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Arun Valley with Pikey Peak Trek-14 Day/s

Arun Valley with Pikey Peak Trek-14 Day/s

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Trip Facts

  • Level: Medium-Hard

Accomodation

  • Hotels and Tea house

Meals

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner

Duration

14

Days

Trip Introduction

Embark on an epic journey through the lower Everest region in Nepal. Corporate Adventure Treks takes you on the Arun Valley Eco Trail with Pikey Peak Trek, one of the most cultural treks in Nepal!

On this amazing trek in Lower Solukhumbu, we at Corporate Adventure Treks let you experience the amazing cultures of the Rai and Sherpa mountain people by introducing you to homestay in Nepal. During the Arun Valley Eco Trail with Pikey PeakTrek you get to stay in rustic and charming villages with a Nepalese family. This gives a unique experience during your trek in Nepal and enables you to see life through a different perspective. The trail of the Arun Valley is filled with jungles and wild life. While trekking through the Arun Valley you get to see the occasional small black bear, white monkey [ long tail], monkey . On some occasions trekkers have even spotted the leopard [small tiger]!

The route of the Arun Valley Eco Trail with Pikey Peak Trek

On this amazing trek in Nepal we take a special route through the rural villages of the Lower Everest Region. From jungle trails to open valleys the views are incredible from the route of the Arun Valley Eco Trail with Pikey Peak Trek. See some of the top ten highest mountains in the world like Mt. Makalu, Mt. Lhotse and on clear days even Mt Everest.  Trekking in this area is so rewarding; we get to experience a live Rai culture dance, see incredible sunrise and sunset views and visit the local market in Necha Bihebare. In Necha village  we will visit  Local schaool and small hospital, we get to learn all about the conditions of rural Nepal! Trekking mostly in the Necha  village area a visit to the highest point  pikey Peak  is planned on this amazing trek.

The route of the Arun Valley Eco Trail with Pikey Peak Trek heads further east to the starting trail of the Pikey Peak trek, Patale village. From here we can see incredible Himalayan views before heading further towards the Pikey Peak Base Camp!

Head out with Corportate Adventure Treks on the Arun Valley Eco Trail and Pikey PeakTrek, one of the most rewarding treks in Nepal!

Trip Highlights

  • Incredible mountain views
  • Experience homestay
  • Jungle trekking trails
  • Visit rural villages
  • Rai culture dance
  • Amazing valleys
  • Visit Pikey Peak Base Camp
  • Epic sunrise view from Pikey Peak

Day To Day Itinerary

Day 1

  • Arrival at the international airport
  • Transfer to your hotel
  • A quick meet and greet at our office to meet your trekking team
  • Overnight stay in Kathmandu

Traveler’s note: Thamel is also called Backpacker’s Paradise and an ideal place for shopping, visiting charming restaurants or get some useful gear.

Day 2

  • Hotel breakfast and check out
  • Transfer to the domestic airport
  • A scenic flight takes us to Phalpu
  • From here we start our trek
  • Head down and upwards through amazing valleys
  • Dinner and homestay in Chyaisa

Day 3

  • Breakfast and farewell to your Nepali host family
  • We enter the jungle trails towards Nele
  • The jungle trails are filled with fauna and flora
  • Follow the trail with some small ups and downs
  • Arrive in Nele
  • Continue to the edge of the jungle
  • Arrival in Kangel
  • Dinner and homestay in Kangel

Traveler’s note: today we have high chances to see the endangered red panda and the small black bear. Did you know that Nele is a Sherpa village, and on Mondays there is a local market where you buy almost anything! The views of Mt Makalu, Nhuptse and Lhotse are incredible from here.

Day 4

  • Breakfast and farewell to your Nepali host family
  • Today we hike all day downwards to Twinter
  • On the way we pass some rustic villages until reaching the river
  • Twinter lays just next to river
  • Meet your Nepali host family
  • Enjoy a Rai culture dance
  • Dinner and homestay in Twinter

Traveler’s note: did you know that in Twinter there are some excellent camping spots? The river provides also for nice fishing opportunities! and the evening we cultural dance. 

Day 5

  • Breakfast and farewell to your Nepali host family
  • Is an ascend today
  • Starting with an amazing jungle trail
  • Head on upwards
  • Here the jungle trail ends and we enter a valley
  • Arrival in Bihibare village
  • Meet your Nepali host family
  • Dinner and homestay in Bihibare

Traveler’s note:  Necha Bihibare [ Bazzar] is an amazing village and here we get to experience the rural lifestyle of the locals! On Thursdays there is local market where you can buy all kinds of foods and trinkets. Visit the newly build school and hospital and learn about the local’s way of agriculture.

Day 6

  • Breakfast and farewell to your Nepali host family
  • We start to head slowly upwards
  • Gaire is our destination and also the highest point of the Necha area
  • On the way we can see the locals rice planting
  • The trail heads through lush jungles and rustic villages
  • Arrival at Gaire
  • Meet your Nepali host Family
  • Dinner and homestay in Gaire

Traveler’s note: As the highest point of the Necha area, the views are incredible from here. On clear days you can even see Mt Everest, the highest mountain in the world!

Day 7

  • Breakfast and farewell to your Nepali host family
  • Today is our last day of trekking
  • We start to hike up through jungles
  • After some ascending we reach Patale village
  • Guest house check in
  • Explore Patale and enjoy an epic sunset view
  • Dinner and overnight stay in Patale

Traveler’s note: The next morning we wake up early to witness an incredible sunrise view over the Lower Solukhumbu Region! Patala is well known as the starting point of the Pikey Peak trek, it’s even possible to extend your holiday for a few days to continue on here, check out our Arun Valley Eco Trail + Pikey Peak Trek Package.

Day 8

  • Breakfast and departure
  • Heading further on the trail to Pikey Peak
  • We pass the villages of Dhap and Sigane
  • The trail turns in to a bumpy road
  • Not before long we reach Japre
  • Dinner and overnight stay in Japre

Traveler’s note: Did you know that from Sigane village you can see incredible views of the Numbur Himal Range!

Day 9

  • Breakfast and early departure
  • This is it, we head for Base Camp
  • We start by heading uphill to Bhulbhule
  • Continuing on we pass various yak pastures and stone walls
  • Heading now downhill until reaching Taklung Danda
  • From here we start our ascend up to Pikey Peak Base Camp
  • Enjoy the amazing views
  • Dinner and overnight stay at Pikey Peak Base Camp

Traveler’s note: the next morning we wake up early to see an incredible sunrise view over the Everest Himalaya. Better charge your batteries and take a good night sleep!

Day 10

  • 4am wake up and departure
  • Ascending up to the summit of Pikey Peak we get to see an incredible sunrise view
  • After enjoying the spectacular scenery we start our descend towards Jase Bhanjyang
  • Breakfast at Jase Bhanjyang
  • A steep trail leads us all the way to Loding
  • Dinner and overnight stay at Loding

Traveler’s note: during the sunrise view some of the most amazing views can be seen of the following mountains; Mt. Everest (8848m), Thamserku (6608m), Kangtega (6685m), Dorje Lakpa (6966m), Number Chuli (6959m), Dhaulagiri (8167m), Kanchenjunga (8586m), and the Langtang ranges!

Day 11

  • Breakfast and departure
  • It’s our last day of trekking
  • We follow the Junbesi Khola all the way back to Phalpu
  • Check in at the guest house
  • Explore Phalpu
  • Dinner and overnight stay in Phalpu

Traveler’s note: Did you know that Junbesi is a traditional Sherpa village! Here you can see the Sherpa culture at its best. The Thupten Choling Monastery was founded in the 19th century and ancient monastery is surly worth the visit!

Day 12

  • Breakfast and departure
  • Fly back to Kathmandu
  • Transfer to your hotel
  • Rest of the day is free at leisure
  • Overnight stay in Kathmandu

Day 13

  • Hotel breakfast and check out
  • We transfer to the international airport approx. 3 hours before your departure
  • We thank you for choosing Corporate Adventure Treks as you Nepal Travel Partner and hope to see you soon again for your next adventure in Nepal

What's Included

  • All ground transports in private vehicle including airport transfers
  • Two nights’ accommodation with breakfast at a 3-star category hotel in Kathmandu
  • Full board meals with tea/coffee (breakfast, lunch and dinner) during the trek
  • Best available twin sharing Lodge/ Homestay accommodation during the trek
  • English speaking trekking guide including their foods, accommodations, salary, insurance etc.
  • Require porters (two clients: 1 porter) and their food, accommodation, salary, equipment, and insurance
  • Flight ticket from Kathmandu – Phaplu and return  including departure taxes.
  • Comprehensive first aid medical kit
  • All require permits including TIMS, Sagarmatha NP, etc.
  • All taxes and service charge

What's Not Included

  • Meals not specified in the ‘Meal Inclusions’ in the itinerary’
  • Travel insurance
  • International airfare
  • Nepal entry visa
  • Drink including – water [boiled], coke, Fanta, alcoholic beverage, snacks and other personal expenses
  • Hot shower during the trek.
  • Personal trekking equipments
  • Tips and gratuities for trekking staff and drivers