Dudhkunda Lake VIA Pikey Peak
Tour Details
Dudkunda Lake is a sacred Pilgrimage site. Isolated hidden religious lake is situated at an elevation of 4560m in the lap of Numbur Himal, is believed as protector of this valley. It is believed that in order to live love, get rid of sin, being free from evil, vanish sorrow and grief, along with to get descendant spouse who does not have, disease is cured while bathing from the Kunda or lake.
The combing trek with the Pikey Peak trek is a great short trek for outstanding views of Mount Everest and the surrounding peaks. A bonus is the opportunity to experience the Sherpa culture that hasn’t become overrun by tourism. Pikey Peak (13,300 feet) is a great vantage point to view Everest, Makalu, Gauri Shankar, Rolwaling, Numbur and others. If you do not like crowds, choose the Pikey Peak trek instead of treks in the Annapurna region. That is true for especially during the main trekking season.
This trek begins with a long jeep or bus ride (8 hours) to Jhayprey. Alternatively, you could fly to Phaplu (cost is extra) and make a shorter 3 hour drive to Jhyaprey. There are scheduled flights to Phaplu every Mondays and Wednesdays only. Over the next two days, trek through pastures and temporary shepherd sheds to the summit of Pikey Peak. Descend to Junbesi village and visit the Thuktencholing monastery. The monastery was founded by Trulsik Rimpoche who fled from Tibet after the Chinese occupation. This monastery houses around 200 monks and nuns (almost all Tibetans) and allows visitors.
Short Itenary
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu
Day 02: Trek Preparation
Day 03: Drive to Dhap & Jhyaprey (2,935 m)
Day 04: Trek to Bhulbhule (3,340 m)
Day 05: Trek to Pikey Base (3,721 m)
Day 06: Trek to Junbesi (2,715 m)
Day 07: Explore Buddhist Monasteries
Day 09: Trek to Shengeephuk (3,940 m)
Day 10: Trek to Saharsbeni (3,853 m)
Day 11: Trek to DudhKunda Lake (4,593 m)
Day 12: Trek to Timba (3,925 m)
Day 13: Trek to Taksindu (2,960 m)
Day 14: Trek to Phaplu (2,413 m)
Day 15: Back to Kathmandu
Day 16: Fly Back Home
Itinerary
Trip Format
Price Included
All airport transfers
Two full days sightseeing in Kathmandu as indicated in the itinerary and entrance fees to monuments
Four nights twin sharing Potala Guest House (3 star) in Kathmandu
Chartered 4 x 4: Kathmandu to Jhyapre
Airfare: Phaplu to Kathmandu
Meals as indicated in the itinerary
Gauri Shanker National Park Fee.
Lodge trekking as indicated in the itinerary
Three meals a day
Boiled water for your bottles two times a day
Guide and staff wages, equipment and meals
Guide and staff insurance
Price excluded
Your international airfare
Nepal Visa
Meals not indicated in the itinerary
Tips and gratuities
Personal equipment
Travel insurance (Required)
Other expenses of a personal nature
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