0660-Picky Peak & Everest View Trek

Reiseplan

• Tag 01 - Arrival in Kathmandu, Transfer to Hotel, City Walk

  Arrival in Kathmandu and transfer to Munus Travel Home Hotel. Welcome drink at the hotel and time to relax. Depending on flight schedule, there may be time for a short walk in the nearby area, e.g., the Thamel tourist district. In the evening, a traditional welcome dinner is served. (Meal: Dinner)

• Tag 02 - Pashupatinath, Bodhnath, Swayambhunath

  Visit the Pashupatinath Temple, the main Hindu sanctuary, observing cremation rituals along the holy Bagmati River. Continue to Bodhnath, the world’s largest Buddhist Stupa and Tibetan cultural center. Finally, visit Swayambhunath (Monkey Temple) with panoramic views over the Kathmandu Valley. (Meal: Breakfast)

• Tag 03 - Kathmandu – Dhap Bazaar (2,850 m)

  Drive to Dhap Bazaar along the Sunkoshi River. Afternoon free to explore local markets. Distance: approx. 240 km / 8 h. (Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

• Tag 04 - Dhap Bazaar – Japre (2,815 m)

  Start of the trek. Trek from Sigane with views of Numbur Himal. Arrival in Japre with time to visit the Buddhist monastery and Stupa. Trekking: approx. 14 km / 4-5 h. (Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

• Tag 05 - Japre – Pikey Base Camp (3,640 m)

  Follow the ascending path to Bhulbhule with views of the Everest range. Continue toward Pikey Peak Base Camp passing old yak houses, a long Mani wall, and rhododendron forests. Trekking: approx. 14 km / 5-6 h. (Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

• Tag 06 - Pikey Base Camp – Pikey Peak (4,065 m) – Bhanjyang (3,520 m)

  Early trek to Pikey Peak viewpoint. Sunrise panorama of Mount Everest, Kanchenjunga, Manaslu, Dhaulagiri, and other peaks. Descend to Jase Bhanjyang. Trekking: approx. 5 km / 4-5 h. (Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

• Tag 07 - Jase Bhanjyang – Junbesi (2,680 m)

  Trek through forest and meadows to Taktor village for lunch, then continue to Junbesi along a wide path. Visit the local Buddhist monastery and Stupa. Trekking: approx. 11 km / 5-6 h. (Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

• Tag 08 - Junbesi – Phaplu (2,380 m)

  Descend along Junbesi Khola, cross suspension bridge to Beni Ghat, continue to Phaplu. Experience traditional Sherpa cultural activities and sample local Nepali cuisine. Trekking: approx. 13 km / 5-6 h. (Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

• Tag 09 - Phaplu – Kathmandu

  Drive back to Kathmandu by jeep and transfer to hotel. Evening farewell dinner at a Nepali restaurant. Distance: approx. 280 km / 9-10 h. (Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

• Tag 10 - Patan, Bhaktapur

  Visit the ancient city of Patan (Lalitpur), explore Durbar Square, Golden Temple, and Newar architecture. Continue to Bhaktapur, visit Durbar Square, Nyatapola Temple, and Pottery Square. (Meal: Breakfast)

• Tag 11 - Kathmandu – Chitwan

  Drive to Chitwan National Park, check in at Parkside Hotel near the park entrance. Afternoon walk in the local village to spot wildlife. (Meal: Breakfast, Dinner)

• Tag 12 - Chitwan National Park

  Canoe ride on Rapti River to observe birds, crocodiles, and other wildlife. Three-hour jungle walk and afternoon jeep safari. Evening cultural program with Nepali music and dance. (Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

• Tag 13 - Chitwan – Pokhara

  Drive to Pokhara, transfer to hotel. Enjoy views of Annapurna range and Machapuchare if visibility is good. Evening free to dine at local restaurants. (Meal: Breakfast)

• Tag 14 - Pokhara: Shiva Temple, Peace Stupa

  Drive to Pumdikot to visit the second tallest Shiva statue in Nepal. Short hike to nearby Peace Stupa with panoramic views of Annapurna range. Afternoon free at hotel. (Meal: Breakfast)

• Tag 15 - Pokhara – Kathmandu

  Drive back to Kathmandu. Afternoon free for leisure. (Meal: Breakfast, Dinner)

• Tag 16 - Kathmandu: Airport Transfer – Departure

  Transfer to Kathmandu airport for departure. (Meal: Breakfast)