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Enjoy stunning views of the seven 8000-meter peaks on an adventurous mountain bike trip to Pikey Peak in the Everest Region.

Everest Enduro Pikey Peak
Trip Highlights
  • Day: 10 Days
  • Difficulty: Hard
  • Distance: 30 km
  • Climbing: 400
  • Maximum Elevation: 4000 m.
  • Temperature: 20 degrees
  • Fitness Level: 3 of 5
  • Group Size: 2 to 4 Person
Everest Enduro Pikey Peak
Tour Date 2024-03-11
Duration 10 Days
Group Size 2 to 4 Person
Price per person
$ 2990.00
Wahrenkorb
Tour Date 2024-03-11
Duration 10 Days
Group Size 5 to 8 Person
Price per person
$ 2750.00
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Everest Enduro is a thrilling mountain biking journey that takes you through the newly discovered Pikey Peak in the Everest Region, offering breathtaking views of the seven summits of 8000-meter peaks: Kanchenjunga, Makalu, Everest, Lhotse, Manaslu, Annapurna, and Shishapangma in Tibet, along with numerous other majestic peaks like Gaurishankar, Lhotse Shar, Nuptse, AmaDablam, Mera, Numbur, and Thamserku, each leaving an eternal mark on your heart and creating unforgettable memories.

 

Located at an elevation of 4,065 meters, Pikey Peak is a hidden gem nestled in the lower Khumbu region of the Solukhumbu District, making it an ideal destination for mountain biking enthusiasts looking for a perfect blend of natural beauty and cultural immersion. The Everest Enduro offers a unique odyssey through culture, nature, and adventure, taking you through lush valleys and forests while allowing you to taste local cuisines and encounter unique flora and fauna.

 

This adrenaline-pumping adventure serves as a bridge to connect you with the region's traditions and spirituality. The peak's name is derived from the Sherpa Clan deity, and in the month of July, the Sherpa ethnic groups celebrate a religious festival to honor their tribal god, the eastern Chyabo Pikey, also known as Pikey Hlapchen Karbu.

El Yak is an unconventional adventure organizer that is built on the foundation of offering a purer and traditional mountain biking experience, elevated to a higher level of both altitude and experience. Our Guides shall bear complete responsibility for making your biking trip a unique kind of experience.

Welcome to an unparalleled adventure in the Nepal Himalaya!

Day by Day Itinerary
Day 01
Arrival in Kathmandu and drive to Nagarkot
Day 01
When you arrive at Tribhuvan International Airport, you’ll be welcomed by our personnel and they’ll transfer you to a hotel in Nagarkot in a private vehicle. Nagarkot is one of the most popular tourist destinations located approximately 32 kilometers east of Kathmandu. After reaching Nagarkot, take some time to unpack and recover. In the evening, you can explore the surroundings of Nagarkot and enjoy the views of Himalayas including Mount Everest.
Map of Day 01:
Highlights of Day 01:

Views of Himalayas including Mount Everest. 

2 hours
32 Km
Normal
Road
Day 02
Bike check and enduro ride around Nagarkot (2,175 m/ 7,136 ft)
Day 02
Day 2 begins with a thorough check of your bikes, ensuring that the bikes are in good riding condition. Following the bike check, you'll head on an amazing enduro ride around the hills of Nagarkot. This ride allows you to familiarize yourself with your bike and the local terrain while taking in the breathtaking scenery.
Map of Day 02:
Highlights of Day 02:

Enduro ride around Nagarkot (2,175 m/ 7,136 ft)

3 hours
30 km
Normal
Mixed road
Day 03
Half Day enduro ride around Nagarkot Trails and drive to Mulkot
Day 03
Today, you’ll spend the morning exploring more trails around Nagarkot. Your enduro ride in Nagarkot will continue until midday after breakfast. Following your Lunch in Nagarkot, you will head to Mulkot through the Araniko highway until Dhulikhel, where you will switch to the B.P highway. From Kuseshwor, the road will take you along the Sunkoshi River till you reach Mulkot. Mulkot Bazaar is a small marketplace on the banks of the Sunkoshi River.
Map of Day 03:
Highlights of Day 03:

Enduro ride in Nagarkot

4h 30min
45 km
Normal
Mixed road
Day 04
Drive to Jhapre (2,920 m/ 9,580 ft)
Day 04
After breakfast in Mulkot, you’ll drive towards Jhapre via Mid-hill highway. One of the highlights on today’s route is the famous Mirror wall. It is offered to the goddess Sati Devi Mata as a form of protection against accidents to vehicles passing on that road. Jhapre is a small village in lower Solukhumbu region. If the weather is on your side and the skies are clear, then you’ll be treated to beautiful views of Everest Region and Numbur Village from Jhapre.
Map of Day 04:
Highlights of Day 04:

Famous Mirror wall

4h
45 km
Normal
Road
Day 05
Ride to Pikey Peak Base Camp (3,640 m/ 11,942 ft)
Day 05
Today, we’ll leave Jhapre and ride towards Pikey peak base camp. As you ride towards base camp, you’ll pass through lush forests, local settlements, monasteries and temples, with breathtaking views of towering mountains. Today’s ride is both challenging and rewarding as you’ll ascend to higher altitudes. Once you reach Pikey peak base camp, you’ll be rewarded with stunning views of surrounding peaks. You’ll spend the night here.
Map of Day 05:
Highlights of Day 05:

-    Starts at Jhapre 
-    Ends at Pikey peak base camp
-    Total elevation gain/loss: 720 m
-    Total distance: 12.8 km

3 hours
12.8 km
hard
Off road
Day 06
Trek to Pikey peak summit (4,065 m/ 13,336 ft) and ride to Phaplu (2,413 m/ 7,916 ft)
Day 06
Today, you'll set out early in the morning to reach the summit of Pikey Peak. The summit of Pikey Peak provides a spectacular view of Everest, Lhotse, Numbur along with many mountains in the region, stretching from Kanchenjunga in the East to Dhaulagiri to the West. From the summit of Pikey Peak, you may enjoy grassy trails followed by challenging single tracks that lead to the pine forests of Loding. If we have time, we will visit Loding Monastery before continuing on to Phaplu. Today's trip will include both downhill and opportunities to explore the Solu pine forest routes.
Map of Day 06:
Highlights of Day 06:

-    Starts at Pikey Peak Base Camp
-    Ends at Phaplu
-    Total elevation gain/loss: 1,227 m
-    Total distance: 18.3km

4 hours
18.30 km
hard
Off road
Day 07
Enduro ride in Phaplu community forest
Day 07
You'll be exploring the trails in the Phaplu community forest today. Riding through the dense forest, you'll be able to appreciate the natural splendor of the place. Phaplu Community Forest is a natural forest region with numerous routes where one can spend the entire day enjoying the very best of enduro biking.
Map of Day 07:
Highlights of Day 07:

Ride in Phaplu

4 hours
32 Km
Normal
Off road
Day 08
Enduro ride around Monasteries (Phaplu)
Day 08
Today, you'll begin your adventure in Phaplu by exploring the region's monasteries. You can begin by visiting Chiwang Monastery and Thupten Choeling Monastery. These monasteries are not only spiritually significant, but they also provide insights into the local culture and way of life. Following the monastery visits, you will have the opportunity to ride around the monastery trails.
Map of Day 08:
Highlights of Day 08:

Bike around Monasteries in Phaplu

3 hours
32 km
Normal
Mixed road
Day 09
Drive back to Kathmandu
Day 09
After breakfast in Phaplu, it’s time to bid farewell and drive back to Kathmandu. Once you reach Kathmandu, you’ll be transferred to your hotel where you can relax and rest. In the evening, there’ll be a farewell dinner to mark the end of the adventure.
Map of Day 09:
Highlights of Day 09:

Lastnight dinner

5 hours
70 km
Normal
Road
Day 10
Shopping and final Departure
Day 10
Your Everest Enduro-Pikey Peak has come to an end. Our staff will transfer you to the Tribhuvan International Airport. You need to reach the airport 3 hours prior to your departure and will wish you a safe flight.
Map of Day 10:
Highlights of Day 10:

Shopping in Kathmandu

1 to 3 hours
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Discover Cultural

Nepal, despite being 0.01% of the total land area of the earth, is home to 125 ethnic groups of people and 125 languages. The diversity in culture is primarily caused by the extraordinary geography, which divides people into different lifestyles and modes of living. For example, in Nepal, there are the Tharus in the southern plains who are adapted to the scorching sun and even malaria, while in the extreme north, there are Sherpas who are adapted to breathing in the thin air and are the world’s greatest climbers.

 

The key cultural highlights of the Annapurna region are:

  • Major Ethnic People: Rai, Sherpa, Tamang and Magar
  • Major Festivals: Dumje, Lhosar and Mani Rimdu
  • Major Cultural Villages: Phaplu, Jhapre and Ringmo
  • Major Shrines and Sites: Chiwang Monastery, Jwalamai temple, Thupten Choeling Monastery, Loding
  • Monastery and Taksindu Monastery
  • Major Religions: Buddhism, Hinduism and Christian

 

Biodiversity Profile:
Because of the region's diverse geography and temperature, the Lower Solukhumbu region is home to a diverse range of flora and wildlife, some of which are globally famous for their rarity and exclusivity.

 

Available Flora:
Pine, hemlock, fir, juniper, birch, rhododendron, scrub and alpine forests dominate the lower to mid-elevation.

 

Available Fauna:
Red panda, Snow leopard, Musk deer, Himalayan Tahr, Marten, Himalayan mouse hare (pika) are found in the forests of the Lower Solukhumbu region. The popular birds of the region are: Impeyan Pheasant, Snow Cock, Blood Pheasant and Red Billed Chough.

Special about Tour & Climate

There are hundreds of routes to explore in the Nepal Himalaya. However, this is one of the most unusual trails not only in Nepal, but also in the world of adventure because of:

  • The diversity of climate, vegetation, and landscape witnessed in the journey that ranges from lowland greens to alpine plateaus
  • The Enduro rides around the hills of Nagarkot, Bhaktapur plus jaw dropping ride to Pikey peak
  • The sights of the highest mountains in the world, including seven 8000ers as Mount Everest (8,848.86 m) and Lhotse (8,516 meters), etc.
  • The inclusion of places of natural and cultural importance such as the Taksindu Monastery, Chiwong Monastery, Sunkoshi river and Siddhicharan( the district headquarter of Okhaldhunga and also the birthplace of one of the famous writers of Nepal, Siddhicharan Sherstha)
  • The epitome of mountain biking adventure!

 

Weather and Climate Details

Nepal is a world model of climatic variations as it hosts a wide range of climatic systems, from tropical to tundra/polar.

Some Key Facts about the Weather and Climate in the Trip

  • The climate of the trip ranges from Humid Subtropical in Nagarkot to Tundra climate from and above          Jhapre.
  • Average Spring/Autumn Season Temperature:  2 to 12  degrees Celsius
  • Average Winter Season Temperature: -3 to -11 degrees Celsius
  • Average yearly precipitation: 116 millimeters (this however varies; most of it is in monsoon)

 

Thus, it is wise to prepare accordingly, considering Pikey peak region  is a very cold region. Our expert crew shall brief you on complete weather and climate details before the trip for the best possible preparation.

Travelling with your own Bike
For the minimum equipment we generally recommend:
- Enduro Mountain Bike
- Helmet
- Tubes, Tyre and punture repair kit
- Mini tools- set and Pump
- Saddle bag
- Chain quicklink
- 20ml Chain oil
- Tube or Tubeless repairkit set
- Knee Pads
- Spokes for Rear and front 2* each wheel
- Sunglasses (Polarized/ UV Protected)
- Riding shoes and gloves
- Water bottle
- Personal first aid kit
Rent a Bike in Nepal
We offer Mountain Bike & E-Bike for hire. Click on the button below to inquire the availability of renting a bicycle, rental Price and frame size
Planning & Local Bike Guide

Why mtb-sports Travels?
We (mtb-sports Travels) are a legally registered adventure operator based in Nepal and Switzerland. We offer a unique blend of Himalayan adventures, cross-country & enduro mountain biking, and immersive treks. We represent a new wave of adventures in the Nepali mountains that respect and adhere to environmental, social, and cultural codes. What makes mtb-sports Travels stand out in the genre is

  • An innovative adventure operator offering organic and professional services with a qualified crew
  • A leading expert in mountain biking adventures in Nepal Himalaya
  • An operator conscious and competent to offer experiences on the multiple facets of Himalaya as nature, culture, history, and heritage
  • Responsibility to nature with the motto of giving back to the community
  • Legally and Administratively sound management to ensure a hassle-free adventure anywhere in Nepal

 

Local Guide(s) for the trip
An extreme adventure like this requires a highly qualified team. We are proud to state that mtb-sports Travels is home to the best mountain bikers who have executed multiple treks and expeditions in the Himalaya. We assure:

  • A competent trek/mountain guide with years of experience and the addition of more guides as needed
  • Local knowledge is a huge treasure in adventure and thus mtb-sports Travels is connected to local guides of the region for an immersive experience
  • Adequate number of support staff for the trip
  • Standard pay rates and insurance for each member of the crew in adherence to international laws and guidelines

 

Price Includes & Excludes Information
What's Included;
  • Airport transfers Transfer from Hotel to Airport and vice versa for all flights
  • Accommodation in standard hotels in Kathmandu as per the program (BB Basis)
  • Teahouse accommodation on full board (breakfasts, lunches, and dinners) during the trip
  • Shuttle service Shuttle for road transfers during the trip as per itinerary
  • Permits Cost of the permit and all costs related to official documentation
  • Applicable local and government Taxes
  • Qualified guide and crew with full salary and insurance
  • Baggage allowance of 15 kg per member, which will be carried by the porters
  • Group Medical kit carried by the Guide
  • Salary and load-carrying bonus for the expedition staff
  • Farewell Dinner at an authentic Nepali restaurant in Kathmandu
What's NOT Included;
  • International airfares to and from Kathmandu
  • Nepal Visa fee
  • Travel and medical insurance including insurance for emergency rescue and evacuation
  • Meals in Kathmandu
  • Mountain Bike and associated gear (Also available to hire)
  • Personal expenses such as telephone, laundry, bottled water, bar bills, etc.
  • Tips and gratuities for the staff
  • Any extra cost arising out of natural calamities or cancellation of the program
  • All other items not mentioned in the list of ‘Inclusions’
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Everest Enduro Pikey Peak FAQs
When is best season to do this tour
Pikey Peak season starts from March to May and from September to November.
What is the best group size for this Bike Tour
4 Person
Can i join with other people
Yes, ofcourse
Can I rent a Enduro Mountain Bike for this tour?
Ofcourse Yes, it is Possible to rent a Scott Enduro Bike. It will cost USD$ 60.00 Per day
Can I rent a E-Bike for this tour?
Ofcourse Yes, it is Possible to Rent a Bergamont e-Mountain Bike powered by Bosch CX G4 motor/625Wh battery with 160mm Front & Rear suspension and Shimano 12speed
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