Pikey Peak Trek with Dudh Kunda via Phaplu is the most beautiful destination in the Solu region. This peak offers majestic views of the Everest Himalayan Range and Numbur Chuli.
Hiking Pikey Peak trek with Dudh Kunda via Phaplu is most popular for its sunrise and sunset views. One can take pleasure in the magnificent sight of Himalayas beyond the Kathmandu to the plains along with the Himalayan range. It includes Mt. Everest, Makalu, Kanchenjungha, Annapurna, Gauri Shankar, Lhotse, Lhotse Shar, Nuptse, Ama Dablam, Numbur. Also, you will have a view of Khatang, Karyalung, Shishapangma, Mera Peak and Thamserku. Only with an option of camping style in the past. Now you also have the possibility to stay in small lodges and the homestay on this route.
July is a time of great celebration as the locals worship their clan god, the eastern Chyabo Pikey, as Pikey Hlapchen Karbu in the celebrations. Another trail leads from Pikey Daanda to Phaplu through Paanch Pokari and Tamakhani. This trek takes us to the northeast from the district Center Salleri. Pikey Peak via Phaplu is one of the popular trekking trails in Everest region, one of the lower places to see the Mt. Pike trekking is popular for the wonderful Himalayan scenery including the Mt. Everest, Mt. Kanchenjunga, Mt. Manaslu, Mt. Gaurishanker, Mt. Numbur, Mt. Kantega, Mt. Thamserku, Mt Karylung as well as Rhododendron flower, Magnolia, wild orchid.
During the festival season in July or August, thousands of devotees walk to the lake. Believers perform the cleansing ritual at its sacred lakes for Solukhumbu region. If you’re looking for a short trek near Kathmandu, Pikey Peak Trek with Dudh Kunda is one of the best.
Trip Highlights:
- Early morning first flight from Phaplu to Kathmandu
- Trekking through Dudhkunda also known as Milky Lake
- Panoramic views of snow-capped mountains including Mt. Everest, Numbur and other peaks
- Chance to see wild animals such as mountain tars, bear, leopards, jackals, and birds like the Lophophorus or Danphe, a species of pheasant which is the national bird of Nepal
- Follow the trail of Rhododendron forests, pine trees
- Sunrise and sunset view from Pikey Peak
- Explore beautiful Sherpa and other ethnic communities
- Chance to see local culture, lifestyle, and picturesque landscapes
- Visit to ancient Buddhist monasteries such as Taksindu Monastery
Cost Detail
TREK COST: Based on Per Person Twin sharing room accommodation
Single Supplement: USD 500 Per Person
Extra: One way trip of Phaplu – Kathmandu USD
Available on request at parikramatreks@gmail.com info@paritreks.com
Inclusions
- Airports pick up and drop by private vehicle in Kathmandu transfers
- All land Transport Including Cities to Cities, from hotel to starting and ending point of trek
- 3 star hotel accommodation in cities on B/B basis
- World Heritage sites for Sightseeing Tours during your stay in cities
- Lodges/ tea house accommodation in double occupancy or family bed room during the entire trek and climb
- Experienced English speaking guide for sight-seeing tour by private tourist vehicle
- Services of a trained and Professional license holder English speaking trekking guide (leader)
- Guide with experience of First Aid treatment, AMS safety training certified
- Required number porters to carry your luggage (one porter for every 2 guests) during the trek
- Meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) during the entire trek and climb
- Tea and coffee (1 cup) three times daily on trek or climb
- Proper warm clothing, shoes, sunglass for guide and porter
- Expenses for all Staff including their salary, insurance, domestic airfare, transportation, food and accommodation
- Warm Clothes and Shoes for porters during the trek
- All necessary permits; trekking conservation/ National Park/ TIMS Card/ Special permits fee as per the itinerary
- Guide airfare if the clients are flying to the destination
- Medical First Aid Kit (carried by your guide)
- Coordination of quick Rescue service in case required (Costs covered by your Insurance Plan)
- Entrance fee in all monuments during tour
- All land Transport Charge for Clients, guide, Porter by tourist bus or locally available
- Daily wages with food allowances and accommodation for all trekking staff
- All government taxes, 24.3% VAT & service charges.
Exclusions
- International and Domestic Airfare not listed in the Itinerary
- Nepal entry visa fee which can be issued on your arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport
- Lunch and dinner whilst in cities
- Emergency Rescue, Evacuation cost or any types of travel, Personal interest items insurance fee
- Airfare for any sector as per the destination (Quoted separately)
- Any item of personal nature such as beverages, hot cold drinks, laundry, telephone call, battery charges, bottle or boiled water, shower, etc.
- Personal trekking Equipment
- Altitude chamber (PAC) or oxygen
- Personal climbing equipment
- Personal climbing guide if requested
- Food accommodation cost due to Unforeseen act landslide, sick, flight delayed, bad weather,etc
- Excess baggage charges (if you have more than 15 kg of luggage, a cargo charge is around $1.5 per kg)
- Tips for trekking, tour staff and driver (Tipping is expected)
- Any others expenses which are not mentioned on ‘Cost Includes’ section.
