Pikey Peak Trekking Tour Package
Pikey Peak Trek takes you to one of the hidden trails of Nepal. The team of Visit to Tibet will set on a journey to take you to explore the uncrowded Pikey Peak.
As an alternative route to the Everest Base Camp, Pikey Peak trek starts with a one-day sightseeing tour in the Kathmandu Valley where we will be able to explore the UNESCO listed world heritage sites of the valley. The next day, we will drive to the village of Phalpu in an 8 hours’ drive. From there, we will test our fitness level and start our trek to get to our destination. The major attractions of this trek are the landscape views of the Everest, Kanchenjunga, Makalu, Lhotse, Nuptse and several other unnamed peaks. We will also be able to explore the culture and tradition of the Sherpa people residing in this region. We will finish the tour with a drive to the Kathmandu Valley via Jiri.
The default package can be completed within 10 days. However, it can be made longer or shorter according to your timeline. Fitness level needed for this trek is moderate to fairly fit. The trip can be graded as a moderate to strenuous trek.
Pikey Peak Trekking
Package: Kathmandu Package
Destination: Nepal
Duration: 9 Nights/ 10 Days
Day 01 : Arrival in Kathmandu. Overnight at hotelOne of our representatives will pick you up at the airport and escort you to your hotel room. There, you can freshen up and stroll around the hotel. In the evening, you will be having a typical Nepali dinner with a brief about the tour. Overnight at hotel.
Day 02 : Sightseeing in Kathmandu. Overnight at hotelAfter breakfast, we will visit the UNESCO listed world heritage sites of the Kathmandu Valley. We will visit one of the royal palaces of the Kathmandu Valley, Kathmandu Durbar Square. We will also visit the Pashupatinath, Swoyambhunath and the Bouddhanath temples. Back to the hotel for final preparation and overnight stay.
Day 03 : Drive from Kathmandu to Phalpu (7-8 hours). Overnight at tea houseWe will get on a 4wd jeep and start our drive towards the village of Phalpu, some 270 kms east of the capital city of Kathmandu. We will drive via the Khurkot-Ghurmi Madhya Pahadi Highway. We will take a break at the Ramechhap district and fill our bellies there. After lunch, we will continue our drive to arrive at the village of Phalpu. Overnight at tea house.
Day 04 : Phalpu to Junbesi (4-5 hours). Overnight at tea houseWe will use the uncrowded route to get to the village of Junbesi today. We will climb up on narrow trails through the green lush pine forest along the river to arrive at Junbesi, a traditional Sherpa village sitting at 2675 meters. The village has several nice tea houses and we will be able to have great views of the Himalayas at the far end of our view. Overnight at tea house.
Day 05 : Junbesi to Thupten Choling Monastery to Taktor. Overnight at tea houseWe will get out of the village of Junbesi to arrive at one of the largest monasteries of the country with more than 900 monks and nuns under its care. An easy climb uphill will take us to the village of Taktor. Overnight at tea house
Day 06 : Taktor to Pikey Base Camp. Overnight at tea houseClimb out of the village of Taktor on a steep path through a forest to arrive at the village of Jase Bhanjhyang. We will have our lunch there and again climb up on steep narrow trail to arrive at the Pikey Base Camp. The trail after Jase is filled with uneven grounds and rocks. Overnight at tea house.
Day 07 : Climb Pikey Peak and trek to Bhandar. Overnight at tea houseToday, we climb up the Pikey Peak, standing tall at a height of 4065 meters. The climb will take us approximately one hour. The top of the peak will reward us with landscape views of the Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Kanchenjunga, Makalu and several other unnamed peaks. We will descend back to the village for breakfast and start our trek to get to the village of Bhandar. We will leave the base camp and climb down through lush forest to arrive at Ngaur. From there, we will continuously descend down until arriving at the Likhu Khola. After an ascent from there, we will arrive at the village of Bhandar. Overnight at tea house
Day 08 : Bhandar to Jiri. Overnight at tea houseToday, we will climb up to the village of Deurali and descent steeply from there to arrive at Shivalaya. After lunch at Shivalaya, we will descent all the way to Jiri. Along the way, we will be able to have great panoramic views of the Himalayas. Overnight at Jiri.
Day 09 : Jiri to Kathmandu (6-7 hours). Overnight at hotelAfter breakfast, we will drive in a narrow and bumpy road to get to the capital city of Kathmandu. The drove will take us about 6-7 hours depending on the traffic. Overnight at hotel.
Day 10 : Final DepartureOur representative will guide you to the sole international airport of Nepal and bid you adieu.
Cost includes:
1. 3 nights of accommodation in Kathmandu, breakfast included
2. Tourist Bus Tickets
3. Accommodation while trekking
4. Airport transfers
5. Everest trekking permit and TIMS (traveler security) Card
6. Fully-licensed, English-speaking guide
7. Porter service
8. Local and government taxes
9. Farewell dinner
Cost does not include
1. Personal Expenses (Phone Calls, Bottled Drinks, Bar Bills)
2. Personal trekking gears
3. Rescue, Emergency Rescue and Medical Expenses
4. Expenses due to unavoidable incidents
5. Any other expenses not included in the includes section
Booking Policy
Online Booking: You can purchase our services from our sales outlets at Bangalore or Chennai, or you can book your tour/services / payment online through our website. Our website provides the facility making online booking of tours and services. After confirmation in written from us via Email or by in writing.
Booking Amount
For the services contracted, a minimum deposit of 30% of the total cost is to be paid by you to Ravel Roads. The advance is required to hold the booking on confirmed basis.
Balance Payment
The full balance payment is to be paid 10 days prior to the date of start of services. Any booking made within 10 working days of the date of services would be considered as a late booking and for same the full and final payment is required to be made at the time of booking itself.
Note: Apart from above, in case of bookings for special train journeys, hotel or resort bookings during the peak season (Christ-mas, New Year) full payment is required to be made at the time of booking itself.
Payments: All payments are to be paid in behalf of Ravel Roads.
How to Pay:
Domestic payments
1. By Cash / Cheque / Demand Draft
2. By Electronic money transfer (RTGS & NEFT)
3. By Debit Card, Credit Card, UPI, net banking.
International payments
1. By Bank transfer to our bank (Bank Details)
2. By Online Payment Gateway through Razor Pay.
3. By Debit Card, Credit Card
In case of payment through credit card, the bank charges (3% extra) – would be levied over and above the total amount.
Note:
1. All payments should be free and clear of any withholding tax and deduction.
2. Bank charges, if any, for remittance (by remitting bank or by intermediary bank) would be strictly borne by payer.
Cancellation / No show / Early Departure Policy:
In case of cancellation of tour or travel services due to any reason, you are requested Please inform us in writing or by Email. Cancellation charges would be effective from the date we receive letter in writing and cancellation charges would be as follows:
Cancellation charges for any mode of transport ticket are applicable as per the rules of the concerned authority.
Air ticket issued on special fare are non-refundable and the guest shall bear cancellation charges.
Group Tours
1. If the reservation is cancelled 30 days prior to the date of arrival – 90% may be refunded (except the transaction charges).
2. If the reservation is cancelled 15 days prior to the date of arrival – 50% may be refunded (except the transaction charges) .
3. If the reservation is cancelled 07 days prior to the date of arrival – 25% may be refunded (except the transaction charges).
If the cancellation is any later than the above stated period or in case of ‘No Show’- No Refund.
No refund or any changes will be accepted at last minute for tour starting or after starting or middle of the tour.
Individual Tours (FIT Tours)
Cancellation policy of Individual tours is subject to changes. It depends upon the cancellation policy of the respective hotels and other service operators your tour is associated with. Different hotels and service operators have different cancellation policies which we are required to abide by. In the unfortunate event of cancellation of trip by guests, we would charge 10% of total booking amount as processing charges +the charges levied by the corresponding service providers.
Please note:
The itinerary may have changed. The products and services displayed may have changed. The photos of meals/sightseeing are for reference and may differ from the actual meals/sights. Distance between places and temperatures are approximate and can change depending on travel, road conditions and climatic changes.
Itinerary may change at any time
we reserve the right to alter, amend, change or modify the tour package and itineraries before or during the tour. We will make reasonable efforts to notify you promptly of such changes as and when they are made.
Such changes may be necessitated due to factors beyond our control such as Force Majeure events, strikes, fairs, festivals, sport events, weather conditions, traffic problems, overbooking of hotels/flights, cancellation / re-routing of flights or railway, closure of / restricted entry at a place of sightseeing.
Generally, we try to avoid dates when big Fairs, Exhibitions and other events are held in certain cities as hotels are fully booked several years ahead.
If you have to travel on such dates, you may have to stay in alternate hotels or hotels in other cities.
We will make reasonable efforts to keep the overall package of services unchanged. However,
We shall not be liable to refund any amount or pay any compensation on account of any change in itinerary.
Package Cost
Package Cost:
Accommodation
Accommodation in Kailash Manasarovar Overland Tour:- Accommodation of Kathmandu is on 3/4 star category hotel on twin sharing and accommodation in Kailash region is on group sharing local Guesthouses/ Mud houses. Please do not expect more facilitated accommodation in Kailash. Toilets are out of the room and it is common. More place like Manasarovar, Derapuk and in Juthulpuk is an open toilet. Nowadays people can choose deluxe guest houses in some of the route in Kailash Mansarovar. Deluxe guest houses have built-in Nyalam, Saga and In Darchen.
Accommodation of Central Tibet, Shigatse, Lhatse, Gyantse and in Lhasa is your choice to choose either Basic, Standard or Deluxe hotels. In Lhasa deluxe hotels or 5-star category are available.
Accommodation in Everest base Camp Route and the Guge Kingdom are all basic guest houses and Hotels.
Extra Expenses
We have mentioned all the extra expenses of your trip on every trip details. Please be sure with it before your trip confirmation with us.
Normally
* Personal Helper and Horse * Emergency rescue in case of need *
Booking Policy
1. Application should be submitted at least 30 days before the provisional date of departure.
2. Minimum of 6 months valid Passport scan copy by mail or passport copy by courier should summit when the booking is made
3. Upon the confirmation, 25% deposit amount per person (INR 25,000) is required which is nonrefundable.
4. In the case of Lhasa Kailash tour deposit amount is USD 1000 or equvalent currency.
5. Our company trip booking form with your signature as per our term and condition
6. All the clients need to carry ID Proof, (Voter ID Proof) OR passport original while traveling by air.
7. The itinerary can be changed without notice due to unavoidable circumstance beyond our control such as political unrest, Natural calamities, changes in the itinerary by the Chinese authorities, etc.
Cancellation Policy:
In any circumstances, if any customers cannot participate for the tour, the cancellation charge will be as follows:
1. 30 Days Before Tour Date 50 % of Tour Cost
2. 20 Days Before Tour Date 75% of Tour Cost
3. 15 Days Before Tour Date 100% of Tour Cost
ADVANCE AMOUNT WILL NOT BE REFUNDABLE
All disputes pertaining to the tour and any claim arising there under shall be subject to the Court of competent jurisdiction at Bangalore only.
Itinerary / Tour Cost / Date / Terms And Conditions / Cancellation Policy Are Subject To Change
Equipment List
Down Sleeping Bag
Group joining trip to Mt. Kailash do not need any sleeping bag. All your accommodation in guest house will provide warm blankets. Other than Kailash Manasarovar tour, you night need warm/down sleeping bag. Touch Kailash Travel can provide you down sleeping bag without paying and it is returnable after the trip.
Down Jacket
Touch Kailash Travel can provide warm jacket without paying for your trip which is returnable after the trip.
Doffel bag and hand carry bag
Touch Kailashg Travels and Tours provide you duffel bag to put your goods and hand carry bag too. You can leave your suitcase or any of your bag in kathmandu hotel carried from your home.
Warm head cover Cap
Touch Kailash Travel provide you warm and head cover cap for your trip
Comfirtable warm walking shoes, Extra one pair
Water bottle at least for 2 liter including Thormas for keeping water hot You have to drink at least 3 litter water for a day and your team will provide you drinking water at every meal time. Hot water will be provided morning and evening only. so you have to have your thormas to keep hot water during day time.
Rain wear (Umbrella or Raincoat)
Woollen/thermal long underwear
3 pairs of thick and tights warm socks
warm light gloves
Wind and water prooft trouser and Jacket
Up and down warm thormal