The field notes
A journey with rhythm
Private guiding, thoughtful pacing, and enough room to absorb each place rather than simply pass through it.
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Journey overview
The experience at a glance
Pikey is situated in the Lower Solukhumbu district at an altitude of 4070 m. From Pikey peak, one can get a grand view of nature, can experience the traditional living of different ethnic groups like Sherpa, Chhetri, Tamang, and Gurung. Tourists can taste the realities of local cuisines and observe some rare plants and animals. Tourists can watch the best view of the world's highest peak Mt. Everest in the short trek. Likhupikey Rural Municipality of Ward no. 1 of Solokhumbu district and Pikey region of Ward No 8 of Solu Dudh Kunda rural Municipality is considered the most important places of natural and biological variety.
From the Pikey peak, one can get a grand view of mountain peaks like Dhaulagiri, Everest, Makalu, Kanchenjunga, AmaDamlam, Lhotse, Nuptse, Numbur, Gaurisankhar, Langtang to the far west. Additionally, Pikey peak rewards tourists with one of the best sunrises and sunset views. It offers dense forests of Sunpati, Pine, and Rhododendron whereas attraction of birds and animals like Lophophorus, Crimson Horned Pheasant, tiger, wild bear, Panda, Ghoral, and so on. Similarly, Chauri Ghai, Nak, yak, and cow can be found anywhere in this area.
Tourists can have a good view of nature's unique scenes, villages, and living ways of Sherpa, Tamang, Chhetri, Gurung, and Sunmuwar. To reach Pikey peak, bus or jeep ride from Bamtibhandar of Ramhechap district -the Okhaldhunga Dhap-Khinji Phalate -Salleri of Solukhumbu district and then trek can be followed. Another alternative can be a flight to Paplu airport in the Solukhumbu district. The villages belonging to Likhu Pikey rural municipality include villages like Chaulakharka and Gole. Similarly, other villages of Solududhkunda municipality like Kerung, Tapting, Tamakhani,
Gorakhani, Salleri, and Junbesi lie in Likhu Pikey's rural municipality. Likewise, other villages of Okaldunga district and Ramechhap district, such as Patale, Kiji Demba, and Bamtibhandar, are also part of the Likhu Pikey Peak Trek.
Places covered
Destinations on this trip
The places this journey moves through, in the order they shape the experience.
Kathmandu
Bamti Bhandar
Namkheli
Pikey BC/Peak
Junbesi
Phaplu/Salleri
Day by day
10 days
Walk the route one day at a time — meals, overnight stays, and the details that shape each stage.
It's a panoramic thrill flying into Kathmandu on a clear day. The views of snow-capped mountain peaks sprawling down below you are almost ecstatic, beginning a whole chain of memorable experiences that stay with you for a long, long time. And as your plane hits the tarmac, our waiting support team will meet and greet you at the airport and escort you to your hotel. Welcome drinks will be served and over night at your hotel.
- Overnight
- Hotel
- Altitude
- 1,400m
Bamtibhandar, which is situated in the northern Part of Ramechhap district from Kathmandu, is at a distance of 235km. From Kathmandu. Bamti Bhandar is known as the settlement of Sherpa, which lies at an altitude of 2990 m above sea level. After about 7/8 hours of jeep ride, one can easily reach Bamtibhandar. There are 10/12 local hotels available for tourists at Bamti Bhandar. Kathmandu to Bhandar takes 7/8 hours by driving and then overnight at a lodge.
- Meals
- Full Board
- Overnight
- Lodge
- Distance
- 235 km
- Altitude
- 2,990m
Namkheli can be reached after 7- 8 hours of walking from Bamti Bhandar, Ramechhap district. It takes about 2-3 hours to reach Thadakhola for Lunch after taking breakfast from Bamti Bhandar. Next, after crossing Likhukhola situated at the border of Solukhumbu and Ramechhap (border of Province 1 & 3), following Chaulakharka–Lelepu, Namkheli can be reached after 3 hours of hiking. We can see a very nice view of Numbur Himal from this route. Bhandar to Namkheli 7/8 hours walking and then overnight at a lodge.
- Meals
- Full Board
- Overnight
- Lodge
- Distance
- 15 km
- Altitude
- 2,500m
It takes around 3-4 hours to reach Golla (2900 m) from Namkheli. Golla is considered to be Sherpa language which is called as Gumba dada in Nepali.There are 2/3 hotels at Golla for tourists. Travelers can stay and have lunch and visit 3 Gompas at Golla named as Orgen Sanang Chholing Gomp, Pema Dechhen Choling Gompa and Guru Padhma Sambhav Gompa. Gwale caste of Sherpa are the inhabitants of Golla. Namkheli to Golla takes 7/8 hours walking and then overnight at lodge.
- Meals
- Full Board
- Overnight
- Lodge
We walk in the jungle. If you come in the spring, you will see a lot of Rhododendron flowers. You have the chance to see many wild birds and animals. You can see a great view of many snow-capped mountains. Three-hour trek after early morning breakfast from Golla following Lamomane-
Dallemane-Muktumje through the dense forest will lead to Naur Dada, which consists of 4/5 hotels. During the trek, one can observe beautiful villages of Koshinasha, Golla and Gupchuka. After having lunch at Naaur dada 2-3 hour uphill trek will lead to Pikey Basecamp, which is situated at an elevation of 3600m and has accommodation facilities of 2/3 hotels.
- Meals
- Full Board
- Overnight
- Lodge
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, AmaDamlam, Lhotse, Nupatse, 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 Taktor.Junbesi is considered to be Sherpa's most beautiful villages, which lies at the height of 2990m. above sea level. There are 1 ancient Budhist 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.
- Meals
- Full Board
- Overnight
- Lodge
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 Chholing Monastery 2800m. Explore the monastery and meditate with nuns. Rest of the day is to on your own to explore. Today, we will hike about 4/5 hours, we will have lunch at Thupten Chholing Monastery. Overnight in Junbesi at Lodge.
- Meals
- Full Board
- Overnight
- Lodge
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, Solu Khumbu 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 has lived in this monastery from 1960-1967. Chiwong monastery Celebrates Mani Rimdu festival 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 ‘Bon’ religion. Phaplu is situated at an altitude of 2400m.There is airport, hospital and nursey. There are 8/10 hotels for tourists. It is also possible to sightseena round Salleri Bazer , headquarter of Solukhumbu district after eating lunch at Phaplu. Junbesi to Phaplu takes 5/6 hours hiking and then overnight at lodge.
- Meals
- Full Board
- Overnight
- Lodge
After the morning breakfast at Phaplu, Kathmandu can be reached through 8 hours car/ jeep ride or 40 minutes of flight. Flight avaiability depends on the weather and number of passengers.
- Meals
- Full Board
- Overnight
- Lodge
It was a great adventure with you in the mountains. Hope you had an experience of a lifetime. Himalayan Windows Team will drop you off at the airport about 3 hours before your flight. We hope to see you again. Have a safe flight back home.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Private vehicle & English-speaking guide throughout · Kathmandu
Trip essentials
What your journey covers
A clear split between what we arrange and what you budget yourself.
- Airport Pick up and Drop Services
- 2 Nights standard accommodation in Kathmandu with Breakfast
- All necessary permits such and TIMS, National Park Fee
- All nights’ Camping or Lodge or tea house accommodation while trekking
- 3 times meals in a day such as Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
- Trekking Gears such as Duffle Bag, Walking sticks during trekking ( needs to be returned)
- Medical Kit First-Aid Bag
- English Speaking Professional license holder Local Guide
- Private land transportation and flight from Phaplu to Kathmandu
- One porter for every 2 trekkers including his entire expenses
- Staff insurance, Salary, necessary equipment, Food, and accommodation
- Rescue Arrangements but Not the bills.
- Lunch and Dinner in Kathmandu
- Nepal Visa Fee
- Extra Night in Kathmandu because of early arrival, late departure, or early arrival from the mountain than the scheduled itinerary
- Any drinks such as hard or soft
- Personal insurance
- Personal Expenses
- Rescue operation charges
- International Airfare To and From Kathmandu
- Tips for Supports staff and etc.
