Budget
USD 699/ Per Person
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Duration
11 Days
Trip Overview
The Junbesi Dumji Festival Trek is a unique and culturally immersive journey that combines a scenic Himalayan trek with a vibrant local celebration. The highlight is attending the four-day Dumji Festival at the Junbesi Monastery,a significant religious event for the Sherpa community featuring masked dances, rituals, and communal feasting. This trek is perfectly balanced, offering the physical reward of summiting Pikey Peak for one of Nepal's most famous panoramic mountain views with the deep cultural immersion of participating in a traditional festival.Package Highlights:
- Summit climb to Pikey Peak for sunrise views of Everest, Kanchenjunga, and more; immersive participation in the 4-day Dumji Festival in Junbesi.
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Trip Information
Start : Kathmandu
Finish : Kathmandu
Difficulty :
Moderate
Max Altitude : 4,065m
Group Size : 14 People 
Season : June or July.
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Trip Itinerary
• Altitude: 2,625 m• Duration: 7 hrs drive• Depart from Kathmandu early morning and drive through scenic countryside.• Arrive in Pattale, check into a guesthouse or tea lodge.• Evening at leisure to explore the village and acclimatize.
• Altitude: 2,820 m• Duration: 6 hrs trek• Trek through rhododendron and pine forests, crossing streams and smallvillages.• Arrive in Japre and check into a lodge.• Explore the village and rest for the night.
• Altitude: 3,615 m• Duration: 6 hrs trek• Continue trekking uphill through alpine forests and trails decorated with prayerflags.• Reach Pikey Peak High Camp and stay overnight to prepare for the summitclimb.
• Pikey Peak Altitude: 4,065 m• Bhanjang Altitude: 2,875 m• Duration: 6 hrs trek (including summit climb)• Early morning hike to Pikey Peak summit for panoramic sunrise views ofEverest, Lhotse, Makalu, and Kanchenjunga.• Descend to Bhanjang, passing through forests and villages.• Overnight in Bhanjang.
• Altitude: 2,700 m• Duration: 5 hrs trek• Trek through terraced fields, forests, and Sherpa villages.• Arrive in Junbesi and check into local accommodation.• Explore the village and nearby monastery.
• Altitude: 2,700 m• Duration: Full days at the festival• Experience the four-day Dumje festival with traditional dances, rituals, andSherpa cultural activities.• Overnight each night in Junbesi.
• Phaplu Altitude: 2,470 m• Okhaldunga Altitude: ~1,600 m• Duration: 4-5 hrs drive• Drive from Junbesi to Phaplu through forests and villages.• Drive from Phaplu to Okhaldunga and stay overnight.
• Altitude: Kathmandu ~1,400 m• Duration: 6 hrs drive• Scenic drive back to Kathmandu, concluding the trek.
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Important Notes
• This itinerary is flexible and can be adjusted based on your preferences and the exact dates of the Dumji Festival.
• Ensure you have adequate travel insurance that covers high-altitude trekking.
• Book in advance, especially during festival times, as accommodations can fill
up quickly.
Cost Includes
- Permits: All necessary trekking permits (Sagarmatha National Park Entry Permit, Local Area Permits).
- Transport: All private vehicle transportation as per the itinerary (Kathmandu-Pattale and Okhaldhunga-Kathmandu).
- Accommodation: Standard lodge/teahouse accommodation during the trek. A twin-sharing room in a standard hotel in Kathmandu for the first night (if included).
- Meals: All standard meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) during the trekking days.
- Guide & Staff: Licensed, experienced English-speaking trekking guide and porter(s) (including their salary, insurance, food, and accommodation).
- Festival: Arrangements for participation in the Dumji Festival events.
Cost Excludes
- International Flights: Airfare to and from Nepal.
- Nepal Visa: Visa fees upon arrival in Kathmandu.
- Travel Insurance: Mandatory insurance covering high-altitude trekking and emergency evacuation.
- Kathmandu Meals & Extras: Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu, extra nights in Kathmandu beyond the itinerary, sightseeing entrance fees.
- Personal Expenses: Soft drinks, bottled water, snacks, Wi-Fi, hot showers, battery charging, tips for guide and porters.
- Unforeseen Costs: Expenses due to weather, flight delays, or changes in the festival schedule.
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