Trip Name: Jiri Pikey Trek
Destination: Nepal
Grade: Easy
Accommodation: Camping/Teahouse/Lodge
Max Altitude: 4065m
Transport: Drive
Best Time: Oct-May
Activities: Trekking and Hiking
Group Size: 2+
Trek Duration: 6 days
Duration: 10 days
Day 1: Arrival at Kathmandu
Day 2: Sightseeing and Preparation for trek
Day 3: Drive to Bhandar
Day 4: Trek to Namkhile
Day 5: Trek to Nagur
Day 6: Climb pikey peak and trek to Lhamuje
Day 7: Trek to Jhapre Monastery
Day 8: Drive to Kathamandu
Day 9: Rest Day or Sightseeing
Day 10: Departure
Day 1: Arrival at Kathmandu
Today on the arrival, we Everest six summit Adventures would be there to welcome you and have check in at hotel and take rest.
Day 2: Sightseeing and Preparation for trek
Today we will be going for sightseeing if you prefer to. We will be going to Baudhanath, Pashupatinath, Swayambhunath 'Monkey Temple' or Bhaktapur. After that we will be returning and have some chats regarding our trek with trekking guide.
Day 3: Drive to Bhandar
On the first day, after breakfast we will have a drive to place called Bhandar which is 220 km from Kathmandu. On the way we will be pass towns like Bhaktapur, Banepa, Dhulikhel, Dolalghat, which also passes right through jiri which is the old local way to market and Kathmandu where there have been road constructed all the way to Bhandar.
Day 4: Trek to Namkhile
Today we will be continuing our trek to Namkhile. We will be hiking down to the river called Likhu Khola which is also the boundary of Solukhumbu district of Sagarmatha zone. From there after the continuous three walk we will be reaching our destination, Namkhile.
Day 5: Trek to Nagur
Today we will walk through the pine and rhododendron forest which will take lead us to Golla. Golla is a Sherpa Village where most people do agricultural work for living. There we can visit some monasteries and taste delicious Sherpa food. Then we will climb up to Nagur. From Nagur we can have great view of Mt. Gaurishankar and Mt. Numbur.
Day 6: Climb pikey peak and trek to Lhamuje
Today we will get up quite earlier than usual and climb Pikey Peak to enjoy and capture the paranoiac Mountain View. There are two different peak called Gole Pikey and another is Chawa Pikey. We can see view of mountains from third highest Mt. Kanchenjunga to Mt. Makalu including Mt. Everest and other peaks. After having a tremendous time in Pikey Peak we will get back to same trial for a while and trek to Lhamuje.
Day 7: Trek to Jhapre Monastery
Today we will head to Jhapre descending from Lhamuje. On the way we will reach the road which leads to Jiri which was an old route for local people for their necessities also the route to head to Kathmandu. We will be heading via Tolu Monastery which is one of the oldest Monastery in that area after Tengbouche Monastery. If we have enough time than we will be going to longer trial for short visit Damar, LowaKharka and Dikure 'Tamang' Village with small school and continue trek to Jhapre.
Day 8: Drive to Kathamandu
Today after breakfast, we will ride from own private jeep from Jhapre to Kathmandu after our mountain journey. On the way we will pass through Okhaldhunga district headquarter, we will be crossing one of the famous river called Sun Koshi 'Gold River' which is the lowest elevation, we will also see different houses, terrace farming and local people with different dresses. Continue drive to Kathmandu.
Day 9: Rest Day or Sightseeing
Today, we can take a rest or do some souvenir shopping. If we want to explore any other areas of Kathmandu, we may do that today. Our guides can help you with both souvenir shopping or sightseeing. There will be a farewell dinner in the evening to celebrate the successful completion of our journey.
Day 10: Departure
Our trip in Nepal ends today. We Everest Six-Summit will pick you up from hotel and drop to International Airport few hours before the scheduled flight.
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