performance.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell dinner in Kathmandu with Nepali cultural dance)
- Accommodation
- Hotel
Included Activities
- Scenic flight from Phaplu to Kathmandu
- Celebratory Nepali dinner with cultural dance
Landmarks Phaplu - Day 9
Departure from Kathmandu
Transfer to Tribhuvan International Airport for your departure. Thank you for trekking with Adventure Himalayan Travels.
- End point
- Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, Kathmandu, Bagmati, Nepal (pikey peak )
Landmarks Tribhuvan International Airport
