Pikey Peak: 9-Day Sunrise Yoga Trek with Everest Views
ID: GYG1550547-2362236
Category:
Country: Nepal
Duration:
9 days
Description
Climb Pikey Peak for a Himalayan sunrise and yoga in the Solukhumbu hills, with sweeping views of Everest, Makalu and Kanchenjunga on a 9-day trek from Kathmandu.
Start in Kathmandu and fly to Phaplu, then trek through Jhapre, Lamjura La and Junbesi, with yoga in the evening, to Taksindu. Continue via the Chiwong Monastery and the Kharikhola suspension bridge to Phurteng, then to Jase Bhanjyang. On the following morning, climb to Pikey Peak at 4,065 m for sunrise and views of Mount Everest, Makalu and Kanchenjunga, then trek back to Phaplu and fly to Kathmandu. Along the way, enjoy Buddhist monasteries, Sherpa culture, prayer flags, lush green valleys and the fresh mountain air. Yoga is built into the journey, with sessions on most days, and this is a moderate 9-day, 8-night trek for groups of 1 to 12 people, available all year round.
Highlights
- Watch sunrise from Pikey Peak at 4,065 m over Everest and Makalu
- Practice yoga on most days through the Solukhumbu hills
- Visit Buddhist monasteries and Sherpa villages on the trail
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
This is a moderate 9-day trek reaching Pikey Peak at 4,065 m for sunrise. Groups are 1 to 12 people. Yoga is offered on most days, and the trek is available all year round. Note: the website trip glance lists a maximum altitude of 4,160 m, while the itinerary and highlights give the peak as 4,065 m.
INCLUDED
- Airport pick-up on arrival as per your requirements and drop-off
- Full board while trekking: breakfast, lunch and dinner
- 8 nights accommodation
- All transportation from Kathmandu to the trekking starting point and from the ending point to Kathmandu
- Necessary permits: Sagarmatha National Park entry permit, Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality fee and TIMS fee
- Supporting staff (trekking guide), including his necessary insurance, accommodation, meal allowance and salary
- Water purification tablets
- Farewell dinner at a typical Nepalese cultural restaurant on the last day
- Yoga, meditation and pranayama as per the itinerary
- Wilderness first aid kit pack for trekking
NOT INCLUDED
- Personal expenses such as laundry and telephone calls
- Alcoholic beverages, bottled drinks (including cold drinks and mineral/hot water/shower)
- Travel insurance and emergency evacuation costs
- Tips for guides and porters
- Extra charge if an accommodation night is extended due to weather or other reasons
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
