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Tholedemba Pikey Trekking (9 days)
Trip Duration
9 Days
Group Sizes
1-16 People
Transportation
Land Transportation
Destination
Nepal
Max. Altitude
4070
Best Season
Sept-Nov/Mar-May
Activities
Difficulty
Moderate
Meals
Accommodation
The Tholedemba Pikey Trek is a serene trek in the Solu region of Nepal that takes 9 days. This region is known for its calm trails and beauty. This particular trek presents the ideal blend of cultural immersion and moderate adventure while offering breathtaking views of the mountains. The trek begins from Kathmandu and passes through Sherpa villages, forests, and lesser-known hills before reaching Pikey Peak. The peak is one of the best places to appreciate the ever-growing views of the Himalayan range and Everest.
Unlike the crowded classic Everest treks, this route provides a more personal and serene experience. Ample opportunities to observe local Buddhist culture are available at the Thupten Chholing Monastery which trekkers have a chance to visit as well. If you are a nature enthusiast looking for a tranquil trek in the Himalayas of Nepal or a first-time trekker, the trek guarantees a gratifying experience.
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.
Chuplubhanjyang is situated at an elevation of 3150 m and takes 6/7 hours of bus / jeep ride to reach
there from Kathmandu. Khijiphalate is situated at the distance of 168 km from Kathmandu. This is
the northwest Part of Okhaldhunga district. If one can stay at Khijiphalate, there are option of hotels
but other alternative is to hike for 1 hour to reach Chuplubhanjyang where we can visit stone mane
and bouddha. There are 3-4 hotels available at Chuplubhanjyang.
After 6-7 hours hike from Chuplubhanjyan, northen part of Okhaldunga, following Tholedemba
Taklung(3420m) can be reached easily. After early morning breakfast from Chuplubhanjyang, one
should move onwards with packed lunch as there is no facility of hotels in the route before reaching
Taklung. There is only one hotel at Taklung so, it is recommended to carry 1-2 tents. Traveling from
Taklung, one can experience beautiful villages of Solukhumbu and Okhaldunga, along with Mt.
Gaurishankar and Mt. Numbur. Yak and Chauri cattle on route sides can always be seen. When
traveling from here, one can see ancient Buddist Monestry at Gwangding
Pikey Base Camp located at an altitude of 3600m. above sea level can be reached after the journey
of 6- 7 hours hike from Taklung. Small tea houses are available in the route to base camp whereas
there are 3 hotels at base camp for food and lodging. During spring season (Mid-March to MidMay),one will be able to see spectacular displays of rhododendrons.
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.
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.
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.
After the morning breakfast at Phaplu, Kathmandu can be reached through 8 hours car/ jeep ride or
40 minutes of flight.
It was a great adventure with you in the mountains. Hope you had an experience of a lifetime. One
of the representatives from your Organizing Team will drop you at the airport about 3 hours before
your flight. We hope to see you again. Have a safe flight back home.
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