Pike Peak trek takes you to the foothills of Khumbu region offering scintillating mountainous vistas of Mt. Everest, Mt. Kanchenjunga, Mt. Manaslu, Mt. Gaurishankar, Mt. Numbur, Mt. Thamserku etc. The sunrise and sunset view on the Himalayas is the gravity of this trek. The trekking route has been recently discovered and is not usually flocked with trekkers. Any age group with a generic fitness level can good enough for the trek. Ascending to the Pike Peak at a meager 4645m, you can witness the jaw-dropping view of the surrounding snow-capped giants. As you walk along the beautiful remote “off the tourist tracks”, you are certain to stumble upon the hidden wonders of the Himalayas and relish the warm and cordial Himalayan hospitality and rich culture. The region is an abode to the multifarious floras and faunas, including five different species of lusty rhododendrons. Trekking during the Spring and Autumn gives you the opportunity to witness Sherpa festivals - Dumjee and Mani Rimdu respectively, in which the monks perform bizarre mask dances.
Pike Peak Trek might not take you to the soaring altitudes, but it definitely caters the wonderful experience of a wholesome adventurous trek.
OUTLINE ITINERARY
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu.jpg "Click to enlarge the map")
Day 02: Kathmandu city sight-seeing and trek preparation
Day 03: Drive from Kathmandu to Jiri (1951m/ 9-10 hours)
Day 04: Trek from Jiri to Shivalaya (1790m/ 4 - 5 hours)
Day 05: Trek from Shivalaya to Bhandar (2190m) via Pass at Deurali (2705/ 5 - 6 hours)
Day 06: Trek from Bhandar to Namkheli (2300m/ 5 - 6hours)
Day 07: Trek from Namkheli to Nguar Gumba (3350m/ 4 - 5hours)
Day 08: Trek from Nguar Gumba to Pike Base Camp (3640m/ 3 - 4hours)
Day 09: Excursion day at Pike Base Camp (Trek to Pike Peak (4645m) and back to the base camp (Total trekking hours – 4-5 hrs)
Day 10: Trek from Pike Base Camp to Jhapre (2820m/ 5- 6 hours)
Day 11: Trek from Jhapre to Chimding (2289m/ 3 - 4 hours)
Day 12: Rest day at Chimding/ Witness the Tamang cultural show
Day 13: Trek from Chimding to Patala Bazaar (2840m/ 4- 5 hours)
Day 14: Trek from Patala Bazaar to Garma (2162m/ 5- 6 hours)
Day 15: Trek from Garma to Phaplu (2469m/ 3 hours)
Day 16: Flight from Phaplu to Kathmandu (1400m/30min)
Day 17: A free day in Kathmandu
Day 18: Final departure
The itinerary prescribed above is the standard template of the trip plan offered by Marron Treks which can be readily customized to match the guests’ preferences. However, the guests are expected to understand that the execution of the trip plan might be circumvented by an array of uncontrollable factors like bad weather, political turmoil, strikes, blockades and other unforeseen contingencies. Besides, the domestic flights in Nepal could be subjected to delays or cancellations owing to adverse weather conditions or technical glitches. It is worth mentioning that the flights cannot be operated in the condition where the visibility is less than 1600 meters. Under such abnormal circumstances, the trip plans might undergo slight or sharp alterations, taking into consideration, the best interest of the clients. Wherever the changes are made, Marron Treks cannot be held responsible for the consequences. Nevertheless, we shall endeavor our level best to make sure that the trip is carried out with respect to the original trip specifics.
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu
Upon your arrival at the Tribhuwan International Airport in Kathmandu, a representative from Marron Treks will receive and transfer you to your hotel. After you are greeted with welcome drinks at the hotel, we will have a quick pre-trip meeting to discuss on the necessary formalities and trekking itinerary. You can then check in to your room, freshen up and rest. Or if you are not one of those “lay back” types, you can take a stroll around the vicinity of your hotel and get the feel of this hyperactive capital city of Nepal. On the streets, people seem to be on sheer rush, barely noticing one another, but if you utter “Namaste”, they will definitely reciprocate with a smile! Well, that’s Nepal’s Nepalese for you. Overnight at a hotel in Kathmandu; breakfast included.
Day 02: Kathmandu city sightseeing and trek preparation
Short stroll in the evening yesterday might not have acquainted you to Kathmandu. So we want to make sure that you know this city like you know yourself. Once done with your breakfast, let’s hop in to our reserved vehicle and then head on for a comfy ride with one of our experienced city guides. You will be visiting the most renowned historical/cultural landmarks in Kathmandu. Our guide will take you to the Pasupatinath Temple (the most revered Hindu shrine), Kathmandu (Basantapur) Durbar Square and Boudhanath (the Maha Stupa). All these sites are enlisted in the UNESCO world’s heritage list. After this informative and interesting tour, we drive back through the busy and noisy streets of Kathmandu to the serene premises of your hotel. The best use of the remaining time can be made by shopping the trekking goodies. Most of the items are available on rent and our guide will help you identify the best renting outlet. So, after you have hoarded all the handy gears for your trek, get back to the hotel. Overnight at a hotel in Kathmandu; breakfast included.
Day 03: Drive from Kathmandu to Jiri (1951m/9-10 hours)
Day 04: Trek from Jiri to Shivalaya (1790m/ 4 - 5 hours)
Needless to say that after that long drive yesterday, we might not be in the kind of shape we would want to be to start off a trek. But there’s nothing to worry about because, today’s trek is not only short but easy going too. We launch on our breakfast admiring the fascinating milieu of this so called Switzerland and then kick off our footy venture along a pleasant trail. Our route goes mostly downhill, through the beautiful forests and number of hamlets, until we finally get to Shivalaya. Overnight at a teahouse in Shivalaya; breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
Day 05: Trek from Shivalaya to Bhandar (2190m) via Pass at Deurali (2705m/ 5 - 6 hours)
From Shivalaya, the trail crosses a stream and climbs steeply towards the Sangba Danda at 2150m. The ascent continues but the gradient eases a bit as we pass by the large and prosperous looking houses. We now make yet another steep climb through the forest, which brings us to a tea house at Mahabir. We cross a stream and then trudge up the pass at 2705m at Deurali. Once at the pass, we can witness a flurry of Mani walls, which denotes that we have now entered the area where the Tibetan culture prevails. Beholding the absolutely scenic view of the Like River Valley, we follow the trail embellished with beautiful rhododendron clusters, which drop down to the settlement of Bhandar. Overnight at a teahouse in Bhandar; breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
Day 06: Trek from Bhandar to Namkheli (2300m/ 5 - 6hours)
This is the point from where we actually deviate from the main trail and embark on the route leading to Pike region. Our trail traverses through the lush green alpine forest, all the way down to Thado Koshi. Taking a quick sojourn here, we now begin our uphill mission towards Chaulakharka. Advancing further, we arrive at Chamare and halt for lunch. We then resume our trek along a fairly uphill route, through the pine and rhododendron forests, till we finally arrive at the settlement of Namkheli. Overnight at a teahouse in Namkheli; breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
Day 07: Trek from Namkheli to Nguar Gompa (3350m/ 4 - 5hours)
Namkheli to Nguar Gompa is quite a climb! The trek commences with a gradual ascent to the Gompa village. Our lunching spot is at a short hike from here. Once we are done with our lunch, we continue the uphill trudge through the flashy rhododendron clusters and eventually get to our overnight halting spot at Nguar Gompa. The Buddhist monastery and the Cheese Factory are just about 10 minutes’ walk away from our teahouse. So after resting and freshening up ourselves at the teahouse, we can head on to explore those two sites. From here the views of Gauri Shankar Himal and Numbur Himal are simply spectacular. Overnight in teahouse at Nguar Gompa; breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
Day 08: Trek from Nguar Gompa to Pike Base Camp (3640m/ 3 - 4hours)
Today’s trek is going to be very short as we have to get acclimatized for tomorrow’s climax ascent to Pike Peak. We embark on a curvy route through the pine forests and then make few fair ascents and descents until we arrive at the Pike Base Camp, which looks absolutely scenic with the rhododendron clusters and the back drop of towering snow capped mountains. Overnight at tent in Pike base camp; breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
Day 09: Excursion day at Pike Base Camp (Trek to Pike Peak (4645m) and back to the base camp (Total trekking hours – 4-5 hrs)
This is the day we have been waiting for. We have already got a scenic reward at the base camp for all the hard walking we did so far. Summiting the Pike Peak is almost an icing to the cake. Trudging up for about 2.5 hrs, gets us to the summit of this mini peak, from where, we can witness jaw-dropping mountainous vistas of Everest, Lhotse, Kanchenjunga, Pumori, Gauri Shanker and even the mountains in the Langtang region, like, Langtang Lirung, Naya Kanga, Ganesh Himal etc. After this scenic retreat, we get back to our campsite at the base camp. Overnight at tent in Pike base camp; breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
Day 10: Trek from Pike Base Camp to Jhapre (2820m/5- 6 hours)
Not many have made their way to Jhapre, we are lucky that we are going to be among the very few. We kick off the trek, walking along a seemingly flat route. At times the trails pierces the dense forests, while at other times stretches through the blue pines and rhododendron clusters. We begin to notice the stupas and monasteries, which means that we have entered the premises of Jhapre, a place with prominent presence of monks. We can explore the stupas and monasteries herein. Overnight at camp in Jhapre; breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
Day 11: Trek from Jhapre to Chimding (2289m/ 3 - 4 hours)
Our trail today passes through the forest and beautiful rhododendron clusters. We can spot on some interesting wild lives like deer, wild cats and Lhophophorus, the national bird of Nepal. Once we arrive at Chimding, we can rest for some time and then head on to explore the stupas and monasteries in the vicinity of the village. Overnight at camp in Chimding; breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
Day 12: Rest day at Chimding/ Witness the Tamang cultural show
We have every right to pamper ourselves today as it’s not one of those regular trekking days. After a late breakfast, we are all set to watch the interesting cultural show of the Tamangs. The people here are very cordial and they have this special way of welcoming the visitors through the exhibition of their unique cultural show. This is indeed going to be a very relaxing, refreshing and entertaining day for us. Overnight at camp in Chimding; breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
Day 13: Trek from Chimding to Patala Bazaar (2840m/ 4- 5 hours)
Thanking the people of Chimding for making our stay here a very special one, we move ahead. The route today is fairly steep. We pass by many Sherpa and Tamang settlements on the way, before we arrive at Patala Bazaar. Overnight at camp in Patala Bazaar; breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
Day 14: Trek from Patala Bazaar to Garma (2162m/ 5- 6 hours)
We begin the day’s trek with a downhill walk along the roadway. This route offers a wonderful view of the Dudhkunda Himal, a scared peak for the Hindus, which has been prohibited to climb, owing to religious reasons. Trailing ahead, we come across a settlement of the people of the Magar community. Most of the inhabitants here are involved in trekking business. From here, we cross a bridge over the Dudh Koshi river and follow the motor road till we arrive at Garma. Overnight at camp in Garma; breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
Day 15: Trek from Garma to Phaplu (2469m/ 3 hours)
The last day of our trek. Well, to be honest, we’ve indeed had a very good time so far. All set to wrap up the trek, we start off with a steep ascent to the Salleri Bazaar, a huge market place that boasts all the modern amenities. From here, the route to Phaplu is akin to the walk in the park. On this last night at camp, we can have a small peppy celebration with our crew members just to mark the successful accomplishment of our trek. Overnight at a camp in Phaplu; breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
Day 16: Flight from Phaplu to Kathmandu (1400m/30min)
We take an early morning short flight to Kathmandu. Our representative will be waiting at the domestic wing of the Kathmandu airport. You will be driven to the hotel. You are probably jaded with that long trip. May be you would want to take refreshing shower, Jacuzzi and get groomed a bit. You have an extra day at Kathmandu tomorrow. So you can spend the rest of the day relaxing at your hotel. Overnight at a hotel in Kathmandu; breakfast included.
Day 17: A free day in Kathmandu
This is a free day in Kathmandu to fulfill anything that you missed out spotting in this energetic capital of Nepal. You can indulge yourself in shopping or strolling around some of the cultural and historical landmarks of Kathmandu. Thamel is your hot spot for shopping where you can haul all the souvenirs representing Nepal and its culture. May be that in addition to your interesting trip anecdotes, you would also want to take back some stuff for your friends and relatives. In the evening, a farewell dinner with a range of traditional Nepali cuisines, will be hosted by Marron Treks. Enjoy the dinner, pack/prepare yourself for a flight back home and have a beauty sleep. Overnight in hotel in Kathmandu; breakfast and dinner included.
Day 18: Final departure
Unless you want to extend your trip to try out some of our other adventurous packages like Bungy Jumping, Mountain Biking, Jungle Safari, White Water Rafting, Golfing & Paragliding etc., this will be the day you leave Kathmandu. A representative from Marron Treks will escort you to the Tribhuwan International Airport. It is advisable to reach the airport 3 hours prior to the flight schedule. Have a safe flight back home and we look forward to being your travel companion to Nepal again.
In case you intend to extend your trip, please feel free to inform us about it. We shall definitely make the best possible arrangements for you.
Important Snippets
The itinerary prescribed above is the standard template of the trip plan offered by Marron Treks which can be readily customized to match the guests’ preferences. However, the guests are expected to understand that the execution of the trip plan might be circumvented by an array of uncontrollable factors like bad weather, political turmoil, strikes, blockades and other unforeseen contingencies. Besides, the domestic flights in Nepal could be subjected to delays or cancellations owing to adverse weather conditions or technical glitches. It is worth mentioning that the flights cannot be operated in the condition where the visibility is less than 1600 meters. Under such abnormal circumstances, the trip plans might undergo slight or sharp alterations, taking into consideration, the best interest of the clients. Wherever the changes are made, Marron Treks cannot be held responsible for the consequences. Nevertheless, we shall endeavor our level best to make sure that the trip is carried out with respect to the original trip specifics.
Accommodation:
While you are in Kathmandu, we opt to accommodate you in 3 star or 5 star hotels like Hotel Royal Singhi (3 star), Hotel Manaslu (3 star), Radisson (5 star), Yak & Yeti (5 star) or similar.
During the trek, you will be accommodated in a Tea House/ Lodge or Trekking Inn. Most of these lodges and teahouses cater good services and are equipped with modern amenities. We will endeavor to provide you the best accommodation available along the route so that you get a good night’s rest in a hygienic milieu.
Meals:
We never compromise with the quality of food and the health of the trekkers as well as the crew members. Generally, we opt for the fresh and nutritional local community food available in the Everest Region You could make your delicious pick from an array of traditional food like Sweet Potato, Buck Wheat Barley etc. . This way, you could not only get the real sense of the local culture and life patterns but also contribute to promoting the locally available resources of organic food and beverages. Besides, a wide range of Continental, Chinese, Italian and Indian cuisines like Pizza, Spaghetti, French Fries, Soups, Breads, Masala Curry etc. are also available in the restaurants for your retreat.
Porter and Staff Care
When it comes to high altitude trekking, porters and staff members make up a pivot. Marron Treks ensures that all the porters and staff members going to high altitude conditions, are provided with adequate clothing and equipments.
Best Months:
January-June & September-December are considered to be the best months for Pike Peak Trek
Any Experience Required?
For Pike Peak Trek we dont need to have any earlier experience. Any adventure enthusiast, with a generic physical aptitude can definitely relish the thrill of this trek.
Our Guides
Guides play a significant role during the trek. They are the ones who literally decipher the trekking codes for you so that you could actually connect with the nature, culture and people along the way. We have helpful and dedicated trekking guides, who are fairly literate, multilingual speakers and are very well versed to the culture, life patterns and every single detail pertaining to the Everest region. Thus, in the company of our professional Sherpa guides, your trek becomes not only entertaining, but also equally informative.
Travel Insurance
It is advised that you arrange your travel insurance before leaving your homeland. The main thing is to make sure that your insurance covers you for both- medical as well as evacuation costs. Having a travel insurance with you, makes your trip secure and hassle free.
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TREKKING GEARS & EQUIPMENTS
Needless to say that kitting and stuffing yourself out for a trek is almost a herculean task which keeps you mulling and often gets you overwhelmed. But at the mercy of the renting outlets sprouting in every visible corner in Kathmandu, preparing for trekking in Nepal these days is almost tantamount to equipping yourself for a weekend backpacking trip. Most of the heavy and expensive items are easily available on rent, so you don’t actually have to travel Nepal with a cartload of gears. We have endeavored to formulate a categorical checklist that gives you a tentative idea regarding the gears and accessories mandatory for you during the trek. The list could vary depending upon the kind of trek you pursue, the terrain, weather conditions and time of the year. For instance, you don’t need the camp-trek equipments when you are on a tea-house trek. This listing below simply serves as a guideline and you can always have your own checklist. It is always preferable to pack light and the key to this is to carry the gears and accessories that have multidimensional uses.
CLOTHING (Core & Lower body)
Water-proof (breathable fabric) jacket, Poncho or Umbrella
Hard shell pants (breathable fabric- 1 set), preferably that zips from top and bottom which can be worn over boots without getting undressed, in case of abrupt weather changes
Fleece jacket or Pullover
Fleece windcheater jacket
Down jacket or a Down vest
T-shirts (2 – 3) and Long-sleeved shirts with collars ( 2- 3 pairs)
Nylon (cotton ought to be strictly avoided) hiking shorts ( 2- 3 pairs)
Hiking trousers- one that is detachable from the knees so that the it can be folded up as shorts ( 2- 3 pairs)
Thermal underwear as well as synthetic underwear (3 -4 each – avoid cotton)
Synthetic sport brassieres for women (2 pairs- avoid cotton)
Head/Eyes & Hand Gears
Sun hat/cap
Woolen hat or Balaclava
Sunglasses/Goggles (preferably the one with 100% UV protection)
Liner, Synthetic or Thin wool gloves (1 -2 pair)
Warm gloves (designed to the shield the sub-zero temperatures)- 1 pair
Footwear
Trekking boots (1 pair) and spare laces
Running shoes, Sandals or Thongs (flip-flops)- 1 pair each
Hiking gaiters (1 pair) to do away the rocks, dusts and moist feet
Liner socks- preferably synthetic (3 – 4 pairs)
Heavy or wool blend socks (3 – 4 pairs)
Equipments
Backpack/Rucksack
Duffle bag (will be provided by Marron Treks as a complimentary gear and you needn't return it )
Pack cover (to protect your gears from getting wet)
Day sack/Nylon stuff sack
Sleeping Bag/ Silk liner (will be provided by Marron Treks but should be
returned after the trip)
Water bottle
Good head torch along with spare batteries and bulbs
Maps, compass and a guide book
Trekking poles
Miscellaneous Bits
The items below could seem trivial, but if you don’t have them, you might just find
yourself sticky and stinky, which isn’t actually good for you!
Toiletries
Quick-drying camp towel
Detergent powder/bar
Toilet paper
Sunscreen Lotion (SPF 20+) & Lip balm
Pocket knife
Sewing/Repair Kit (for tent & mattress)
Emergency kit including a whistle, waterproof match/lighter
Padlocks for bags and lodge rooms
Stuff sacks
Earplugs
Candlesticks
Medicaments
It is important that you can include the medicines prescribed by your doctor.
Below is just the generic list of medications. We advice you to always consult your travel doctor as you might be resistant or allergic to some medicines
Anesthetics (Ibuprofen/Aspirin)
Broad spectrum antibiotics tablets
Metronidazole and Antacids (for diarrohea /indigestion)
Broad spectrum ointments (Neosporin/ Clotrimazole/Gentamicin)
Antiseptic liquids (Dettol/Savlon)
Assorted band-aids
Small gauge pad
Roll of adhesive tape
Iodine tablets
Optional Carry
Nothing hard and fast about carrying the items in this list as they are not the basics. Yet, though not all, if you still manage to squeeze in some of these items on your carry, you will not regret as they might just come handy during the trek
Camera, memory card and battery charger
GPS unit Altimeters
Binoculars
Pee bottle for men (leak proof/wide mouth) & Pee funnel for women
Books and magazines
Marron Treks has calibrated fixed departure dates for all the trek packages. We operate group as well as individual/private treks. Please pick the most palpable date for you and book your trip now. If the dates below don’t fit your schedule, kindly contact us directly and let us know about your preference.
