Trip Highlights
- Climb to Pikey Peak for a views of magnificent
- Visit to Thupten Choling Monastery
- Visit to sacred, Dudh Kunda Lake
- Observe the lifestyle of the people
The Pikey-Dudh Kunda Trek is a relatively new trail that exploits the hidden culture and natural allure of the Everest region. During this trek, you’ll not only get to observe the snow-laden Himalayas like Everest and Gaurishankar, but you’ll take a detour in the holy Dudh Kunda Lake which is the supposed abode of Lord Shiva. From snow decorated landscapes to the unique Sherpa culture residing in the silent hills, this Pikey-Dudh Kunda trek is the one to take.
The trek takes 14-days to complete including your arrival and departure. First of all, you’ll be welcomed and transferred to hotel. The very next day, you’ll drive to Shivalaya via Manthali. During the drive, you’ll get to experience a typical Nepali highway. Next, you’ll start your trek from Shivalaya to Bhandar through beautiful forests and small settlements. Your next day trek will take you to Ngaur and Gumba through Namkheli. The road sees a drastic rise in elevation so be sure to tread carefully. From Gumba, you’ll trek to the Pikey peak base camp. You stay at the base camp as you trek to the peak next morning to view the sunrise. Next morning, you trek to the top and observe the surrounding mountains and villages. Then, you’ll trek down to Junbesi. You can taste the authentic yak cheese there and even learn the culture of the locals.
Further, from Junbesi, you head to Thupten Choling monastery followed by a trek to Taksindu La. From Taksindu La, you start off to Saharsbeni. Finally, from Saharsbeni, you trek to the holy Dudh Kunda Lake. You explore the surroundings of Dudh Kunda Lake the next day and then retrace your path back to Yak Kharka. Next, you’ll head to Ringmo from Saharsbeni through the trail along the river and forests. Lastly, the trek takes you to Phaplu through headquarter of Solukhumbu, Salleri and take a drive from Phaplu to Kathmandu.
Trip Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive at Kathmandu (1,350m) and transfer to Hotel.
Day 2: Drive to Shivalaya (1790m), from Kathmandu 8 hours
Day 3: Trek to Bhandar (2190m), from Shivalaya 5 hours
Day 4: Trek to Gumba (2800m) from Bhandar 6 hours
Day 5: Trek to Pikey Peak Base Camp (3808m), from Gumba 6 hours
Day 6: Hike to Pikey Peak (4067m) and trek to Junbesi (2700m), 6 hours
Day 7: Exploration Day to Thupten Choling Monastery, 4 hours
Day 8: Trek to Taksindu La (3870m), from Junbesi 6 hours
Day 9: Trek to Saharsbeni (3835m) from Taksindu La 7 hours
Day 10: Trek to Dudh Kunda (4550m) from Saharsbeni 3 hours
Day 11: Trek from Saharsbeni to Ringmo (2720m), 6 hours
Day 12: Trek to Phaplu (2469m) from Ringmo 5 hours
Day 13: Drive to Kathmandu from Phaplu, Salleri 9 hours.
Day 14: Drop at the airport for the final departure
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